Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in DeLand public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
24 topics
Rezoning Z26-202 — West Volusia Ave and S Spring Garden Ave
FY 2026-27 City Budget and Millage Rate
SE26-109 RC Hill expansion
Z26-078 rezone, 140 W. Michigan Avenue
V26-136 RV carport variance
DeLand Little League field needs
Sidewalk work and government consolidation
Invasive cogon grass near Victoria Park
V26-131 Variance — Moroz Subdivision
Community thanks
Veterans recognition initiative
Old Jail Property
Employee pay freezes
Community thanks and prayer
Tennis Center/Pickleball Expansion
Sidewalk obstruction and homelessness on East Fourth Avenue
Rabid raccoon response and pothole on Ambrose Street
RC Hills dealership expansion
Homestead exemption ballot measure
Soca Ruby Red All-Stars / Chisholm Center fees
Code enforcement lien
Six-foot fence variance (V26-100)
Community gratitude
Proposed state property tax cuts
In the News
11 articlesRecent coverage of DeLand from local and regional media.
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, 2026Downtown DeLand businesses struggle as closures, slow summer take toll
Downtown DeLand businesses struggle as closures, slow summer take toll WKMG
Jun 16, 2026DeLand 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, 2026Scrapyard 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, 2026With 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, 2026DeLand 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, 2026DeLand residents fight proposed truck plaza near I-4, SR-44
DeLand residents fight proposed truck plaza near I-4, SR-44 WKMG
Mar 28, 2026Proposed 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, 2026DeLand 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, 2025DeLand-area development worries residents over traffic
DeLand-area development worries residents over traffic WKMG
Feb 26, 2024City of DeLand passes ordinances impacting the homeless
City of DeLand passes ordinances impacting the homeless Spectrum News 13
Feb 19, 2024