November 2021 Blog Archive
Two New Smyrna Beach beachside ramps and a restroom closed for repairs.
Tue, Nov 30, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Thanks to heavy damage from recent storm events, the wheelchair access ramps at Marianne Clancy Park and 27th Avenue Beachfront Park are closed until further not... Read More
Port Orange Police Department is searching for a missing juvenile.
Tue, Nov 30, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Have you seen this girl?
Port Orange Police Department took to social media Monday in hopes of sharing information on Tela Burman, 17, who was reported missing by her guardians.... Read More
Ocean Center hosts the 11th annual Light Up Volusia!
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
On December 4, the Ocean Center will host the 11th annual Light Up Volusia event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free holiday event at the east plaza of the ... Read More
Missing Juvenile in New Smyrna Beach
Tue, Nov 23, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Have you seen this girl?
New Smyrna Beach Police are searching for L’Miyah D. Ferguson, a 13-year-old female with brown hair and brown eyes. Ferguson’s mother contact... Read More
New Smyrna Beach area restaurants open this Thanksgiving.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Whether you are looking for a traditional Thanksgiving meal or a special Thanksgiving menu without making a mess in the kitchen this year, these New Smyrna Beach restaurants are ... Read More
Daytona Beach International Airport holds TSA PreCheck Enrollment event.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Travelers can now sign up for TSA PreCheck at the upcoming enrollment event at Daytona Beach International Airport. The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dece... Read More
Votran schedule changes for Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Due to the holidays, Votran will change its schedule for a limited time. Riders are encouraged to plan trips ahead of time to avoid travel conflicts.
Changes for East Volusia:
Routes ... Read More
Florida Department of Health offering free COVID-19 vaccines to residents ages 5 and up.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County will provide free COVID-19 vaccines for residents ages five and older. The event will take place Friday, December 3, from 3 p.m. to 6:30... Read More
A public meeting to evaluate traffic calming in New Smyrna Beach is scheduled for November 30.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The City of New Smyrna Beach’s Engineering Department will host a public meeting on November 30 at 6 p.m. at the Brannon Center off South Riverside Drive.
The public meeting ... Read More
Lane closure on John Anderson Drive in Ormond Beach.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
Written by Anthony BicyBelden Communications News
The City of Ormond Beach has announced a lane closure on John Anderson Drive from Kathy Drive to St. Johns Place due to the CIPP Pipe Rehabilitation. The closure will begin Monday, November 22, run... Read More
Volusia County Schools names Teacher of the Year finalists
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Schools has named its five finalists for the Volusia County Schools Teach of the Year award. Those teachers are:
Eli Freidus, Science Teacher, Seabreeze High Schoo... Read More
Oak Hill trash, recycling, and yard waste schedule change for Thanksgiving Day.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
There will not be any trash, recycling, or yard waste services for the residents of Oak Hill on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25.
All Thursday collections are scheduled ... Read More
Historic preservation award presented to 210 Palmetto Street.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
At the November 16 City Commission meeting, Mayor Russ Owen presented the 2021 Donnadine Miller Memorial Historic Preservation Award to Randy and Angie Herman of 210 Palmetto St.
The a... Read More
Volusia County consents to a three-year Corrections Union Agreement.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Volusia County and the county’s correctional officer’s union have agreed on a three-year employment agreement, where corrections officers will receive pay raises and a new ret... Read More
Fire Services Training Center to become a functional Fire Station.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The building on Tiger Bay Road in Daytona Beach is a training site for Fire Rescue, but it’s about to change. The county plans to renovate and convert the building into a functional... Read More
Lori Koontz elected as new Road and Bridge Division Director.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Once Ben Bartlett became public works director in July, Lori Koontz filled in as interim Road and Bridge Director. However, since she’s been performing well in the position, the Vol... Read More
Carol McFarlane promoted to the New Planning and Development Services Director.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, during the Volusia County Council meeting, council members elected Carol McFarlane as the new planning and development services director.
County Manager Ge... Read More
Rabies Alert issued for Edgewater area.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
On November 11, a cat tested positive for rabies, which has caused the Florida of Department of Health in Volusia County to issue a rabies alert for areas within the City of Edgewater. Ra... Read More
North Pole Party Parade returns to New Smyrna Beach.
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
On December 4, Santa will be bringing his traditional route for the “North Pole Party” Parade back to New Smyrna Beach. The traditional parade route returns after Santa took a... Read More
Libraries offer a teen reading challenge.
Fri, Nov 12, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Public Library is having its first Teen Winter Beanstack Challenge. From December 1 to January 31, teens in grades 6-12 can participate in the challenge.
Teens can ear... Read More
Adults can earn a free High School Diploma
Fri, Nov 12, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The State of Florida is funding scholarships through its partnership with Career Online High School.
Career Online is an online high school that accepts limited adult learners look... Read More
New Smyrna Beach waste collection schedule changes for storm debris collection and Thanksgiving.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Due to last weekend’s Nor-easter storm, the City of News Smyrna Beach and Waste Pro crews will be extending hours to collect storm debris.
If you missed your regular collecti... Read More
Thanksgiving waste collection schedule for unincorporated areas.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Thanksgiving Day, trash collectors will not pick up garbage, recycling, bulk waste, or yard trash for unincorporated areas in Volusia County. The Tomoka Landfill and West Volusia Transfer... Read More
Pedestrian injured in car crash on Ridgewood Avenue.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Port Orange Police Officers responded to a crash involving one pedestrian and one vehicle at Ridgewood Avenue and Fitzgerald Street just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The crash severely injure... Read More
Pilot killed in a plane crash near Oak Hill.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputies with the Air One, the Edgewater Police, and members of the Civil Air Patrol, found the body of an experimental airplane pilot, who was... Read More
The Future of Space in Southeast Volusia.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Southeast Volusia Manufacturing and Technology Coalition partnered with the cities in Southeast Volusia to put on a presentation addressing the Future of Space in Southeast Volusia... Read More
COVID-19 and Flu vaccines available
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
On November 13, the City of Daytona Beach is offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the Midtown Cultural and Educational Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
With the Florida Department of ... Read More
Kennedy Space Center honors Veterans with Free Admission this Veteran’s Day weekend.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is honoring the veterans for Veterans Day.
From November 11 to November 14, U.S. military heroes will have free admission, and groups of up to fo... Read More
Richard Fain Stepping Down as Royal Caribbean Group CEO
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
Written by Steven Christian
Belden Communications News
In a video addressed to Royal Caribbean crew members, press, and travel advisors, Richard Fain, President, and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, will be stepping down as of January 3, 202... Read More
Volusia County Library Services is looking to boost readership through the One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten challenge.
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Library Services division has re-launched its One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten challenge, a self-paced program, which helps build reading confidence and boosts pr... Read More
Volusia County children can receive a postcard from Santa.
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Santa is bringing Christmas cheer to children throughout Volusia County, with the help of the Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division.
As part of an annual traditi... Read More
Florida Department of Transportation will host a meeting to evaluate proposed transportation options, November 10.
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
On November 10, the Florida Department of Transportation will host a community meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach on proposed transportation options.
A... Read More
Volusia County Sheriff Deputies Searching for Violent Sexual Predator
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has issued a BOLO (Be on the Look Out) alert for a violent sexual predator, recently released from prison and on probation, who cut off his ankle monit... Read More
COVID testing site in New Smyrna Beach has administered over 1,500 in a little under a month.
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The free COVID test site at the City Gym located off Live Oak Street in New Smyrna Beach re-opened almost a month ago and has already administered 1,390 antigen tests and 156 PCR tests fo... Read More
New Smyrna Beach 2021 State of the City
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
New Smyrna Beach 2021 State of the City
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The New Smyrna Beach City Commission and Mayor Russ Owen held a State of the City Address on Tuesday, November 2, ... Read More
New Smyrna Beach hosts the Buena Vista Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 5.
Wed, Nov 03, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
A new fishing pier has taken residence in Buena Vista Park, and the city is celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The public is encouraged to join the New Smyrna Beach City Commissi... Read More
Daytona Beach Shores announces lane closure from November 8 through November 19.
Tue, Nov 02, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach Shores has announced a northbound lane closure, which has been scheduled for Demotte Avenue to Phyllis Avenue on South Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in Daytona ... Read More
New Smyrna Beach announces Annual Free Senior Holiday Luncheon on December 8.
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The City of New Smyrna Beach has announced its Annual Free Senior Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alonzo “Babe” James Community Cen... Read More
