September 2009

Courtesy photo. County Councilman Jack Hayman wants a state audit of New Smyrna Beach's CRA.

County Councilman Jack Hayman is calling for a state audit of New Smyrna Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency for what he believes are irregularities in spending. New Smyrna Beach leaders say they welcome the oversight.

What else would you expect them to say. This is a tough situation for Mayor Sally Mackay on the eve of the general election where she is fighting for her political life against upstart businessman Adam Barringer who beat her by 15 votes in the Sept. 22 primary.

President Obama has made statements that indicate that he is more interested in redistributing the incomes of Americans rather than creating circumstances under which they can earn more income.

Many Americans, like 44-year-old Donna Lee Clarelli of New Smyrna Beach, recognize this is not a great idea: “If I thought some of the money might end up with me I might be for it. However, I realize that I would not benefit from such a program.”

Case#:09-30772 Date: 9/28/2009 Time: 1108 Invest Asgn:
Header: NARCOTICS Location:1200 S Myrtle, NSB Business Name: New Smyrna Beach Middle ZONE:52

Four 8th-grade Middle School students became ill after ingesting a variety of prescription medications. Two students were transported to the hospital via EVAC ambulance. Deputy Worlledge is continuing the investigation to determine the source of the meds. PIO is aware.

Courtesy photo/jail mug. Tony Max Olea, 42, of Edgewater, was charged with robbing a bank in Port Orange after quickly turning himself in early Monday morning.

PORT ORANGE -- A  42-year-old Edgewater man turned himself in shortly after robbing a bank early Monday, Port Orange police said.

Tony Max Olea was subsequently charged with bank robbery, having essentially called in his own arrest by dialing 9-1-1 .

Case#:09-30695 Date: 9/27/2009 Time: 1500 Invest Asgn:
Header: BURGLARY CONVEYANCE Location:2524 GLENCOE FARMS RD NSB Business Name: ZONE:52