June 2018 Blog Archive
Chalk & Brew to take place at McKenna’s Place Port Orange
Wed, Jun 27, 2018
Port Orange, FL- Ashley Niccole Design is hosting a Chalk & Brew event at McKenna’s Place in Port Orange. The event will be held July 12th at 6:30PM. Guests are invited out for an evening of Arts & Crafts with the option to purchase col... Read More
Accident on I-95 in Port Orange
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Port Orange, FL- One lane was shut down on I-95 late Friday afternoon after a White Nissan SUV and a Truck were in an accident.
The truck involved in the accident belongs to a roofing company and one witness driving by the accident said there ... Read More
Methamphetamines Discovered in Port Orange Home
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
After receiving reports of drug activity, Port Orange Narcotics Unit investigated a house on Cherry Grove Ct. for the use of narcotics and methamphetamines. Early Friday morning, the search warrant was served and methamphetamines were discovered.
Th... Read More
Volusia School Guardian Program Receives 180 Applications
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
Port Orange, FL - The Volusia County Schools Guardian Program has received 180 applications for the new guardian positions and the job posting was subsequently closed due to the high volume of applicants.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (V... Read More
Motorcyclist Struck in Port Orange
Mon, Jun 18, 2018
Port Orange, FL- On Monday morning at approximately 10:30am, a motorcyclist traveling West on Taylor Road was hit causing the rider to lose control and eject from his motorcycle.
The 62-year-old motorcyclist, Henry Gonzalez, was riding in the ... Read More
Woman Found Dead in Port Orange House Fire
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Port Orange, FL- Around 12:30AM Thursday, Port Orange Police Department and firefighters from the area responded to a fire at a single-family home at 1002 4th Street in Port Orange.
The first responders at the scene found heavy smoke and fire ... Read More
Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery in Wendy’s Parking Lot
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Port Orange, FL- Two suspects arrested for armed robbery in Wendy’s parking lot in the 900 block of Dunlawton Avenue on Sunday night.
The suspects, Jimmy Holmgren (20-years-old) and Kyle Agoo (17-years-old), displayed a Glock 23 during an atte... Read More
Deland Private School Teacher and Coach Arrested for Sexual Messages to Teen
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Deland, FL- Stephen M. Ward, Stetson Baptist Christian School physical education and volleyball coach, was arrested on Saturday for sending sexual text messages to a 14-year-old girl.
According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, around 1:... Read More
City Council Discusses Citizens' Short Term Rental Complaints
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
Port Orange, FL - During a city council meeting on June 5, City Council Member Bob Ford told his fellow councilmen that many Volusia County citizens have expressed their concerns about short-term rentals and Airbnbs.
People have expressed their dis... Read More
City of South Daytona in Favor of New Development
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
Exciting developments are in the works for South Daytona. The proposed plan is to convert 6.2 empty acres of land on the southern border of the city into a beautiful development with two 90-foot high condominium towers. The development will also incl... Read More
Grant Allows Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to Improve 911 System
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Volusia County, FL - A state grant of approximately $760,000 has been allocated to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) in order to replace the outdated 911 system.
The 6-year-old 911 hardware will be completely replaced in the VCSO Com... Read More
Volusia County Chamber Alliance Mega Mixer
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Daytona, FL - On June 7th, the 2018 Mega Mixer event will be taking place at the Jim Henderson Welcome Center on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus from 4pm to 7pm.
This business-to-business expo is open to the public and offers free pa... Read More
Port Orange Residents Hoping for a Compromise on Proposed Projects
Fri, Jun 01, 2018
Port Orange, FL- A special meeting took place on Wednesday at Horizon Elementary for the residents of Willow Run, Oakbrook, and Hidden Lakes subdivisions and the City of Port Orange to discuss the Yorktowne Blvd Extension and the property rezoning at... Read More
