September 2022 Blog Archive
9-28-22 Volusia County Government holds press conference ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Government held a press conference on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, to inform residents of the ramped-up efforts of storm preparations in the County. As ... Read More
Kennedy Space Center to close due to Hurricane Ian.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announced closures for Wednesday, September 28, and Thursday, September 29, due to expected severe weather fr... Read More
Volusia County Schools closed due to Hurricane Ian.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With Hurricane Ian quickly approaching the Florida peninsula, officials with Volusia County Schools decided on Monday evening to close all schools in the district for Wednesday, Septem... Read More
Volusia County posts an update on Hurricane Ian.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County have posted an update on Hurricane Ian, which officially became a Hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 75 mph Monday, September 26.
According to the u... Read More
Yard debris pick-up day change and sandbag information for Ponce Inlet.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With the chances of Hurricane Ian affecting the local area, Waste Pro is changing their yard debris pick-up day in Ponce Inlet to Tuesday, September 27, 2022, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.... Read More
Daytona Beach shares sandbag information.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach has opened a sandbag fill site for residents on the southeast corner of Orange Avenue and Jean Street. The Sandbag site will be open today, Monday, Sept... Read More
Daytona Beach Shores begins preparations for Tropical Depression 9.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach has announced they will begin sandbag distribution ahead of Tropical Depression 9, which the city is closely monitoring.
According to a release, Sandba... Read More
Plans to upgrade Volusia County Fairgrounds moving forward.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Fairgrounds is considered a gem in the community with untapped potential. During Tuesday’s County Council meeting, a conceptual plan unfolded to enhance ... Read More
Daytona Beach Shores launches ShoresAlert Emergency Notification System.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach Shores is proud to announce its new emergency alert system, ShoresAlert, to help keep residents and business owners informed throughout emergency situat... Read More
Volusia County FY 22-23 budget and tax rate receive final approval.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Volusia County Council unanimously approved the County’s operating budget of $1.06 billion for the fiscal year 2022-23 and the nine prop... Read More
Highbridge park Boat Ramp is now open in Ormond Beach.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Ormond Beach is pleased to announce the opening of the new Highbridge Park Boat Ramp at 39 Highbridge Road in Ormond Beach, for water enthusiasts in northeast Volusia... Read More
Car hits back of school bus in Daytona Beach.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A car struck the rear end of a school bus early Tuesday morning as it was loading passengers near 3554 West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach.
According to a rel... Read More
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County offers homebuyer classes.
Mon, Sep 19, 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 ... Read More
Florida Licensing on Wheels to visit New Smyrna Beach Library on October 5.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Employees from Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit staff will visit the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library at 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, in New Smyrna Beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m... Read More
Motor vehicle accident temporarily closed Ridgewood Ave in Daytona Beach.
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
An early morning motor vehicle accident at Madison Avenue and North Ridgewood Avenue in Daytona Beach had roads closed, causing delays early Friday morning.
Officers with the Da... Read More
Road-rage driver arrested after shooting at a vehicle on S.R. 415.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bryan Holmes, 18, of Deltona, Thursday morning, following reports of a road rage shooting on State Road 415 around 6 a.m.
Acco... Read More
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Fire Department has announced that it will be teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Wee... Read More
Keep election signs out of the landfill.
Mon, Sep 12, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County are reminding residents that the election signs that are placed in yards, on intersections, and in library parking lots are not going to recycle the... Read More
Panic alarm at Mainland High School spurs investigation on campus.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating a panic alarm at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach regarding a gun threat.
According to Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakar... Read More
Dogs seized from an Osteen rescue facility need good homes.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communication News
Volusia County Animal Services received a report earlier this week from a concerned citizen regarding the conditions at Wet Nose Big Heart Animal Rescue, a private animal rescue f... Read More
Mandatory workshop set for ECHO applicants.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A mandatory workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022, has been scheduled to kick off the Volusia County Environmental, Cultural, Historical, and Outdoor Recreat... Read More
Volusia County is one step away from adopting FY 22-23 budget.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the Volusia County Council unanimously approved a preliminary operating budget of $1.06 billion for the fiscal year 2022-23 and the nine property t... Read More
Daytona Beach adds motor oil collection sites throughout the city.
Tue, Sep 06, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach has announced the placement of used motor oil collection receptacles throughout the city to safely dispose of used motor oil, transmission fluid, gear o... Read More
Accreditation Team invites public comments on Florida Highway Patrol.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is up for re-accreditation status, meaning a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on... Read More
Community Assistance and Veterans Services to make some changes.
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County’s Community Assistance and Veterans Services division offices are making changes beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2022, for improved resident services. ... Read More
