Local News in Volusia County

Firefighters Rescue Two Horses Trapped in Deep Mud

Flagler County Fire Rescue’s Technical Rescue Team 312 on Wednesday assisted the Volusia County team with the rescue of two horses trapped in deep mud within the Dexter-Mary Farms Wildlife Management Area. Both horses were extricated and evaluated.

City Commission to consider more conservation land, reducing solid waste fees on Sept. 22

Witchy mystique, a twirl and a shawl bring Stevie Nicks to life

There are voices you recognize within seconds. There are songs that seem to belong to entire chapters of our lives. And then there is Stevie Nicks — an artist whose unmistakable sound, poetic lyrics, flowing shawls and singular stage presence have made her one of rock music’s…

Deltona OKs tentative tax cut

True to their earlier move to give property owners some relief, the Deltona City Commission Sept. 9 voted to set the ad valorem tax rate at the rollback number. Thus, for the new fiscal year, the levy on taxable property drops from the current 6.7 mills to 6.4948 mills. That…

Are we in a food crisis?

As summer gives way to fall, and as the economy gives mixed signals of how well off Americans are, a recent edition of Consumer Affairs featured a report on how close many people are to the brink of financial ruin. The title of the article said it all: “Most families are going…

Eastern Florida State Volleyball Defeats No. 2-Ranked Daytona State College in Thriller, Will Host No. 1 Miami Dade College on Saturday

The Eastern Florida State College women’s volleyball team came storming back to hand No. 2 Daytona State College a loss Wednesday night in Daytona Beach. [...] The post Eastern Florida State Volleyball Defeats No. 2-Ranked Daytona State College in Thriller, Will Host No. 1 Miami…

Free Pet Microchipping Event

Free Pet Microchipping is Sunday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m.-noon at Keysville Dog Park, 2641 Keysville Ave. Free for Deltona residents. Dogs and cats welcome! Call Animal Control at 386-878-8701 for details.

Spruce Up Deltona

Spruce Up Deltona is Oct. 10-11, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Capri Circle, Deltona 32738. Dispose of furniture, mattresses, yard waste, construction waste and other household items for free!

New playground on Esther Street Beachfront Park now open, shade sails expected by mid-2027

Causeway Park Boat Ramps Reopen

The Frank Scofield Boat Ramps at Causeway Park have reopened.

Museum of Art – DeLand marks 75 years

As the Museum of Art – DeLand celebrates its 75th anniversary, the organization is also navigating a significant transition, concentrating its operations Downtown while preparing for a future increasingly dependent on community support. Executive Director Martha Underriner has…

DeLand may boost property-tax rate

DeLand property owners appear likely to find themselves paying slightly higher property tax bills for public services like police, fire and sanitation in the fiscal year starting next month. The DeLand City Commission, in a unanimous vote, tentatively adopted a property-tax rate…