DeLand Community Pulse

Public Safety Wins

• 🔥 Deputies Honored for DeLand Rescue: Volusia deputies Nathan Vargas and Austin Graham received a proclamation for rescuing...

Urgent for Volusia residents: Don't let rain fool you—Florida is dangerously dry, among the nation's highest wildfire risks as peak season begins.

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• State intervenes in Union & Glades districts with fund balances below 3% law, due to enrollment drops from universal vouchers.
• Deficits mount:...

Local-State Budget Tensions Rise

• CFO Ingoglia's FAFO Audits: Flags "wasteful" spending over pre-COVID baselines in Flagler ($59M), Citrus ($39M),...

• Massive 8-12 foot waves hitting Central Florida's Atlantic coast from Tue Apr 7-Thu Apr 9, causing rough surf and beach erosion
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• Disturbing act near Stetson Aquatic Center docks: 14-year-old swung baby alligator by tail over head, kicked dirt on it—caught on surveillance.
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Local heroes celebrated: Volusia deputies Nathan Vargas and Austin Graham rescued a DeLand woman from her burning home on Feb. 15, pulling her out...

• Sheriff Chitwood threatens lawsuits and criminal charges against promoters advertising this week's Daytona Beach Pier Takeover via social media;...

Volusia County's Deltona High School launches the nation's first pilot for drone tech to stop school shooters:

• Non-lethal defense: Drones deploy...

Severe Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Heavy Rain and Strong Winds: Volusia County will face heavy rains and strong winds starting Monday, with sustained...

Volusia County storm watch: Prepare for excessive rainfall (marginal risk from Monday), daily rain through Saturday, and thunderstorms Monday-Friday....

• Boeing's Daytona Beach expansion partners with Embry-Riddle, bringing over 400 engineers to the area
• Amazon's 3M sq ft facility joins AURA AERO...

DeLand's Woodland Boulevard is in the final round of Garden & Gun's Best Main Street in the South competition—voting closes today, April 7! Rally your neighbors and cast your vote to bring the win home!

Prep for wet commutes ahead – cold front stalls, bringing waves of rain/storms to Central Florida through Thursday:

• Tuesday: Scattered...

Youth incidents at public spots like Lake Beresford raise red flags for community safety:

• 14-year-old DeLand boy caught on video swinging and...

Downtown DeLand eyes transformation of the 1987-closed jail on New York Ave:

• Christa Yates (Ms. Preppy Pants) pushes for green space and family...

Join DeLand's joyful Catholic community at St. Peter, sharing Christ's light through prayer, worship, and service.

• Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm
• Sunday Services: Starting at 7:30 am

Perfect for fostering community bonds through faith.

Volusia County has openings for caring pros in faith-based and resident support roles:

• Area Representative at Fellowship of Christian Athletes...

Delaney Reserve offers new townhomes by Hartizen Homes, just minutes from historic downtown DeLand. Hop on I-4 for easy access to Sanford, Orlando, and New Smyrna Beach—ideal for convenient living.

DeLand Job Openings

• Domino’s Roles: Full-time delivery driver at 1699 N Woodland Blvd and assistant manager positions available at Domino’s in...