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Growth & development

"A Money Pit": Volusia County's Motocross Facility Plan Faces Growing Pushback

Chairman Jeff Brower warns of open-ended costs as the council advances a 356-acre site near DeLand and a 30-to-40-year ground lease.

Sep 6, 2026 · 4 min read

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Public safety

Volusia Becomes First Florida County to Approve a Public Domestic Violence Database

The County Council approved the searchable registry 6-1 on July 21. Convictions from the past 10 years will be listed; victim information will not.

Sep 5, 2026 · 5 min read

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Public safety

Volusia Sheriff Shuts Down Flock Cameras Countywide After State Order

FDOT revoked permits for license plate readers in state road rights-of-way, and Sheriff Mike Chitwood pulled the plug on the county's network the same week.

Sep 4, 2026 · 5 min read

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County government

County Council District 1 Heads to a Runoff as Anderson Outpaces Incumbent Dempsey

Challenger Wendy Anderson led the three-way primary field with 47.58% of the vote — short of the majority needed to end the race in August.

Sep 3, 2026 · 5 min read