February 2023 Blog Archive
Sheriff Chitwood, legislators, and faith leaders address antisemitic messages.
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, local officials, legislators, and faith-based community leaders convened Monday, February 27, 2023, ‘in a show of unity’ to address th... Read More
FDEM announces the start of the Hazard Mitigation Program application process.
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which provides funding to sta... Read More
Nurse Triage program to end March 31.
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Emergency Medical Services Nurse Triage program, which started in December 2019 to divert non-emergency, non-critical 911 calls to an on-duty registered nurse to det... Read More
Volusia libraries to take part in snapshot day.
Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On March 15, 2023, the Volusia County Public Library's fourteen branches will participate in Library Snapshot Day, an event that helps libraries across the county collect statistics, r... Read More
Port Orange City Council selects interim council member.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
At its February 21, 2023, council meeting, the Port Orange City Council appointed Tracy Grubbs as its interim District 2 Council member to fill the vacancy by former District 2 Council... Read More
Volusia County Council to explore test area for dogs on beaches.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Council unanimously decided to explore a test area allowing dogs on the county's beaches. The move comes after much public interest and discussion on the topic. The ... Read More
Free health care for uninsured residents available in New Smyrna Beach.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has partnered with Volusia Volunteers in Medicine (VVIM), a volunteer-based organization that provides free healthcare to uninsured r... Read More
Port Orange Police Department invites public comments for CALEA accreditation.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) and the Port Orange Police Department are encouraging public engagement on their comment portal to ensure com... Read More
Dunlawton Avenue beach approach to close to remove damaged structures.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Daytona Beach Shores city officials announced the temporary closure of the beach vehicle access ramp at Dunlawton Avenue for approximately two weeks beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2... Read More
Port Orange Mayor the latest to respond to anti-semitic propaganda.
Mon, Feb 20, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Port Orange Mayor, Don Burnette, is the latest Official in the area to release a statement regarding the anti-semitic propaganda distributed throughout Ormond Beach and D... Read More
Public comment invited for VCSO compliance with accreditation standards.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and participates in the Public Safety Communicat... Read More
Public Service Announcement regarding the Daytona 500.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The 2023 Speedweeks are here, and city officials are expecting thousands of people to flock to the Daytona International Speedway between now and February 19. With this in mind, author... Read More
Ormond Beach Police Officers gear up for Police Unity Tour.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Ormond Beach Police Department has announced that Corporal Rhett Summerlot, Officer Rafael Medina, and Chief Jesse Godfrey are gearing up to participate in the 2023 Police Unity T... Read More
Volusia County is seeking Manatee Watch volunteers.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in a new program called Manatee Watch, aimed at identifying the presence of manatees in local waterways. The program is... Read More
Temporary lane closure on eastbound Dunlawton Ave for road work.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of Port Orange took to social media Thursday morning to warn motorists of a temporary lane closure of the inside right lane on the Northbound-bound Dunlawton Avenue I-95... Read More
New Smyrna Beach proposes permanent 11 p.m. youth curfew.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
New Smyrna Beach city commissioners held the first reading of a proposed permanent 11 p.m. curfew for minors on Tuesday, February 14, paving the way for a final vote at their next regu... Read More
DRC in Daytona Beach to close temporarily on February 17 and 18.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), located inside the Florida Department of Health at 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach, will be closed on Friday, February 17, and Saturday, Feb... Read More
FLOW mobile to visit Ormond Beach City Hall on February 20.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Employees from Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit staff will visit Ormond Beach City Hall at 22 South Beach Street on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:15 ... Read More
New Smyrna Beach to elevate nine flood-prone homes.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The City of New Smyrna Beach is taking action to address the issue of sea level rise and flooding by participating in FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The program will see nine ... Read More
VCS holds ribbon-cutting for Atlantic High School's Auto Tech program.
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Schools celebrated a momentous occasion on Monday, February 13, 2023, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Atlantic High School Auto Tech Program. The ceremony, he... Read More
Suspect in custody following fatal shooting in Daytona Beach.
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Daytona Beach Police Department responded to a call of a person shot at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at The Reserve at Clyde Morris Landing apartments. Upon arri... Read More
Port Orange teacher arrested for sexual relationship with a student.
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A teacher from Atlantic High School in Port Orange was arrested Sunday following allegations of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
According to the... Read More
Daytona Beach Police Department searching for missing juvenile.
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in locating Alyssa J Rogers, a 15-year-old girl who was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on We... Read More
Local Chamber of Commerce announces scholarship applications are available.
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber Foundation has established a scholarship to recognize seven exceptional high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in the business field and... Read More
Votran service adjustments announced for Speedweeks.
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The annual Speedweeks event is forecasted to bring heavy traffic to Daytona Beach and surrounding areas starting Thursday, February 16, through Sunday, February 19, 2023, which may cau... Read More
Daytona Beach PD offers free social media safety session.
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Daytona Beach Police Department will host a free training session at the Piggotte Community Center at 504 Big Tree Road in South Daytona to educate the public on the potential dang... Read More
Volusia County Public Library to celebrate annual Volusia Reads Together program.
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County Public Library will celebrate its annual Volusia Reads Together program with "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. The series will commence on March 4, 2023, and conclud... Read More
Ethics in Clinical Research
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Clinical research trials are studies conducted for new medical tests and treatments, evaluating the effects on human health outcomes. When you voluntarily participate in a clinical research trial with Neurology Associates of Ormond Beach Clinical Res... Read More
Port Orange City Council sets Special Election.
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Port Orange City Council has announced plans to hold a special election on August 22, 2023, to fill the vacant District 2 City Council seat after Council Member Kat Atwood resigned... Read More
Four juveniles identified, arrested, and charged with vandalizing Elementary School.
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Port Orange Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has identified four male juvenile subjects in the vandalism that occurred at Spruce Creek Elementary Sch... Read More
Lane closures scheduled on Oak Street beginning February 8.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A contractor working on the Stor-It self-storage project at 720 Dunlawton Avenue in Port Orange will temporarily close one lane at a time on Oak Street between Kokomo Circle and Spruce... Read More
Water leak caused delays on Dunlawton Avenue in Port Orange.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
A water leak on Dunlawton Avenue near I-95 caused some traffic delays for drivers Monday afternoon. The leak stemmed from a reclaimed water line, and crews had to turn off the line to ... Read More
Spruce Creek Elementary School vandalized; damages estimated at $30,000.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
On Sunday, February 5, vandals targeted Spruce Creek Elementary School at 642 Taylor Road in Port Orange, causing extensive. The vandals targeted several portable classrooms, two stora... Read More
Centralized permitting center to open in Daytona Beach on February 10.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The Volusia County's Growth and Resource Management Department has announced a centralized permitting center will open on Friday, February 10, 2023. The permitting center will feature ... Read More
2023 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Inductees announced.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will add two new plaques to its walls this year. Astronauts Roy Bridges and Senator Mark Kelly were selected to ... Read More
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office gives an update on shooting incident.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood held a press conference Monday, February 6, 2023, with updates on the shooting that occurred off Lakeshore Drive in New Smyrna Beach. Michael... Read More
Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 6 - 10.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
With Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week beginning today, February 6, 2023, the Volusia County Emergency Management Division is reminding residents to prepare for disaster even... Read More
Senator Tom Wright seeking input from Ponce Inlet residents.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Recently, Ponce Inlet Mayor Paritsky, Interim Town Manager Michael Disher, and Public Safety Director pro tem Dan Scales met with Senator Tom Wright, the State Senator for District 8,... Read More
Orlando man arrested for traveling to Volusia County for sex with minors.
Wed, Feb 01, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Brian T. Richman, a 43-year-old man from Orlando, has been taken into custody on charges of traveling to Volusia County to engage in sexual activities with two underage girls, ages 15 ... Read More
FLHSMV launches awareness campaign for February to reduce hit-and-run crashes.
Wed, Feb 01, 2023
Written by Kristen Schmutz
Belden Communications News
Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are taking action this month by designating February as Hit-and-Run Awareness Mon... Read More
