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'I'm just so happy': Volusia County Schools breaks ground on new Starke Elementary in DeLand

Stories of Hope: Reina Gomez and her daughters share VCan story

The VCan program was excellent in meeting my needs and made me feel that I was never alone because of the constant support for me and for my children.

Daytona Unity Walk brings community together after police officer shot

DAYTONA BEACH City Island was the scene of people laughing, dancing, hula hooping, playing games and chatting up a storm on Saturday morning. So when the gray skies turned into an actual rain shower, the more than 150 people gathered for the inaugural Daytona Unity Picnic simply moved under a large tent and kept the festivities going. This is what joy looks like, exclaimed Willie Williams as he led a contingent of dancers in doing the Electric Slide to music provided by a local DJ. The free event was held to bring the community together in the aftermath of the June 23 shooting of Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor.

Event seeks to unify community in wake of police shooting in Daytona

Volusia school custodian accused of molesting 13-year-old

Updated: 4:46 PM EST Jan 19, 2021 A custodian supervisor at Starke Elementary School has been arrested on charges of molesting a 13-year-old child while off duty, according to the Volusia County Sheriff s Office.Maurice Carter, 46, was arrested Monday on charges of lewd or lascivious molestation and aggravated child abuse.The crime did not occur on school grounds, and Carter’s access to the female victim was not related to his job at the school, officials said. However, the report says that due to the nature of the crime and Carter’s proximity to children, the sheriff’s office wants to make sure the community and parents of Starke students are aware of the arrest.Deputies responded Sunday night to Carter’s home in DeLand after an altercation was reported. Witnesses told deputies that Carter, who was allegedly intoxicated, was witnessed fondling and kissing the body of the 13-year-old victim.Carter was arrested and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, wher