- April 23, 2024
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City Commissioner and Deputy Mayor Bill Partington received the “Home Rule Hero Award” from the Florida League of Cities on July. 28. The award was presented by Amber Hughes of Florida League of Cities at the group’s bimonthly business meeting hosted by Orange City.
Partington, who ran unchallenged for mayor this year, was recognized for his support in protection of municipal home rule and his interaction with the state legislature, according to a press release.
This is the second consecutive year Partington has received this distinction.
The VLOC promotes communication among the municipal leaders of the cities within Volusia County by fostering cooperative action in meeting common needs and representing these needs to the Florida League of Cities, as well as county, state and federal government.
Volusia County residents can take part in the International Coastal Cleanup and Halifax/Indian River Cleanup, set for 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division is looking for volunteers to remove trash from beaches, rivers and parks during this worldwide event.
Volunteers can register online at volusia.org/cleanup from Aug. 1 through Sept. 2. Participants are asked to bring garden gloves, drinking water and buckets for collecting trash. They should wear a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothing and outdoor footwear.
Last year, 1,683 Volusia County volunteers collected 7,731 pounds of trash during the cleanups, according to a press release.
There are cleanup sites throughout the county. Ormond Beach beach locations are Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, 1800 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea; Tom Renick Park, 1575 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea; Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd.; and Andy Romano Beachfront Park, 839 S. Atlantic Ave.
Ormond Beach river cleanup sites include Sanchez Park, 329 Sanchez Ave. and Cassen Park, 1 S. Beach St.
Some river locations have boat launches where participants can bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats to access hard-to-reach coastlines.
For more information contact Becki O’Keefe at [email protected] or 238-4773.
Florida Power and Light is currently performing routine tree trimming maintenance along rights-of-way within the City of Ormond Beach and will continue over the next several weeks. The work will occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For additional information, contact FPL at 866-274-9098.
