May 2020 Blog Archive
County Offices to Reopen as of Monday, June 1 Liftingoff the Next Phase of Relaunch Volusia.
Sat, May 30, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
County offices will be opening back up to the public, as of Monday, June 1. This next step represents the liftoff of the next phase of Relaunch Volusia.
The reopening ... Read More
Votran to Resume Fare Collection and Front Door Boarding on all Vehicles as of Monday, June 1.
Sat, May 30, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Votran will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all vehicles, effective Monday, June 1.
According to a release, customers who purchased a multi-day bus ... Read More
Tax-free Holiday Begins Today for Hurricane Preparedness.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The official start to the 2020 hurricane season is Monday, June 1. To get ahead of the 2020 season, and get Florida Residents prepared, the disaster preparedness tax-free weekend begi... Read More
City of Port Orange Announces City Hall to Reopen for City Services.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
In a release sent out this afternoon, the City of Port Orange has Announced that City Hall will reopen for city services starting Monday, June 1, 2020, at 8 a.m. City Hall originally c... Read More
State of Florida Approves Implementation of Pandemic EBT Program.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
In a release by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida’s request to implement the Pandemic EBT Program has been approved.
The Pan... Read More
COVID-19 Relief Funds Allocated for Local Non-Profits and Cities.
Wed, May 27, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During what was supposed to be a short council meeting yesterday, Volusia County Council approved another $2.5 Million to be used for non-profit agencies that have experienced a negat... Read More
College Students Being Targeted in Latest COVID-19 Scams.
Wed, May 27, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
In a new blog posted on the Federal Trade Commission Site, Ari Lazarus warns college students of potential scams targeting them.
No one is new to the world of... Read More
Votran Route Changes for Memorial Day Holiday.
Sat, May 23, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A limited service schedule will be available Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day Holiday. Votran riders should plan their travel to avoid confusion.
East Volusia
... Read More
Colorado Man with Dementia Went Missing in Ormond Beach, Found in Bunnell According to Police.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Ormond Beach Police were looking for Nathan Snyder, White Male, 47 years old, who was last seen at the Makai Motel in Ormond Beach on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at around 10:20pm.
&n... Read More
Embry-Riddle University to Resume Face-to-Face Learning as of June 30.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Board of Trustees for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced this morning, that both residential campuses in Florida and Arizona, will be resuming face-to-face learni... Read More
ALERT! Beware of COVID-19 contact tracing text scams, authorities warn.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
According to a blog post found on the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) website by Collen Tressler, a Consumer Education Specialist at the FTC, scammers have taken to posing as... Read More
City of Port Orange Postpones Fourth of July Spectacular Events.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange has sent out a release canceling it's Fourth of July Spectacular Events.
The Port Orange City Council voted Tuesday at a City Council Mee... Read More
Officials Draft and Finalize Volusia County’s Plan for Approval to Operate Vacation Rentals.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Adhering to the Governor’s Order 20-123, Volusia County Council approved the county’s drafted plan to operate Vacation Rentals, today.
The Department of Bus... Read More
Relaunch Volusia Individual Rent or Mortgage Grant Program Passed by County Council.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Council Members held their regularly scheduled Council meeting earlier today, where they passed a new grant available to Individuals and Families.
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The City of Daytona Beach Cancels Memorial Day and Fourth of July Fireworks Show; Summer Entertainment Series Postponed until July 10.
Tue, May 19, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The city of Daytona Beach has canceled its annual Memorial Day and Fourth of July fireworks show due to restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. At... Read More
Daily Briefings from Volusia County Government to Move to an as Needed Basis.
Mon, May 18, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Government announced today at their regularly scheduled Daily Briefing Press Conference, that they will be moving the conferences to an as-needed ba... Read More
New Campaign Shows Support to Local Venues in City of Port Orange.
Mon, May 18, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange announced today a new campaign to help show support to local venues, “I Am. I Go, I Support Local.”
The new campaign comes with a hashtag,... Read More
Furry Friends Honored as Special Guests at Volusia County Government’s Daily Briefing Press Conference.
Fri, May 15, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Government held its daily briefing press conference today, with a few special guests at the Emergency Operations Center this afternoon. Kevin Captain, Interim Direct... Read More
End of Year Information for Students to Pick-up Personal Items, or Drop-off Electronic Devices.
Thu, May 14, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News.
In a release sent out by Kelly Schulz, Director of Community Information for Volusia County Schools, the following dates have been determined for student pick-up/drop-off of pers... Read More
Relaunch Volusia Efforts Projected Date Set for June 1; Farmer’s Market to Re-Open Wednesday, May 20.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News.
Volusia County Council met this morning for their weekly COVID-19 update meeting. Throughout the meeting council members heard from the different division leaders that provide... Read More
Volusia County’s Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Grant Goes Live Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communication News
Over the last month, the Volusia County Council has made tireless efforts to the battle the COVID-19 Pandemic, here in our community. During today’s COVID-19 Updat... Read More
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Weekend May 29 – June 4, 2020.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With Hurricane Season upon us, it is that time of year for the annual Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.
This year the sales tax holiday will begin on Friday, May 29, a... Read More
New Executive Order Allows City of Port Orange to Expand Use of Virtual Meetings for Evaluation Committee or Bid Opening Meetings.
Mon, May 11, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A new Executive Order went out this morning from the City of Port Orange that will allow the city to expand their usage of Communications Media Technology (CMT), at the discre... Read More
Select Vehicular Access Ramps to County Beaches to Open Tomorrow.
Fri, May 08, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communication News
During the Volusia County daily briefing press conference, County Chair Ed Kelley announced 14 vehicular access beach ramps in seven different sections will be opening up tomorrow morn... Read More
City of Port Orange will Process Utility Shutoff’s for Delinquent Accounts as of June 1, 2020.
Thu, May 07, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communication News
In a release sent out by the City of Port Orange, effective immediately, all delinquent utility accounts will be processed for shutoffs as of June 1, 2020.
All delinquen... Read More
Volusia County Community Assistance Division to Begin Taking Applications for Covid-19 Mortgage Assistance Program Monday, May 11.
Thu, May 07, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Carmen Hall, Director of Volusia County Community Assistance Division shared that the county has opened its COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Program, during County Government&rsqu... Read More
Restrooms and Showers to open Saturday, May 9, at County Beach Facilities.
Wed, May 06, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News.
Volusia County Government held its Daily Briefing Press Conference this afternoon.
During the press conference County Chair, Ed Kelley has announced that county officials a... Read More
City of Port Orange Restaurants Require Permit for Temporary Outdoor Dining; Reopens Skatepark.
Mon, May 04, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange has executed a new Executive Order effective today that requires restaurants that are setting up temporary outdoor dining options to obtain a permit, while ano... Read More
The City of Port Orange to Temporarily Close Half of City Center Parkway.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
As of Monday, May 4, through Wednesday, May 6, half of City Center Parkway will be closed for tree trimming.
One side (highlighted in blue, in the map below) ... Read More
7th Judicial Circuit Court Plans for Reopening of Volusia County’s Justice System.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During the Volusia County Government's Daily Briefing, Chief Judge Raul Zambrano spoke on the approach of reopening the 7th Judicial Circuit Court here in Volusia County.
Back... Read More
