EP 117 News Updates

Podcast News Topics

• National Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships to remain at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center and Bandshell through 2030. YEA Daytona!
• Paris Air Show…Gov DeSantis touts new investment in Fla’s aerospace sector with French aircraft manufacturer…AURA AERO opening its first US facility at ERAU’s Research Park
• DB City Commission spends $2.2 million for a half-acre parcel south of Main St Pier to preserve public access, steer beachfront development, and assist economic vitality by enhancing the boardwalk corridor.
• County Council approves funds for beach profile surveys to track shoreline changes over time to determine whether we’re gaining or losing sand by comparing current conditions vs historical baselines
• Recap of VCARD Property Values Forum...Volusia Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett stated that the just value (or market value) was $108.5 billion in 2025 (a 3.7% increase over 2024) and new construction in just value was $1.9 billion….Volusia condominium sales have been down 3 years running. In 2024, sales dropped 16%...with an average value being $310 k…. a 4% decrease from 2024.
• Gov DeSantis signed 2 Condo Safety Relief Bills (HB 913 and HB 393) into law to take effect July 1…aim is to maintain safety protections instituted after the 2021 Surfside collapse while easing the financial burden on condo owners, especially retirees and fixed-income residents  
• ECHO Advisory Committee meets June 26, 9:00 AM County Admin Building Deland… agenda includes payments for Historic Courthouse Bldg in Deland and DeBary Hall renovations total value $456,000
• City of Port Orange host two open houses to showcase Stormwater Master Plans for Sleepy Hollow and Sugar Forest neighborhoods
• At its June 17–18 meeting, Federal Reserve Bd keeps interest rates unchanged, maintaining federal funds target range at 4.25% to 4.50%...fourth consecutive meeting with no change.

FLASH….applications’ window for County Charter Review Commission extended to July 18…County Council to appoint members on August 5…go to volusia.org/chartercommission