Seawall holds as rough surf pounds Volusia County

Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away. But for residents along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea, a new seawall is giving them a rare sense of relief.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. - Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away.

But for residents along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea, a new seawall is giving them a rare sense of relief.

What we know:

A new underground seawall along a stretch of Highway A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea withstood heavy surf and high tides last week, protecting homes and the road from significant damage.

The multi-million-dollar project by the Florida Department of Transportation comes after years of persistent coa

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