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Happy weekend, Deltona!
In today’s happening-today edition: Someone Googled you this week, 8th Asian street food market, and lifesaving 99% artery blockage discovery + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Listening to your body counts: A DeLand resident’s second visit to AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City uncovered a 99% artery blockage after worsening chest pressure, a life-saving outcome that hits home in Deltona — read the full story.
Downtown energy meets rich history: Nearby DeLand offers small-town charm with cultural sophistication, from restored 1921 Athens Theatre to Museum of Art and Stetson University lectures and exhibits, plus 1886 DeLand House Museum — read the full story.
Representation reshaping law’s future: Stetson University pre-law students brought history to life with an interactive wax museum, highlighting Black leaders and inspiring local kids to imagine legal careers, a project led by Collin Hughley — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Quick local photo win: Take a short trail break, grab a friend, and snap a pose at Wings of the West – Lyonia Preserve, a scrub-jay-inspired mural nestled along the paths. It adds a splash of color to your week and proves Deltona’s nature vibe stays undefeated.
Quilting mojo boost: Carol’s Quilt Shop turns ‘someday’ projects into finished ones, with cheerful fabric stacks, smart notions, and friendly guidance when your seam ripper has seen too much action. If your creative battery is blinking red, a quick browse here will quietly recharge it.
Fresh taps, close to home: Central 28 Beer Company pours a steady lineup in its in-house tasting room, from Up River, Show Pigeon, and Stock-In-Trade to fresh seasonals. With food trucks on rotation and a relaxed crowd, it’s an easygoing night close to home.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🍜 8th Asian Street Food Market @ Artisan Alley Garage (DeLand) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If your taste buds want a getaway without white-knuckling I-4, the 8th Asian Streetfood Market lands in Volusia with vendors from Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and home turf. Think smoky skewers, slurpable noodles, and bao worth lining up for. Come hungry, leave smug, repeat.
🧶 Make Your Own Hand Knit Chunky Blanket — Beginner Friendly @ West Volusia Moose Lodge | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Consider this your low-drama therapy session at the Moose Lodge: make a chunky blanket by hand, no needles, no experience, just soft yarn and unhurried chatter. You’ll leave with a cozy 35-by-50 keeper and bragging rights, and yes, seats are limited, so claim yours.
🐎 March Speed Show & Spring Buckle Series @ West Volusia Saddle Club (Lake Helen) | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – If your idea of cardio is Barrels, Poles, and proving Senior Pro still means speedy, saddle up for the second stop in the Spring Buckle Series. Ride 3 of 4 to chase that shiny buckle, pre-register on Saddlebook, and skip the $10 procrastination tax.
🏍 Naughty Naughty @ Dales Ales (Orange City) | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Craving some rowdy guitars, cold beer, and that unmistakable Bike Week rumble? Dales Ales is hosting a proper Orange City hang, with Naughty Naughty blasting the hits while you trade road stories, nod at too much chrome, and call it cardio from the neck up.
☕ CFFC Freethought Café @ Chica’s Cuban Cafe (DeLand) | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Pull up a chair at Chica’s by the DeLand library with the Central Florida Freethought crew. Think cafe con leche, Cuban bites, and no sermons, just lively, curious conversation. New here is normal, RSVP for a saved seat.
🎨 5th Annual Spring Artisan Market @ Artisan Alley (DeLand) | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – If your spring cleaning accidentally cleared shelf space, Artisan Alley’s 5th annual spring market will fix that with handmade goods, art, and local vendors galore. It’s free to wander, free to park, and the kids get face paint and an Easter Bunny cameo.
🍦 Cheer Volunteer Information & Ice Cream Social @ DeLand Elks Lodge 1463 | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – DeLand Bulldogs Youth Football and Cheer are scooping up volunteers at an Elks Lodge ice cream social, sprinkles included. If you bring common sense, a clipboard, and Bulldog pride, come coach, help on game day, or keep the cheer squad on beat.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Deltona report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then patchy fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 27%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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