From the Newsroom: The Daytona Beach News Journal

Flagler Beach City Manager Larry Newsom leaves meeting after getting called out for not wearing a mask

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:52:36 +0000

Flagler Beach City Manager Larry Newsom abruptly left a June 11 commission meeting after a speaker asked him why he was the only one there not wearing the required mask.

NSB High principal's message about school threat rumor

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:16:33 +0000

Parents received an automated phone message from Prinicpal Matthew Krajewski informing them that there would be an extra police presence at the school due to an alert received via Fortify Florida.

President Trump Delivers Remarks at the Daytona 500

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:38:50 +0000

Donald Trump started the Daytona 500 in his own way Sunday, leading drivers around the 2.5-mile tri-oval in his “Beast,” the presidential limo.

He also gave a short, non-political speech, pumped his fist multiple times, and soaked in the warm embrace of a crowd largely in his corner.

Kimberly Miller Game Day FLA GA Weather Forcast with Gatehouse Florida Weather Reporter

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:52:19 +0000

Kimberly Miller gives a weather forecast for Jacksonville, FL for Sat. Nov 2nd, leading up to the Florida Georgia Rivalry Football Game

Quick Slant: Penultimate Week

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:10:48 +0000

Zach is back, and just in time for his favorite week of the year! Meanwhile, Chris has some ground to make up in the standings.

Congressman Michael Waltz talks impeachment, and more

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:11:15 +0000

Congressman Michael Waltz talks impeachment and what he's trying to get done in Washington.

Quick Slant Week 8

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:13:31 +0000

Zach and Chris talk FPC-Seminole, Seabreeze-New Smyrna Beach, Mainland-Westwood and more as the prep football season begins its final month

Quick Slant Week 7

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 18:22:00 +0000

Zach and Chris discuss Road Trip Friday, expense reports, Zach’s chest hair and more in the latest installment!

Quick Slant Week 6 Gutcheck Friday

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:29:00 +0000

Zach officially deems this the halfway point of the season as Chris gets ready for his Picnic with the Titans!

Quick Slant Week 5 of Volusia, Flagler high school football

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:02:00 +0000

Zach and Chris discuss the biggest Week 5 matchups. And don't forget to join the Volusia-Flagler High School Football Facebook group to continue the discussion, check out photos and video of the games as well as highlights, weekly round up and maybe a little prognosticating, too!

Quick Slant Week 4

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:56:00 +0000

Might as well call this Separation Friday, because things are about to serious on the gridiron as the season hits its first critical point.

Quick Slant Week 2

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:42:00 +0000

Hurricane Dorian vs Volusia/Flagler County is the week’s biggest showdown.

Quick Slant Week 1

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:46:00 +0000

After 9 long months, the games finally count again! High school football is back, and Zach and Chris discuss the biggest Week 1 matchups. Spoiler alert: the two can’t seem to agree on the Mainland-DeLand winner

Quick Slant Week 0: Volusia and Flagler counties football

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:53:00 +0000

Zach Dean and Chris Boyle make their 2019 debut to discuss Remember the Titans, Hardee’s, and, of course, prep football!

Our Moon Shot: Many in Volusia County played roles in historic Apollo 11 mission that put men on the moon

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:41:00 +0000

From the engineers at Daytona Beach's GE plant, to the hundreds of tradesmen who built the space center and launch pads, Apollo 11 remains a point of local pride.

43 Year Old Woman Killed In Traffic Accident

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:40:10 +0000

A 43-year-old DeBary woman was killed Wednesday night when she turned left from West Highbanks Road onto South Shell Road in DeBary.

Preliminary investigation indicates she turned her Lexus into the path of a Ford F-1350. The truck collided with the Lexus.

The area had been closed to traffic since the crash occurred just before 5:30 pm.

Catherine Clark was the lone occupant in her vehicle.

She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Clark was not wearing a seatbelt.

Feud Over Drugs and Rap Music Leads to 2 Deaths

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:38:22 +0000

A 19-year-old man was killed, a pregnant woman was injured and 4 suspects were arrested following a string of violence stemming from a feud over drugs and rap music, Daytona Beach police chief says

A series of shootings that plagued the city across two days is the result of two groups griping with one another about drugs and rap music, Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri said.

Coastal Creators: Kaleb Lee

Thu, 23 May 2019 16:01:17 +0000

New country music is on the way from "The Voice" semifinalist and Ormond Beach resident Kaleb Lee.

Coastal Creators: Gary Monroe

Thu, 02 May 2019 15:57:08 +0000

Gary Monroe's photographs capture everything from Jewish retirees in South Beach to the people of Haiti. He sat down with Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller to chat about his career and his exhibition at the Museum of Art - DeLand.

Coastal Creators: Forrest Stringfellow

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:33:11 +0000

Spruce Creek High School graduate Forrest Stringfellow stars as Jesus in the musical "Godspell" at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. He sat down with Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller to chat about the role and his young acting career.

Coastal Creators: Kelly Jarrard

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:26:28 +0000

New Smyrna Beach's Kelly Jarrard released her new album "It's Time" in February and sat down with Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller to chat about her music and career.

Volusia schools warn parents about "Momo Challenge"

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:49:10 +0000

This recording from Kelly Schultz, Director of Community Information with Volusia County Schools, went out to parents Wednesday, Feb. 27, to warn parents about the "Momo Challenge," an online hoax that attempts to entice children and adolescents into performing dangerous challenges.

Attorney for man shot by teen during Oak Hill house party talks about incident

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:36:12 +0000

Attorney Mark Matovina explains what his legal team is trying to find out about the house party shooting that left Joel Tatro paralyzed .

Message from Seabreeze High principal Joe Rawlings on the gun threat

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:48:35 +0000

A series of what classmates described as fights between black and white students at Seabreeze High School prompted an online gun threat resulting in more than 700 students skipping school Tuesday.

David Wilson speaks to Speedweek Radio about Toyota's chances in the Daytona 500

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:41:48 +0000

David Wilson speaks to Speedweek Radio about the Toyota chances in the 2019 Daytona 500. Denny Hemlin drove a Toyota to Victory Lane in the 2019 Daytona 500.

Chris Gabehart Crew Chief for Daytona 500 Winner Denny Hamlin

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:35:28 +0000

Chris Gabehart Crew Chief for Daytona 500 Winner Denny Hamlin spoke to Ken Willis and Godwin Kelly prior to the 2019 Daytona 500 victory. Speedweek Radio is a pop up radio station presented by the Daytona Beach News Journal.

Chip Wile - President of Daytona International Speedway

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:57:35 +0000

Chip Wile - President of Daytona International Speedway spoke with Speedweek Radio host Mark Ericson and Daytona Beach News Journal NASCAR editors Ken Willis and Godwin Kelly about this weekend's Daytona 500. We also discover that Chip has a fear of heights and doesn't enjoy the top row of his stadium seating!

Edsel Ford II speaks with Speedweek Radio at the Daytona 500

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:46:54 +0000

Edsel Ford II speaks with Speedweek Radio at the Daytona 500

Mr. Ford spoke to Speedweek Radio host Mark Ericson and Daytona Beach News Journal NASCAR editors Ken Wills and Godwin Kelly about his family legacy as it relates to motorsports. He also raves about the return of the Mustang to NASCAR.

Nitro Nikki Ross interviews Casey Mears

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:05:40 +0000

Nitro Nikki Ross interviews Casey Mears during NASCAR's Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.

Nitro Nikki Ross interviews Matt Nifft

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:03:41 +0000

Nitro Nikki Ross interviews Matt Nifft at Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.

Michael McDowell at Daytona 500 Media Day

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:31:07 +0000

Michael McDowell at Daytona 500 Media Day

Ryan Blaney on Daytona 500 Media Day

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:25:46 +0000

Ryan Blaney on Daytona 500 Media Day

Nikki Ross Interviews 2018 Champ Austin Dillon

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:36:04 +0000

Nikki Ross Interviews 2018 Champ Austin Dillon - about Gucci and French Bulldogs

Chris Buescher at Daytona 500 Media Day

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:32:51 +0000

Chris Buescher talks about his chances in the upcoming Daytona 500

Nikki Ross Interviews Bubba Wallace at Daytona 500 Media Day

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:22:33 +0000

Nikki Ross Interviews Bubba Wallace at Daytona 500 Media Day

Nikki Ross interviews Joey Lagano - 2019 Daytona 500 Media Day

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:19:08 +0000

Nikki Ross interviews Joey Lagano - 2019 Daytona 500 Media Day

William Byron and Chad Knaus: 'It's been a hardworking offseason'

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:33:48 +0000

William Byron and Chad Knaus speak to the media about their chances in the Daytona 500.

Rick Hendrick on the Daytona 500

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:28:40 +0000

Rick Hendrick speaks to the media about the Daytona 500.

Joey Logano : 'It shows decent speed'

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:22:50 +0000

Joey Logano talks about the speed and handling of his car.

Kevin Harvick on the Clash

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:11:52 +0000

Kevin Harvick gives his opinion on the Clash.

Alex Bowman: 'Really focused on what I can learn this week'

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:06:05 +0000

Alex Bowman spoke to the media about the upcoming Daytona 500.

Kurt Busch talks about the crash at the Clash

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:32:56 +0000

Kurt Busch spoke to the media after Sunday's Clash.

We ask the fans: What's your best Daytona racing memory?

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:48:07 +0000

Listen to the memories of Daytona from the fans that were there.

We ask the fans: What's your favorite memory of Daytona Beach racing?

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:45:24 +0000

Listen to the memories of Daytona from the fans.

Daniel Hemric - Getting Ready for the Daytona 500

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:12:59 +0000

Daniel Hemric - Getting Ready for the Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick - Speedweek 2019 - Feeling Good

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:09:14 +0000

Tyler Reddick - Speedweek - Feeling Good

Clint Bowyer speaks about Speedweeks at Daytona 2019

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:44:21 +0000

Clint Bowyer speaks about Speedweeks at Daytona 2019

Denny Hamlin Speaks at the Clash

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:38:46 +0000

Denny Hamlin Speaks at the Clash - Daytona

Jimmie Johnson on Sunday's Crash at the Clash

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:38:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson on Sunday's Crash at the Clash

Paul Menard on being Spun by Jimmie Johnson in the Clash

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:30:20 +0000

With rain about to fall, Jimmie Johnson tries to get by Paul Menard but clips him instead and spins him leading to a huge crash.

Sworn Interview with VCSO Deputy Brandon Watson

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:23:10 +0000

Volusia County sheriff's deputy Brandon Watson was cleared in the shooting death earlier this year of a Pierson man. This is his interview with Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents in the follow-up investigation.

Behind the MLK Lofts story

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:22:00 +0000

News-Journal editor Pat Rice talks to reporter Eileen Zaffiro-Kean about breaking the story behind a deal between Bethune-Cookman University and a developer for a six-story student dorm that fell through and left a struggling neighborhood in even worse shape than before.

Interviewing Kansas guitarist Richard Williams

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:54:10 +0000

Kansas is set to take the stage Friday night at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach as part of their "Point of Know Return" tour, commemorating the 1977 album of the same name. The Daytona Beach News-Journal's Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller talked to Richard Williams, the original guitarist from the group, about playing an entire album to devoted fans.

Sheriff Chitwood responds, profanely, to critics (WARNING FOR LANGUAGE)

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:11:32 +0000

Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a variety of insults to described Volusia County Council members for their decision to challenge Amendment 10.

Interview with Sundance Head

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:25:13 +0000

News Journal Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller talks to "The Voice" winner Sundance Head, who's coming to the Daytona Bandshell.

Photo: Chris Haston/NBC

911 - Greg Goff helps woman giving birth

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:09:12 +0000

On Feb. 15, dispatcher Greg Goff provided assistance over the phone as a woman endured labor.

911 - Clare Smith takes a call from a suicidal man

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:07:24 +0000

On Dec. 24, 2017, dispatcher Clare Smith begged a suicidal man on Christmas eve to put down the gun.

911 - Aimee Gamble helps woman resuscitate her husband

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:03:14 +0000

On February 18, Volusia County dispatcher Aimee Gamble helped a woman resuscitate her dying husband.

Woman injured when Daytona roller coaster derailed describes her experience

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:45:52 +0000

Melissa Collins, who was trapped hanging from a derailed roller coaster car at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, talked to NBC's "Today Show" about the incident.

Sheriff Chitwood on Dinneen: 'Reckless, lying, inept'

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:20:04 +0000

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood calls for retiring county manager Jim Dinneen's immediate removal during the county council meeting.

"This latest episode has epitomizes Dinneen's reckless, corrupt, inept lying administration."

Woman hurled from Daytona roller coast describes her fall

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:52:43 +0000

Amanda Bostic, one of the two people hurled to the ground 34 feet below after a roller coaster car derailed at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, talked to ABC's "Good Morning America" about the incident.

Kristian Bush of Sugarland

Fri, 18 May 2018 20:12:33 +0000

Kristian Bush of Grammy-award-winning country group Sugarland talks about the reunion with Jennifer Nettles, working with Taylor Swift, and performing at the Daytona Country 500.

Excerpts from "Still the Same" used by permission. Photo by Shervin Lainez.

Searching for whale sounds with Hilary Moors-Murphy

Thu, 10 May 2018 17:32:54 +0000

Hilary Moors-Murphy, a scientist with Canada Fisheries and Oceans talks about using tracking right whale calls with acoustics to learn more about where the whales spend their time.

Interview with Flesh-n-Bone

Tue, 08 May 2018 16:25:09 +0000

News-Journal Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller talks to Flesh-n-Bone from the Grammy-Award-winning hip-hip group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony before they perform along with rap superstar Nelly at Daytona Beach's Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Tortugas minor league baseball team.

Kaleb Lee on 'The Voice,' playing music full time and Volusia County support

Fri, 04 May 2018 15:07:33 +0000

Ormond Beach's Kaleb Lee has made the top 10 on "The Voice." News-Journal Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller talked to him about his time on the show, leaving his job to pursue music full time, and the reaction from supporters in Volusia County.

Flying blind: Listen as air traffic controllers help ERAU student land plane

Thu, 03 May 2018 17:02:57 +0000

Air traffic controllers help talk an ERAU student land safely after oil covered the windshield.

Craig Coffey talks about the Flagler County beach renourishment program

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:39:02 +0000

Flagler County administrator Craig Coffey answers some questions about their 11-mile dune restoration project beach renourishment north of Flagler Beach and a separate 1-mile project north and south of the Flagler pier.

Bad vibes

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 21:13:58 +0000

This sound was produced by William Sturridge in December. It is from a spectrum analyzer amplified to the audible range. It came across at 60 Hz. The beat tone that sounds similar to a pair of diesel engines that are not synchronized suggests power in the grid not being timed. This will create harmonics above and below 60 Hz, and those below the hearing threshold are, according to Sturridge, dangerous. The sound was recorded by two microphones attached to an ASUS laptop and fed through a Pioneer amp.

Former Florida prison warden Ron McAndrew blunt about INOB program

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:14:54 +0000

The Volusia County Branch Jail requires some inmates to work as inmate observers or "INOBs" in which the inmate observers watch other inmates, who are on suicide watch, a practice which experts said could lead to problems and lawsuits.

Jonny Wexler talks about Jersey Boys

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:15:23 +0000

Jonny Wexler portrays Frankie Valli in sold-out "Jersey Boys"

Interview with gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:58:14 +0000

Adam Putnam stopped in at the Volusia County Fairgrounds on Monday morning and answered a few questions after his presentation.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks on TV about arming school staff

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:15:03 +0000

Sheriff Mike Chitwood appeared on HLN on Tuesday to talk about his plan to train and arm select members of each school's staff to enhance student safety.

Volusia School Sperindendent calls parents after school shooting

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:03:37 +0000

Volusia County Schools Superintendent James Russell's audio message to parents following Parkland shooting

Talking to John Morgan

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:32:07 +0000

News-Journal editor Mark Harper talked to central Florida lawyer John Morgan (the "For the People" guy) about living in the area, how he got started in law, his fight for marijuana legalization, and if he's planning to run for governor.

Managing Editor Derek Catron talks about his new book, "Angel Falls"

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:57:06 +0000

News-Journal Managing Editor Derek Catron discusses the publication of his second novel, "Angel Falls."

Tom Petty Remembered 10.20.1950--10.02.17

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:50:37 +0000

Tom Petty suffered cardiac arrest early yesterday morning, October 2, 2017 and later died that night at a hospital in Santa Monica, California.

Hurricane Preparedness: Get ready now

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:27:22 +0000

Hurricane preparedness tips from the Daytona Beach News Journal. Stay infromed with the latest Hurricane Irma updates at news-journalonline.com.

Interview: Candice Glover, David Oliver Willis

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:27:30 +0000

"American Idol" winner Candice Glover and Idol contestant David Oliver Willis talked to our Entertainment editor about their upcoming show at the Daytona Bandshell.

Photo: GateHouse News Service. Music: "Chipper" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Rising Seas Interviews

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:59:26 +0000

As part of our Gatehouse Media Florida special report on Rising Seas, we offer this audio interview with four experts who will be featured in our first story and others planned over the next year.

Background music: "Floating Cities" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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From the courtroom: Student gets 20 years for carjacking, shooting

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:57:14 +0000

Listen to excerpts from the court hearing for 18-year-old Ky’Andrea Cook, sentenced to 20 years for using a dating app to set up a robbery that resulted in the shooting of another teen.

Lisa Lewis on why her record of party affiliation is all over the map

Fri, 26 May 2017 17:20:04 +0000

Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis on why her record of party affiliation is all over the map

Lisa Lewis on how Democratic Volusia County once was

Fri, 26 May 2017 17:17:45 +0000

Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis talks about how Democratic Volusia County once was.

Lisa Lewis on how Republicans caught up in recent months

Fri, 26 May 2017 17:16:29 +0000

Volusia County supervisor of elections talks about how Republicans have been caught up in recent months.