Volusia County

As cold weather moves in, Central Florida counties are preparing to house residents in warm shelters starting Thursday.

Council members added new projects to Florida’s shortlist of lands to protect, including over 2,000 acres of land in Flagler, Seminole, Polk, Putnam and Volusia counties.

A private, 670-acre property in Seminole County is one area the state could choose to acquire and set aside for conservation.

The severe storms and flooding parts of Central Florida experienced on Oct. 26 qualify as a disaster, according to the Small Business Administration.

The food bank has partnered with 85 public schools and colleges in Central Florida to feed students.

The Volusia County Council had voted last month to move forward with the plan. On Tuesday, a unanimous vote by the council made it official.

Deltona commissioners voted 4-3 this week to back out of a lawsuit challenging a new state law that restricts local governments’ planning power.

Biketoberfest is back for its 33rd annual rally of motorcycle enthusiasts to the Daytona Beach area. Volusia County’s Sheriff office said safety is a top priority.

Public water access is closed along the entire Volusia County coastline until further notice, the county confirmed via email Saturday evening.

More rain is falling during heavy rain events due to climate change, including 37% more rain in the Southeastern United States.