Featuring Absolute Queen, a Queen tribute. Fireworks over the ocean will follow at 9:45 p.m. Admission: free; VIP $15; $5 chair rental. Visit www.bandshell.info, or call 386-671-3472.

Every morning, Lori Lemoine unlocks the heavy doors of the over-100-year-old building where Shoestring Theatre is located. As she makes her way backstage to ensure everything is in order, she passes ...

His wife’s email pointed me to where I need to go in this column. I’ve found the real “drama” of life is close to home. I’m less worried about the big picture now. National politics will certainly be ...

Editor, The Beacon: Property taxes are a tax on unrealized gains. Even after you pay off your mortgage, you’re still paying rent to the government — forever. As home values rise, so do your taxes, ...

Specialist Guarino Trejo currently serves in the United States Army as a 19D Cavalry Scout. He was stationed at Fort Hood and is currently at Fort Carson. Trejo deployed to Poland in support of allied ...

Volusia County residents are invited to participate in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) at more than 20 sites along the beach, Halifax River and Indian River from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

Monetizing hobbies can be controversial. While some argue that turning a passion into a business can cause the passion to become less enjoyable, others claim it adds to the personal fulfillment. Lynn ...

We are called the United States of America. Well, we used to be. Now, as I watch our country steadily decline into an abyss of chaos never experienced in modern times, I question: What does that ...

Editor, The Beacon: Hurricane season is upon us. This year’s season could be exceptionally challenging. Conditions like warm waters are favorable for an active season. While we can’t stop hurricanes, ...

Summer school is in session with area largemouth bass. With water temperatures cresting 90 degrees, our river bass gravitates toward open areas with moving water, albeit a slow flow. It’s no time to ...

A kitchen is often the most utilized room in a house. Meals may be prepared, cooked and often eaten in kitchens, and the room is often utilized as a homework spot or a makeshift place to pay bills and ...

The Beresford Reserve Brownfield Committee will meet July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at DeLand City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 120 S. Florida Ave. The Brownfield remediation process takes unused sites that ...