Deltona recognizes Deltona High girls flag football; city to consider Hispanic Association sponsorship request

At the start of its June 15 meeting the Deltona City Commission presented a proclamation honoring the 2026 Deltona High School girls flag‑football team and their coach.

Ruben Colon, the school representative who joined the commission at the dais, told the commission the team finished the season with an outstanding record and represented Deltona in regional and state competition: “These are our wolves from Deltona High,” he said, noting a 20‑1 season and appearances in regional championship play and the state semifinals. Coach Myra Matos was acknowledged for coaching and receiving recognition; members of the team and their families came forward for applause and the formal proclamation.

Following the proclamation, Cassie Landrum, president of the Volusia County Hispanic Association, described three decades of programming for the county’s Hispanic community and asked the city to partner as venue sponsor for the organization’s 30th‑anniversary gala at the Center at Deltona on October 16. Landrum said the association’s summer back‑to‑school event equips roughly 1,500 children a year and that proceeds from the mayor’s winter ball have supported local civic projects.

Commissioner Santiago and other commissioners praised the organization’s long history of partnership and asked that the sponsorship request be added to the next regular commission meeting agenda for final consideration. The commission agreed to place the request on the next agenda after a brief exchange; Commissioner Santiago asked for a consensus and staff asked to coordinate details with the city manager.

The commission then moved on to other agenda items.