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🌱 Could DeBary add a new fee to protect fire and police?

DeBary, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Could DeBary add a new fee to protect fire and police?

Also on today's calendar: America's 250th and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Proposed fire fee could help Orange City offset future property tax revenue losses (wesh.com) — Orange City leaders are weighing a new $150 annual fire assessment to stabilize funding as Florida considers major property tax changes, and DeBary officials are eyeing a similar special assessment to protect fire and police budgets. With possible revenue losses projected for 2027, both cities are exploring ways to maintain essential public safety services without relying solely on property taxes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 16
  • Leads Group III
    Port Orange-Chamber Commerce Copperline Coffee 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 Port Orange, FL 32128
    8:30 am
  • Leads Group II
    Port Orange-Chamber Commerce McKenna's Place 3781 S Nova Rd Port Orange, FL 32129
    12:00 pm
  • City Council Regular Meeting →
    Port Orange City Meetings -
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Turn Stale into SOLD: Revive your listings and... →
    West Volusia Association of Realtors, 425 S Volusia Ave, Orange City
    10:00 am
  • Chamber Golf League 2026
    Port Orange-Chamber Commerce June 17-Hidden Lakes June 24-Turnbull Bay
    4:00 pm
  • Lilian Place History Winedown
    Port Orange-Chamber Commerce 1000 S Peninsula Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just wanted to give a huge shout out and a great recommendation to Richard Lopez LLC paint!
    He and his son just completed the interior of our home. It looks absolutely amazing! He painted the exterior about 2 years ago and there was never… (Nextdoor DeBary Golf & Country Club Community)
  • From patchy drywall to a showstopper wall — one tile at a time.
    We’ve been in DeBary this week installing this handmade-look green vertical tile. This is the part I love — no shortcuts, just prep, patience, and… (Nextdoor Lake Marie Estates)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in orange city, Florida in Orange City. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Orange City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeBary here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange City

  • DeSantis and Cabinet greenlight $90M for immigration enforcement (jaxtoday.org)
  • Editorial: Months before property-tax vote, budget talks got dirty in the dark (orlandosentinel.com)
  • Florida 4th in OnlyFans Spending, 2 Cities Rank Among Highest in US (bocaratontribune.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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