Reagan Ryan

Daytona Beach, Orlando, Phoenix

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 13

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Marine Discovery Center monitoring plankton in the Indian River Lagoon

Nov 18, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach is taking a big look at the smallest organism in the Indian River Lagoon. “Project Plankton” is a community science effort that’s monitoring plankton in the estuary.
Edgewater residents look to form disaster response team

Nov 11, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

EDGEWATER, Fla. — Following Hurricane Milton and additional flooding from rainstorms, Edgewater residents are looking for a way to come together and take action. Their goal is to form a Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT.
UCF scientists investigate microplastic pollution near the Indian River Lagoon

Nov 10, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

What You Need To Know A citizen science project is investigating microplastic pollution in wind and rain samples near the Indian River Lagoon in New Smyrna Beach Microplastics can harm wildlife and the environment The University of Central Florida’s Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab (CEELAB) is looking for Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill residents to collect wind and rain samples in their backyards The project will run until May 2025 and all materials are provided The project is...
South Daytona residents start to rebuild after Milton

Oct 17, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. — South Daytona residents are working to rebuild their properties after flooding brought by Hurricane Milton last week. For some residents in the area, it’s the second time their homes have flooded from hurricanes in the past two years. Furniture, flooring and personal belongings lined the streets in South Daytona on Thursday. It’s the aftermath of flooding — and for many people living in the area, it’s the second time they've gone through this in two years.
Tree falls through Edgewater home during Hurricane Helene’s strong winds

Sep 27, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

EDGEWATER, Fla. — While Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend, effects from the storm were felt throughout Central Florida.
Volusia County holds meetings to update local floodplain mitigation plan

Sep 20, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Volusia County Emergency Management Division held the first of four public meetings Friday to update the county’s mitigation strategy and floodplain plan. What You Need To KnowThe Volusia County Emergency Management Division is updating its Local Mitigation Strategy PlanEmergency Management Director Clint Mecham said the goal of updating the plan is to make Volusia County more resilient and to reduce disaster risksOn Oct.
Volusia County prepares for the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup

Sep 20, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Saturday, Sept. 21, marks the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup. Every September, hundreds of thousands of volunteers pick up trash from beaches and waterways across the world, including in Central Florida.
Residents raise concerns about drainage systems, development after flooding

Sep 19, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

EDGEWATER, Fla. — After weekend flooding, Edgewater residents and city leaders are raising concerns about the city’s drainage system and the impacts new developments are having on it.
Flagler School Board considers ECG mandate for student-athletes

Sep 18, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

BUNNELL, Fla. — On Wednesday night, the Flagler County School Board will vote on making ECGs mandatory or optional for high school student-athletes.
Edgewater residents call for action after weekend flooding

Sep 16, 2024 | mynews13.com | Reagan Ryan

EDGEWATER, Fla. — Over the weekend, dozens of streets in Edgewater flooded. City officials said some areas received up to seven inches of rain.