October 2022 Blog Archive
Kennedy Space Center offers viewing packages for the SpaceX launch on November 1.
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced viewing packages are available for guests up to see the launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy USSF-44 on Tuesday, November 1, from ... Read More
Public meetings are being held to discuss Votran service changes.
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Votran is seeking feedback from the public regarding proposed changes and will host several meetings to address temporary service changes implemented in early 2022 due to reduced staff... Read More
Important message for coastal residents from Volusia County: Storm Debris
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
As storm clean-up and repairs begin following Hurricane Ian’s destruction, officials with Volusia County want to remind residents in coastal communities about storm debris.... Read More
2022 New Smyrna Beach State of the City Address.
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Monday, October 24, 2022, the 2022 New Smyrna Beach State of the City address, held at the Brannon Center at 105 S. Riverside Drive in New Smyrna Beach, featured a social event befo... Read More
FEMA staff to visit New Smyrna Beach on October 31.
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Representatives with FEMA will visit the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center at 201 N. Myrtle Avenue in New Smyrna Beach on Monday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist reside... Read More
Get to know the Justices and Judges on the 2022 Election Day ballot.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The 2022 Election is only a few weeks away, and many voters have already received sample ballots with names of political candidates who are running for local, state, or federal o... Read More
Special Event Zone to take effect for unsanctioned ‘Trucktoberfest’ Event.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Sheriff Mike Chitwood is initiating a special event zone for this weekend’s potential unpermitted Trucktoberfest eve... Read More
Drop-off site for storm debris to open in New Smyrna Beach.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of New Smyrna Beach is continuing efforts to clear curbsides citywide by opening a local site for residents to drop off Hurricane Ian debris starting Thursday, October 2... Read More
County to host hazardous waste collection in New Smyrna Beach.
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Solid Waste Division in Volusia County is hosting a free collection event for household hazardous waste materials from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 22, at 124 Industri... Read More
Eighteen arrested, and two teens identified during a Biketoberfest operation.
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation during Biketoberfest targeting human trafficking and prostitution that resulted in eighteen arrests an... Read More
Emergency permitting open house scheduled for October 19.
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with the Volusia County Government, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and local coastal cities are hosting an extended office hours ope... Read More
FEMA assistance is available for damaged wells and septic tanks.
Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Eligible Volusia County residents who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system due to Hurricane Ian may be able to receive help from FEMA.
Acco... Read More
Funding is available for nonprofits to provide homeless and disadvantaged services.
Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of New Smyrna Beach has approved the expansions of existing services to the City’s homeless/disadvantaged individuals and families in the 2022-2023 FY budget.
Acc... Read More
Votran announces schedule changes for Biketoberfest.
Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With Biketoberfest weekend officially starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2022, and running through Sunday, October 16, 2022, Votran has announced some schedule changes to p... Read More
Child left in rental car at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Daytona Beach International Airport Monday evening after employees with Hertz Car Rental located a child, just under tw... Read More
Disaster Survivor Assistance and D-SNAP are available for Volusia County residents.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County officials have announced that FEMA staff with the Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) program are now traveling throughout Volusia County to help residents ... Read More