Pamela Comme

Daytona Beach, Orlando

Reporter at WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)

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Ponce Inlet beach restoration project to begin

1 week ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

Volusia County's coast took a beating after hurricanes Ian and Nicole. "We used to have the dunes, and they were gorgeous," said Mark Willis, a Ponce Inlet resident. "And then the hurricane came and wiped it all out."In Ponce Inlet, dunes were destroyed, sea walls collapsed, and huge sections of the beach — gone. Now, after more than two years of waiting, Volusia County is finally starting its first beach restoration project.
Volusia Schools projects $25 million deficit | What could come next:

1 week ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

At a school board workshop this week, Volusia County Schools laid out a reality: a projected $25 million deficit for the upcoming school year. School Board Member Krista Goodrich says it’s time to act.
Daytona Beach Man accused of ramming SUV with five kids inside

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

A 71-year-old man is facing a long list of felony charges after police say he intentionally rammed into an SUV carrying eight people — including five children. Kevin McNamara appeared in court Thursday wearing an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. McNamara was arrested Wednesday after a road rage incident that started on Beville Road and ended in the middle of a Daytona Beach golf course off of Wilder Avenue.
Downtown Deland enhances event safety with new barriers and increased security

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

Downtown Deland is the city's vibrant heart, drawing huge crowds to nearly 70 events each year. From parades to festivals, it’s a constant hub of activity. "We host some of the biggest parades, and they're wonderful," said Christy Yates, owner of Ms. Preppy Pants Consignment. "And people come out, all of our community comes out."But after the terror attack in New Orleans, Yates, who owns a consignment store downtown, says safety is now a top priority.
Daytona Beach hosts thrilling cheerleading championship amid future uncertainty

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

It's that time of year again—cheerleaders and dancers from across the country have arrived in Daytona Beach for the cheerleading championship. "I'm so excited to compete," said Katie Van Dyke, Keen State College cheer. "... It's just so much fun. And I'm just excited to see us all on the mat."Varsity Brand organizes the NCA & NDA Collegiate Championship. We spoke with VP Bill Boggs. "This is it," said Boggs. "This is their end goal.
Hurricane shutters and supplies costs surge as tariffs drive up prices of supplies

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

VIETNAM. LAST YEAR. HURRICANE SHUTTERS ARE ONE OF THE MANY METAL BASED PRODUCTS FEELING THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TARIFFS, AND HAS WESH 2’S PAMELA COMME REPORTS. MANY HURRICANE ESSENTIALS ARE SET TO RISE IN PRICE, MEANING GETTING READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON WILL COME WITH A MUCH BIGGER PRICE TAG. SECTION 232 TARIFFS TO 25% ON ALL COUNTRIES, NO EXCEPTIONS. TARIFFS ARE RISING.
Palm Coast residents oppose proposed $80 million fuel terminal

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

Palm Coast residents have come out in full force to voice their concerns over the proposed $80 million fuel terminal project slated for Peavy Grade Road. With signs and custom-made T-shirts, local citizens made their opposition clear: they do not want the fuel depot in their city. "Fires can happen," said Palm Coast resident Vicky Haley. "There can be leakage into the soil. And we have a water tower right here, a water source for our community. And so it's a very big concern.
Man seriously injured after being run over while sunbathing

2 weeks ago | channel3000.com | Pamela Comme

Click here for updates on this story VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) -- A Central Florida man is recovering in a local hospital after deputies say he was run over and seriously injured while sunbathing on the beach Saturday morning. Coleson Janey, 33, was lying on the sand when deputies say a 61-year-old driver veered off the travel lanes to back into a parking space, running over Janey's body and head.
Man seriously injured after being run over while sunbathing on Florida beach

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

A Central Florida man is recovering in a local hospital after deputies say he was run over and seriously injured while sunbathing on the beach Saturday morning. Coleson Janey, 33, was lying on the sand when deputies say a 61-year-old driver veered off the travel lanes to back into a parking space, running over Janey's body and head. Despite undergoing surgery and enduring a painful recovery, Janey found the strength to speak with WESH 2 on Monday.
Daytona Stadium has a bat problem, why officials are in a rush to get them removed

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Pamela Comme

There’s a bit of a problem at Daytona Stadium — you can’t exactly see them, but you can definitely hear them. About 6,000 bats have made the visitors section their home. And according to Daytona Beach Parks and Recreation Director Keith Willis, they’ve made a bit of a mess. "They noticed the droppings. You can see on the ground here that the bats were back," Willis said. It was actually the city’s athletic coordinator, Terry Johnson, who first spotted the droppings — and noticed the distinct smell.