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Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

Florida

@dbnewsjournal reporter covering #DaytonaBeach. @UWMadison alumna, running fanatic

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  • Daytona Beach under boil water notice

    1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

    DAYTONA BEACH — The city of Daytona Beach has issued a citywide precautionary boil water advisory following a series of power interruptions at the city's water treatment plant on LPGA Boulevard. The interruptions caused a temporary drop in water pressure below the state-mandated threshold of 20 PSI. PSI is an acronym for Pounds per Square Inch.

  • Joe's Crab Shack pulls in record-high revenue at Daytona Beach Pier location

    2 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

    Joe's Crab Shack on the Daytona Beach Pier saw record sales of $9.7 million in the lease year ending June 2024. Revenue is down so far in the current lease year, with a decrease of $435,913 compared to the same period last year. Despite fluctuating sales, the city has collected about $7 million in rent over 13 years, offsetting the pier's purchase and renovation costs.

  • 'A shepherd for all': Volusia, Flagler residents and clergy mourn Pope Francis' passing

    3 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Sheldon Gardner |Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

    As members of the Catholic faith in Flagler and Volusia counties mourned the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, they lovingly recalled his legacy as one of tenderness and care for disadvantaged people around the world. Francis, 88, a humble reformer who sought to make the Catholic Church more inclusive much to the ire of some conservatives, died following a lengthy bout of double pneumonia, the Vatican announced Easter Monday, according to USA TODAY.

  • Daytona Beach city government is establishing a new funding source for affordable housing

    3 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

    Daytona Beach city commissioners approved linkage fees on new development to fund affordable housing. Commissioners are also considering using a portion of property taxes generated by rising property values for additional affordable housing funding. The linkage fees, effective October 1st, will have varying rates depending on the type of development. The FAITH group, a coalition of local houses of worship, has advocated for these measures since 2019.

  • Daytona Beach's First Step Shelter board OKs contract for director 4-2 despite objections

    4 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Eileen Zaffiro-Kean

    The First Step Shelter Board approved a new three-year contract for Executive Director Victoria Fahlberg despite concerns from some board members. The contract maintains Fahlberg's current salary but adds protections for both her and the shelter in case of termination or resignation. Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie expressed concerns about the shelter's effectiveness and warned that the contract approval could jeopardize Ormond Beach's funding.

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Eileen Zaffiro-Kean
Eileen Zaffiro-Kean @EileenDBNJ
3 Mar 25

#Florida legislature might be telling #DaytonaBeach how to spend $11 million in local fees https://t.co/Noq2Bs1j3k via @dbnewsjournal

Eileen Zaffiro-Kean
Eileen Zaffiro-Kean @EileenDBNJ
20 Feb 25

#Daytona Beach considering new fees on development to fund #affordablehousing https://t.co/Ln7zDnlafn via @dbnewsjournal

Eileen Zaffiro-Kean
Eileen Zaffiro-Kean @EileenDBNJ
18 Feb 25

Possible Bike Week and Biketoberfest rule changes have sparked anger https://t.co/HwR2PrqrQO via @dbnewsjournal