November 2020 Blog Archive
Airport, Library Partner Up to Offer Complimentary Library Services to Passengers
Wed, Nov 25, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Visitors and residents flying out of Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) now have access to nearly one million eBook, eAudio, comic, movie, music, television, or magazine t... Read More
Volusia County Animal Services Seeking Volunteers
Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Animal Services is looking for people that are interested in volunteering their time and looking to help serve the community.
According to a release from the co... Read More
Port Orange Police Department to Participate in High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Port Orange Police Department will be conducting a high visibility enforcement detail from December 1 -8, within the Port Orange City Limits.
The areas in question are ove... Read More
Volusia High Schools to Receive New AEDs
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
All ten of Volusia County high schools will be receiving Three new AEDs – Automated External Defibrillators – as part of an expanded program to keep student-athletes safe... Read More
New Smyrna Beach Police Officer Wounded in Shooting.
Sun, Nov 22, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
An armed suspect who fled from Port Orange shot and wounded a New Smyrna Beach police officer before police and Volusia County Sheriff Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect... Read More
County Officials Provide COVID updates and Thanksgiving Holiday Recommendations.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Government held a press conference Friday that relayed information on recommendations for family gatherings this holiday season while providing COVID updates for the... Read More
Votran Thanksgiving Holiday Route Changes
Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Votran will operate on a limited schedule on Thursday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Riders are encouraged to wear a face-covering while using Votran services. CO... Read More
Animal Services Hosting Free Pet Microchipping Event
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Animal Services is hosting a one-day free microchipping event on Saturday, December 5.
The event aims to celebrate the reopening of the County’s Animal Se... Read More
Port Orange Thanksgiving Schedule for Garbage/Recycling/Yard Waste
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange wants to inform residents of the updated Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
While most collection days will rema... Read More
Volusia County Schools Prepared to Continue Volusia Live
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During the Florida Board of Education meeting that took place Wednesday, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran gave a new emergency order that allows virtual learning to continue int... Read More
COVID-19 Grant Application Deadlines Approaching
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Deadlines for applying to Volusia County for COVID-19 financial assistance is rapidly approaching.
Federal authorization is expiring soon, causing the county to urge small bus... Read More
County Teams Up with Volusia Cities to Address Animal Issues
Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, the Volusia County Council approved the latest in a series of inter-local agreements the county has signed with local cities allowing Volusia County Animal Services to assi... Read More
Burnette, Persis take Oath of Office for Four-Year Terms for the Volusia County School Board.
Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Newly elected Volusia County School Board Member Anita Burnette, and School Board Member Carl Persis, who was re-elected without opposition took the oath of office Tuesday to beg... Read More
Volusia County Off-Season Beach Ramp Schedule Begins November 14.
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County’s off-season vehicle beach access ramp schedule will take effect Saturday, November 14.
The ramps at Granada Boulevard, Cardinal Drive, Harvard Dri... Read More
Highbridge Rd and Walter Boardman Lane Reopened to Traffic.
Thu, Nov 12, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Road and Bridge has reopened Highbridge Rd, from John Anderson Dr to Walter Boardman Lane, late Thursday afternoon. Walter Boardman Lane from Highbridge Road to Old... Read More
City of Port Orange Announces Interim City Manager
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange City Council held a Special Meeting Tuesday to consider candidates for the Interim City Manager.
The city announced Wednesday, Alan Rosen, the City&rsq... Read More
Eta to Impact Volusia County; County Under Tropical Storm Watch.
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Hurricane Eta is forecasted to make landfall just north of Tampa before making a North, Northeastern track across the state. Eta is forecasted to weaken to a tropical depression after ... Read More
Kids can Receive a Postcard from Santa.
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
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 r... Read More
More Emergency Road Closures for Volusia County
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Road and Bridge Division has now closed a total of three roads in Northeast Volusia.
Road and Bridge have decided to close these roads due to... Read More
Thanksgiving Waste Collection Schedule for Unincorporated Volusia
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
According to a release from the county, the Volusia County Solid Waste Division has released the Thanksgiving waste collection schedule for unincorporated areas.
There will be... Read More
Emergency Road Closure in Ormond Beach
Mon, Nov 09, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
According to a release put out by County Officials, the Volusia County Road and Bridge Division has closed North Beach Street from Inglesa Avenue to Pine Tree Drive in Ormond B... Read More
Detectives are Searching for Daytona Beach Teen in Two Drive-by Shootings
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Sheriff Detectives are asking for help from the public in locating an 18-year-old Daytona Beach man, who has been connected to two recent drive-by shootings that have s... Read More
USDA Extends Free Meals for Children Through End of School Year.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials of Volusia County Schools have been permitted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, food and Wellness Division to continue the meal program that all... Read More
The Cities of Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach Announce Law Enforcement Firearms and Training Facility.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, November 6, celebrating the opening of a new law enforcement firearms and training facility. The new facility will be a partnership between ... Read More
VCSO Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Deltona Girl
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Have you seen this girl?
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in locating a missing 14-year-old girl who left her home in Deltona early ... Read More
Atlantic High School Football Game Scores 11/6/2020 - Check Back After 7 p.m. for Real-Time Updates and Scores!
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Atlantic Sharks 26 vs. Halifax Academy Knights 28
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Who's ready for some football... Read More
Paddle Board and Kayak Tour to Collect Food for Halifax Urban Ministries.
Thu, Nov 05, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Inner Compass Eco Adventures is hosting a paddle tour event on Saturday, November 21.
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, giving thanks and providing a hand to those in nee... Read More
City of Port Orange Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration.
Thu, Nov 05, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The city of Port Orange will hold its annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m.
The annual celebration is scheduled to be at Veteran&rsquo... Read More
Port Orange City Manager Tenders Resignation.
Thu, Nov 05, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The city of Port Orange announced Thursday that City Manager Michael “Jake” Johansson has tendered his resignation to the city.
Per Mr. Johansson’s resignat... Read More
Florida in Forecast Cone of Tropical Storm Eta.
Wed, Nov 04, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The forecast cone for Tropical Storm Eta has shifted to now include the state of Florida, as the giant storm continues to spin in off the coast of Nicaragua.
Eta was up to a ... Read More
Florida Votes Yes on Amendment Two.
Wed, Nov 04, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The State of Florida’s minimum wage was approved for a gradual increase over the next six years during yesterday’s elections.
Amendment two, which provides an incr... Read More
Structure Fire on Palm Place in Daytona Beach.
Mon, Nov 02, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Daytona Beach and South Daytona Firefighters worked together Monday to battle a structure fire in Daytona Beach.
First responders were on the scene of a structure fire off of... Read More
School Way Café Announces Special Curbside Meal Service for Thanksgiving Week.
Mon, Nov 02, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The School Way Café, a division of Volusia County Schools, announces they will be serving five days’ worth of meals for Thanksgiving week.
Thursday, November 19,... Read More
