June 2021 Blog Archive
Port Orange Police Department seeking public’s help in a crash resulting in a pedestrian’s death.
Mon, Jun 28, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Port Orange Police Department is currently working on investigating a traffic crash that has resulted in the death of a pedestrian late Sunday, June 27.
According to a release fro... Read More
Suspect wanted in the shooting of Daytona Beach Police Officer in Custody.
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department announced Saturday that Othal Wallace, the man sought in the shooting of Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor earlier this week, is in po... Read More
Increased reward for information that leads to an arrest of Othal Wallace, the suspect wanted in the shooting of a Daytona Beach Police Officer.
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday, thanks to a contribution from an anonymous donor the reward for any informatio... Read More
Volusia County’s public safety radio system to get $24.6 Million upgrade.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
After waiting for several years, Volusia County’s public safety radio system earned the County Council’s approval for a $24.6 million upgrade.
According to a release, all... Read More
Halifax Health proposes Medical Lien ordinance to Volusia County Council.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Halifax Health went to the Volusia County Council during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 22, providing a proposal for a Medical Lien ordinance to be implemented here in V... Read More
Multi-agency search is underway after Daytona Beach Police Officer shot; $100,000 reward available.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Have you seen this man?
A Daytona Beach Police Officer is in critical condition after being shot in the head late Wednesday in Daytona Beach.
According to reports, the office... Read More
Peabody Auditorium Foundation invites Volusia County Schools to participate in Youth + Art = Success! Program.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County School Board has accepted an invitation to participate in the Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s newest program, Youth + Art = Success!
The new program, wh... Read More
Volusia County School Board votes to advertise an amendment to uniform policy.
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County School Board voted Tuesday night to advertise an amendment to School Board Policy 217, which outlines the school district’s uniform policy.
The uniform policy has bee... Read More
County Council votes to keep dog access on beaches unchanged.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Back in April, the Volusia County Council directed Beach Safety and Animal Control staff to return to alternative locations for dogs to access the beach.
During Tuesday's meeting, the Be... Read More
Carnival confirms first sailing for Mardi Gras and return of more ships in August.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Written by Steven Christian
Belden Communications News
The Carnival Mardi Gras sailed into her new home of Port Canaveral on Friday, June 4. After being moored at Carnival Cruise Line's new terminal in Port Canaveral for the past few wee... Read More
Royal Caribbean changes vaccine protocol.
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Written by Steven Christian
Belden Communications News
Royal Caribbean International recently made some changes to its vaccination policy for cruises in and out of Florida.
According to a release put out by the cruise line,... Read More
Volusia County students earn Florida Seal of Biliteracy
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
More than 300 graduates from the Volusia County Schools Class of 2021 earned the Florida Seal of Biliteracy due to their excelling proficiency in another language, in addition to English.... Read More
Volusia County’s Summer Food Service Program provides meal sites in Daytona Beach.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
According to a release put out by the City of Daytona Beach, Volusia County’s Summer Food Service Program is sponsoring a free meal program offering breakfast and lunch, to children... Read More
The return of the 2022 Daytona Beach Truck Meet topic of concern for Daytona Beach City Commission.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021
Written by Steven Christian
Belden Communications News
The return of the 2022 Daytona Truck Meet was a topic of concern for the Daytona Beach City Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 16. The Daytona Truck M... Read More
Fully Vaccinated Guests not Required to Wear Masks at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Effective June 17.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announced Wednesday, June 16, its new face mask policy.
Starting Thursday, June 17, 2021, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will no longe... Read More
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Training Academy Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office had reason to celebrate Wednesday during its Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Deputy Stephen Saboda Training Academy.
Accordi... Read More
Votran Route 44 Transitioning to FLEX Service June 20
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Beginning Sunday, June 20, Votran’s Fixed-Route 44 will be converted to a Flex Service route, providing service to the New Smyrna Beach Walmart.
Flex service is a call first, curb-... Read More
Mosquito Control Awareness Week Events for June 21-25
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Mosquito Control has announced its participation in the National Mosquito Control Awareness week which will begin Monday, June 21.
Mosquito Control will utilize pop-up edu... Read More
Face Coverings Optional at Volusia County Schools Facilities and Schools.
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
According to a release put out by Volusia County Schools on Monday, the School Board has voted to make face-coverings optional and voluntary at Volusia County Schools facilities and sc... Read More
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center Reopens
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
After 15 months of inactivity due to COVID-19, the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center is ready to reopen and host live entertainment.
While closed, the Arts Center acted as a driv... Read More
Second South Pine Street Sidewalk Meeting is a Go for June 15
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Written by, Steven Christian
Belden Communications News
A meeting will be held, Tuesday June 15th at Coranado Civic Center (150 North Pine Street) to discuss safety improvements along South Pine Street between Ocean Avenue and Fla... Read More
Florida Department of Transportation Grant to Cover Initial Airport Construction Costs Approved
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
In September 2013, New Smyrna Beach officials sought out to receive a federal grant to resurface the primary runway and upgrade taxiways at the Municipal Airport, but it was unclear... Read More
$1.91 Million Construction Contract to Elevate 9 Flood-Prone Homes by FEMA
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
Last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a $2.5 million grant for New Smyrna Beach to rebuild and elevate 17 flood-prone homes to reduce damage and loss from sev... Read More
The Summer Home Run Reading Challenge begins for Volusia County Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
Written by, Jennifer CintronBelden Communications News
The Daytona Tortugas and Volusia County Schools are working together for the Summer Home Run Reading challenge, offering prizes to students for reading over the summer.... Read More
Volusia County Schools District Accreditation Review Set for 2021-2022 School Year
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
Written by, Jennifer CintronBelden Communications News
Every 5 years a review is conducted to determine how to improve the quality of a school district. On June 7th, the Volusia County School Board met to review the timelin... Read More
Summer BreakSpot Offers Free Meals for Kids and Teens During the Summer
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
Summer School Health, a non-profit organization that believes healthy children create a better world, is offering free nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and under all summer lon... Read More
Florida Division of Emergency Management Mobile Vaccine Events Coming to Volusia County
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
In partnership with local community organizations, the FDEM, Florida Division of Emergency Management, is bringing mobile, one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinics to increase vaccine a... Read More
Daytona Truck Meet is Scheduled to Begin This Weekend
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
Written By: Jennifer Cintron
The 2021 Daytona Truck meet is scheduled to begin this weekend, from June 11th through Sunday June 13th. It is anticipated to draw over 5000 custom trucks and over 35,000 spectators throughout the course ... Read More
Body of Man Found in New Smyrna Beach Retention Pond
Mon, Jun 07, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
Yesterday, June 6th, a man was found dead in a retention pond in New Smyrna Beach. According to officials, the body was found in the 1900 block of Jungle road, off of Pioneer Trail,... Read More
The Party Has Arrived!
Mon, Jun 07, 2021
Written By: Steven Christian
The Party Has Arrived!
Carnival has finally brought its newest generation of ships to Florida after the pandemic delayed the launch of one of the most innovative ships to date. Meet Carnival Mardi Gras. No not t... Read More
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Still Needs Public’s Help in Locating Missing New Smyrna Beach Teen, Chloie Mercado.
Fri, Jun 04, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Chloie Mercado, a 16-year-old juvenile, went missing back on March 6, 2021, and still has not been found. Volusia County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking the community for help in lo... Read More
Daytona Beach Police Department to Implement Beachside Access Passes During Special Events.
Fri, Jun 04, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department announced Thursday plans for a beachside access procedure to further assist Daytona Beach residents and workers in crossing over the Halifax River d... Read More
Volusia County Schools to Host Pop-up Job Fairs for Teens.
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Schools announced Thursday two Pop-Up Job Fairs for Teens – on both sides of Volusia County – will be held on Wednesday, June 9.
According to the release, b... Read More
Carnival Mardi Gras Pulls into its Home Port of Port Canaveral, June 4.
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Mardi Gras, will be pulling into its homeport of Port Canaveral for the first time on Friday, June 4.
The brand-new ship, a homage to the... Read More
Volusia County Schools Offers Summer Food Service Program
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
School Way Café, an entity of Volusia County Schools, will be providing meals to children at no charge through the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the Florida Department of Ag... Read More
