Volusia County

Some Volusia County residents are concerned about a “public purpose” clause in the question now headed to the ballot.

Fire protection and emergency medical services, garbage collection and mosquito control are among the public services that stand to be affected.

Federal disaster aid is still available for Volusia homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Milton.

Florida Forever is the state’s main program for acquiring new public conservation land, like parks and preserves.

Most state parks are free to visit this Memorial Day weekend, in honor of the holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

On weekends during peak fishing and boating seasons, Volusia County staff say the existing park is at capacity and people park all along adjacent roads. The expansion addresses that safety issue.

New data show “meaningful progress” in seagrass growth, according to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

The county bought the River Bend Ranch property with $20 million from the voter-approved Volusia Forever program.

A new pilot program is introducing an active shooter response program to Deltona High School in Volusia County. Once active, the 39 drones will deploy within 15 seconds of being notified.

The 1960s-era interchange is one of the state highway system’s oldest, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.