DeLand considers extra outdoor seating and outside drinking in downtown

The City of DeLand gave a preliminary go-ahead to a program that would allow people to drink and walk around downtown -- along with more outdoor seating.

DeLand considering letting people carry alcoholic drinks downtown
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You may be allowed to walk around in DeLand with a beer in your hand. The idea is to get more people to visit downtown and patronize businesses safely.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood tests positive for COVID-19

"I am encouraging anyone who is not feeling up to par to get tested. I have no idea how I contracted this and that is a lesson in itself: Anyone can catch this."

Volusia County closes 6 beach access ramps ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Volusia County closed six low-volume beach access ramps to vehicles effective at sundown on Friday to remove toll booths in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias.

Man arrested after dog named 'Buddy Boy' is found beaten to death, Central Florida police say

Police said that the dog had several abnormal injuries that are not consistent with a natural death. They also found blood and other evidence on the ground outside that was consistent with the injuries of the dog. 

Orange City unveils three parking spots for veterans

The parking space at Veterans Memorial Park was one of three new spots around the city for veterans. Another was set up in nearby Mill Lake Park, the third was at City Hall.

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Special parking spots have been designated for veterans in Orange City.