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Globe and Mail
23-06-2025
- Globe and Mail
Port Orange: A Hidden Outdoor Escape in Central Florida
Visitors to the New Smyrna Beach Area who are seeking a place to explore that's close to everything, yet away from the hubbub, should look no further than Port Orange. Just minutes from the area's big attractions, the town is also home to many natural spaces, dining options, and family-friendly activities that are sure to keep everyone happy. A Home Away from Home Visitors to Port Orange will find a variety of lodging options. The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. And for guests traveling with their four-footed companions, pets are welcome at this hotel. The complimentary breakfast includes the hotel chain's famous waffles. Also in Port Orange is the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, with its nicely appointed rooms, indoor pool, and free continental breakfast. For travelers looking for more rustic accommodations, the town is home to several campgrounds. Nova Family Campground sits on 20 acres, close to the city center, yet is worlds away from city life. Campers will find tent sites, fully serviced RV sites, and furnished cabins here. Another option is Daytona's Endless Summer Campground, which also offers full hook-ups for RVs, an outdoor pool and playground, and basic tent sites, as well as cabins and lodges for a complete glamping experience. A Taste of Port Orange: Where to Eat and Drink Dining options in Port Orange run from quick snacks to casual pub grub to fine dining. For a bit of nourishment on the go, Taqueria Juanita serves up delicious tamales, tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare. Nestled in the dunes between the ocean and the Halifax River, Dunes Brewing pours house-brewed beers and offers bar snacks, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Port Orange. Diners can build their own bowls to order at Filo, depending on whether they're craving a hearty dish with rice, steak, and veggies or just a light meal of salad with falafel. Make sure to save room for one of their Mediterranean desserts! Mulligan's Grille is a family-friendly sports bar, with games for all ages and a wide-ranging food and drinks menu. Shopping, Entertainment, and Local Markets Shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts will both find plenty to do and see in Port Orange. For those seeking clothing and home goods, entertainment, and dining, the Pavilion at Port Orange is the spot. Visitors can catch the latest Hollywood blockbusters at the 14-screen Regal Cinemas, take a break with a stroll along the walking trail, or stop by the covered play area. Every Saturday, the Port Orange Farmers Market brings fresh produce, crafts, prepared foods, and live entertainment to the Pavilion. Explore the Outdoors: Parks, Gardens, and Trails Those itching to get outdoors and enjoy the area's famous sunshine will find several parks in town. The 23-acre Spruce Creek Park is crisscrossed by several miles of natural trails, which are open to walking and biking. Visitors can also stroll along the 536-foot boardwalk and the 15-foot observation tower, which provides views across the marshes. The park also features picnic facilities, a playground, and a canoe launch for those who want to explore by water. Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens offers 10 acres of lush botanical gardens and historic ruins to explore. Once a 19th-century sugar plantation, the site has evolved over time—from a working mill destroyed during the Second Seminole War to an amusement park, and now a peaceful garden maintained by the Botanical Gardens of Volusia. Visitors can stroll through themed gardens, including a children's garden, spot life-sized dinosaur sculptures, and discover unique features like a sundial and a Florida-shaped herb garden. Riverwalk Park is another great spot for all ages. The park is split into two sections: the north end includes a paddling launch, boardwalk, fishing piers, and paddle rentals at the concession stand. On the south side, a splash pad, playground, picnic pavilions, and event stage offer plenty of space to play and relax. A scenic quarter-mile path connects both areas, featuring a QR Fit Trail with rotating full-body exercises for every fitness level. The park is also host to numerous community events throughout the year, such as Spring Brew & Food Fest and Shop-A-Palooza Craft & Vendor show. Port Orange is the perfect location for a family getaway. It's close to all the attractions in the New Smyrna Beach Area, yet still maintains a tranquil, natural environment in which to get away from it all. For more information: Please visit Follow or @visitnewsmyrnabeach on Instagram for the latest news. Media Contact Company Name: Visit New Smyrna Beach Area Contact Person: Aline Gill Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Body found near La Quinta Inn & Suites in downtown Spokane
Jun. 13—A man was found dead near La Quinta Inn & Suites on Friday morning, according to the Spokane Police Department. Police spokesperson Officer Dan Strassenberg said a caller reported a deceased man in the area of 211 S. Division Street. CPR was administered, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. It also appeared the man had obvious head injuries, Strassenberg said. Police are investigating to determine whether foul play was involved. No other information was available Friday.
Business Journals
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
University Inn & Suites Berkeley hotel files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The 113-room University Inn & Suites Berkeley hotel at 920 University Ave., formerly the La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Berkeley, was scheduled for foreclosure auction this week as its owner, Kubera Hotel Properties LP, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
100s of Coloradans could be back on the streets with end of housing voucher program
Gary Jackson rests in bed at a former La Quinta Inn on Park Avenue in Denver, June 12, 2022. He lived at the hotel during the spring of 2022 after receiving an emergency housing voucher due to his vulnerability to COVID-19 while managing congestive heart failure. (Giles Clasen for Colorado Newsline) Gary Jackson's most recent spell of homelessness happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. After being released from a more than 12-year prison sentence, his son died. He then lived unsheltered for a couple of years before his heart began to fail, which Jackson says is a direct result of his homelessness. These challenges made Jackson a perfect candidate for the federal Emergency Housing Voucher program. EHVs were created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide housing for the chronically homeless; people fleeing domestic violence, human trafficking or sexual assault; and families facing housing instability. About 70,000 EHVs were distributed to public housing authorities across the nation. Jackson's EHV helped him get a room at the La Quinta hotel at Interstate 25 and Park Avenue in Denver while he received medical treatments for his heart condition. The EHV gave him enough stability to receive a Section 8 voucher that he's used to rent an apartment of his own for more than a year. 'I got the Holy Grail of housing vouchers, apparently,' Jackson said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Jackson is one of a handful of EHV holders who have successfully transitioned to more stable housing. However, there are hundreds more EHV holders in Colorado facing the possibility of being sent back to the streets. In March, the Colorado Division of Housing received a letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development saying that the EHV program is expected to run out of money by the end of 2026, four years earlier than originally expected. Part of the reason for the lack of funding for the program is the national spike in rent costs. Median rents across the U.S. stood at $1,781 per month at the end of 2021, according to Those rents peaked in July 2022 at around $1,850 per month, though they have steadily fallen to $1,694 as of March 2025. Should the funding for this program end, many participants will go back to the dangerous living situations they were in. – Shannon Gray, spokesperson for the Colorado Division of Housing At the same time, the Trump administration has made it clear that it does not intend to continue funding the program. 'While these EHV funds are being obligated to your PHA, you should manage your EHV program with the expectation that no additional funding from HUD will be forthcoming,' the letter DOH received says. Colorado received 996 EHVs, which it then distributed to 12 public housing agencies across the state. Those public housing agencies were primarily located in Front Range counties like Boulder, Denver, Jefferson, and Adams. Cities like Fort Collins, Aurora, Colorado Springs and Littleton also received vouchers. Altogether, nearly 1,200 households benefitted from EHVs, according to federal data. There are 892 EHV units still leased, DOH spokesperson Shannon Gray told Colorado Newsline in an email. 'We are concerned about the implications of non-renewal of the funding for all (EHV) participants in Colorado,' Gray said. 'Should the funding for this program end, many participants will go back to the dangerous living situations they were in.' For public housing officials, the anticipated end of the EHV program has become a significant cause for concern. Peter LiFari, CEO of Maiker Housing Partners in Adams County, told Colorado Newsline that there is a 'mad frenzy' of communication and collaboration among public housing authorities in Colorado to figure out contingency plans for the remaining EHV holders. Those contingency plans are complicated as Colorado leaders have already had to navigate a $1.2 billion state budget shortfall, and federal support remains uncertain. Meanwhile, advocates at the National Low Income Housing Coalition expect the Trump administration to significantly overhaul the Housing Choice Voucher program and reduce the number of available vouchers by around 200,000 in the fiscal year 2026 budget. Housing Choice Vouchers, also known as Section 8 vouchers, are the most common voucher available to people experiencing homelessness. One change LiFari expects the Trump administration to push for is adding work requirements to the HCV program. HUD Secretary Scott Turner said after his confirmation that the agency should work to 'increase self-sufficiency and empower Americans to climb the economic ladder toward a brighter future.' A 2022 federal review of work requirement policies found that they can increase part-time employment, but the impact of the policies to 'reach a level that enables self-sufficiency remains unclear.' 'This is an appetizer from the administration to move the Overton window on work,' LiFari said. Cathy Alderman, spokesperson for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, told Colorado Newsline that many of the EHV holders don't have other housing options. 'They can't just find another affordable place,' Alderman said. 'It's not likely that they have a great deal of resources saved up to move them into a market-rate unit that doesn't accept vouchers, which is going to ultimately put a lot of people into the cycle of homelessness at a time when homelessness is already on the rise.' Over the last year, homelessness in Colorado increased by more than 29% to more than 18,700 people, according to federal data. Subpopulations like families with children saw an even more significant increase in homelessness, rising 134% compared to 2023. Moving people from an EHV to a more permanent housing voucher is also a complicated process, Alderman added. About 20% of the people who qualify for a housing voucher receive one for various reasons. The number of available vouchers fluctuates every year. There are also waitlists for people to apply for housing vouchers. The program also relies on landlords who accept housing vouchers, which can be inconsistent. The Coalition has units it owns that can be used to provide housing for people who lose their EHV, but Alderman said there are not enough housing units to help the nearly 900 people who could be impacted. 'There's no affordable housing for people to move into,' Alderman said. 'It's why we have the homeless crisis that we have.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
USA Today
05-05-2025
- USA Today
Second person charged with murder in death of Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano
Second person charged with murder in death of Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano Authorities in Louisiana have charged a second person with second-degree murder in the death of a reporter from Kansas City who was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. The Kenner Police Department said it obtained an arrest warrant for Rickey White and charged him with Adan Manzano's death. White has been in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center since he was arrested at a La Quinta Inn in Hollywood, Florida, on March 14 by U.S. Marshals and the Hollywood Police Department. White was previously charged with simple robbery, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud. Danette Colbert was arrested after she was seen on video at the Kenner Comfort Suites hotel with Manzano at around 5 a.m. the day of his death on Feb. 5 and was seen leaving the room alone later in the morning. Authorities charged her with second-degree murder in March. Manzano died from the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol intoxication, along with positional asphyxia, and the manner of death is still undetermined. He was found face down on a pillow, and his blood alcohol level was .232, almost three times the legal amount in the state of Louisiana. Manzano's cellphone and credit card were found during a search of Colbert's residence in Slidell, and the credit card was used fraudulently at several New Orleans area stores. Colbert also faces a state felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm that was also found during that search, but authorities have said they didn't think it relates to Manzano's case. Authorities said no further comments will be made in the case.
