On September 26, 2023, The Daytona News-Journal covered a press conference with Florida Department of Transportation officials announcing $340 million in state funding for the construction of a new Interstate 95/U.S. 1 interchange.
"Today is a great day for Ormond Beach," said Partington. "There's going to be a huge celebration when this project is finally completed."
Maryam Ghyabi-White was interviewed and provided context for the announcement as well as insight into this and other local projects.
The full article can be found on the front page of the September 26, 2023 Daytona-Beach News Journal .