LOCAL CHURCHES ENCOURAGE THEIR CONGREGATIONS TO COME OUT AND VOTE.
Pastor Nathanial Magula and NAACP President Cynthia Slater front center posing with Allen Chapple A.M.E. church members during Souls to...
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Historic Flooding Hits Daytona Beach
Hurricane Ian devastated the west coast of Florida. Although the powerful storm was much weaker by the time it reached the east coast, it...
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National Night Out In Daytona Beach, Florida.
OFFICERS OF THE DAYTONA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. PHOTOS BY: DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR. / HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY LLC....
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Pay It 4 Ward 5Th Annual Back 2 School Event
Navey, Maggie, Ms. Walker, Jayda, Domenic, Mr. Tommy, Nick, and LaShawn Story By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. Photos By: Hardnotts Photography...
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Vince Carters Youth Basketball Academy In Daytona Beach, FL.
Andreas Butler interviews Retired Professional Basketball Legend Vince Carter Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography...
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Yarnell Sampson Visits Free Fall Ride Two Day's Before Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and His Birthday
Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. Story By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. On Friday, June 17, two days before...
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Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry Crowns Mrs. Linda McGee With "Queen Of Juneteenth"
Photos By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. Story By: Andreas Buttler. The local community came out to events...
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His Fight is My Fight Asthma Awareness Event held in Daytona Beach.
Kenya Wallace second row center stands with volunteers in front of a banner displaying a photo of her son Jayzeon Wallace. Photos By:...
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The Annual Juneteenth Family Festival - Saturday, June 18 at Cypress Street Park & Midtown Center
The City of Daytona Beach honors Mrs. Linda MaGee and the Juneteenth Committee for their outstanding commitment to the Juneteenth...
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Daytona Bikeweek brings bikers from across the country
Bikers travel on International Speedway on their way to Main Street in Daytona Beach Photo By: Duane C. Fernandez Sr./Hardnotts...
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A Tribute To Black Woman Excellence - Cynthia Yvonne Slater President Volusia County- Daytona NAACP
Cynthia Slater (age 65), is a life-long resident of Daytona Beach, Florida. She attended segregated Bonner Elementary School through 6th...
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The Killing Of Trayvon Martin Ten Years Later
Trayvon Martin's parents Sabrina Martin and Tracy Martin prepare to speak at the Moral Monday Rally at the State Capital in Tallahassee, ...
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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...
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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...
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Hidden Treasures, Find the Crystal That Speaks to You!
Ms. Terril Bates, the business owner of "Find the Crystal That Speaks to You! Mrs. Terril Bates is the owner of "That Crystal Place"...
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The African American Museum Of The Arts, Deland, Florida. Cancels It's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Mary Allen Director of the African American Museum of the Arts, Deland, Florida, lights the Kwanzaa Candles. Photo By: Duane C. Fernandez...
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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...
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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...
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Crab Stop gives like no other
PHOTO: DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR. / HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY L.L.C. ANDREAS BUTLER DEEP FOCUS NEWS As the holiday season approaches there are...
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Partnership Agreement Signed Between Daytona Regional Chamber and the Urban Chamber
Daytona Beach, FL: At a signing ceremony today, representatives of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Chamber of...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Negro League baseball during the 1890s.
Located south of Ocala, the city of Santos was a notable stop, along the southeast circuit of Negro League baseball, during the 1890s....
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The Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail
The Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail guides hikers through the historic city of Armstrong. Along the trailside, visitors are still...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The National Association For The Advancement of Colored People Celebrates It's 112th Year.
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) is celebrating its 112th Anniversary. During this Black History...
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Celebrate Black History Month With Cynthia Slater Volusia County Daytona Beach N.A.A.C.P. President
BIOGRAPHY OF Cynthia Yvonne Slater Cynthia Slater is a life-long resident of Daytona Beach, Florida. She graduated from Mainland Senior...
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Celebrating Black History. A Tribute To African Americans Success Stories.
Dr. Stephani Henry And Derrick Henry Jr. Their stage has changed (virtual), but their passion remains the same! My wife and son...
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Ronald L. Durham addressed a group of Port Orange residents who gathered on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day. The group was preparing ...
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The 47th Annual Turkey Run At The Daytona Beach International Speedway.
Thousands of people gathered this weekend in Daytona Beach at Daytona International Speedway to enjoy the, "47th Annual Turkey Run...
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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...
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Mayor Derrick Henry Swears Jakari Young In As The Daytona Beach Police Chief.
Photos By Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. On Friday the city of Daytona Beach made history by swearing in Deputy...
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Calls for large Black voter turnout
Photo By Duane C. Fernandez Sr. / Hardnotts Photography L.L.C. ANDREAS BUTLER DEEP FOCUS NEWS With early voting to start on Oct. 19...
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Patrick Henry for Florida House of Representatives, District 26
A lifelong native of Daytona Beach and graduate of Bethune Cookman University, Patrick Henry is a former member of the Florida House of...
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Attorney Hubert Grimes,P.L. has a winner in his "How to Keep Your Child from Going to Jail" book.
The, "How to Keep Your Child from Going to Jail" book illustrates in detail the steps needed for parents and adults to keep kids out of...
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Volusia County Youth Head Back To School.
As Covid - 19 top 6,000,000 cases in America, schools across the country reopen for the first time since the pandemic struck 6 months...
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Malcolm Bradley Founder Of The Gameroom Media Sits Down With Photojournalist Duane C. Fernandez Sr.
Whether I’m Interviewing or just catching up to talk with my friend Duane Fernandez the conversation is always both informative and very...
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Daytona Police Department To Host A Charity Bike Ride Honoring Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty
Get into gear for a wheelie exciting bike ride for charity! Join us Saturday, Sept. 12, for the 2020 Tour de Force NY 9/11 Memorial Bike...
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The Death Count In Volusia County Continues To Rise
The new Volusia County deaths (COVID 19) involve three men and a woman, including a 23-year-old man, a 66-year-old man, a 77-year-old man...
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Daytona Beach Lost A Community Hero With The Passing Of Norma Bland
Thank you for posting such truthful and beautiful words about Norma. She was my friend and I will miss her fight on behalf of everyone...
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Remembering Congressman John Lewis
Photo By Duane C. Fernandez Sr. Hardnotts Photography.com Congressman John Lewis visited Volusia County in 2016 to march to the City...
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