August 2018 Blog Archive
Reward Offered for Information Leading to Capture of Murder Suspect
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Port Orange, FL - There is now a reward, up to $5000.00, available through Crime Stoppers regarding the whereabouts of Thomas “Tommy” McMullen, the suspect in the death of Port Orange resident Diana Kessler.
Kessler, 32, was killed Monda... Read More
Person of Interest Officially Named Suspect in Port Orange Woman’s Murder
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Port Orange, FL - Thomas “Tommy” McMullen, 37, has officially been named the prime suspect in the vicious murder of Port Orange resident Diana Kessler, 32.
A report released by Port Orange Police Wednesday afternoon cites preliminary aut... Read More
Police Release Crime Scene Report from Port Orange Homicide
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Port Orange, FL - The picture is becoming clearer in the death of a 32-year-old Port Orange woman -- what is not clear is a motive in her killing.
Port Orange Police received a call just before 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27th for a “CPR in pr... Read More
Police Seeking Person of Interest in Port Orange Death
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Police responded to a call around 9 p.m. last night and discovered a deceased female in the home located at 5939 Hatteras Drive. County records show the home is owned by Thomas and Linda McMullen.
Police have identified the victim as Diana M... Read More
City Budget Workshop Ends with Tentative Support of Ambulance Purchase
Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Port Orange, FL - Facing a tax increase of at least nine percent, members of the City Council seemed to be willing to entertain a double-digit hike to fund the purchase of a used ambulance and the hiring of four personnel to better respond to em... Read More
County Law Enforcement Makes Arrests in Sex Offense Sting
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Port Orange, FL - The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of eight men, ranging in age from 40 to 80 years old, for alleged engagement in a variety of public sex acts, and for specifically exposing themselves to an undercover c... Read More
Debate Continues to Surround Proposed Port Orange Cell Tower
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Port Orange, FL - The pressure is on, and the issue is a complicated one, but what is clear is how Port Orange residents and the Port Orange City Council members feel about the proposed monopole cell phone tower that, if a Change of Use land pet... Read More
Port Orange Tattoo Parlor Files Fraud Report for Incident with Suspected Scammers
Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Port Orange, FL – A local tattoo parlor has filed a fraud report following an incident with possible scammers posing as charity collection volunteers.
The Port Orange Police Department (POPD) were called by employees of Port Orange Tattoo and ... Read More
Residents Plan Show of Force in Opposition to Proposed Cell Tower at tonight’s City Council Meeting
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Port Orange, FL - More than 100 pages were submitted by a galvanized contingent of area residents as supporting documentation to refute the need for a proposed cell tower near the Countryside subdivision of Port Orange.
If attendance at last month&r... Read More
Parks and Rec Department to Host Pop-Up Park Event
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Port Orange, FL - On August 24th, Port Orange’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Pop-Up Park event at Riverwalk Park from 6 PM - 8 PM.
Free hotdogs, chips, and a drink will be provided to the first 100 people to attend. The ev... Read More
County School Board Approves Donations to Local Schools
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
At the most recent Volusia County School Board meeting, held August 14, 2018, the Board approved donations made to several county schools totaling nearly $100,000.
Port Orange schools received $17, 375 of the $95,498.33 in donated funds. Port Orange... Read More
Volusia Schools Celebrate First Day with Introduction of Guardian Program
Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Doors were opened, bells rang, and more than 63,000 thousand students returned to school in Volusia County for the 2019-2019 school year. New to schools this year is the presence of a Sheriff’s Deputy or School Guardian at every school.
Previo... Read More
United Way Seeking Reading Volunteers for New School Year
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Port Orange, FL - A child who starts behind, stays behind and may never graduate from high school – that’s the challenge facing the United Way and specifically the ReadingPal program, which pairs volunteers with children who are just lear... Read More
City Council Continues to Discuss Designated Port Orange Ambulance
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Port Orange, FL - During a City Council meeting on August 7, 2018 two citizens discussed the ambulance issue that has become a popular topic in Port Orange in recent weeks, which allowed several City Council members to discuss their thoughts on the i... Read More
Council Awards City Facility Landscaping Contract to Local, Lowest Bidder
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
Port Orange, FL - At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting much discussion focused on the large contract up for bid that covers the landscaping and mowing of Port Orange City facilities and other areas detailed in the specific contract.
The con... Read More
School Board to Consider Youth Mental Health Training for All District Staff
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Port Orange, FL – When the Volusia County School Board meets next week, many action items could result in direct benefits to the 63,000 students in the county’s public schools, specifically a motion for Board Member consent to apply for g... Read More
Fire Chief Urges Addressing Ambulance Shortage
Mon, Aug 06, 2018
Port Orange, FL - Volusia County has an ambulance shortage according to Port Orange Fire Chief Ken Fustin. In fact, he’s never seen one quite like this county’s problem and he’s spent many years working in fire departments.
Other c... Read More
Statewide Back-to-School Tax Holiday Kicks Off Today
Fri, Aug 03, 2018
Port Orange, FL - The school bell will be ringing soon, and parents have the opportunity this weekend to purchase a variety of supplies and clothing tax free. The tax-free holiday on school supplies started several years ago and was signed into law a... Read More
