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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach Fire Department units extinguished a fast-moving brush fire that damaged 20 to 30 vehicles at a campground Sunday. When firefighters arrived, the wind-driven fire ...

Hank Williams Jr. has had a long career in country and western music, matched only by the impact of his father, country music pioneer Hank Williams. The elder Williams’ early death, at the age of 29 ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed his wife, Amy, suggested he drive in next year's Daytona 500. Earnhardt has not competed in the Daytona 500 since his final full-time Cup Series season in 2017. As a ...

Walter L. Minix Jr., 82, passed away Feb. 7, 2026, in DeLand. A Georgia native and Florida A&M graduate, Walter was the proud owner of Holly Hill Pharmacy for over 30 years. An avid fisherman and boat ...

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New Orleans, La. – The No. 12 LSU Beach Volleyball Team will start its season at the Green Wave Invitational in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the Sandy Tigs will play five matches over the course of ...

The Arizona Cardinals had a whirlwind of a season in 2025 and sophomore wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. definitely felt the effects of the franchise's turmoil. With a combination of Injuries and ...

The Buffalo Bills have brought special teamer Sam Franklin back. Franklin, 30, has reportedly signed a three-yea deal to remain in Buffalo. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the deal is worth up to ...

Donald Trump Jr. called traditional banking a "Ponzi scheme" that effectively forced the Trump family to start its crypto venture World Liberty Financial after banks closed the family company's ...

Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas, Jr. had a significant drop in production, catching 37 fewer passes. The primary reason to retain Thomas? He's easier to keep than replace. The offseason program will be ...

A mental health evaluation for a man accused of attacking and killing another man while he was playing golf in Palm Beach County nearly two years ago was completed.According to a Feb. 16 court ...