Volusia County

The County Council voted 5-2 to get more information, asking county staff to research several issues.

City leaders decided to keep two development moratoriums in place, even though a new Florida law may prohibit them.

Saints and Sinners cemeteries have been around for more than 100 years. Everyone buried there is Black. Now, they face a risk beyond erosion and the sinking of graves. A developer bought the 415 acres surrounding the land in 2022.

The county created a new department and the Transform386 program after Hurricane Ian. The same team will manage HUD funds to rebuild after Milton.

The funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are meant mainly for low-to-moderate income residents and infrastructure.

The County Council is also taking the first step toward approving its $1.75 billion budget for the next fiscal year.

Volusia County Animal Services is reminding people to keep a close eye on pets during this Fourth of July Weekend.

Proponents said they are giving residents what they’ve been asking for years, but critics said the ordinance goes against new state law.

American oystercatchers at-large are making gains. But in Florida, the state-threatened shorebird is struggling to hold onto habitat.

The agency’s announced changes will offer water utilities more flexibility to comply with regulations, but could come at a cost to public and environmental health.