Inside Ponce Inlet offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, projects, and priorities shaping our coastal community. Each episode features local voices and timely topics to keep residents informed and connected.
Episode 09 Understanding Your Property Taxes with Volusia County Tax Collector Will Roberts
In this episode of Inside Ponce Inlet, Public Information Officer Becky Hugler sits down with Volusia County Tax Collector Will Roberts to discuss the role of the Tax Collector’s Office and what residents should know as property tax season begins. The conversation covers how property tax bills are determined, taxable value and millage rates, early-payment discounts, what to do if a tax bill does not arrive, and where property tax dollars go after they are collected. Will also shares informati...
20 May 2026
Episode 08 Preparing for the Storm: Inside Emergency Management with Clint Mecham
In this episode of Inside Ponce Inlet, Public Information Officer Becky Hugler sits down with Volusia County Emergency Operations Manager for a behind-the-scenes conversation about hurricane preparedness and emergency management. From seasonal forecasts and evacuation decisions to what really happens inside the Emergency Operations Center during a storm, Clint shares valuable insight into how local agencies prepare for severe weather and coordinate emergency response efforts across Volusia Co...
2 Mar 2026
Episode 07 Second Chances, Stronger Communities with County Councilman Matt Reinhart
In this episode of Inside Ponce Inlet, host Becky Hugler, Public Information Officer for the Town of Ponce Inlet, sits down with Volusia County Councilman Matt Reinhart to discuss the County’s Second Chance initiative. Drawing on his decades of experience in corrections, Councilman Reinhart explains how the program connects individuals preparing for reentry with local employers through job fairs held inside the Volusia County Branch Jail. The conversation explores how meaningful employm...
14 Nov 2025
Episode 06 From Passwords to Public Safety - How IT Keeps Our Town Running
In this episode of Inside Ponce Inlet, we sit down with IT Director Randy Okum to uncover the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Town operations connected and secure. From protecting critical systems and supporting emergency services to helping residents stay informed, learn how the Town’s technology backbone plays a vital role in public safety—and why even a single password matters.
20 Aug 2025
Episode 05 Rebuilding the Beach: Coastal Restoration in Ponce Inlet
Episode 05 Rebuilding the Beach: Coastal Restoration in Ponce Inlet In this episode of Inside Ponce Inlet, we sit down with Jessica Fentress, Coastal Division Director for Volusia County, to discuss the County’s ongoing sand placement and coastal restoration efforts. From understanding the scale of sand loss to the role of federal and local partners, Jessica shares what these projects mean for Ponce Inlet’s beaches, Lighthouse Point Park, and long-term coastal resilience. Learn more about cur...
17 Jul 2025
Episode 04 Resilient Ponce Inlet: Planning for the Future
In this episode of Inside Ponce Inlet, we explore how the Town is preparing for future challenges like flooding, sea level rise, and climate change. Planning Director Darren Lear and Principal Planner Patty Rippey join us to break down the Town’s Vulnerability Assessment, Watershed Master Plan, and the upcoming Adaptation Plan — and how these tools are guiding real improvements to protect our homes, roads, and public spaces. From new drainage projects and infrastructure upgrades to long-term ...
25 Jun 2025
Episode 03 Keeping Ponce Inlet Safe: Traffic, Crime and Community Policing with Chief Glazier
Police Chief Jeff Glazier discusses the Ponce Inlet Police Department's strategies for managing traffic, combating crime, and engaging with the community, offering insights into maintaining safety in the beachside town; this is an interview.
10 Jun 2025
Episode 02 How Ponce Inlet Prepares for Hurricane Season
Public Information Officer Becky Hugler interviews Chief Dan Scales about Ponce Inlet's hurricane preparedness, detailing emergency planning and resident safety measures.
12 May 2025
Episode 01 A Day in the Life of Mayor Lois Paritsky
Mayor Lois Paritsky describes her daily routine and discusses the challenges and rewards of leading a small coastal town in an interview with Becky Hugler.
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