CITY CONGRATULATES NEW EMERGENCY MANAGER, BATTALION CHIEF RICHARD WILLIAMS The Fire Department has named Battalion Chief Richard Williams as the city’s new Emergency Manager. Chief Williams has served with the department since 2006 and brings extensive experience in emergency management and incident command. He holds a master’s degree in management and leadership and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on healthcare management. He has also served as a reserve law enforcement officer and teaches EMT and paramedic courses at Daytona State College. Chief Williams is actively involved in specialized teams, including the Motor Medic Team, SWAT paramedic unit, drone aviation unit and Critical Incident Stress Management Team. His expertise equips him to lead the city’s emergency management operations and enhance public safety.
CITY SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE Residents, business owners and community stakeholders are invited to a meeting to review design concepts for a proposed streetscape project on historic Main Street. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Peabody Auditorium. Designs developed by Catalyst Design Group highlight potential improvements to sidewalks, lighting, parking, landscaping and pedestrian areas along Main Street, from the Halifax River to the Atlantic Ocean. The project aims to create a more vibrant, walkable corridor that serves both residents and visitors while maintaining the area’s character. Attendees can view renderings and provide feedback to help refine the preferred design direction before it is presented to the Community Redevelopment Agency.
congratulations SEABREEZE HIGH NAMED FLORIDA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Seabreeze High School has been named a Florida School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education, recognizing top 20% statewide performance for sustained academic achievement. The only high school in Volusia County to earn this honor for 2024-2025, Seabreeze is recognized for outstanding student performance, continuous improvement, and granted flexibility to continue innovative practices. Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff and leaders for this well-deserved achievement!
// City Commissioners Ken Strickland and Paula R. Reed present a check to Principal Tucker Harris.
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