Volusia County moratorium idea dies

Volusia County moratorium idea dies, but new flooding initiatives launch at meeting
The Volusia County Council will discuss alternatives, including ending the practice of raising land for development.
County nixes development moratorium, but promises action on flooding woes
After another round of nearly eight hours of talk, and after months of being awash in drainage complaints and flooding horror stories, the Volusia County Council Jan. 14 declined to […]
Volusia County Council turns down development moratorium, proposes other measures to address flooding
No more construction on wetlands. Clearing county and city canal. Purchasing land and homes in flood-prone areas. These were among the proposed solutions the council will soon review.
Volusia County Council kills proposed moratorium on new development
Volusia County Council nixed a proposed development moratorium at a special meeting Tuesday night. County Chair Jeff Brower proposed the development pause, and it drew fervent reaction from residents both for and against the idea.
Volusia County rejects development moratorium to address flooding
Volusia County officials rejected a proposed development moratorium aimed at addressing ongoing flooding issues. Council members decided to explore alternative solutions to address flooding concerns,
Volusia County leaders weighing building moratorium
Volusia County leaders weighing building moratorium
Volusia County rejects proposed development moratorium
It took the Volusia County Council more than seven hours to decide to overwhelmingly strike down a plan to pause new residential development in unincorporated areas during a special meeting Jan. 14 in DeLand.
IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports
IMSA arranged for 27 high school students who excel in STEM programs to come to the speedway to educate the teens on how many ...
Need to get out of the cold? Shelters will open tonight in Volusia amid low temperatures
The Bridge in DeLand will open as a cold-weather shelter, and Halifax Urban Ministries on the eastside will coordinate places for people to stay.
County wrap up: Florida buys 1,335 acres, expanding Deep Creek Preserve in Volusia County
This month, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved spending $18.5 million in Florida Forever funds on the ...
Florida high school student starts petition to end overdevelopment in Volusia
Bella Schwartz is urging others to sign the petition and voice support for a development moratorium in Volusia County.
Daytona Beach homicides dropped 50% in 2024, police chief says
The city had eight homicides in 2024 compared to 16 in 2023, Daytona Beach Police Department Chief Jakari Young said.
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Volusia County seeks to build $39M sports complex in Orange City
County leaders want to boost tourism revenue on the West side of Volusia County, and one way is through a proposed $39 ...