April 2022 Blog Archive
‘Occupant with Autism’ decals are now available to Volusia County residents from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that all Volusia County residents now have the opportunity to display an “Occupant with Autism” decal o... Read More
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center gains a new mental health crisis counselor to work with dispatchers.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Communications Center is proud to welcome Angela Hardee, a newly hired mental health crisis counselor from SMA Healthcare. A... Read More
Video 911 calls are coming soon to Volusia County.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, April 27, that it is preparing to deploy new technology, making 911 video calls possible for the first time in Volu... Read More
Daytona Beach Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating the suspect of a shooting on North Caroline Street in Daytona Beach.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Have you seen this man?
The Daytona Beach Police Department is searching for Jarrod D. Stalling, 31, as the suspect in a shooting from two weeks ago on North Caroline ... Read More
Residential Recycling Service schedule to coincide with Large Yard Waste collection in Port Orange beginning Monday, May 2.
Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Waste Pro and the City of Port Orange have announced that some schedules have changed for Recycling as it will now coincide with Large Yard Waste, and all route changes will be e... Read More
Volusia County Veterans’ Services offices are to close temporarily from May 2-5.
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Veterans’ Services offices will be closed temporarily from May 2 through May 5 to allow staff to attend training and recertification programs.
According to ... Read More
The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet to release three sea turtles on April 27.
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The staff at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet are giving three juvenile sea turtles a new lease on life when they are released back into the ocean at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,... Read More
Daytona Beach to offer a home gardening presentation on May 11.
Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
The City of Daytona Beach will host a family-friendly educational presentation with local environmentalist Jenny Nazak, discussing home gardening and the Home Grown National Park movement... Read More
Edgewater woman completes new online high school.
Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Jennifer Goines-Warren, 37, of Edgewater, is a business owner, a mother of four, and recently became the first Volusia County resident to graduate from the Smart Horizon Career O... Read More
Carnival Cruise Lines becomes the first Major Cruise Line to employ bio-digesters fleetwide.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Carnival Cruise Lines wants to celebrate Earth Day by highlighting its latest improvement in environmental efforts by recognizing its industry leadership and reducing food waste ... Read More
The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library will host a blood drive on May 6.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library is teaming up with OneBlood’s Big Red Bus for blood donations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the library located at ... Read More
Sea Turtle Lighting Expo set for May 27 in Daytona Beach Shores.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Sea turtle nesting season will begin on May 1, and as a result, Volusia County wants to teach oceanfront property owners how to light their properties without harming the turtles. A free ... Read More
FLOW bus to visit New Smyrna Beach Regional Library on May 4.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Motorists will be able to take advantage of Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) on Wednesday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the FLOW bus visits the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library a... Read More
Daytona Beach Airport to hold a TSA Precheck enrollment event May 23 through 27.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach International Airport will host an on-site TSA Precheck enrollment event from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. May 23 through 27 in the baggage claim area. TSA Precheck... Read More
Both New Smyrna Beach Middle School and New Smyrna Beach High School lockdowns have been lifted.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Both New Smyrna Beach Middle School, located at 1200 S Myrtle Avenue, and New Smyrna Beach High School, located at 1015 10th Street in New Smyrna Beach, were placed under lockdow... Read More
Volusia County's Emergency Rental Assistance portal reopens on May 4.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
There are still funds available for financially struggling households due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Volusia County will reopen its Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) portal... Read More
Votran makes temporary service changes and will no longer require riders to wear face masks.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Votran, Volusia County’s public transportation system, continues to experience challenges reaching pre-pandemic staffing levels. To prevent further disruptions in service t... Read More
Sea turtle nesting season starts May 1 in Volusia County.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and already there are three Leatherback Turtle nests located in Volusia County, with one of them (discovered on April 2) being the earliest recorde... Read More
Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange was evacuated Monday morning due to a bomb threat.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Spruce Creek High School, located at 801 Taylor Road in Port Orange, was evacuated Monday morning due to a bomb threat, following a message received by school officials regarding... Read More
Four Volusia County libraries to offer free graduation photos.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Whether you’re graduating from kindergarten, eighth grade, high school, or college, staff members of four Volusia County Library branches want to give graduates a free green scre... Read More
Volusia County Health Department Clinics to offer free STD tests April 18 -22.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Health recognizes April as STD Awareness Month and is looking to raise awareness regarding sexually transmitted infections and diseases. The goal of the... Read More
Volusia County Schools terminates Dr. Ronald “Scott” Fritz as Superintendent.
Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, the Volusia County School Board has decided to terminate Dr. Ronald “Scott” Fritz from his position as su... Read More
Jim Judge to return to Volusia County Emergency Management.
Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County's current Emergency Management Director, Helene Wetherington, has resigned effective April 14, allowing Jim Judge to return as the head of the division.
Judge served as... Read More
Port Orange Police Department, in partnership with FDOT, to participate in a High Visibility Enforcement operation through May 13.
Fri, Apr 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Volusia County ranks in the top 25 counties in the State of Florida for traffic crashes.
In response, the Port Orange Pol... Read More
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County offers homebuyer classes.
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County announces multiple pre-purchase homebuyers’ workshops that meet the education requirements for those wanting to part... Read More
Votran announces free rides for Earth Day on April 22.
Wed, Apr 06, 2022
Written by Anthony Bicy
Belden Communications News
Votran, Volusia County's public transit system, is committed to protecting the planet and is going green by offering free rides to riders for Earth Day on Friday, April 22, 2022, on all f... Read More
Port Orange Police Department arrest Art Teacher from Creekside Middle School in Port Orange for disrupting FSA testing.
Tue, Apr 05, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Port Orange Police Department arrested Martin Reese, an Art Teacher at Creekside Middle School located at 6801 Airport Rd in Port Orange, for disrupting testing on the school cam... Read More
A portion of City Center Circle in Port Orange is closed through April 6.
Tue, Apr 05, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange has announced that a section of City Center Circle is closed through Wednesday, April 6, 2022, between the library and City Center Parkway.
Signage will be in pl... Read More
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is riding in the 25th annual Florida Tour de Force in Memory of Frank Scofield.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Beginning on Monday, April 4, 2022, participant riders will partake in the 25th annual Florida Tour de Force. The 270-mile charity bicycle ride starts in North Miami Beach ... Read More
Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating after shots were fired at Police Officers during a well-being check.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, just before 3:30 p.m., two Daytona Beach Police Officers responded to a call to the 900 block of Essex Road regarding a well-being check. Upon arriva... Read More
County Staff to hold a public meeting at Bicentennial Park in Ormond Beach on April 14.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Staff members from Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division will host a public meeting on Thursday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m., at the Bicentennial Park Community Cen... Read More
