October 2021 Blog Archive
Volusia County's off-season beach ramp schedule begins November 1.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With the change in the seasons and the cooler weather coming in, Volusia County’s off-season beach access ramp schedule, which closes some beach access ramps for vehicles, goes i... Read More
Silver Alert issued for missing New Smyrna Beach Man.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
New Smyrna Beach Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Steven Craig Swisher, 74, of New Smyrna Beach.
According to a release, Swisher left his house in his Ford truck ... Read More
Daytona Beach Police Department is searching for a suspect in Weaver Street stabbing.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who stabbed a man following a dispute over a woman.
According to a release, police officers responded to a call... Read More
Forecasted severe weather prompts Tornado Watch for Volusia County, effective until 5 p.m.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
According to the National Weather Service, a Tornado Watch has been initiated for Volusia County, effective until 5 p.m. due to forecasted isolated thunderstorms pushing through ... Read More
Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital received an 'overwhelming' response.
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, was held this past Saturday, on October 23, at Cran... Read More
Officer Jason Raynor scholarship fund established.
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Daytona Beach Police Department announced Tuesday a new scholarship fund that honors fallen Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor that will assist future sworn members of the... Read More
Votran announces schedule changes for Truck Weekend.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With anticipated traffic congestion expected this weekend due to Truck Weekend beginning Friday, October 22, through Sunday, October 24, Votran has made some changes to bus route... Read More
Creekside Middle School underwent lockdown due to a weapon found on campus.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Creekside Middle School off Airport Road in Port Orange was under lockdown Wednesday following reports of a weapon found on campus.
According to a release, Port Orange Pol... Read More
Volusia County Schools to host School Choice Fairs discussing K-8 public school options
Tue, Oct 19, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Schools has announced plans for hosting two School Choice Fairs meant to inform parents of their school choice options and various quality programs offered at dist... Read More
The City of Ormond Beach announces road closure on Riverwood Drive.
Tue, Oct 19, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Ormond Beach has announced on Thursday, October 21, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Riverwood Drive will be closed to all thru traffic to allow for repai... Read More
Valiant Air Command Warbird Air Museum is hosting open house events for Veteran’s Day weekend.
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Valiant Air Command Warbird Air Museum is planning its open house event for Veteran’s Day weekend on November 13 and 14 this year, following the theme of “Planes,... Read More
Tire amnesty event in New Smyrna Beach, scheduled for October 30.
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Mosquito Control will hold a tire amnesty event, for residential tires, on Saturday, October 30, at Volusia County Mosquito Control on South Street in New Smyrna B... Read More
Daytona Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce and Volusia County Schools launch a new partnership program.
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Schools and the Daytona Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce a new partnership program benefiting middle and high school students. The new prog... Read More
Daytona Beach Police Chief joins demonstrators in raising awareness for White Cane Day.
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
October 15 is officially known as White Cane Day, a day that celebrates the achievements of blind or visually impaired people around the country. White Cane Day was nationally ob... Read More
Votran releases schedule changes for Biketoberfest.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With the 29th Annual Biketoberfest taking place this weekend, Votran has adjusted its route schedules for the weekend, starting on Thursday, October 14, and running through Sunda... Read More
Airboat Rides at Midway’s Pet of the Month: Porkchop the Pig.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Have you met the world’s most famous pig, Porkchop?
Porkchop, is a Vietnamese Pot-belly pig, was given to the staff at Airboat Rides at Midway by a couple, who visited the premises to take an airboat tour, and decided the grounds were a suitab... Read More
Biketoberfest 2021 arrives in Daytona Beach.
Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With the 29th Annual Biketoberfest fall motorcycle rally rolling into Daytona Beach this week, the Daytona Beach Police Department has issued a Public Service Announcement ... Read More
Fight the Bite: dispose of tires right!
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Mosquito Control Division will host a tire amnesty event scheduled for Saturday, October 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on South Street in New Smyrna Beach. Only re... Read More
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled to represent the State of Florida in U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A new statue commissioned to represent the State of Florida in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall was unveiled Monday at the Daytona State College’s News-Journ... Read More
Volusia County Schools makes facial coverings optional for adults.
Fri, Oct 08, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Effective immediately, facial coverings are now optional and voluntary for all adults, including employees, parents, volunteers, vendors, and other visitors in Volusia County schools a... Read More
Port Orange to update Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange is updating its ADA Transition Plan and needs your input through a Public Access Survey.
The city is asking residents to participate in its brief Public ... Read More
Bethune-Cookman University plans Homecoming Parade and Game festivities this weekend.
Wed, Oct 06, 2021
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) has a couple of festivities planned for this upcoming weekend’s Homecoming Game against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday afternoon at t... Read More
