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A small boat ferrries visitors from the parking lot to Hontoon Island State Park.

Volusia County day trip shows land beyond the beach

August 23, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

Volusia County is more than Daytona International Speedway and miles of beach. With nearly 1,500 square miles of land and a history that can be traced back to at least...

Volusia County is a great place for shrimping, and it's not as hard as you may think.

Volusia’s Oak Hill is a crustacean capital

August 23, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

There's a reason why Oak Hill, a sleepy town of 1,800 is known as the Shrimping Capital of the East Coast. The shrimp are large, plentiful and fairly easy to...

Barberville Produce has spread far beyond roasted peanuts and fresh tomatoes. You'll find unusual yard art - from colorful fish to a supersized chicken to hanging bowls - scattered across 2 acres.

Volusia offers many shopping surprises

August 23, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

From oddities to shopping surprises, Volusia has something for everyone. The best local shopping comes in curious places: Barberville Roadside Yard Art & Produce: When you think unexpected, think the...

FLORIDA PRECINCT FINDS 320 BALLOTS; TALLY BOOSTS BUSH MORE THAN GORE

August 20, 2021 at 4:28 p.m.

Hundreds of missing votes were found in Volusia County after officials discovered ballots they said weren't included in earlier counts because of a computer glitch. It was the latest in...

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