Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in DeLand public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of DeLand from local and regional media.

WKMGunsolved double homicide investigation

DeLand police seek tips in double murder of teens Dustin Rose, Samson Campbell

DeLand police seek tips in double murder of teens Dustin Rose, Samson Campbell WKMG

Aug 3, 2026

WKMGdowntown business struggles

Downtown DeLand businesses struggle as closures, slow summer take toll

Downtown DeLand businesses struggle as closures, slow summer take toll WKMG

Jun 16, 2026

WKMGfire station expansion

DeLand fire station expands to keep pace with city’s rapid growth

DeLand fire station expands to keep pace with city’s rapid growth WKMG

Jun 4, 2026

FOX 35 Orlandoscrapyard fire emergency response

Scrapyard fire breaks out in DeLand: City officials advise residents to remain indoors

Scrapyard fire breaks out in DeLand: City officials advise residents to remain indoors FOX 35 Orlando

May 6, 2026

The West Volusia Beaconrezone of 23 acres

With their hands tied, DeLand City Commission rezones 23.33 acres

With their hands tied, DeLand City Commission rezones 23.33 acres The West Volusia Beacon

Apr 22, 2026

WKMGold jail property future use

DeLand city commission to decide fate of decades-vacant Volusia County Jail

DeLand city commission to decide fate of decades-vacant Volusia County Jail WKMG

Apr 6, 2026

WKMGcommercial development opposition

DeLand residents fight proposed truck plaza near I-4, SR-44

DeLand residents fight proposed truck plaza near I-4, SR-44 WKMG

Mar 28, 2026

WFTVshort-term rental regulations and e-bike rules

Proposed changes to DeLand’s short-term rental ban and e-bike rules

Proposed changes to DeLand’s short-term rental ban and e-bike rules WFTV

Feb 16, 2026

Spectrum News 13tiny home ordinance approval

DeLand Planning Board approves ordinance to allow for tiny home communities

DeLand Planning Board approves ordinance to allow for tiny home communities Spectrum News 13

Sep 11, 2025

WKMGdevelopment and traffic concerns

DeLand-area development worries residents over traffic

DeLand-area development worries residents over traffic WKMG

Feb 26, 2024

Spectrum News 13homeless ordinances

City of DeLand passes ordinances impacting the homeless

City of DeLand passes ordinances impacting the homeless Spectrum News 13

Feb 19, 2024

Community Pulse

Rezoning Z26-202 — West Volusia Ave and S Spring Garden Ave

FY 2026-27 City Budget and Millage Rate

Z26-078 rezone, 140 W. Michigan Avenue

V26-136 RV carport variance

SE26-109 RC Hill expansion

DeLand Little League field needs

Invasive cogon grass near Victoria Park

Sidewalk work and government consolidation

V26-131 Variance — Moroz Subdivision

Veterans recognition initiative

Community thanks

Employee pay freezes

Old Jail Property

Sidewalk obstruction and homelessness on East Fourth Avenue

Rabid raccoon response and pothole on Ambrose Street

Community thanks and prayer

Tennis Center/Pickleball Expansion

RC Hills dealership expansion

Soca Ruby Red All-Stars / Chisholm Center fees

Homestead exemption ballot measure

Code enforcement lien

Six-foot fence variance (V26-100)

Proposed state property tax cuts

Community gratitude

Downtown parking

ISB/Spring Garden rezone

Trash and traffic on Church Street

E-bike and helmet ordinance

Staff assistance

Mac McBride mural

Land conservation in Volusia County

Community appreciation