Bagels, oh bagels! Is there anything more delightful than sinking your teeth into a warm, chewy, and freshly baked bagel? I think not! Bagels have always held a special place in my heart. From my childhood days to my current love affair with these heavenly handhelds, bagels have remained my go-to any time of day. That’s precisely why I couldn’t resist the opportunity to explore … Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Bagel Barn Cafe & Deli
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)
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
Volusia County Public Libraries are thrilled to announce an array of engaging and educational programming for children and teens this summer. With activities designed to be fun-filled and informative, it’s the perfect opportunity for young minds to thrive during the break. Kids and teens in grades Kindergarten through highschool can look forward to the highly anticipated summer reading challenge, “All Together Now,” taking place from … Continue reading Beat Summer Brain Drain With Library Activities For Teens & Kids
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
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
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
Sea turtle nesting season began May 1, and Volusia County officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to help protect natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. The beaches of Volusia County are home to several species of endangered or threatened sea turtles. Each year, sea turtles nest on Florida beaches from May 1 through October 31. Endangered sea turtles emerge from … Continue reading Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway
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
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
