November 2022 Blog Archive
Does a screen enclosure bring value to your home?
Tue, Nov 29, 2022
When adding a screen enclosure to a home with Miller’s Screen, we are asked by plenty of homeowners if the addition will add value to their home. Most of the time, homeowners mean monetary value when speaking about adding value. However, screen... Read More
The 14th annual Operation Changing Lives Toy Drive begins.
Tue, Nov 29, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
To help spread holiday cheer to children in need with one toy at a time, a local non-profit called Operation Changing Lives is now collecting toys for their annual toy drive in Volusia... Read More
Volusia County Council to honor six local veterans.
Mon, Nov 28, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Members of the Volusia County Council will honor six local veterans, who have been named to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6.
According to a r... Read More
Volusia County Emergency Permitting open house set for December 1.
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with the Volusia County Government, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and coastal cities have scheduled an extended office hours open hou... Read More
Port Orange adjusts utility charges for Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange has announced utility charge adjustments for customers who incurred damage to their potable water service lines because of Hurricanes Ian and Nico... Read More
Volusia County Economic Development receives Duke Energy grant.
Tue, Nov 22, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Economic Development Division in Volusia County secured a $10,000 strategic marketing grant from Duke Energy Florida.
According to a release, the grant was part of a competi... Read More
Deadline extended for Hurricane Ian disaster assistance to January 12.
Mon, Nov 21, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The State of Florida has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Association, or FEMA, extend disaster assistance applications for those affected by Hurricane Ian.
Accor... Read More
Votran Thanksgiving schedule changes.
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Votran has announced its service schedule changes for Thursday, November 24, 2022, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Riders are encouraged to plan their trip in advance, as the tr... Read More
Port Orange woman stabs man to death.
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, the Port Orange Police Department responded to a home off Calistoga Circle in Port Orange regarding a stabbing.
According to reports, of... Read More
Thanksgiving Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Wed, Nov 16, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Thanksgiving Holiday is quickly approaching, and the following list reflects the Thanksgiving solid schedule in specific areas throughout Volusia County:
Daytona Beach
Waste Pro ... Read More
Volusia County provides a post-Nicole update for residents.
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Government has been tirelessly working to properly assess damages that occurred during Hurricane Nicole last week and has updates on building assessments and other servi... Read More
Daytona Beach Shores residents may return to beachside structures removed from unsafe building notice.
Mon, Nov 14, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
After a long list of beachside structures in Daytona Beach Shores was placed on an unsafe building notice following Hurricane Nicole due to the Chief Building Official having to ... Read More
Volusia County officials allow curfew order to expire.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Government have let the curfew order expire.
According to Kevin Captain, Director of Community Information with Volusia County, the curfew has expi... Read More
Post-Nicole information for Ponce Inlet residents.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with the Town of Ponce Inlet have announced important information for residents following Hurricane Nicole.
The Dunlawton bridge is open both ways to residents... Read More
Coastal structure collapses are a concern for Volusia County officials.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
As Tropical Storm Nicole continues to make her way closer to Florida, Volusia County officials urge residents to heed mandatory evacuation and curfew orders, as coastal structure... Read More
Votran evacuation points to local shelters announced.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Votran have announced that bus service will run through today, Wednesday, November 9, and suspend at 7 p.m. on the beachside. Once weather conditions warrant unsaf... Read More
15-year-old from Port Orange arrested for online threats.
Wed, Nov 09, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Port Orange Police Department teamed up in the arrest of Jacob Long, 15, of Port Orange for making threats online to become the ... Read More
Mandatory evacuations and curfew ordered for Volusia County.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with Volusia County Government held a press conference ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, announcing a mandatory evacuation order for certain ... Read More
Kennedy Space Center to close ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announced the Visitor Complex will close on Thursday, November 10, due to expected severe weather from Tropical Storm... Read More
Volusia County Schools will close due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Due to Tropical Storm Nicole, all Volusia County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, and Thursday, November 10, 2022.
According to a release, all school-sponsored a... Read More
Hurricane Warning in effect for Volusia County.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With the threat of Tropical Storm Nicole looming over Florida, Volusia County is now under a Hurricane Warning, meaning Hurricane-force winds are expected within the next 36 hour... Read More
Volusia County Government provides updates ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officials with the Volusia County Government held a press conference ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole, which is forecasted to affect the Volusia County area, especially those on... Read More
Sandbags are available for residents in coastal Volusia County areas.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County residents are preparing for, yet another storm system forecasted to affect the area by the middle to the end of the week. Multiple sandbags sites have opened up for resi... Read More
Veterans receive free admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex November 7-13.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is honoring veterans, retired, and active U.S. military heroes this Veteran’s Day with complimentary admission for themselves and 50% o... Read More
A subtropical low-pressure system could threaten the Volusia County coast.
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Residents along the coast in Volusia County should watch closely for the potential development of a subtropical low-pressure system, which could impact Volusia County beginning t... Read More
Former Lieutenant decertified following Internal Affairs investigation.
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A former Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant resigned following an internal affairs investigation that revealed his involvement in the sexual harassment of several f... Read More
It’s time to fall back, conserve water, and check smoke alarms.
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night, as Standard Time returns at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2022, which is also a great time to replace batteries in ... Read More
Annual Pars and a Purpose Golf Tournament raises $105,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournaments and Luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital were held on Saturday, October 22, and Sund... Read More
Port Orange provides storm debris removal information.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange is sharing information with residents to help pile storm debris for removal, as storm debris collection trucks will not pick up bagged yard debris or pile... Read More
FLHSMV and FHP to host annual ‘Stuff the Charger’ food drive.
Tue, Nov 01, 2022
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are partnering up throughout the month of November for the annual ‘... Read More
