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Your final score tonight, Spruce Creek Hawks 62 Viera Hawks 27. Next Friday night the Spruce Creek Hawks will host the University Titans at 7 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don't forget you can watch the game live on video streaming right here on PortOrangeConnection.com. . . . . . . . . .Again, your final score Spruce Creek 62 Viera Hawks 27.. . . . . . . . .
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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

Downed wire caused road closure on Madeline Ave in Port Orange. Tue, Mar 28, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Port Orange Police Department announced a road closure on Madeline Ave from Grove View Lane East to Long Grove Lane due to a down wire on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Crews are on t... 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

The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Research Trial.
The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Research Trial. Sat, Mar 25, 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

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 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

Port Orange to conduct smoke testing on sewer system. Mon, Mar 13, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The City of Port Orange has recently hired Mead & Hunt to conduct a routine smoke test of its sewer system. The testing will begin today, Monday, March 13, 2023, and continue until... 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

Port Orange Police Department responds to fatal motorcycle crash. Wed, Mar 08, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, just before 10 p.m., the Port Orange Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a single motorcyclist at U.S.  1 and Kat... 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

A ‘Boil Water Notice’ is in effect for parts of Port Orange. Tue, Mar 07, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Residents of the Laurelwood subdivision, the Barefoot Park subdivision, and Daytona's Endless Campground in Port Orange are under a boil water notice due to a recent water main break. ... 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

Port Orange Police Department to participate in High Visibility Enforcement Program. Mon, Mar 06, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Port Orange Police Department (POPD) has announced the department's participation in the High Visibility Enforcement Program (HVE) until May 14, 2023. The program aims to protect t... 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

Creative Ways to Use Your Aluminum Screen Enclosure.
Creative Ways to Use Your Aluminum Screen Enclosure. Thu, Mar 02, 2023 Miller's Screen, a family-owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience in the aluminum construction business, has staff that comes together to be the best, build the best, and give their customer's the best experience to meet all of t... 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

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

Port Orange announces new online water management tool. Wed, Mar 01, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The City of Port Orange has recently introduced a new online tool called AquaHawk, which assists water customers in understanding and managing their water consumption more efficiently.... Read More