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DeLand Fire responds to fire; rescues dog

(DeLand, FL) – A six-year-old Weimaraner was rescued by firefighters responding to a house fire on West Fiesta Key Loop Wednesday, January 16.

Fundraiser to benefit DeLand's public arts programs

Road work planned on State Road 44, grinding work to begin next week

Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night

The City of DeLand will open its cold weather shelter Tuesday night

Melching Field named College/University Baseball Field of the Year

WCA Holiday Waste Pickup Schedule

Here is the WCA holiday waste pickup schedule

Leigh Matusick Airport Management Center to open by early 2019

Formally named the Leigh Matusick Airport Management Center in honor of retiring longtime City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Leigh Matusick, the center will soon become a hub for airport operations.

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Don Nedobeck Art Exhibit

Mayor Apgar column on Amendment 1

Mayor Bob Apgar recently wrote a column to the Daytona Beach News-Journal on Amendment 1, which will be on the ballot on November 6. We have provided the text version of that column.

DeLand earns Florida Green Building Coalition Gold Certification

The City of DeLand is proud to announce it has earned gold-level certification under the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Florida Green Local Government designation program.

American Legion Orange Baker Post ribbon cutting set for October 20

Officials are set to christen American Legion Orange Baker Post 187 following an extensive renovation of the historic building.

Fire Chief Dan Hanes passes away at age 59

Fire Chief Dan Hanes passed away October 4 following complications after suffering from a cardiac emergency on September 23

DeLand Grant Program Applications Now Available

The City of DeLand, through the MainStreet DeLand Association, is now accepting applications for six competitive grant programs designed to encourage building improvements within the downtown redevelopment area.

Fire Department Pumper Pull to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Foundation

The DeLand Fire Department is challenging the community to show some muscle to fight childhood cancer.

National Night Out set for October 2

Residents are invited to meet members of the DeLand Police and Fire Department for National Night Out.

Events/road closures scheduled

The event season is beginning to ramp up in DeLand, meaning plenty of fun for the family as well as some road closures.

Utility customer billing discrepancy corrected

A clerical error was discovered that resulted in many of the city’s utilities customers being under-billed for sewer service in September.

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Charles Paiva appointed to the DeLand City Commission

Charles Paiva was appointed Monday to serve in Seat 2 of the DeLand City Commission.

Thirteen candidates apply for City Commission seat

Thirteen residents have applied to be appointed to the City Commission Seat 2.

Applications being accepted for 2019 Hometown Heroes program

Mayor's Annual Backpack Giveaway

Mayor's Backpack Giveaway set for July 21

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Hurricane season starts June 1

Hurricane season begins June 1, make sure you are prepared!

City of DeLand and Stetson University to host its first-ever NCAA Baseball Regional

The City of DeLand and Stetson University are preparing to host its first-ever NCAA Baseball Regional as the Hatter baseball team looks to extend its historic season and advance to the College Baseball World Series. On Sunday, DeLand’s Melching Field at Conrad Park was chosen as one of 16 host sites for the NCAA Regionals.

Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program accepting applications

A new banner program will look to honor active or past military veterans in the heart of Downtown DeLand.

Water Festival set for Saturday

Free downtown Water Festival a fun way for everyone to learn about local water issues

Mayor Robert F. Apgar recognized as Home Rule Hero

Mayor Robert F. Apgar has been recognized by the Florida League of Cities for the second consecutive year as a Home Rule Hero.

Skate Park closed for maintenance

Please be advised that the Skate Park will be closed for maintenance April 23-27 and Freedom Playground will be closed for maintenance May 7-11.

City of DeLand, Lake Helen negotiating future of I-4/Orange Camp Road interchange

Representatives from the Cities of DeLand and Lake Helen met on April 17 and discussed a number of matters related to development of all four quadrants of the I-4 and Orange Camp Road/Main Street interchange.

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City of DeLand named Tree City USA for 30th consecutive year

(DeLand, FL) – The City of DeLand has been designated by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA for the 30th consecutive year.

Daniel Hanes named DeLand Fire Chief

Chief Hanes has more than 35 years of experience with the fire service in Florida. He has served as Fire Chief for the City of West Palm Beach and Fernandina Beach to go along with the 28 years of service with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department.

Hurricane Irma debris pickup update

As of Tuesday, the city’s contractor had collected 90 percent of Hurricane Irma storm debris, which amounts to 99,039 cubic yards of debris. That is enough to fill more than 30 Olympic-sized swimming pools and as large as 13 Goodyear blimps put together.

Construction to begin on DeLand Municipal Airport projects

Construction to begin on DeLand Municipal Airport projects