Hurricane Idalia: Sandbags, Updates and Information

This page will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. For up-to-the-minute information, please consult the National Hurricane Center and Volusia County Emergency Management. AUGUST 30 12 PM UPDATE: Volusia County Hurricane Idalia Update Storm Impacts Were Minimal Volusia County emerged largely unscathed from the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. Volusia County, municipalities, and agencies took fast and effective steps to ensure public safety and inform the … Continue reading Hurricane Idalia: Sandbags, Updates and Information

2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers 1. What happens during the 2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday? During the 2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, you may purchase qualifyingitems related to disaster preparedness exempt from sales tax. There will be two separate two-week holiday periods this year. The first begins on Saturday, May 27, 2023, and ends … Continue reading 2023 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

VCS to Continue Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for All Students in 2023-24

Volusia County Schools remain committed to providing FREE breakfast and lunch for all students for the 2023-24 school year. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program guarantees all students can now receive a free delicious and nutritious breakfast and lunch every day, without the need to fill out income applications for free and reduced-price meals. All school … Continue reading VCS to Continue Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for All Students in 2023-24

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

Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued For Several West Volusia Lakes

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Pioneer and Louise Lakes in Deltona and Bonita Lake in DeBary. This is in response to a water sample taken on April 5. The public should exercise caution in and around these lakes. Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that is common … Continue reading Blue-Green Algae Alert Issued For Several West Volusia Lakes

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St. Johns River Cleanup Information and Registration

Come celebrate Earth Day with Volusia County! The 27th Annual St. Johns River Clean Up will be held onSaturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 am til 11:00 am.  Registration is open! The 2022 cleanup involved 284 volunteers who picked up 3,655 pounds of trash. The annual cleanup, coordinated by Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division, draws attention to the river’s environmental importance and helps to keep the … Continue reading St. Johns River Cleanup Information and Registration

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Health Officials Identify Human case of West Nile virus in Volusia County

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) today advised residents of an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in Volusia County. A human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed and there is a heightened concern additional residents may become ill.  Most people do not develop any symptoms, but one in five people can experience headache, body ache, joint pain, diarrhea or rash. Severe illness … Continue reading Health Officials Identify Human case of West Nile virus in Volusia County

Holiday candlelight tours at DeBary Hall

Explore DeBary Hall Historic Site during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations. The site will be open for tours at 6 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18. Guests will start out in the theater to hear about historic holiday traditions, sing a carol or two, and then … Continue reading Holiday candlelight tours at DeBary Hall

DeBary Tree Lighting and Chili Cook Off

December 4, 2021    2pm – 6pm @ Gateway Park, 17/92 and Saxon Blvd, DeBary  FREE Family Activities – Including a Picture with Santa LIVE Entertainment and Holiday Music Food and Drink for Purchase provided by DeBary Babe Ruth and Gateway Center for the Arts! Enjoy Activities and Vendors at the Gateway Center Winter Marketplace $1 to sample all the Chili at the Chili Cook … Continue reading DeBary Tree Lighting and Chili Cook Off

Volusia County plans winter break camp for kids

Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division will coordinate a winter break camp for children ages 5 to 12 at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. The camps will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec.17 through Jan. 3. There will be no camp Friday, Dec. 24 and 31. On Friday, Dec. 17, the camp will be held in … Continue reading Volusia County plans winter break camp for kids