Pedestrians, bicyclists and also fans of the open airs have actually long valued DeBary for its routes.
Currently, the state is identifying the city, where 3 of Florida’s significant routes assemble, also. Those 3 routes are the St. John’s River-to-Sea Loophole, the Coast-to-Coast Path, and also the Heart of Florida Loophole.
The city on April 7 came to be the state’s 12th main Path Community, a classification of Florida’s Division of Environmental management’s Workplace of Greenways and also Trails. Deltona, the various other Path Community in Volusia Area, made the classification in 2019.
“In DeBary, we show a trail-first attitude, from our growth tasks to our entertainment tasks,” Mayor Karen Chasez claimed.
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Vice Mayor Phyllis Butlien talked to that attitude throughout the DeLand Location Chamber of Business and also Orange City Partnership’s State of the Area on April 7. Chasez, Mayor Carmen Rosamonda and also Shari Simmans, supervisor of financial growth, interactions and also federal government events, remained in St. Petersburg for the Greenway and also Trails Council conference.
“We call for brand-new home builders to include bike and also strolling routes, in addition to golf cart availability, to all our buildings that are being established and also connect to the existing city routes,” Butlien claimed.
In 2021 the Florida Bike Organization called DeBary the Bike Friendly Area of the Year.
The city was chosen for the previously mentioned honor by Maggie Ardito, the founder, head of state and also supervisor of the not-for-profit St. Johns River-to-Sea Loophole Partnership.
The Florida Path Community Program started in 2018 when Dunedin, situated on the Gulf Coastline in Pinellas Area, made the initial classification.
The Workplace of Greenways and also Trails specifies a route community as “a lively location where individuals integrated” and also “an area where route individuals can venture off a walking, cycling, rider or paddling route to appreciate the features and also distinct heritage of the neighborhood, profiting the community financially and also socially.”
Ever Since, the program included numerous others: Clermont, Everglades City, Gainesville, Inverness, Malabar, Palatka, Titusville, Vilano Coastline and also Winter Season Yard.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A thunderstorm early Monday afternoon led to tree damage in South Florida.
A large tree snapped during the storm and came crashing onto a Hollywood carport.
It happened at around 1:35 p.m. near Pembroke Road and Southwest 52nd Avenue.
Other trees in that area could be seen snapped in half.
There have been no reports of any injuries as of around 3 p.m. Monday.
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The big story: Florida’s recent release of school and district grades based on student performance prompted a new round of questions for communities faced with school closures.
Some Duval County residents argued the strong results demonstrated why their district should not shutter their children’s schools.
“They need to go back to the drawing table and figure out what schools actually need a change and an injection of funds and new buildings and which ones don’t,” parent Emily McCarthy said. Read more from WJXT.
Broward County school district officials meanwhile raised hopes that the district’s A grade will draw children back to under-capacity schools, reducing the need to close them. Read more from the Sun-Sentinel.
Tax referendums: Lawyers for the Hillsborough County Commission argued in court filings that the School Board cannot dictate the timing of the school district’s proposed property tax referendum. The board sued after the commission refused to place a district referendum on the November ballot.
Vouchers: Discussion continues over what actions if any the state might take against a private Islamic school that receives vouchers, after the school’s imam made inflammatory remarks against Jewish people, WFSU reports.
Top teacher: Hernando County math teacher Jaime Suarez was named Florida’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.
President searches: The search firm leading Florida Atlantic University’s effort to find a new president was warned against advertising the job in publications that focus on minority groups or diversity issues, Florida Phoenix reports.
Impact fees: The Pasco County planning board gave an initial nod to increasing school impact fees. The county commission still must act.
Enrollment: State planners estimate that Florida traditional public schools will see enrollment decline over the next six years, Florida Phoenix reports.
Elections: The Florida Democratic Party announced its support of 11 school board candidates statewide soon after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a list of 23 endorsements, the Tallahassee Democrat reports. • Legal maneuverings continue in the debate over how to fill the remaining term of a Manatee County school board member who is resigning to run for state House, SRQ reports.
Charter schools: The Lake Wales charter school system reached a settlement agreement with its ousted superintendent, avoiding a threatened lawsuit, Lake Wales News reports. • Redland Migrant Christian Association’s charter school in Wimauma has a new principal, WUSF reports.
Bus rides: About 1,100 Duval County school district students will no longer be eligible for bus rides in the new academic year, Jacksonville Today reports.
Book bans: The Escambia County school district, at the center of a lawsuit over library book censorship, has led Florida in the number of books removed from school shelves, the Pensacola News-Journal reports.
From the police blotter … A Hillsborough County elementary school principal was arrested on allegations of driving under the influence and fleeing from law enforcement.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Sunday, July 28, 2024
23-42-43-49-56, Cash Ball: 02
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 10-11-21-24-35
Evening: 11-18-19-30-33
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Morning: 04
Matinee: 07
Afternoon: 14
Evening: 07
Late Night: 10
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 8-5, FB: 8
Evening: 3-1, FB: 5
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 2-9-2, FB: 8
Evening: 9-8-6, FB: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 8-6-1-3, FB: 8
Evening: 8-1-8-3, FB: 5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Midday: 3-2-3-2-3, FB: 8
Evening: 5-9-4-1-7, FB: 5
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.
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You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.
If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Florida digital producer. You can send feedback using this form.
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