What's up Deltona! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will ending license plate readers affect safety in Deltona?
- Who will come out on top in Deltona at Matanzas?
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 76.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sheriff Chitwood's statement on discontinuation of VSO LPRs (volusiasheriff.gov) — Volusia County's sheriff has immediately shut down the county's license plate readers, citing new state-level directives and legal uncertainty, a move that will affect policing in Deltona as well. He notes LPRs once helped catch a violent home invader after a Deltona shooting, and urges lawmakers to create clear rules so the technology might return.
• Florida high school football schedule Week 3: Every Volusia-Flagler game (news-journalonline.com) — Deltona football fans can look ahead to a Week 3 road trip, as Deltona High visits Matanzas in one of the few local-versus-local matchups on Friday night. The schedule also highlights other Volusia-Flagler teams, with most schools traveling and only Atlantic, Matanzas, and Pine Ridge hosting games.
📸 Around Deltona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deltona
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Friday September 4 - Morning Mix & Mingle
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce 4511 S. Atlantic Avenue Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
8:00 am Monday September 7 - City Offices Closed →
Port Orange City Meetings - Port Orange FL 32129 - Labor Day →
Deltona, FL Calendar Deltona, FL 32725 Tuesday September 8 - Leads Group III
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce Copperline Coffee 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 Port Orange, FL 32128
8:30 am - Leads Group II
McKenna's Place, 3781 S Nova Rd, Port Orange
12:00 pm Wednesday September 9 - Chamber Golf League 2026
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce, 3431 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange
4:00 pm - Public Forum →
Deltona, FL Calendar, Deltona City Hall Chambers 2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona
6:00 pm - City Commission Meeting →
Deltona, FL Calendar, Deltona City Hall Chambers 2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona
6:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday September 3 - Leads Group I
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce Copperline Coffee 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 Port Orange, FL 32128
8:00 am - Leads Group IV
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce Miller's Ale House 907 Taylor Rd Port Orange, FL 32127
12:00 pm - Ambassadors Meeting
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce 3431 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32129
12:00 pm Friday September 4 - Morning Mix & Mingle
Port Orange-Chamber Commerce 4511 S. Atlantic Avenue Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chester is between 5 and 6 yrs old and about 85 lbs.
He has excellent manners and is the sweetest, gentlest boy. Contact NoodlesAnimals@gmail.com for more info on adopting this sweetheart. (Nextdoor Deltona District Two) - Does anyone know a reasonably price Mobil mechanic?
We need to replace the radiator and intake. Used parts are ok. Thanks! (Nextdoor Lake Gleason)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Deltona. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Assembly Worker Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Deltona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deltona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange City
- EPA releases grant funding to combat water system cyber threats (waterfm.com)
- Police begin de-flocking, shutting off ALPRs in Volusia, Flagler (news-journalonline.com)
- Police searching for suspect after argument leads to shooting at Orange City apartment complex (orlando-news.com)
DeBary
Sanford
- Central Florida Zoo hosts Red, White & Indigo event this Saturday (wftv.com)
Ok Deltona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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