City of DeLand to officially open Jackson Lane Memorial Park Playground

Families are invited to join city leaders for the official opening of the Jackson Lane Memorial Park playground. 

 The project cost a total of $300,000, with $150,000 coming being funded through a grant from Volusia ECHO, which supports e...

Construction begins on new Utility Administration building

The city has broken ground on a new Utility Administration Building – part of a $95 million plan to expand and enhance the city’s public services complex and wastewater treatment plant to meet future demand and reduce the reliance on septic systems in the...

Wreaths on Woodland to raise funds for holiday decorations, Light Up, DeLand festival

The City of DeLand and MainStreet DeLand Association are teaming up for the Wreaths on Woodland initiative to help raise funds for holiday festivities in the downtown corridor.

Every year, the city displays 47 holiday wreaths along Woodland Boulevard, West...

DeLand commemorates National Historic Preservation Month with launch of digital historic tours

In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, the City of DeLand has launched two digital historic tours on Google Maps and Google Earth. These tours will provide an interactive way for residents and visitors to explore the city’s rich...

DeLand formally opens permitting process to allow dogs at outside areas of restaurants

City Commissioners recently approved a measure that will allow patrons to bring their dogs to dine at the outside areas at restaurants in DeLand.

While many of the city’s restaurants today would be considered dog-friendly, the measure approved at...

Annual Tree Giveaway set for April 29

The City of DeLand is proud to partner with the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club to host its annual Tree Giveaway.

This year’s event will be held from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the DeLand Public Services Complex, 1102 South Garfield Avenue. ...

DeLand residents invited to take part in Shredding Day event

The City of DeLand is inviting residents to attend its annual shredding day event.

Residents are encouraged to bring any documents they need shredded and dispose of them in a safe and secure manner. 

 The event will be held on 9 to 11 a.m....

City launches Spare Change for Real Change campaign

The city is launching a campaign aimed at raising funds for homelessness prevention services and reducing panhandling in the community.

The City of DeLand has partnered with the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia to launch the Spare Change for Real Change...

Greenway Trail extension work to begin soon

Work will soon begin on an extension of The Charles Paiva Greenway.

City Commissioners Monday night approved a contract with Valencia Construction Group Inc. to build the north extension of The Charles Paiva Greenway.

The Winter Garden-based contractor was ...

Permit issued for demolition of Putnam Hotel

City officials Wednesday afternoon issued a permit for demolition of the Putnam Hotel.

Axia Putnam LLC, the property’s current owner, had been renovating the 100-year-old hotel in hopes of converting the building into high-end apartments. However...

City of DeLand strategic plan update process underway

The City of DeLand is embarking on a year-long process to update its strategic plan. 

First adopted in 2000, the strategic plan outlines a vision for the city’s future and strategies that should be utilized to get there. It is also a gui...

Louease May chosen as city's Volunteer of the Year

When Louease May retired three years ago from her job with Sherwood Medical Industries, her friends asked her what she would do with all of her free time.

“I told them I would keep busy by helping people,” said May, a DeLand native. “And that’s exactly wha...

DeLand Fire Station 81 wins national award for design

Not only does it look sharp, DeLand Fire’s Station 81 has now received national acclaim for its design.

The fire station, which opened in early 2022, was recognized among 61 entries nationwide in the annual Firehouse Station Design Awards, receiv...

Winter Wonder DeLand coming back this December

Winter Wonder DeLand presented by Duke Energy is back and bigger and better than ever!

Launched in 2021, Winter Wonder DeLand is a month long celebration of the holidays, where residents can enjoy the holiday lighting displays and ambiance in Downtown DeLa...

Storm debris collection to begin Monday (10/9) in DeLand

The City of DeLand’s contractor on Monday (10/9) will begin collecting of debris created by Hurricane Ian.

The city has contracted with DRC to collect vegetative and construction and demolition debris. 

Here are simple tips for residents to follow ...

Two DeLand projects receive ECHO funding

Two projects were awarded ECHO funding this week after receiving approval by the Volusia County Council.

The Charles Paiva Greenway, which runs north from Earl Brown Park along Alabama Avenue to near Stetson University, received a $1.5 million grant that w...

Stetson University check-in this weekend

Please be advised that Stetson University students will be returning to campus this weekend. 

As a part of their move-in process they will be doing a drive-thru check-in at the Lynn Business Center on Saturday. Check-in starts 8 a.m. Saturday and ...

Eidson Drive connector project breaks ground

(DeLand, FL) – Officials broke ground this week on a connector road that will give a number of businesses in North DeLand access to a major thoroughfare.

The Eidson Drive connector project will provide companies located in the Northwest Industrial Park, Pa...

Three DeLand officials honored as home rule heroes

The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, recently recognized three city officials -- Commissioner Chris Cloudman, Assistant City Manager Mike Grebosz and Mayor ...

Two DeLand projects receive ECHO funding

Two projects were awarded ECHO funding this week after receiving approval by the Volusia County Council.

The Charles Paiva Greenway, which runs north from Earl Brown Park along Alabama Avenue to near Stetson University, received a $1.5 million grant that w...

Eidson Drive connector project breaks ground

(DeLand, FL) – Officials broke ground this week on a connector road that will give a number of businesses in North DeLand access to a major thoroughfare.

The Eidson Drive connector project will provide companies located in the Northwest Industrial Park, Pa...

Three DeLand officials honored as home rule heroes

The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, recently recognized three city officials -- Commissioner Chris Cloudman, Assistant City Manager Mike Grebosz and Mayor ...

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