For the sake of Volusia s future, can we stop seeing enemies and seek out allies? News-Journal editorial board
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We suspect it’s not much fun to be a Volusia County Council member right now.
The council is developing a widening rift. On one side, County Chair Jeff Brower and Council Member Heather Post, who seems increasingly uneasy in the role of perpetual second in a 5-2 split. On the other, five council members who come from broadly diverse backgrounds and life experiences but who, until now, enjoyed a fairly cordial relationship unaffected by the times they lined up on different sides of a complex or controversial vote.
Impact fees help pay for infrastructure needs created by new development
Florida s population has grown from 18.8 million to 21.5 million over the past 10 years
DAYTONA BEACH As Florida s roads become increasingly clogged amid the unrelenting stream of newcomers, state lawmakers have passed a bill that limits how much counties and cities can raise impact fees to accommodate that growth.
The bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign into law, caps impact fee increases to no more than 12.5% in a given year and no more than 50% over a four-year period. I m disappointed and even a little bit surprised, said Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower. He described the recently passed bill, HB 337, as an unnecessary effort by state lawmakers to take away the decision-making ability of local governments.
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Northwest Technical College recognizes faculty and staff during annual celebration
Northwest Technical College recognized employees reaching length-of-service milestones and the college’s annual employee award winners at an April 30 celebration.
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BEMIDJI Northwest Technical College recognized employees reaching length-of-service milestones and the college’s annual employee award winners at a celebration on Friday, April 30.
NTC’s annual employee Awards of Excellence include the Spirit of NTC, Outstanding Contribution, Excellence in Teaching and Distinguished Service awards, a release said.
Spirit of NTC Award
2021 team recipient: General maintenance and building utility team.
The Spirit of NTC Award recognizes individuals or teams whose positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm embody the Spirit of NTC through active support of students, student-athletes, co-workers and community m
Daytona Beach, FL - After finding out there was some money left over from last year's event, Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower wanted to see if they can do something different for this year's State of the County address. According to Brower, pl.