Category: SB 180 and HB 1730.
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Posted on 23 May 2026, 15:07 - Category: SB 180 and HB 1730.
E-Bikes
13-year-old Colton Remsburg was tragically killed in Lake Nona while riding his e-scooter to buy flowers for Mother’s Day.
He wasn’t wearing a helmet and pulled out in front of a truck.
This heartbreak is happening far too often
— and Volusia County cannot wait for Tallahassee to solve it.
As a candidate for Volusia County Council, District 5 (serving Debary, Deltona, and all of Volusia County),
I will push our County Council to pass a strong local ordinance now — before the 2026-27 school year.
Here’s what strong leadership looks like:
• Establish a countywide speed limit for e-scooters and e-bikes
• Issue citations for reckless riding — wrong-way, speeding, clogging sidewalks
• Hold parents accountable: warning first, then fines on repeat offenses by their children
• Allow Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s deputies to impound dangerously modified or unsafe devices
Sheriff Chitwood and law enforcement need these tools.
With thousands of students riding these high-speed devices to school, kids 10-14 making up a huge share of ER visits, and scooters clocked at extreme speeds.
— talk is no longer enough.
State update from Tallahassee: The Legislature passed CS/SB 382 (companion HB 243), which adds sidewalk rules (10 mph near pedestrians), requires yielding to pedestrians on shared paths, improves crash data collection, and creates a Micromobility Device Safety Task Force (report due October 1, 2026).
The bill is now law — but local counties like Volusia still have the authority and responsibility to go further with stronger safety measures.
When elected to the Volusia County Council, I will immediately work with my colleagues to draft and pass a comprehensive county ordinance that protects our kids, pedestrians, and drivers while supporting responsible micromobility use.
Parents who buy these powerful devices must share in the responsibility when their children ride recklessly.
Our children’s safety cannot wait.
What do you think
Should the Volusia County Council pass parent accountability measures and stronger e-scooter/e-bike rules now
Comment below and share this post.
J. David Sosa,
candidate for Volusia County Council, District 5.
Visit: www.DavidSosa4VolusiaCounty.com
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Read More...Posted on 23 May 2026, 15:04 - Category: SB 180 and HB 1730.
Good morning, friends!
Good morning, friends!
This week, the Florida Legislature is in special session to finalize our state budget,
The future of Florida Forever — one of our state’s most important conservation programs — is hanging in the balance.
My name is J David Sosa, and as a former Volusia County Forever board member, this program is very near and dear to my heart.
I’ve seen firsthand the incredible work it does protecting the lands we all love
Unfortunately, the current proposals are deeply concerning. The House is only offering $25 million,
while the Senate is proposing $75 million
— but with major restrictions that would limit funding to only private land easements and block new public lands that Florida families can actually access and enjoy.
For more than 25 years, Florida Forever has conserved lands that protect wildlife habitat, safeguard our drinking water, provide outdoor recreation, and preserve our natural heritage for future generations.
We cannot let this vital program be weakened.
I’m asking you to please take just a moment today and contact budget committee leaders:
Senator Ed Hooper and Representative Lawrence McClure.
Urge them to fully protect and properly fund Florida Forever with strong, dedicated dollars for new public conservation lands.
Our kids and grandkids are counting on us to get this right.
Thank you,
J David Sosa
Former Volusia County Forever Board Member
Paid and approved by J David Sosa for Volusia County Council District 5
Read More...Posted on 16 May 2026, 16:29 - Category: SB 180 and HB 1730.
Good Morning Volusia County 💥Drivers – Your LOCAL Gas Taxes Are KILLING Your Wallet!
Good Morning Volusia County Drivers – Your LOCAL Gas Taxes Are KILLING Your Wallet!
Right here at home:
Volusia’s local option fuel taxes are stacking up to 21.9 cents per gallon on top of the state’s 22¢ + fees.
That’s a brutal 44.025¢ in Florida taxes alone… before the feds even add their 18.4¢.
Total tax bite? Over 62 cents per gallon — while you’re already paying sky-high prices.
President Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax.
Florida’s Legislature is talking about suspending the state tax.
But from Volusia County Council
Silence. No discussion.
No relief. No plan.
Volusia families deserve a break too
County leaders — step up and push for local gas tax relief NOW
What do you say, Volusia
Should our County Council join the fight and suspend local fuel taxes Comment below
J.David Sosa
Read More...Posted on 13 May 2026, 16:12 - Category: SB 180 and HB 1730.
Florida manufacturing is a hidden powerhouse
Florida manufacturing is a hidden powerhouse — $86.6 billion strong, paying great wages, and creating real opportunity right here in Volusia County.
But we’re facing a skills gap as many workers retire.
That’s why I’m fighting to expand our no-cost apprenticeship and internship programs
— so our residents can earn while they learn, gain nationally recognized credentials, and build high-demand careers without crushing student debt.
Real skills.
Good-paying jobs. A stronger Volusia.
If this message resonates with you, I humbly ask that you follow me on Facebook, like and share this post, and help us keep Volusia great for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.
Every donation makes a real difference. We don’t have big developers or special interests behind us
— just hardworking Volusia families. Five dollars buys a few yard signs. Ten dollars helps us reach more voters online. Whatever you can give is deeply appreciated and goes straight to getting our message out.
J. David Sosa
www.DavidSosa4Volusiacounty.com
https://secure.anedot.com/j-david-sosa-candidate.../donate
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Paid and approved by J. David Sosa, Candidate for Volusia County Council District 5.
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Posted on 12 May 2026, 16:04 - Category: SB 180 and HB 1730.
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