Exposing corruption in Daytona Beach, Florida, one of the most corrupt cities in the United States. News and opinions on events affecting Daytona Beach, Volusia County and Florida.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Adding to the alarming crime wave that has enveloped this formerly bustling beach town, a convicted felon, allowed to drive a cab by officials from the City of Daytona Beach, has robbed the owner of a barbershop on Main Street as he was closing his store. Better known as the most corrupt city in Florida, where retaliatory code enforcement actions, gifts of city funds to political cronies and disregard of state criminal laws when dealing with wealthy political patrons are... Read Full Story
Ralph Joseph Larizza on Tuesday announced "the healing has begun" as he was sworn in as State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit in Florida. Overwhelming applause in celebration at the start of a new era was the tone of the induction. Larizza, 50, a former probation officer, prosecutor and most recently private attorney based in St. Augustine, was introduced to hearty applause in the Flagler Auditorium, where he was sworn in by Senior Judge Richard O. Watson. Long time incumbent John... Read Full Story
In the 1920s and 30s, Al Capone used to have police officers and government officials on his payroll. His influence was large but it had limits and was far from total control of Chicago, a city already famous for corruption. Capone would have drooled over the power that today's "capos" have over the local politicians in Daytona Beach; a product of good ol' boy networks, campaign contributions and undue influences that propel unqualified individuals with a nasty predisposition for corruption... Read Full Story
Commissioner Dwayne Taylor has been noticeably absent from several important town meetings in Daytona Beach. His disappearance acts are an eerie repeat of his actions during the primaries months ago, where he failed to appear in public debates to face his opponents. The strategy paid off at that time thanks to the huge financial advantage he enjoyed over his better qualified opponents. Taylor is substantially financed by special interests in Daytona Beach. The same special interests that... Read Full Story
The Daytona Post has added a Daytona Beach Jobs section to its fast growing online presence. This new venture is a result of a partnership with SimplyHired, the world's largest job search engine. The Daytona Jobs section includes job postings from all over the nation in categories such as Management, Engineering, Computer, Health Care, Hospitality, Entertainment and many more. This site is the first of its type in the Daytona Beach area and connects eager employers and recruiters from... Read Full Story
A "whistle-blower" is an employee, former employee, or member of an organization, especially a business or government agency, who reports misconduct to people or entities that have the power and presumed willingness to take corrective action. The misconduct may be a violation of a law, rule, regulation and/or a direct threat to public interest, such as fraud, health/safety violations, and corruption. The term whistle-blower derives from the practice of English bobbies, who would blow their... Read Full Story
The OrdinanceWatch service presents an intriguing concept to enable the distribution of notices of important public discussions and decisions to be taken at the Municipal and County levels. The online service allows the public to learn and be aware of potential hearings about important issues that affect them, their properties and their communities. Despite Florida's mandates of open government, what happens in reality is that many counties and municipalities actually erect barriers to... Read Full Story
Popular talk show host, Marc Bernier interviewed R.J. Larizza and State Attorney John Tanner during his show earlier today. Larizza, a former corrections officer turned prosecutor and now a private attorney is trying to unseat his former boss, incumbent Tanner, who is now in his fourth elected term as Seventh Judicial Circuit State Attorney. R.J. Larizza Both Larizza and Tanner are on a republican ticket which will be decided on the August 26 primaries. Since there is no contender from any... Read Full Story
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - There's certainly strength in numbers and local officials have at hand a rising force to beckon. Joining over 1,500 similar events held around the country, the Daytona Beach - Deland Tax Tea Party drew a large demonstration of local citizens weary of abuse at the hands of corrupt, inept and wasteful politicians. We're on a very slippery slope. It scares me half to death, you just can't stay home and be a potted plant anymore. The spending this government is doing is... Read Full Story
There is a bright spot in the fast decay of Daytona Beach, at least for some businesses. The general state of depression and huge unemployment in this long-abused city was compounded by the global financial crisis. In the middle of all the despair that envelopes Daytona Beach, its unprecedented resulting crime wave became a bonanza for gun sales. Buck Gun Rack, a local gun store has reported record sales as a result of the widespread fear that local residents have been subjected to. During a... Read Full Story
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