January 2023 Blog Archive
Human Trafficking investigation leads to an arrest.
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the arrest of Derick Jones Sr. on January 24th, 2023, for multiple charges related to human traffickin... Read More
3rd Annual Ryder Cup Challenge and Luncheon event planned for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The 3rd Annual Ryder Cup Challenge, scheduled for Friday, March 24, 2023, at Crane Lakes Golf and Country Club, at 1850 Crane Lakes Boulevard in Port Orange, is back and better than ev... Read More
Ponce Inlet Fire Department shares information on Electric Vehicle Fires.
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Over the past few months, there have been discussions on community safety with Electrical Vehicles, specifically on the impacts fire departments will face and their capability to... Read More
County Council extends permit fee waivers and mobile home allowances.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During a regularly scheduled Volusia County Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, council members approved an extension of the resolution that waives permit application fees fo... Read More
Emergency coastal permitting office hours in Volusia County.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is collaborating with Volusia County Officials to hold office hours to address emergency permitting relating to temporar... Read More
Governor DeSantis awards disaster relief funds in Daytona Beach Shores.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
In the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Volusia County Beaches and other beaches across the state suffered a great deal of damage due to beach erosion.
Immediately following h... Read More
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is hosting two career fairs on January 21 and 28.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for qualified applicants for numerous open positions in the agency and is hosting its first-ever virtual career fair on Satur... Read More
Volusia County Schools to host School Choice Fair.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Schools will host two free School Choice Fairs to inform parents of their school choice options and the quality programs offered at district element... Read More
Arrest made in Shady Place investigation.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department has been investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, when Devyn Strickland, 23, and Kaylee Grigsbyleinum (Grigsby),... Read More
Troy Kent, Volusia County Councilman, kicks off District 4 meetings.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Written By Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Troy Kent, District 4 Representative of the Volusia County Council, will host a community meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, January 23, at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park at 1800... Read More
Volusia County’s 2021-2022 Graduation Rate is 88.9%
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Federal Uniform Graduation Rate, which calculates the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for the State of Florida and its school districts, has published the Graduatio... Read More
Road closure on John Anderson Drive scheduled in Ormond Beach
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Ormond Beach has announced a road closure on John Anderson Drive from Plaza Drive to River Drive beginning Monday, January 16, 2023, through Friday, January 27, 2023,... Read More
Volusia County seeks summer camp providers.
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Funding is available from Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division for nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and churches to administer summer camp services from June 5 to A... Read More
Votran schedule changes begin January 29.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
To improve service, reliability, and efficiency, Votran will begin adjusting its service schedules on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
According to a release, the following route adjus... Read More
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day with a free native food tree.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County residents are encouraged by the environmental management division to plant native food trees this January with the county’s tree giveaway. Each Volusia Count... Read More
Fatal shooting deemed a homicide in Daytona Beach.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department is deeming a fatal shooting off Tucker Street in Daytona Beach as a homicide. Officers were dispatched to the scene just before midnight on Mo... Read More
Business Recovery Center to open in Daytona Beach.
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is opening a Business Recovery Center, or BRC, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library (City Island), 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Dayt... Read More
Kennedy Space Center announces new experiences and events for 2023.
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announced an exciting roster of new experiences and events lifting off in 2023. The Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the Unit... Read More
Volusia County Council approves two promotions.
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During the first regularly scheduled County Council Meeting of 2023, the new Volusia County Council approved the promotions of two employees to leadership roles within their divi... Read More
Cultural Council schedules workshops for grant applicants.
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Two workshops are scheduled in January for organizations wishing to apply for a Volusia County Community Cultural Grant hosted by the Cultural Council of Volusia County.
The wor... Read More
Public Comment period open for Annual Action Plan in Daytona Beach.
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach is the recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and ... Read More
Temporary housing programs are available for Hurricane Ian survivors.
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Government are informing residents of the various temporary housing assistance programs available to Hurricane Ian victims through FEMA and the Flor... Read More
