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...
National Preparedness Week
Good morning, Volusia County neighbors! As we wrap up National Hurricane Preparedness Week, I’d like to bring you some important Volusia County-specific information that y...
Protectecting What Maters Most
Protecting what matters most — our land, our water, and our way of life. Every small choice we make at home adds up. Simple habits like conserving water and supporting loc...
Special Session
The special legislative session originally scheduled for next week has been delayed. According to a Senate memo, lawmakers will not need to return to the Capitol next week. Inst...
Governor should veto anti-home rule legislation
June 17, 2025 Editor, The Beacon: The 2025 Florida Legislative session has once again highlighted a growing concern regarding the principle of home rule — the understandin...