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Changes possible for Silver Glen Springs

DELAND -- More than 250 people crowded into the Volusia County Council chambers to voice concerns over the future of Silver Glen Springs. The U.S. Forest Service recently began discussing possible changes to boating and recreation at the popular ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Forest Service,  Fish and Wildlife Service

3,000 acres added to Volusia Conservation Corridor

Another 3,321 acres will be added to the Volusia Conservation Corridor under an agreement approved Tuesday by the St. Johns River Water Management District. District officials said the property, owned by Daryl Carter, offers potential for long-term ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  12 Nov 2009

The beach is a 'wrack'

Clumps of seaweed and other flotsam are stacking up again on the beach, stranded by strong onshore winds and waves that toss them along the sand at high tide. Some people find the arrival of seaweed clumps, which peaks in the fall, a rather stinky ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  11 Nov 2009

El Nino may cause winter troubles

A building El Nino in the Pacific Ocean may create wet and wild conditions for Central Florida this winter. So far this year, we've seen a quiet hurricane season because the warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific that create an El Nino tend to suppress ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  28 Oct 2009
Related Topics: National Weather Service

Volunteers turn out to make a difference

Thousands of Volusia and Flagler county residents made a difference Saturday, walking to raise money for breast cancer, handing out bicycle helmets to children, building homes and doing dozens of other good deeds. Overall, it was "a phenomenal day" for ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  25 Oct 2009
Related Topics: American Cancer Society,  Habitat for Humanity

Governments cooperate on Nova Canal study

DAYTONA BEACH -- Six local governments will partner on a $700,000 engineering study of the Nova Canal, hoping to prevent a repeat of the May disaster that flooded nearly 2,000 structures. The group includes Volusia County and the cities of Daytona ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  21 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Halifax Corp

Cold snap may be over soon

Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. "Don't get used to it," said Bob Wimmer, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. While the nights are forecast to be in the 60s all week, the daily highs will creep up each day. By Friday, ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  20 Oct 2009
Related Topics: National Weather Service

Fungus invading, killing trees in laurel family

Tree experts say residents need to be extra vigilant to help slow the spread of an invasive laurel wilt fungus attacking redbay trees in Volusia and Flagler counties. Otherwise, a big part of the area's tree canopy could be destroyed within the next ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  16 Oct 2009

Volusia OKs massive Miami Corp. plan

A plan for future development of a new town on 59,000 acres between Osteen and Edgewater won its first approvals from the Volusia County Council on Thursday. The council voted 6-1 to forward the request to change the county's land use plans to the ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  16 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Frank Bruno,  Charles Lee,  Ford Motor Company,  Sierra Club

Water concerns hang over huge development plan

EDGEWATER -- Water -- and its constant state of flux -- often tops discussions about long-term plans for the 59,000 acres Miami Corp. owns in Volusia and Brevard counties. Opponents fear development could increase flooding troubles and put more strain ...

From DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Daytona Beach News-Journal,  15 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Sierra Club

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