NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 21-year-old biker apparently speeding was killed when he slammed his Suzuki sport bike into a minivan in front of him Saturday night while both vehicles were heading south on U.S. 1 near Skyline Drive, New Smyrna Beach police said.
Wade A. Althafer was pronounced dead at the scene of the 8:50 p.m. accident. The driver of the Chrysler minivan was not hurt.
"He was (going) at a high rate of speed when witnesses said he locked up his brakes," Sgt. Christopher Roos said told NSBNews.net.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Fire Chief Dave McCallister is being honored with the Volusia League of Cities' Distinguished Service Award for 2012.
Photo for Headline Surfer by Holly Smith / Gourmet Food trucks line scenic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach during the March Bazaar. The trucks return later this month. More photos inside.
Headline Surfer photos by Henry Frederick / Kaye Walker, shown at left, poses with a friend at her Holiday Charity Ball at the Brannon Center. Tia McDonald, of Edgewater, shown in the front entranceway, was among a contingent of volunteers. 
Miguel Angel Frank departed this life on earth from Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, Edgewater Care Center, Edgewater, on October 4, 2011, and ascended into Heaven to join his beloved Cuban Family.