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Jason Wheeler case heads to Supreme Court
Sentinel Staff WriterA public defender will attempt to persuade the Florida Supreme Court Tuesday that Jason Wheeler did not receive a fair trial or sentence for killing Lake County Deputy Sheriff Wayne Koester in an armed ambush. Wheeler, 33, sentenced to death in the Feb....Tags: Court Administration, Local Authority, Lake County (Florida), Murder, Trials
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Volusia hires company to collect library fines
Sentinel Staff WriterVOLUSIA COUNTY -- Watch out, library delinquents. On Thursday, the Volusia County Council signed off on a $240,407 contract with Unique Management Services, a company that specializes in collecting fees and extremely overdue books for libraries across the...Tags: Contracts
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We think: Ben Johnson brings experience, expertise as Volusia sheriff
The people of Volusia County know Ben Johnson. He's competent and qualified, having served 26 years as a deputy sheriff and another eight years as sheriff. He now faces challenger Kevin Vaughn. Mr. Johnson merits re-election. His accomplishments include...Tags: Labor Legislation, Ben Johnson
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Budget cuts could hurt our students
Special to the SentinelBudget cuts are impacting our classrooms. In Volusia County Schools, budget shortfalls of $45.7 million have led to steep cuts in staff, programs and course offerings. A lean budget and bad economic times do not mean we should stop asking tough...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Government Debt
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Our commitment to students is strong
Special to the SentinelDuring the past several months, the School District of Volusia County has made some painful decisions that are having a major impact on our school district. Significant cuts were made to Volusia's 2008-2009 budget, which was reduced by $45.7 million,...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting
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County by county voter registration information, contacts
- Orange County, 119 W. Kaley St., Orlando, 407-836-2070 - Seminole County, 1500 E. Airport Blvd., Sanford, (407) 708-7700 - Osceola County, 2509 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee FL, (407) 742-6000 - Volusia County, 125 W. New York Ave.,...Tags: Seminole County, Kissimmee, Tavares, Osceola County, Orange County (Florida)
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Votran buses union workers agree to new contract; strike averted
Sentinel Staff WriterVolusia County's public buses should run on schedule on today, after union workers agreed to a new contract. Drivers, mechanics and maintenance workers had been negotiating with McDonald Transit Associates, a company Volusia County contracts with for bus...Tags: Unions, Collective Contract, Employees, Healthcare Contract Issues
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Volusia buses will run after deal met
Sentinel Staff WriterVolusia County's public buses should run on schedule on Friday, after union workers agreed to a new contract. Drivers, mechanics and maintenance workers had been negotiating with McDonald Transit Associates, a company Volusia County contracts with for...Tags: Unions, Collective Contract, Healthcare Contract Issues
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Man thrown, dies in one-car accident in Daytona Beach
Sentinel Staff WriterA Volusia County man was killed this morning when he lost control of his van on West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The man, whose name is being withheld until relatives are notified, was westbound in the 2900 block of the highway...Tags: Vehicles, Daytona Beach, International Speedway Corp.
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Cops: City worker substituted checks for cash
Sentinel Staff WriterA former Port Orange city employee has been charged with grand theft after authorities say she took, then returned, nearly $250,000. The city has not lost money, Port Orange police Capt. Frank Surmaczewicz said. Lori Weiss, a former senior customer-...Tags: Daytona Beach, Prosecution
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Election offices extend hours for last day of voter registration
Central Florida supervisors of elections have extended office hours for voter registration. The deadline to register for the Nov. 4 presidential election is Monday at midnight. Extended hours include: • Orange County, 119 W. Kaley St., Orlando,...Tags: Christianity, Patty Sheehan, Murder, Kevin Beary, Clermont
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