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🌱 How would Florida’s big property tax cut hit DeLand homeowners and services?
DeLand, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings DeLand! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How would Florida’s big property tax cut hit DeLand homeowners and services?
- How downtown DeLand shops are fighting this summer’s slowdown together
- How wild are World Cup watch parties getting in DeLand?
Also on today's calendar: Meet Your Neighbors - Planet 13 Deland and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 94, low: 75.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Property tax cuts heading to ballot. What do Volusia residents think? (news-journalonline.com) — DeLand homeowners are weighing a November constitutional amendment that could sharply increase Florida’s homestead exemption and cut their property tax bills, while raising questions about funding for police, fire, roads and other services. Local residents interviewed in DeLand and across Volusia share mixed views on whether the relief is worth potential cuts and who would benefit most. 
• DeLand downtown businesses extend hours, team up to boost summer sales (clickorlando.com) — Downtown DeLand shops are extending hours and coordinating with neighbors to counter an unusually slow summer, and the city is ramping up special events to drive more foot traffic. Business owners say tighter consumer spending and Stetson’s break have hit hard, but they’re banking on community support and day-trippers from around Central Florida to keep storefronts vibrant.
• World Cup fever strikes Volusia (beacononlinenews.com) — World Cup excitement is filling Volusia County sports bars, especially Murph’s Patio Bar & Grill in DeLand, where crowds swell for Mexico and U.S. matches. Local fans and workers say soccer still trails football and baseball overall, but a strong U.S. run could make DeLand’s watch parties rival almost any game day atmosphere.
📸 Around DeLand
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Meet Your Neighbors - Planet 13 Deland →
Planet 13 Neighborhood Dispensary DeLand, 309 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand
9:00 am -
What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges →
721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789,
11:00 am -
What Orlando families must know to help their child get into top colleges →
140 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary
3:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Weight Room
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
7:00 am -
New Gym Upstairs (FB)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
8:00 am -
Old Gym (Cheer)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
8:00 am -
New Gym (VB)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
8:00 am -
New Gym (GBB)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
4:00 pm -
New Gym (BBB)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
6:00 pm -
High School Musical Jr →
Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand
7:00 pm -
Weightlifting (Dunn)
DeLand High School Weight Room (2, 4, 10, 15)
7:00 am
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Sunday June 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Weight Room
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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New Gym Upstairs (FB)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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New Gym (VB)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
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Old Gym (Cheer)
DeLand High School Deland, FL 32724
8:00 am
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our cat, Pumpkin, is missing.
All the information is in the photo below. If you see her or find her, please text 386-561-3352. We miss her and just want her home. (Nextdoor Summer Woods) - If this is your child ..
he just probably hurt himself throwing himself at our front door. I worry someone may really hurt him if he approaches the wrong door. (Nextdoor Victoria Park)
- Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Downtown Deland in Deland. Apply here.
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Merchandise Supervisor in Deland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeLand here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange City
- Orange City boy, 7, battles rare form of cancer (news-journalonline.com)
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- Operation Innocence Shield: 3 victims rescued, 10 arrested in Flagler County trafficking sting (fox35orlando.com)
Deltona
- Deltona approves impact fees increases for new homes and developments (mynews13.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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