The DeLand community lost a pillar on January 31, 2020. Leslie “Gus” Gibbs passed away in his sleep that night. The 76-year-old was known for his retail store retail clothing store, Gibbs for Men, a formal wear store that was open for 40 years in Downtown DeLand. The store closed on January 31, 2018, but […]
After several minutes of wandering down the trail off CR 42, east of DeLand on the Lake County side of the river, the cars that can be heard fade into the distance. Slowly, another world begins to emerge. This world of Old Florida was lost in time due to the advances of society, but traces […]
It’s open! Barbecue lovers and 4 Rivers fans in Volusia County can rejoice! The beloved barbecue chain opened its latest location at Daytona Beach’s One Daytona, across from the Daytona International Speedway. The restaurant is replacing another barbecue restaurant, Oklahoma Joes which closed it’s doors last year. Now, Volusia County 4 Rivers fans no longer need to travel […]
The Downtown DeLand Dog Parade was Saturday, February 22, and it was a spectacle as always. The Krewe of Amalee who hosts the parade, always exceeds expectations and raises the bar year after year. Saturday marked the largest parade to date with 94 entries and 70 vendors participating in the street bazaar. The attendance was estimated […]
If you are a long-time DeLand native and went to public school, there is a good chance you attended George Marks Elementary School. There is also a good chance that you won’t recognize it these days. That’s because it has been under construction since the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Most of the former […]
Volusia County residents might now get their Amazon If you haven’t heard by now, that mystery warehouse building that is set to be built in Deltona will belong to Amazon. After a non-disclosure agreement and much speculation over the past several months, the online retail giant will have a new home in Florida. The 1.4 […]
Cancer is something that has affected many of the people we know. Thankfully, there are many organizations locally and nationally that raise money for cancer research and are inspiring and encouraging so many to continue to fight. One of those organizations is the ME STONG Foundation. ME STRONG was founded by Linda Ryan and her […]
Much to the chagrin of eligible bachelorettes around the country, Tim Tebow recently got married. That will probably go down as his favorite day of his life, but there is another favorite day that likely comes just under that, and it happens every year. That is the day of Night to Shine, a prom that […]
One attraction to small-towns is low crime. Although DeLand has its fair share of issues, there are two law enforcement leaders that strive to make our area attractable to potential residents and help current residents feel safe. DeLand Police Chief, Jason Umberger, was sworn in on June 12, 2017. He came to DeLand from Swatara Township, Pennsylvania. […]
If you want to find a good cause to give your hard earned money, time, services or items to, the lists are endless. The world is filled with kind people helping others. DeLand is home to many wonderful organizations and one such is Love Like Lyndsey Loved. Love Like Lyndsey Loved (LLLL) is a non-profit […]
It’s the start of a new year and a chance for a new you! If your new year’s resolution is to get healthy, there are lots of local gym options in DeLand to find every lifestyle and budget. One of the most popular work out options is Crossfit. Crossfit is a fitness program designed for […]
If you think that visiting one of beautiful, local Florida springs is only a summer activity, you’ll miss out on a great adventure at Blue Springs State Park. Located at 2100 W French Avenue in Orange City, the park is known for its manatee visitors which congregate in the warm water refuge of the park. […]
Many towns have a parade during the Christmas season, but any local can tell you that DeLand is a town that loves a parade! So, of course, there would be not one, but two parades to celebrate this festive time of year. The first parade of the season (and easily the largest parade of the […]
Predictions of this year’s holidays sales season say that 86% of Americans are planning to cash in on pre-Christmas sales such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday. The bulk of all shopping is expected to follow the trend of purchasing online with Americans expected to drop nearly $87 billion in this major […]
If this cooler weather has you ready for some fun family Christmas activities, pack up the kiddos and head over to Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest. Just off SR 44 between Eustis and DeLand (35317 Huff Road), this farm has been a favorite for school field trips and families for years. The 33-acre property has hosted […]