DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama criticized Republican presidential rival John McCain on Saturday for his past advocacy of deregulation, ties to lobbyists and support for privatizing the Social Security system many of the state's elderly residents depend on to make a living. ...more

September 20, 2008

Both the John McCain and Barack Obama campaigns have expanded their candidates' and supporters' schedules in Florida this weekend. ...more

September 20, 2008

Sept. 11, 2008 ...more

September 11, 2008

A strong outgoing tide at Ponce Inlet on Florida's east coast turned Saturday evening's swim into a Coast Guard rescue mission. ...more

September 9, 2008

A strong outgoing tide at Ponce Inlet on Florida's east coast turned a Saturday evening swim into a Coast Guard rescue mission. ...more

September 8, 2008

Two surfers were bitten by sharks around the same time near Daytona Beach. ...more

September 7, 2008

Rusty Smith threw three touchdown passes and Charles Pierre ran for two touchdowns Saturday as Florida Atlantic defeated UAB 49-34. ...more

September 7, 2008

Alvin Wyatt clearly enjoys being flashy. Bethune-Cookman's football coach has maybe the most distinctive sideline wardrobe in the game. Shirts opened to mid-chest, gaudy jewelry dangling from his neck, sunglasses, pointed shoes with a glossy shine. And when he's away from the football field, he sometimes can be found driving around Daytona Beach in his luxury sedan. It's simply part of his lore, the way he's always been, the way he'll always be. ...more

August 18, 2008

Avon Elementary and Park Elementary will likely go without a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program this school year after the Avon Park Police Department decided to put its only D.A.R.E. officer on road patrol, Police Chief Matt Doughney said Monday evening. ...more

August 14, 2008