Molly Reed

Daytona Beach

Volusia & Flagler counties reporter @news6wkmg | FL raised, #FSU alum | Lover of dogs, space & sports | Emmy award winner | Contact: [email protected]

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$ 8M land plan sparks debate between Volusia County Schools, DeBary officials

1 day ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

DEBARY, Fla. - Volusia County Schools is considering spending $8 million on a piece of land in DeBary to build a new school. However, the city has already stated that the land cannot accommodate a new school. The proposed location is on Spring Vista Drive near the intersection of Shell Road. The school board will discuss this issue at its meeting Tuesday night. With population growth in the area, the district has emphasized the need for a new school in DeBary and the surrounding regions for years.
Volusia County presents potential flooding solutions for DeLand, but progress will not come quickly

6 days ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

DELAND, Fla. - Volusia County has announced possible solutions to address the persistent flooding issues in DeLand, particularly affecting homeowners along Taylor Road. Residents have reported flooding during the last several hurricanes, and the situation continues to worsen. The county this week shared the findings of a stormwater study, which includes several capital improvement options aimed at reducing flooding for these homeowners.
Volusia County looks at beach driving expansion in Daytona Beach

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Volusia County is thinking about changing the rules on where people can drive on the beach. The County Council voted unanimously to start the process of expanding beach driving in Daytona Beach. The new driving area would stretch from International Speedway Boulevard to Auditorium Boulevard, where driving is not allowed right now. This part of the beach is close to the pier and boardwalk.
Palm Coast mayor flips sides, joins residents in fight against proposed fuel terminal

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

PALM COAST, Fla. - In a surprising turn of events, Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris is now siding with residents who oppose a proposed fuel terminal. This comes after he was initially one of the biggest supporters of the project. Mayor Norris said he has listened to the concerns of the community and is now advocating for their position. This leaves most of the city council still in favor of the project, which has raised concerns among local residents.
Volusia school board to explore options to address $25M budget shortfall

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Volusia County Schools are facing a significant budget deficit of about $25 million. The school board will meet Tuesday in a workshop to discuss their options, which may include making cuts and changing the student-to-staff ratios. The numbers are clear: when there is a big deficit, the district must find ways to make up for it. According to the board's agenda for the meeting, the district is considering two main strategies to address this issue.
Central Florida counties weigh cost of SunRail as ownership changes

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

DeLAND, Fla. - The ownership of the SunRail system is changing hands. Instead of being run by the state, it will now be managed by four counties and the city of Orlando, which the train travels through. This change means that these local governments will also have to pay for the service, and the costs have just been announced. Volusia County leaders are a bit hesitant about their share of the costs. Currently, it is projected that Volusia County will need to pay $6.7 million each year for SunRail.
New weapons detection system launched in Volusia County schools

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Volusia County schools are introducing a new weapons detection artificial intelligence (AI) program, making it the first school district in Florida to use this advanced technology. The district started its pilot program at Atlantic High School in Port Orange on Tuesday. The school district claims this system is quick and efficient. It can scan up to 2,000 students in just one hour.
Proposed fuel terminal moves to Flagler County

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

PALM COAST, Fla. - A proposed fuel terminal that stirred controversy in Ormond Beach is now relocating to Flagler County. Belvedere Terminals is proposing a $75 million fuel storage facility for Palm Coast, situated off Peavey Grade and U.S. 1, near one of the city's wastewater treatment plants. The new site spans nearly 80 acres, located behind the wastewater treatment plant, with access to a railroad that Belvedere would utilize for operations.
Dog beach pilot program in Volusia County faces uncertain future. Here's why

4 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Bringing pets to one of the beaches in Volusia County may soon come to an end. A pilot program for a dog beach in Ormond Beach is set to finish next week, and the county council will decide whether to continue the initiative. The dog beach spans a little over a half mile, and has attracted visitors from Ormond Beach and throughout Central Florida during its pilot phase. The county reports over 12,800 dogs have been recorded visiting the beach.
City leaders aim to 'Keep Deltona Wild' with proposed zoning plan

4 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Molly Reed

DELTONA, Fla. - City leaders in Deltona are working to keep their community wild and natural. Like many cities in Central Florida, Deltona is facing challenges from development. To tackle these issues, city leaders are brainstorming ways to grow smarter. The city commission will soon meet to discuss a new zoning overlay that would give developers more rules about where and how they can build. This zoning overlay will focus on an area in southeast Deltona, targeting three specific sections.