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DELAND, Fla. - A heated debate over drag performances has led the Volusia County Council to pull thousands of dollars in cultural arts grants, leaving dozens of local arts organizations scrambling to cover their budgets.

The decision affects nearly three dozen programs that had been approved for funding through the county’s cultural arts grants.

What we know:

The Volusia County Council voted to withdraw $611,000 in cultural arts grants that had been designated for nearly three dozen local organizations, including theaters, museums and community arts programs.

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The decision came after concerns were raised over drag performances hosted by two local theaters. Arts leaders say the loss of funding will significantly impact their operations, w

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