March 2023 Blog Archive
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office launches new initiative to enhance public safety.
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has announced the official launch of Connect Volusia, a new public safety/technology initiative at the Sheriff’s Office, called Connect Volus... Read More
Holly Hill Police Department investigating the homicide of a 24-year-old.
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Holly Hill Police Department, in conjunction with the Volusia County Deputies and the Daytona Beach Police Department, responded to a report of a person shot on March 29, 2023, at... Read More
Learn about hurricane housing relocation, insurance deductible reimbursement, and home repairs.
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Aid is available from the Volusia County Community Assistance Division's Hurricane Disaster Recovery Program to income-eligible for residents directly impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Ni... Read More
Oak Hill man found dead in pond after acting erratically.
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Residents of an Oak Hill neighborhood called the Volusia County Sheriff's Office Tuesday, with reports of a man acting erratically, and running through yards. The man, identified as Ge... Read More
April is Fair Housing and Water Conservation Month in New Smyrna Beach.
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During Monday's New Smyrna Beach City Commission meeting, Vice Mayor and Zone 4 Commissioner Randy Hartman declared April as Fair Housing and Water Conservation Month in the City of Ne... Read More
Meet Mayor Fred Cleveland at the April 1 Farmer’s Market.
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
New Smyrna Beach Mayor, Fred Cleveland, invites residents to meet with him to share their insights at the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market in front of City Hall at 210 Sams Avenue from... Read More
Silver Alert issued for missing Port Orange man.
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Port Orange Police Department is currently searching for a missing person, Ted L. Fenwick, a white male born on March 25, 1938, who suffers from Alzheimer's.
According to reports,... Read More
Disaster Recovery Center in Daytona Beach to close March 31.
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach, will close permanently beginning Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6 p.m., as announced by Emergency Servic... Read More
Volusia County receives $328.9 million in Disaster Relief Funds from HUD.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Government has been awarded $328,910,000 in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development... Read More
FLOW mobile to visit Ormond Beach City Hall on March 27.
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Employees from Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit staff will visit Ormond Beach City Hall at 22 South Beach Street on Monday, March 27, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m... Read More
New Smyrna Beach Police Chief gives Spring Break update.
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During the New Smyrna Beach City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Interim Chief of Police Eric Feldman delivered an update on the enhanced law enforcement operations... Read More
New Jersey man identified and arrested for threatening to murder Sheriff Chitwood.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Richard Golden, a 38-year-old New Jersey resident, was arrested on Monday, March 13, 2023, for making anonymous online threats to kill Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. The threat came a... Read More
Odorless Smoke Testing being conducted in Daytona Beach.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Daytona Beach residents may have noticed crews at work in their neighborhoods and commercial areas conducting "smoke testing" on the nearly 36 miles of sewer pipes.
Smoke testing is a... Read More
Informational open house sessions on beach nourishment easements scheduled.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Government announced that it will hold two informational open house sessions to discuss procuring beach nourishment easements. The sessions will provide a... Read More
Volusia County seeks sites for summer food program.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County's Community Assistance Division is seeking suitable sites to participate in the 2023 summer food program for children. The program, which will operate from June 5 throu... Read More
Daytona Beach Police searching for missing woman.
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department is asking the public to find a missing woman, Sandra Wisniewski. The 55-year-old woman's last known whereabouts were on Friday, March 10, 2023, arou... Read More
Volusia County Council approves ECHO quality of life projects.
Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Council approved two awards during their regularly scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, through the Volusia County ECHO grant program- an initiative ... Read More
Volusia Sheriff’s Office launches Atlas One App for enhanced public safety.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is launching a new mobile app platform to improve public safety in the area. The Atlas One app, available for free download on iOS and Android, aims... Read More
Peanuts characters take off in immersive Kennedy Space Center Show
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is preparing to welcome America's favorite four-legged cartoon friend and other Peanuts characters to the transformed Universe Theater, sponsored b... Read More
City contributing $250K to $1M Bowman Center redevelopment project.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Bowman Center, located at 501 S. Dixie Freeway in New Smyrna Beach, will soon undergo a major renovation thanks to a $250,000 contribution from the city. The $1.093 million renovat... Read More
The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Research Trial.
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Clinical trials are scientific studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical procedures. Participating in a clinical trial can have numerous benefits for both the participant and the wider communi... Read More
Construction begins on New Smyrna Beach’s median landscaping improvement project.
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Construction crews will commence work on a $684,000 median landscaping improvement project along S.R. 44 from Sugar Mill Drive to Hidden Pines Boulevard and U.S. 1 from Industrial Park... Read More
Disaster Recovery Center to close during Bike Week.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Florida Department of Health-Volusia, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, will close at 6 p.m. today, March 3, and not reopen until 9 a.m. M... Read More
FLHSMV launches Never Drive Impaired campaign, discusses DUI dangers.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Florida, known for its warm weather and popular spring break destinations, is unfortunately known for its high propensity of DUIs on Florida roadways during March. According to data an... Read More
Public Service Announcement for 82nd Annual Bike Week.
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The 82nd Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week kicks off tomorrow Friday, March 3, 2023, and continues through Sunday, March 12 and the Daytona Beach Police Department is informing resi... Read More
Human remains found in New Smyrna Beach.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at approximately 9:00 am, New Smyrna Beach Police officers received a report of human remains discovered in a wooded area in the 1700 block of North Dixi... Read More
Votran announces route adjustments for Bike Week.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With Bike week beginning on Friday, March 3, 2023, and running through Sunday, March 12, 2023, Votran is announcing route adjustments to accommodate anticipated congestion which ... Read More
New Smyrna Beach City Commission unanimously approves youth curfew.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
City Commissioners in New Smyrna Beach unanimously approved a curfew for unaccompanied minors in response to rises in juvenile crime. Effective immediately, the curfew will be in plac... Read More
