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1. DeLand woman recovers after tree crushes her home, police say (news-journalonline.com) — A DeLand woman is recovering after firefighters rescued her when a massive oak tree crashed through her East Oakdale Avenue home, trapping her under the collapsed roof. DeLand police say she was rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert on September 15 and has since been released, offering some relief after a frightening neighborhood emergency.
2. DeLand driver arrested after police say he sped 90 mph before rollover crash (fox35orlando.com) — DeLand police say a 25-year-old driver hit 90 mph in a 40 mph zone Saturday night, weaving through traffic before crashing into another vehicle and rolling his pickup near South Woodland Boulevard. Everyone involved had only minor injuries, but the DeLand man now faces a dangerous excessive speeding charge and a reckless driving citation stemming from the late-night incident.
3. ISP Roundup: Kinetic passes new milestones in Concord, North Carolina (bbcmag.com) — A privately funded $60 million fiber network serving DeLand and Deltona is already halfway built, with completion expected in 2027, promising faster internet for homes and businesses. The Daytona Beach-based ISP Wire 3 stresses that no taxpayer dollars are involved, positioning the project as a long-term investment in DeLand's digital infrastructure and future connectivity.
4. Scarice: finalist for national superintendent award (westportjournal.com) — A national superintendent award story briefly spotlights Volusia County Schools' leader in DeLand, noting Carmen J. Balgobin as the 2025 honoree while focusing on current finalist Thomas Scarice of Westport, Connecticut. For DeLand readers, it's a reminder that their district's leadership has recently earned national recognition for forward-looking work, especially around technology and AI in education.
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