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Fireworks Laws in Volusia County and Florida

All information provided by the county of Volusia, Volusia Sheriff, and Volusia County Fire Rescue Looking for details on New Year’s Eve events? Click here! What’s the law on fireworks in Volusia County? Florida law allows private use of fireworks on Independence Day (Fourth of July), New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day UNLESS a local ordinance says otherwise. Consumer-grade fireworks are banned on Volusia County’s beaches, where they … Continue reading Fireworks Laws in Volusia County and Florida

Volusia County 2022 Summer Camps and Children’s Programs

This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available. Information has been provided by the city, county or by individual event pages. If you have any questions, please direct them to the organizers of the camps. Camps have been posted as open at time of posting, but may fill up soon without notice.  Follow the links below the listings or … Continue reading Volusia County 2022 Summer Camps and Children’s Programs

Outdoor Adventures on tap this December at LEC

Explore the untamed habitat of Lyonia Preserve during free guided hikes and indoor programs led by the staff of Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC).  The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat. December’s outdoor programs … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures on tap this December at LEC

Volusia Forever Accepting Land Purchase Nominations

A wildly popular conservation program is gearing up to purchase and preserve lands that will benefit humans and wildlife for years to come. Volusia Forever Program to Purchase Local Lands Approved by taxpayers in 2000 and 2020, Volusia Forever finances the acquisition and improvement of environmentally sensitive, water resource protection, and outdoor recreation lands. The newly authorized program also added working forests and farmlands to … Continue reading Volusia Forever Accepting Land Purchase Nominations

Virtual and In-Person Outdoor Events with the Lyonia Environmental Center

Due to recent COVID-19 guidance from the County of Volusia the Lyonia Environmental Center has suspended all in-person programs until further notice. All exhibits remain open to the public. Visitors are welcome to explore the Center through self-guided tours. All virtual options remain available. The Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) offers insights into Volusia County’s fragile ecosystems through hands-on displays and educational programs. It’s part of … Continue reading Virtual and In-Person Outdoor Events with the Lyonia Environmental Center

4th of July Fireworks, Celebrations and Events in Volusia County

Looking for 2022 events? Click here! This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available. Information has been provided by the city, county or by individual event pages. If you have any questions, please direct them to the organizers of the events. **EVENT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS DIRECTLY … Continue reading 4th of July Fireworks, Celebrations and Events in Volusia County

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Volusia Forever Committee to Host Listening Sessions

The Volusia Forever Advisory Committee will host three community listening sessions in May to give residents an opportunity to comment about the program’s future. Listening sessions will be held at these times and locations: Wednesday, May 5 @ 6 PM, in the second-floor conference room of Beach Safety Headquarters, 515 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Wednesday, May 12 @ 6 PM, in the city commission … Continue reading Volusia Forever Committee to Host Listening Sessions

COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens in Deltona

The County of Volusia, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia), will hold a COVID-19 vaccination event for individuals age 65 and older from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 7 and 8, at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd., Deltona. January 7 – 8 @ Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, Registration Required Only the … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens in Deltona

Halloween in West Volusia

Info provided by Visit West Volusia West Volusia County, Florida encompasses fourteen communities along the St. Johns River in Central Florida, with an eclectic collection of attractions between Orlando and Daytona. From the highly coveted Downtown DeLand to the rustic simplicity of Barberville and its Pioneer Settlement, West Volusia is known for everything from skydiving above to manatee-sightings at Blue Spring State Park; This is … Continue reading Halloween in West Volusia