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This Week: Events in Volusia (6/5 – 6/11)

If you’re searching for family-friendly activities to enjoy this weekend, Volusia County has several events to choose from that are perfect for kids. Make lasting memories with your little ones by participating in these exciting happenings. There’s a FREE Admission “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Movie outdoor screening at Port Orange City Center. Don’t miss out on the fun-filled weekend! This information is evolving … Continue reading This Week: Events in Volusia (6/5 – 6/11)

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63 sites to participate in summer food service program

Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program from June 5 through Aug. 11 to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides nutritionally balanced meals during summer break when schools are closed.  The following sites will serve meals Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. All sites … Continue reading 63 sites to participate in summer food service program

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It’s Time to Assemble Your Hurricane Disaster Supplies

It’s that time of year again – the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, starting on June 1 and continuing through November 30. As we prepare ourselves for potential storms and their aftermath, it’s important to ensure that we have more than just the bare minimum supplies to sustain us during a hurricane. We need to be equipped with enough provisions to endure what could be … Continue reading It’s Time to Assemble Your Hurricane Disaster Supplies

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Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

Cruising around the city of New Smyrna Beach (NSB), citizens and visitors are spotting elevated homes. The whole single-family structures, including the garage, are raised, resting on concrete columns. The electrical and mechanical equipment, like the air conditioner, are also elevated outside the home. The homes were approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Since Hurricane Irma (2017), the … Continue reading Rising UP: City of New Smyrna Beach Receives FEMA Grant to Elevate At-Risk Homes

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New Smyrna Beach receiving $1 million to help clear flood-prone canals

The City of New Smyrna Beach will receive $1 million in state funding to help clean up canals surrounding Pine Island and Aqua Golf, two centrally located mainland communities that saw some homes flooded with 4 feet of storm surge during Hurricane Ian last September. First dug in the 1950s, the canals have experienced considerable vegetation and sediment buildup over the years with no documented … Continue reading New Smyrna Beach receiving $1 million to help clear flood-prone canals

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ZERO-TOLERANCE SPECIAL EVENT ZONES ESTABLISHED FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

In anticipation of potentially disruptive social media pop-up events this Memorial Day weekend, both the City of Ormond Beach and Sheriff Mike Chitwood have designated Special Event Zones where laws will be strictly enforced and fines for violations will be doubled. The VSO zone takes effect Saturday morning. It covers the area bounded by A1A from Plaza Boulevard south to Dunlawton Avenue, including the beach, then west … Continue reading ZERO-TOLERANCE SPECIAL EVENT ZONES ESTABLISHED FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

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GOVERNOR SIGNS HB 1595, TRANSITIONING LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY ON VOLUSIA BEACHES TO VSO

Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1595 (Law Enforcement Operations), which requires the Sheriff’s Office to assume exclusive law enforcement authority on Volusia beaches. Deputies and Beach Safety officers have already been working together closely in anticipation of the law taking effect. With the governor’s signature today, the full transition becomes official. Sheriff Mike Chitwood commended Volusia County Manager George Recktenwald, his administration and … Continue reading GOVERNOR SIGNS HB 1595, TRANSITIONING LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY ON VOLUSIA BEACHES TO VSO

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The Latest on the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar Fire

Per the City of New Smyrna Beach: At 6:32 AM, New Smyrna Beach Fire Department and Volusia County Fire Services responded to 521 Flagler Avenue for a reported structure fire. Engine 52 arrived on scene at 6:38 AM and found heavy fire showing from the upstairs restaurant. Due to the heavy fire conditions, a second alarm was called at 6:40 AM. The New Smyrna Beach … Continue reading The Latest on the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar Fire

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NSB City Commission Unanimously Approves Youth Curfew

In an effort to curb a recent rise in juvenile crime, city commissioners unanimously voted 4-0 to approve a citywide curfew for unaccompanied minors effective immediately from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and legal holidays. Penalties include a written warning followed by $50 to $100 fines for subsequent violations. Following a presentation on … Continue reading NSB City Commission Unanimously Approves Youth Curfew

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Hurricane Assistance Updates: Deadlines Approaching

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and/or a physical property damage loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) due to Hurricane Nicole is Monday, February 13. While the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and SBA physical property damage loans due to Hurricane Ian was January 12, businesses and most private nonprofit organizations still have until June 29 to apply for an economic … Continue reading Hurricane Assistance Updates: Deadlines Approaching

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