Orlando plans to raise stormwater fees for property owners. Hereโs how much
About 20 people gave city leaders an earful, expressing their disagreement with the stormwater increases, and councilmembers also voiced their concerns but ultimately agreed they do not know how else they can cover the cost of what the city needs.
Port Orange man, once hailed a hero, accused of contractor fraud scheme
A man once called a hometown hero in Volusia County is now facing several felony charges. Port Orange investigators said they arrested Steve Parker on Wednesday for impersonating a contractor after he was hired by hurricane victims to help them rebuild.
State of Seminole County 2022 address looks back at cost of Ian, historic flooding
Seminole County Commission Chairman Amy Lockhart started the annual โState of the Countyโ address by looking back at the past year, and the relationships and resources that brought hundreds of people to Lake Mary for the luncheon and event Monday.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Nijel Pack and Miami hit shots from near and far against the stingiest defense in the country to beat Houston 89-75 in the Sweet 16, leaving the NCAA Tournament without a single No. 1 seed among its final eight teams for the first time since seeding began in 1979.
Volusia oceanfront property owners face rebuilding deadline before turtle nesting season
With sea turtle nesting season starting on May 1 in Volusia Countyโwhere cleanup and reconstruction from last yearโs hurricanes is still going onโthat could mean a big problem for oceanfront property owners who havenโt started work yet.
Most Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close for Christmas, New Yearโs, FEMA says
Disaster Recovery Centers across Florida that remain open to assist people impacted by recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole have posted holiday closures for Christmas and New Yearโs, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.