150th Year
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Internet Edition
West Volusia's Original Hometown Newspaper
By GUY INTERWEB
Intrepid Reporter
  The DeLand Sun News was first published in 1876. After 115 years of operation, it was bought out by a competing paper in 1991. Publication was halted by 1992.
  This situation persisted until 2007, when the brand was revived online as a monument to this cherished local institution.
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Spotlight: Historic Athens Theater
The Athens Theatre is one of the few existing examples of a classic American theatre in Central Florida. Once the centerpiece of DeLand, the Athens Theatre is a jewel of Italian Renaissance architecture. This historic theatre was designed in 1921 by prominent Orlando architect Murray S. King and first opened its doors on January 6th, 1922. On January 5th, 1922, the eve of the theater's opening, the DeLand Daily News declared the Athens to be "Florida's Handsomest Theatre" and "a gem of architecture". The theatre's name was derived from the vision of DeLand's founder, Henry DeLand, who sought to create a city that would be the "Athens of Florida". Visit their website.


Answers to Emails
Sunday, August 2, 2026


Can we have access to your archives?
The DeLand Public Library has all issues of the paper from the 1800s forward on microfilm.

 

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DeLand Area News
For Sunday, August 2, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Citadel cadet among 2 shot, killed in DeLand: 'You robbed an entire country of a future soldier'
A 19-year-old Citadel cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member was among two young men found fatally shot in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand this week, leaving two families searching for answers as police continue their investigation.

2 teen men shot, killed in downtown DeLand, police say
The DeLand Police Department is investigating the shooting of two teenage men, who were found dead in a vacant, abandoned lot in downtown DeLand on Wednesday night.

DeLand man critically injured in stabbing, sister in custody
A 53-year-old DeLand man is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest early Tuesday in the Villa Villar neighborhood, police said.

Journey's End: Volusia County animal sanctuary in desperate need of new home
Unlike traditional animal shelters, Journey's End does not focus on adoptions. Instead, the sanctuary takes in animals that are often considered unadoptable: the old, the sick, the injured, and the abandoned. Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand gives them a comfortable place to live out the rest of their lives.

Remembering Nicole Grayson: Community honors mom who died saving her son in St. Johns River
Dozens of family members, friends and community members gathered in Orange City on Thursday evening to honor a DeLand mother who died while saving her child's life.

 

Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.

Mother dies after rescuing son from St. Johns river in DeLand, officials say
Mother dies after rescuing son from St. Johns river in DeLand, officials say

Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.

New video: Navy veteran, deputies rescue girl and dog from burning DeLand home
Newly released body camera video shows the frantic moments a Navy veteran, a DeLand police officer and a Volusia County sheriff's deputy rushed into a burning home to rescue a young girl and her dog.

Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.

First-ever Florida Spectrum Alert issued: 17-year-old boy found safe, chief says
A missing 17-year-old boy with autism has been found safe in DeLand, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Bryon Williams.

US News
For Sunday, August 2, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Rep. Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after "hit-skip crash" in Toledo, police say
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.

Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.

Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.

Fast-moving wildfires in Washington state prompt evacuations
There were three fires in the Spokane area: the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Meadowview Fire.

 

Rep. Turner says infrastructure should be "hardened" as U.S. probes water cyberattack
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said critical infrastructure assets "need to be hardened" as investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology at water systems in U.S. states last week.

Full Interview: Hugging Face Co-Founder and CEO Clem Delangue
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview Hugging Face Co-Founder and CEO Clem Delangue, a portion of which aired on July 19, 2026, about the recent hack of their systems by an autonomous AI agent from an OpenAI training model.

Joe and Heather Manchin on their push to elect more independents
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daugher, Heather, discussed their initiative to help more independents get elected to office. They also addressed whether they could ever support a self-described socialist candidate.

ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.

Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."

World News
For Sunday, August 2, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Trump calls off attack on Iran subject to peace deal being "rapidly" reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.

Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.

Firefighting helicopters collide in Greece amid European wildfire crisis
The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.

Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.

Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.

 

8/2: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner discuss Iran. Plus, the CEO of Hugging Face discusses an alarming incident in which OpenAI's technology went rogue and hacked into his company. And former Sen. Joe Manchin discusses his push to elect more independents.

Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)

Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.

5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi.

8/2: Sunday Morning
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of Bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?

Sports
For Sunday, August 2, 2026 (links are updated continually)


MLB Trade Deadline Grades, Including Skubal To Dodgers And Peralta To Rays
We're grading the deals ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline, including the Tarik Skubal blockbuster.

A Blues Surprise: Veteran Striker Danny Welbeck Joins Chelsea
Chelsea have stunned the football world by announcing the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Jose Mourinho Talks Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid Future Amid Arsenal Links
Jose Mourinho has provided a definitive update on the future of Vinicius Junior following Real Madrid's pre-season clash with Fiorentina.

What's Next For The MLB Trade Deadline After The Dodgers Landed Tarik Skubal?
Tarik Skubal is off the board. How does that affect the MLB trade deadline? Let's break it down.

Mets Reportedly Trade Freddy Peralta To The Tampa Bay Rays
Freddy Peralta will find out if a change of scenery can salvage a tough 2026 following a deadline trade.

 

MLB 2026 Buzz: Braves Place Reynaldo López On IL With Left Knee Inflammation
Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.

Luis Arráez Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams, Including The Phillies And Yankees
One of the most popular names as the MLB trade deadline approaches: Giants second baseman Luis Arraez.

2026 World Series Odds: Dodgers Become Heavier Favorites After Skubal Deal
How many times can the rich get richer? See the latest World Series odds after Tarik Skubal was traded to the Dodgers.

Biggest MLB Trade Deadline Deals, Steals And Blockbusters Of The 21st Century
Here are the top 10 most impactful MLB Trade Deadline deals since 2000.

TBT Schedule Today: How to Watch La Familia vs. Davis Steel Championship, TV, Stream
La Familia faces Davis Steel in the $2 million TBT Championship on FOX. Here’s the start time, TV channel and streaming information for Sunday, Aug. 2.

Lifestyle
For Sunday, August 2, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Humanist weddings are deeply personal and meaningful | Letters
Mair Garland responds to an article by Rachel Connolly on what makes a good ceremony these days

The monthly scourge of ‘period poop’ is real. Here’s why your gut acts up
Menstrual and digestive discomfort often coincide, and a researcher who has been looking in to it for a decade tells us what she learned

Kindness of strangers: Lost in the Thai rainforest, a fellow backpacker picked me up and carried me home
For hours we hobbled back, until we were close enough for him to place me down and run for help

Annie thought perimenopause symptoms were keeping her awake. Alcohol was playing a role too | Diane Young
Hot flushes, anxiety, poor sleep and mood swings are common during perimenopause. But the very thing Annie was using to manage her symptoms had become an even bigger problem

Inside Sydney’s hottest nightspot, where shoes are off, laptops are on and customers drink matcha
A ‘study cafe’ has opened on the site that once housed the radical Gould’s Book Arcade – and students are paying by the hour to be there

 

My favorite walking shoes are cute enough for vacation, comfortable enough to walk miles in
I learned these chunky yet comfortable Salomon XT-Whispers are the perfect travel shoes on a trip to Japan

What do you wish you could buy in vending machines?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions commits the cash and presses the buttons on a vital consumer dilemma

Struggling to get through summer? Treat yourself like a beloved dog – and six other survival tips | Emma Beddington
August usually sends me into an anxious funk, but I think I’ve worked out how to handle 2026’s terrifying heat and apocalyptic images

Readers reply: What is the true Breakfast of Champions?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions chews on how best to start the day – from porridge to champagne, beer and cheesecake …

Hobbies can improve your health – here are four tips for choosing one
From sea swimming to painting, doctors are ‘prescribing’ hobbies – but you don’t need a doctor’s note to get started


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