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, ...

1. Smart home features: It’s now common for new home builders to include smart home technology when building. Advanced home tech, like facial recognition for doors, intuitive home assistants, smart ...

Florida has some fairly nice motels. However, they can get expensive. If you stay in a $200-a-night facility, it will cost you around $70,000 per year. If you have a spouse, you may split the cost.

This is a quarterly drop-in event in which the donated craft items and any leftover crafting supplies can be used to make a fabulous creation. If there is an unfinished craft at home, bring it to the ...

In just a few days, Americans will celebrate the 249th year of their nationhood. July 4 is the 249th anniversary of our national charter, our national birth certificate, whose statements and ...

The Volusia County Property Appraiser’s Office is finishing work on the 2025 preliminary tax roll. Chief Deputy Appraiser Jeff Cosat says the new and revised tax numbers on the overall market worth of ...

The Lake Helen American Legion Post 127 will host a BINGO fundraiser on Thursday, June 19, with doors opening at noon and 15 games being called between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Dabber-style game cards, ...

The proposal to build a five-story building with 84 apartments on the site where the Hotel Putnam once stood in Downtown DeLand got a green light June 5 from the city’s Historic Preservation Board.

Tonight's (June 2, 2025) City Commission Meeting has been canceled due to lack quorum. All items will be heard at the next meeting, June 16, 2025.

Presented by the Lake Helen Methodist Church's Men's Group. Enjoy a delicious grilled steak dinner, good company, and a welcoming community. Bring your family, invite your friends - everyone is ...

Continuing a trend that marks the past decade, Volusia County has set a new record for its market values. New figures on the worth of Volusia County’s land and land improvements show a stable demand ...

A new nonprofit founded by Emmy Award-winning filmmakers is bringing hands-on film education to West Volusia students this summer. Reel Dreams And You, launched by the creators of And You Films, will ...