There’s an uptick in elderly people coming to a homeless shelter in Daytona Beach. Dr. Victoria Fahlberg, executive director of First Step Shelter, said she noticed the trend in December.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with First Step Shelter to address homelessness in east Volusia County.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A resident at a homeless shelter in DeLand was fatally struck Monday morning while she was on her way to start her first day at a new job, according to First Step Shelter. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 30-year-old woman was crossing International Speedway Boulevard near Red John Drive at about 6:45 a.m. but ran back into the road to pick up an item she’d dropped. She said since the shelter opened at 3889 W. International Speedway Blvd. It’s past time to provide a safe way for residents to commute safely,” Fahlberg said. She added that she’s been advocating for a bus stop to be added closer to the shelter.