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S.R. 44 Detour at Stone Street in DeLand

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Drivers on State Road (S.R.) 44/New York Avenue in DeLand can expect detours this weekend at the S.R. 44 intersection with Stone Street west of Woodland Boulevard to accommodate concrete slab replacement. The intersection closure is scheduled to be in place from Friday, April 6, to Monday, April 9.

During the detour, drivers on westbound S.R. 44 will be directed around the work area using Orange Avenue, Rich Avenue and High Street. Eastbound S.R. 44 traffic will be directed to use High Street, Howry Avenue and Orange Avenue as a detour. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.

The detours are part of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to repair and replace areas of concrete along S.R. 44 between Boundary Avenue and Hill Avenue.

Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances. Electronic message boards will be used to alert motorists to lane closures and detours, and updates will be available on the FDOT’s Central Florida website CFLRoads.com.

Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].

FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.

DSC February job fairs at Flagler/Palm Coast, DeLand campuses

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Business officers from a variety of industries will be on hand seeking to fill positions on Friday, Feb. 23, and Wednesday, Feb. 28, when Daytona State College’s Flagler/Palm Coast and DeLand campuses host spring job fairs.

“These job fairs are excellent opportunities for our students, graduates and the general public to connect with area employers who are hiring,” said Dean Howe, head of Daytona State’s Career Services Department, located in the Wetherell Building, Rm. 205, on the Daytona Beach Campus.

The Feb. 23 job fair at Flagler/Palm Coast Campus, 3000 Palm Coast Pkwy. SE, is slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Employers include the city of Palm Coast, Hammock Beach Resort, Palm Coast Data, Flagler County Sheriff’s Department, Flagler County Schools and Sea Ray Boats, to name just a few.

The Feb. 28 job fair is set for 9 a.m. to noon at the DeLand Campus, 1155 County Rd. 4139. Participating employers include Concierge Care, Florida Health Care Plans, Halifax Health, Pall Corporation, Sherwin-Williams, U.S. Foods, Sykes, Walgreens and others representing a range of industries.

Current DSC students and alumni are welcome to visit the college’s Career Services Department prior to the job fairs for assistance with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and other free services.

For additional information regarding the job fairs or DSC’s Career Services, contact Howe, (386) 506-3379 or [email protected].

FDOT to Begin Concrete Repairs on S.R. 44 in DeLand

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The Florida Department of Transportation is starting a project to help make the ride smoother along a portion of State Road (S.R.) 44/New York Avenue in DeLand. Crews will be sealing cracks in the concrete and removing and replacing damaged concrete slabs at various locations between Boundary and Hill avenues.
Construction is to begin Monday, Dec. 11, at Boundary Avenue, moving east, and is expected to finish in fall 2018.  The project also includes replacing the concrete at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Woodland Boulevard, which is expected to occur toward the end of the project.
During construction, motorists can expect daytime and nighttime lane closures with flagging operations on S.R. 44, as well as nighttime detours. No lane closures are permitted during peak morning and afternoon travel between Clara and Fairview avenues, and no daytime lane closures are permitted on Woodland Boulevard.
Please note that construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances. Electronic message boards will be used to alert motorists to lane closures and detours, and updates will be available on the FDOT’s Central Florida website CFLRoads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to FDOT Communications Manager Steve Olson at 386-943-5479 or [email protected]. Other construction-related questions may be directed to Carolyn Fitzwilliam, Public Information Coordinator, 386-740-3566 or [email protected].

Gov. Rick Scott to Host Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable in DeLand

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Tomorrow, March 23, Governor Rick Scott will host a Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable with business owners, economic development leaders, tourism leaders, and community members to discuss the local economic impact of VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida.

WHAT: Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable

WHEN: 9:00 AM

WHERE: Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe
1842 Patterson Ave
DeLand, FL 32724

NOTE: Parking is available in row of spaces directly in front of building and empty lot next door.

A very happy Valentine's Day for $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER top prize winner from DeLand

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The Florida Lottery announces that Eric Wachter, 58, of DeLand, claimed a top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Ray’s Sunoco, located at 701 East New York Avenue in DeLand.
The new $5 Scratch-Off game, $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER, launched in January, and features more than $182.8 million in prizes, including 44 top prizes of $500,000. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-3.98.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.