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Letter from Deltona City Manager Doc Dougherty
GREAT NEWS!!!! This Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, the City Commission of Deltona will have the opportunity to vote on a greatly reduced budget. For the first time in more than 12 years, the City budget has a ZERO-tax increase.

Notice: Labor Day Closure
City Hall, along with all City of Deltona government offices, will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Public Notice: Ship Annual Report
PUBLIC NOTICE: SHIP ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

Public Notice: Thornby Park Closure September 1
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, only the playground area at Thornby Park will be closed for installation of a new playground. Updates will be provided as work progresses.

Bonkerz Comedy Night at the Center - Featuring Roberto "Mini" Font
Bonkerz Comedy Night returns Friday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. at The Center at Deltona! See Roberto "Mini" Font from Tubi, Afro TV and Telemundo, plus a special guest. Tickets are $8-$15.

Public Notice - Boat Ramp Restoration Update
Lake Monroe boat ramp restoration begins Sept. 8! Improvements include restoration of the west ramp area, a new seawall, restored ramp and docks, plus new benches and tables. Completion is expected before spring boating season.

Deltona hikes up fines for animal cruelty and abandonment
The move comes in light of Florida’s new animal welfare law taking effect Oct. 1.
Fall Youth Basketball Registration Now Open
Fall Youth Basketball registration is open! Boys and girls ages 6-14 can play for $75, including a jersey. Six Saturday games plus weeknight practices. Register by Friday, Sept. 18 at DeltonaFL.gov.
Traffic Notice
Lane closures will take place on Howland Blvd. between Dr. M.L.K. Blvd. and Catalina Blvd.
Traffic Notice: Lane Closures on State Road 44
FDOT will begin overnight repaving of State Road 44 from S.R. 415 to I-95 beginning Wednesday, August 5. 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM through December. Expect intermittent alternating single-lane closures, with one lane remaining open in each direction.