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Orthodox Jews file lawsuit against Volusia County bar City Limits over noise complaint
Along a stretch of U.S. Highway 17 north of DeLand, agricultural businesses selling hay and gardening supplies share real estate with retro roadside motels. Nestled in between is a clustering of modest ranch houses inhabited by a small enclave of Hasidic Jews who relocated from New York and New Jersey for many of the same reasons others do: reasonable housing, a moderate climate and jobs in a range of industries. ...
DeLand city leaders consider 'tiny homes' as a solution to affordable housing crisis
DeLand, Fla. — Leaders with the city of DeLand say they are looking at alternative ways to solve the affordable housing crisis they are seeing in their community. In order to provide additional affordable housing options and opportunities for infill development within the city’s core gateway overlay, city staff presented on Monday a set of draft regulations introducing the concept of tiny homes.
DeSantis endorses 23 Florida school board candidates, including 2 in Volusia, Flagler
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 23 school board candidates Friday afternoon, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which included candidates from both Volusia and Flagler counties. DeSantis endorsed Derek Barrs, who is running for District 3 in Flagler County, and Donna Brosemer, who is running for District 4 in Volusia County. ...
Volusia County Legal Services to host free tenants’ rights workshops at local libraries
Representatives from Volusia County’s Community Legal Services department will be at three Volusia County Public Libraries in August for free legal learning workshops on tenants’ rights.
DeLand woman wants to get free Narcan vending machines installed across Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A DeLand woman is on a mission to get free Narcan vending machines all across Volusia County. She put the first one up in April on South Ridgewood Avenue in Daytona Beach right outside an SMA Healthcare Facility. Jean Bailey founded her nonprofit organization Advocating...
Biketoberfest Rally in Daytona Beach
In less than 90 days, motorcycle enthusiasts will gather in the Daytona Beach area and Volusia County for the annual Biketoberfest rally. The 32nd edition takes place between October 17-20. The four-day motorcycle rally attracts riding enthusiasts from across the country for live music, bike shows, racing at Daytona International...
FWC says there is three breaches to Emeralda Marsh on Lake Griffin
I hope and pray you are havin’ a great week, and you are plannin’ a fishin’ trip real soon. There are a few folks gettin’ on the water and they are catchin’ some fish. The bass fishin’ isn’t too bad if you go early – or – late in the day. If the afternoon storms don’t come some folks are fishin’ at night. It’s a little cooler, but it’s nice if you have a breeze. One thing about fishin’ at night is you have a lot less boats on the water. Just make sure you have all your lights on so other folks can see ya, so you don’t get run-over.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
At candidate forum, Volusia chair calls for lifeguard pay boost to make beach safer
Former Volusia County lifeguard and current Volusia County Council Chairman Jeff Brower called for higher pay for lifeguards to help boost staffing and beach safety at a candidate forum on Thursday night. Brower was visiting the coast near the Daytona Beach Pier recently with a news outlet tagging along and...
ISR in Central Florida
As we are in the thick of summertime here in Florida, many families spend their time by water. Whether it’s a pool, a lake, the ocean, or whatever, it’s the best way to stay cool. Who wouldn’t? But did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death in children in the United States? I know this isn’t a fun topic to talk about, but it’s our reality. My son, Christian, just graduated from ISR here in central Florida, and yes, even though it was expensive, the amount of peace I have knowing he has the knowledge to survive if he were to fall in, is priceless.
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