Reporter were outside the throgmorton theater here in mill valley. A sign above the door says simply, Robin Williams, a small tribute to a genius of comedy known around the world but who never turned his back on the place he was raised. Thats why were here rather than out in front of the Coroners Office which is where we learn details of a suicide. The deputy coroner described a 911 call. The caller was distraught and indicated it was an apparent suicide due to a hanging had taken place. Reporter 63yearold Robin Williams body discovered by his personal assistant hours after he had apparently hung himself. Reporters asked if he left a note. We are not discussing the note or whether there was a note. Reporter it is enough to say here that the evidence convinced investigators there was no one else involved. Preliminary information developed during the investigation by Coroner Division personnel has revealed mr. Williams had been seeking treatment for depression. Reporter williams wife was
Inventory of homes for sale in Volusia and Flagler counties has plummeted. Let’s look at the ripple effect throughout the industry. How does it impact you? Agents? Builders?
Daytona Beach, the city on Florida’s Atlantic coast, has resorts, 23 miles of sandy beaches, a water park, a boardwalk and the Daytona International Speedway, which hosts NASCAR’s Daytona 500 and other high-profile racing events.
A little more than a week ago came news that the median home price in the Daytona Beach area surpassed $300,000 for the first time ever. It s amazing, said John Adams, president of Adams Cameron & Co. Realtors. The real estate market is through the roof, no question about it.
Realtors are understandably happy about the higher prices. But for average workers in Volusia and Flagler counties, the American dream of home ownership is ever more out of reach.
Business Editor Clayton Park s story about the climbing prices for homes explained the conditions that are leading to the boom. Namely, a lot of people with money to spend are moving to Volusia and Flagler counties, many of them retirees from up north seeking their slice of Florida paradise. Low interest rates are also fueling the boom. And although interest rates will likely go up by the end of this year, no one expects the higher rates to greatly slow real estate sales here.