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Court hearing set as accused killer of Edgewater officer prepares to change plea

Court hearing set as accused killer of Edgewater officer prepares to change plea

A Volusia County hearing is scheduled Monday as the man accused of killing off-duty Edgewater officer David Jewell is expected to change his plea.
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New Smyrna Beach berm project restores shoreline access ahead of Memorial Day
Environment
New Smyrna Beach berm project restores shoreline access ahead of Memorial Day
16 hours ago
Sprouts and T.J. Maxx approved for New Smyrna Beach shopping center
Business
Sprouts and T.J. Maxx approved for New Smyrna Beach shopping center
1 day ago
New Smyrna Beach woman sentenced in $146,000 embezzlement case
Public Safety
New Smyrna Beach woman sentenced in $146,000 embezzlement case
1 day ago
Indian River Lagoon seagrass rebounds in new study spanning Volusia waters
Environment
Indian River Lagoon seagrass rebounds in new study spanning Volusia waters
2 days ago
Protected shorebirds nesting near Bethune Beach and Smyrna Dunes; Volusia asks visitors to keep clear
Environment
Protected shorebirds nesting near Bethune Beach and Smyrna Dunes; Volusia asks visitors to keep clear
2 days ago
New Smyrna Beach dredging project wraps up as crews clear shoreline before Memorial Day
Environment
New Smyrna Beach dredging project wraps up as crews clear shoreline before Memorial Day
2 days ago
Volusia County Schools announces free summer meals for children
Community Events
Volusia County Schools announces free summer meals for children
2 days ago
Lake Helen school-zone speeding remains a concern despite camera enforcement
Education
Lake Helen school-zone speeding remains a concern despite camera enforcement
3 days ago
Environment
Volusia County buys 1,299-acre ranch for conservation, blocking future development
3 days ago
Deputy-involved shooting in DeLand draws countywide attention as investigations continue
Public Safety
Deputy-involved shooting in DeLand draws countywide attention as investigations continue
3 days ago
Volusia mental health symposium brings together providers, advocates and residents
Community Events
Volusia mental health symposium brings together providers, advocates and residents
3 days ago
Volusia mental health symposium highlights local resources available to residents
Community Events
Volusia mental health symposium highlights local resources available to residents
3 days ago
Volusia deputy-involved shooting in DeLand raises questions after hourslong chase
Public Safety
Volusia deputy-involved shooting in DeLand raises questions after hourslong chase
3 days ago
Volusia County officials say no hantavirus cases have been reported locally, but preparations are underway
Public Safety
Volusia County officials say no hantavirus cases have been reported locally, but preparations are underway
3 days ago