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October 2022 Blog Archive

Kennedy Space Center offers viewing packages for the SpaceX launch on November 1. Fri, Oct 28, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced viewing packages are available for guests up to see the launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy USSF-44 on Tuesday, November 1, from ... Read More

Public meetings are being held to discuss Votran service changes. Thu, Oct 27, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Votran is seeking feedback from the public regarding proposed changes and will host several meetings to address temporary service changes implemented in early 2022 due to reduced staff... Read More

Important message for coastal residents from Volusia County: Storm Debris Wed, Oct 26, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    As storm clean-up and repairs begin following Hurricane Ian’s destruction, officials with Volusia County want to remind residents in coastal communities about storm debris.... Read More

2022 New Smyrna Beach State of the City Address. Tue, Oct 25, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   On Monday, October 24, 2022, the 2022 New Smyrna Beach State of the City address, held at the Brannon Center at 105 S. Riverside Drive in New Smyrna Beach, featured a social event befo... Read More

FEMA staff to visit New Smyrna Beach on October 31. Tue, Oct 25, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Representatives with FEMA will visit the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center at 201 N. Myrtle Avenue in New Smyrna Beach on Monday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist reside... Read More

Get to know the Justices and Judges on the 2022 Election Day ballot. Fri, Oct 21, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The 2022 Election is only a few weeks away, and many voters have already received sample ballots with names of political candidates who are running for local, state, or federal o... Read More

Special Event Zone to take effect for unsanctioned ‘Trucktoberfest’ Event. Thu, Oct 20, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Sheriff Mike Chitwood is initiating a special event zone for this weekend’s potential unpermitted Trucktoberfest eve... Read More

Drop-off site for storm debris to open in New Smyrna Beach. Wed, Oct 19, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The City of New Smyrna Beach is continuing efforts to clear curbsides citywide by opening a local site for residents to drop off Hurricane Ian debris starting Thursday, October 2... Read More

County to host hazardous waste collection in New Smyrna Beach. Tue, Oct 18, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The Solid Waste Division in Volusia County is hosting a free collection event for household hazardous waste materials from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 22, at 124 Industri... Read More

Eighteen arrested, and two teens identified during a Biketoberfest operation. Tue, Oct 18, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation during Biketoberfest targeting human trafficking and prostitution that resulted in eighteen arrests an... Read More

Emergency permitting open house scheduled for October 19. Tue, Oct 18, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News      Officials with the Volusia County Government, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and local coastal cities are hosting an extended office hours ope... Read More

FEMA assistance is available for damaged wells and septic tanks. Mon, Oct 17, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Eligible Volusia County residents who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system due to Hurricane Ian may be able to receive help from FEMA.  Acco... Read More

Funding is available for nonprofits to provide homeless and disadvantaged services. Wed, Oct 12, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The City of New Smyrna Beach has approved the expansions of existing services to the City’s homeless/disadvantaged individuals and families in the 2022-2023 FY budget. Acc... Read More

Votran announces schedule changes for Biketoberfest. Wed, Oct 12, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    With Biketoberfest weekend officially starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2022, and running through Sunday, October 16, 2022, Votran has announced some schedule changes to p... Read More

Child left in rental car at Daytona Beach International Airport. Tue, Oct 11, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News     The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Daytona Beach International Airport Monday evening after employees with Hertz Car Rental located a child, just under tw... Read More

Disaster Survivor Assistance and D-SNAP are available for Volusia County residents. Mon, Oct 10, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News      Volusia County officials have announced that FEMA staff with the Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) program are now traveling throughout Volusia County to help residents ... Read More