December 2022 Blog Archive
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County offers homebuyer classes.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County has announced multiple pre-purchase homebuyers’ workshops that meet the education requirements for those wanting to partic... Read More
Disaster Assistance applicants should contact FEMA for updates.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Anyone who has applied for FEMA, but has yet to hear back, should contact the agency for status updates.
According to a release, FEMA representatives made several attempts to contact ... Read More
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is quickly approaching.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance or physical property disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) stemming from Hurricane Ian-related damages was... Read More
What are clinical research trials?
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
Clinical research trials are studies conducted for new medical tests and treatments, evaluating the effects on human health outcomes.
Medical Research trials are a great way to take a proactive role in healthcare. When you participate in clinical tr... Read More
Volusia County hopeful for new fire station and EOC expansion.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Emergency Management and Fire Rescue divisions in Volusia County have collaborated and entered a project proposal to construct a new fire station and expand its Emergency Operation... Read More
Volusia Forever to purchase four acres of environmentally sensitive land.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
$405,000 in Volusia Forever funds were approved on Tuesday by the Volusia County Council to purchase the four-acre Doan property. The property is at 3234 N. Dixie Freeway, ... Read More
Permanent changes have been made to Votran routes.
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Council approved making Votran’s temporary route adjustments permanent in response to the driver shortage.
"Our staff held six public meetings, two of w... Read More
Raheem Mostert spreads holiday cheer at New Smyrna Beach toy giveaway.
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
NFL star Raheem Mostert, the starting running back for the Miami Dolphins, returned to his hometown of New Smyrna Beach to help spread holiday cheer and pass out a truckload of t... Read More
Social workers available to provide guidance in libraries
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Written by Kristen SchmutzBelden Communications News
Volusia County residents have another resource for help with the new Social Worker in Libraries program, where residents can meet one-on-one with a social worker to help identify appropr... Read More
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex wins Good Housekeeping 2023 Family Travel Awards.
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is pleased to announce that the complex was named a winner in the Travel Experiences category of Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Family Travel... Read More
‘Tis the season to travel safely, Florida.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are working to remind Floridians to stay safe during the busiest long-di... Read More
Votran announces holiday schedule.
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Votran has announced it will operate under a Sunday service schedule on December 25, 2022, and January 1, 2023, in observance of Christmas and the New Year holidays. With the Hol... Read More
Volusia County has been declared a federal disaster area.
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Government have announced that President Joe Biden has declared Volusia County, along with other Florida Counties, a federal disaster area due to Hu... Read More
New Smyrna Beach leaders recognize lifesaving “Christmas miracle.”
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, December 13, during a regularly scheduled City Commission meeting, New Smyrna Beach City leaders recognized five people for saving someone’s life shortly after ... Read More
Celebrate Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is calling all space explorers to celebrate Holidays in Space, beginning Friday, December 16, through December 30, 2022.
Upon arriving through the... Read More
Volusia County Schools announces finalists for Teacher of the Year.
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent of Volusia County Schools, and the school board surprised five teacher nominees with the news of their selection as finalists for Volusia Coun... Read More
Judge upholds Volusia County’s short-term rental regulations.
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A final judgment was issued Monday, December 12, 2022, by Judge Kathryn D. Weston regarding the prohibition of transient or short-term rentals, of less than a month, in areas zon... Read More
Norwegian Prima sets sail to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral.
Mon, Dec 12, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Norwegian Cruise lines is proud to announce the arrival of the Norwegian Prima, the Cruise Line’s newest ship, to Port Canaveral, FL, the ship's new homeport through March ... Read More
New Smyrna Beach man arrested for attempted murder.
Fri, Dec 09, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The New Smyrna Beach Police Department arrested Buddy Collins, 53, of New Smyrna Beach for attempted murder.
Officers arrived on the scene, at a residence off Mary Ave after rec... Read More
Volusia County Council approves new department, promoting two.
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During Tuesday, December 6, regularly scheduled meeting, the Volusia County Council approved the creation of an Emergency Services Department that realigns some of the divisions ... Read More
Carnival Cruise Lines adds new top honor amid recent awards.
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Carnival Cruise Lines was voted ‘Best Mainstream Cruise Line’ by The Points Guy Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the travel industry's best options according... Read More
Classic Cruise Car Show ends 26-year run along Canal Street.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Canal Street Classic Cruise Car Show held on the second Saturday of each month, has decided to relocate. In a Facebook post shared to social media on Tuesday, December 6, Pat... Read More
Red Cross to offer emergency financial assistance in New Smyrna Beach.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
American Red Cross is opening a service center at the Emmanuel New Smyrna Church of God at 815 Hamilton Street.
The goal of the service center is to help residents apply for eme... Read More
FEMA application scams, SBA loans, and home hurricane inspections
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County officials warn residents of a FEMA application scam where a person may receive a text message notifying them “their $2,800 in federal disaster assistance is ... Read More
FDEP amendment allows for additional seawall permitting flexibility.
Tue, Dec 06, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) amended the County-specific Emergency Final Order to allow additional flexibility to permit seawall structures in Volusi... Read More
Final debris removal information for unincorporated Volusia County.
Mon, Dec 05, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Storm debris removal for the unincorporated areas of Volusia County and county-maintained roadways within city or town municipal limits should be complete by Friday, December 9, ... Read More
Non-congregate sheltering program is available.
Sun, Dec 04, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Emergency Management is deploying travel trailers and RVs to provide non-congregate shelter (NCS) to Volusia County residents whose homes are unhabitabl... Read More
Kids can receive a postcard from Santa.
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Santa is making his list and checking it twice at Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division.
The Volusia County Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division is returni... Read More
Trespasser shot dead after stabbing Daytona Beach officer in the face.
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The suspect involved in the officer-involved shooting on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Sunoco located at 2501 W. International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach has died a... Read More
Mobile Disaster Assistance Center to open in Daytona Beach.
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is opening a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center in the parking lot at the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church at 580 George W. Engram Boulevard in D... Read More
