Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

A conference at Stetson University addressed the increasing issue of poverty and homelessness, focusing on the connection to human trafficking. Human trafficking is a lucrative criminal enterprise, generating billions in revenue, with Florida having the third-highest number of calls to the national hotline. Keynote speaker Tomas Lares highlighted the vulnerability of homeless children to trafficking, often exploited for basic necessities like food or shelter.

2 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

DAYTONA BEACH — Since First Step Shelter opened five and a half years ago, the nonprofit has helped more than 940 people go from having nowhere to live to moving into a home they can call their very own. On the afternoon of May 21, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry got to meet some of those people at a special reception at the WM at the River apartment complex on South Beach Street held in their honor.

2 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

Friday night concerts at the Bandshell begin June 6th and feature tributes to artists like Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and Zach Brown Band. Saturday night concerts at the Bandshell start May 24th with tributes to Rush and Kiss, followed by other tribute bands and fireworks over the ocean. The Peabody Auditorium has scheduled performances by Atlanta Rhythm Section, Danae Hays, Happy Together Tour, and others throughout the summer and fall.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

DAYTONA BEACH — If listening to live music under the stars and beside the ocean sounds like a great way to spend a weekend night, you'll have plenty of opportunities this summer in eastern Volusia and Flagler counties. Beginning May 24 in Daytona Beach and May 29 in Palm Coast, music will fill the warm summer air as the sun starts to go down. The Daytona Beach Bandshell Summer Concerts & Fireworks series will feature 23 tribute band concerts from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September.

4 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

Robert Francis Prevost, born in the U.S., has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. Local Catholics express excitement and hope for Pope Leo XIV, believing he will bring positive change and address social issues. Pope Leo XIV's background in missionary work and alignment with the values of inclusivity and social justice are highlighted. The selection of a younger pope is seen as a potential sign of progression and renewed energy within the Catholic Church.