Mark Harper
Political Editor at The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Longtime newspaper guy who posts mostly about politics and local news, but dabbles a bit in music, baseball and the hashtag arts. Not the British MP.
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Remains of a diver missing since 2006 have been identified as Robert "Bobby" Martin. Martin disappeared while diving near Ponce Inlet, Florida, and his scuba gear was recovered the following year. DNA testing and genealogical research led to the positive identification in 2025. The remains of an Atlantic Ocean diver who went missing off the coast of Ponce Inlet in 2006 have been identified, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
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Mark HarperDaytona Beach News-JournalA 25-year-old Ormond Beach man was arrested after authorities alleged he made online threats against President Trump, Elon Musk, and others. The suspect, Sheldon Biddle, made threats on X, expressing hostility towards various figures and law enforcement. Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey emphasized no tolerance for threats of violence in the city.
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Mark HarperDaytona Beach News-JournalFlorida Libertarians met in Daytona Beach to discuss the 2026 election and the opportunity presented by the Donald Trump-Elon Musk feud. The party believes their small-government platform appeals to a large percentage of Americans dissatisfied with the two major parties. Local Libertarian candidates shared strategies for winning non-partisan elections.
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3 weeks ago |
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Mark HarperDaytona Beach News-JournalBased on the school calendar, it's summer, time for a day at the beach. And in Volusia and Flagler counties, that's a literal reality. People go to the beach, and although it is rare, some people die at the beach. Here's a rundown of 10 dangers at the beach, according to according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, plus an 11th that's particularly present in Volusia County.
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Mark HarperDaytona Beach News-JournalThe Volusia County School Board, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carmen Balgobin, made 11 key administrative appointments on June 3, including naming two new principals. Here’s a rundown. Discovery Elementary School, DeltonaCorrine Cobb, a former teacher and assistant principal at several schools, most recently Deltona High School, was named principal of Discovery Elementary School in Deltona.
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Volusia County Schools are likely to finish the year "in the red" and are looking at school consolidation to make up future shortfalls. https://t.co/siZQz6mbUf
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