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THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008
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Volusia cuts nearly 40 percent of school bus stops
Fewer Volusia County students will be eligible to ride school buses when classes resume Aug. 18 and many of those who do can expect to walk farther to their stop.
Related items:
· Flagler schools reduce bus routes
· What do you think of the plan to reduce hundreds of bus stops? Vote in our Instapoll.

In a pinch
A blue land crab clings to the edge of a sea wall to escape foot traffic along a sidewalk next to Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach on Tuesday. Click here to read more on the crab.

Lawsuit claims police employee fired over sexual harassment complaint
A former crime analyst with Daytona Beach police is suing the department, alleging she was fired because she complained that a lieutenant sexually harassed her.

Woman gets 4 years in prison for not delivering on repairs
A 38-year-old woman who didn't finish two home improvement projects she was paid more than $20,000 to complete in Ormond Beach broke down and cried Wednesday when she was sentenced to four years in prison.

Local votes split on congressional housing bill
The impact of Congress' housing bill on Volusia and Flagler counties could go either way, helping to prop up an ailing housing market or creating slums.
More information:
· House OKs rescue for homeowners, Freddie, Fannie

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·  Witness testifies trucker braking before fatal I-95 accident
·  Police: Bike theft suspect bites owner, apartment manager
·  Families scramble after state closes assisted living center
·  Agency transforming Spring Hill strip club into community center
 
BUSINESS
·  Coffee maker has new brand percolating
·  Construction starts on new office building
·  Bank gets more time to raise money
 
SPORTS
·  Daytona Cubs washed out
·  Local Bowler in World Youth Round of 16
·  Tebow a team player
 
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·  The X-Files from an X-phile
·  New 'X-Files' set: The fun is out there


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Kyle Busch avoids a slew of late-race wrecks to win the 400.
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Fresh Talk - catching up on Crist and talking about gambling, nuclear power, and beach tolls
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· Lawsuit challenges single-gender classes
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Motor Mouths - Ryan Newman, Joey Lagona, and hear from Jeff Burton, Brian Vickers, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Costner
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