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The African American Family Institute Community Symposium Presents Where Are We Now?
On February 25th and 26th the African American Family Institute Community Symposium Presents Where Are We Now? If we are going to change...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Bethune Cookman University Was Put Under Lock Down Early Monday Morning Due To Bomb Threats
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young stands with officers as Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) is put under lock down due to bomb...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration In Daytona and Deland, Florida Brings Out Large Crowds.
Dr. Ronald Durham leads the Voters Rights Matter rally on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida, at the base of the International Speedway...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Jan 21, 20221 min read
December Recap, Daytona Beach, The city’s Bright Lights & Merry Nights Christmas Parade
Daytona Beach City Manager Derric Feacher, Assistant City Manager Betty Goodman, and Daytona Beach Commissioner Quanita May participating...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Family First Morgan Durr Celebrates Sixty Year's Of Life. November Recap.
Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. On November 13, 2021 Mrs. Durr, along with family and friends...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Dec 20, 20211 min read
The F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival Returns to Midtown Center in January 2022.
Donna Gray Banks Founder of The F.R.E.S.H. BOOK Festival. Video By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / A Hardnotts Video Productions. The...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Trunk or Trick at City Hall on Sunday
Daytona Beach Fire and Rescue dressed up their truck with plenty of Halloween, decorations as they participated in the city's Truck or...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Nov 6, 20211 min read
City staff walking tour of Midtown area is Nov. 4
Daytona Beach City Manager, Deric C. Feacher stands in front of Saute' Kings Restaurant located on Martin Luther King Boulevard during...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Nov 6, 20211 min read
The Joyce Cusack Community Resource Center
Photos By: Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. The Joyce Cusack Community Resource Center After 17 years it happened. What a wonderful day. ...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Payit4ward Non-Profit Host Their Annual Back To School Backpack Give-A-way
Payit4ward started with just one simple thought. A husband, wife and three children doing things that couldn't be bought. We started with...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Aug 2, 20211 min read
The African American Museum of the Arts Presents the Story Quilters of Hannibal Square
African American Museum of the Arts Presents: The Story Quilters of Hannibal Square Date: Saturday, July 17, 2021 Place: African American...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Jul 13, 20211 min read
NABJ, CZI Award Nearly $90K in Black Press Grants, Still Accepting Applications.
Photo By Lance Rothwell Photography Black freelancers and producers, as well as Black-owned print, broadcast and digital outlets, are...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Jun 8, 20213 min read
Mrs. Joeretha Hayes celebrates 85 years Young
Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. On Monday March 29, family and friends came together to surprise Mrs....
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Apr 2, 20211 min read
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths
New FEMA program to provide assistance up $9,000 per funeral in some cases of COVID-19 related deaths. FEMA has introduced a program to...
Deep Focus News Team
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Daytona Bike Week Attracted Over 300,000 Bikers To The Event
Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. Bike Week 2021 attracted well over 300,000 bikers to Daytona Beach...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Spring Weddings are in the air.
Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan (Chanda Haywood) Durr were married on March Fourth...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Lies Uncovered: The Truth About the Arthur G. Dozier Reform School for Boys"
Lies Uncovered: The Truth About the Arthur G. Dozier Reform School for Boys" which was in Marianna, Florida is a Black history book. 55...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Celebrating Black History Month In Honor Of Norma Jo Poole-Bland.
OBITUARY OF NORMA BLAND: On Friday, July 31, 2020, Norma Jo Poole-Bland, loving daughter and mother of 1 child, passed away at age 71....
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Feb 4, 20212 min read
The Wanda S. And Janice M. Wilson Foundation.
Photo By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. Story By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. Mr. Rufus L. Wilson Sr. and Janice M....
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Jan 11, 20211 min read
Local churches and businesses stepped up with some Thanksgiving holiday giveaways.
PHOTO BY: DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR. / HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY L. L.C. ANDREAS BUTLER DEEP FOCUS NEWS Thanks to a helping hand, many people...
Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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