Rain washes out May tourism
DAYTONA BEACH -- Tourism leaders looking for relief from the ongoing travel slump had little to cheer about in May thanks to rain falling several days straight.

West Volusia chamber shuts down
The recession has forced many businesses to close their doors, and now a major business support agency in West Volusia has closed, too.

Young lawyers award local firm
DAYTONA BEACH -- The Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar recently presented the Michael K. Reese Quality of Life Award to Cobb Cole, a general practice law firm with offices here and in DeLand.

'Clunkers' benefits drivers, environment
DAYTONA BEACH -- If you're waiting for the right time to trade in that old worthless, but operable, gas-guzzler, the wait may be over.

Flights increase at Daytona Beach airport
DAYTONA BEACH -- Daytona Beach International Airport will be a lot busier this weekend, airport officials said Wednesday.

Flood disaster loan deadline set for July 27
Victims of late May flooding in Volusia and Flagler counties have until July 27 to apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to an agency release.

Business briefs
News-Journal workers get second furlough

Local product protects skin and seas
HOLLY HILL -- Daniel Knorr's leap into the eco-friendly marketplace may appear to be just another attempt to capitalize on a hot trend.

Briefs
Progress must give customers a refund

Career clicks for celebrity photographer
His career as a celebrity photographer began when he was barely out of his 20s, back in the 1970s.

Briefs
Restaurant now under solo ownership

Stimulus package provides summer jobs with a twist
You know the economy's bad when teens can't get summer jobs at fast-food restaurants or movie theaters.

Watch sale prices -- and report discrepancies
John Voucier of Ormond Beach recently went to the Granada Avenue Walmart Supercenter to buy beer that was advertised on sale, along with a few other things.

Briefs
Engineering firm acquires surveyor

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