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October 2022 Blog Archive

Kennedy Space Center offers viewing packages for the SpaceX launch on November 1. Fri, Oct 28, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced viewing packages are available for guests up to see the launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy USSF-44 on Tuesday, November 1, from ... Read More

Daytona Beach Police Department concludes Operation: Halloween Round-up. Thu, Oct 27, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The Daytona Beach Police Department has been in the midst of a two-month-long operation with the Special Investigation Unit, codenamed Halloween Round-up, which concluded Wednesd... Read More

Public meetings are being held to discuss Votran service changes. Thu, Oct 27, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Votran is seeking feedback from the public regarding proposed changes and will host several meetings to address temporary service changes implemented in early 2022 due to reduced staff... Read More

Landscaping grants available for Daytona Beach homeowners in re-development areas. Wed, Oct 26, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Qualifying residential homeowners within the re-development areas of Daytona Beach can receive up to $1000 in landscaping grants for improvements that include:   Installin... Read More

Important message for coastal residents from Volusia County: Storm Debris Wed, Oct 26, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    As storm clean-up and repairs begin following Hurricane Ian’s destruction, officials with Volusia County want to remind residents in coastal communities about storm debris.... Read More

Bobcat spotted in Ponce Inlet. Mon, Oct 24, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has confirmed two sightings of a bobcat from the early morning hours on Monday, October 24, 2022, near the south end of town by Elbers Su... Read More

Get to know the Justices and Judges on the 2022 Election Day ballot. Fri, Oct 21, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The 2022 Election is only a few weeks away, and many voters have already received sample ballots with names of political candidates who are running for local, state, or federal o... Read More

Special Event Zone to take effect for unsanctioned ‘Trucktoberfest’ Event. Thu, Oct 20, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Sheriff Mike Chitwood is initiating a special event zone for this weekend’s potential unpermitted Trucktoberfest eve... Read More

Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety arrests person of interest in Oklahoma murders. Wed, Oct 19, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    An Oklahoma Man, who was named a person of interest in a quadruple murder out of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was arrested by Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, ... Read More

County to host hazardous waste collection in New Smyrna Beach. Tue, Oct 18, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The Solid Waste Division in Volusia County is hosting a free collection event for household hazardous waste materials from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 22, at 124 Industri... Read More

Eighteen arrested, and two teens identified during a Biketoberfest operation. Tue, Oct 18, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News        The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation during Biketoberfest targeting human trafficking and prostitution that resulted in eig... Read More

Emergency permitting open house scheduled for October 19. Tue, Oct 18, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Officials with the Volusia County Government, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and local coastal cities are hosting an extended office hours open house ... Read More

FEMA assistance is available for damaged wells and septic tanks. Mon, Oct 17, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Eligible Volusia County residents who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system due to Hurricane Ian may be able to receive help from FEMA.  Acco... Read More

Daytona Beach Shores appoints Michael Fowler as Public Safety Director. Fri, Oct 14, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The City of Daytona Beach Shores has appointed Michael Fowler as Public Safety Director, who took the Oath of Office on Friday, October 14, 2022, succeeding Stephan Dembinsky, wh... Read More

Permit fees temporarily waived in Daytona Beach Shores. Thu, Oct 13, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The City of Daytona Beach Shores has temporarily waived local building permit fees for reconstruction or repairs needed because of damage caused by Hurricane Ian through November... Read More

Votran announces schedule changes for Biketoberfest. Wed, Oct 12, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    With Biketoberfest weekend officially starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 13, 2022, and running through Sunday, October 16, 2022, Votran has announced some schedule changes to p... Read More

Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety to host Scam and Fraud Seminar. Tue, Oct 11, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    With a current uptick in recent scam and fraud cases in the area, the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety is hosting a free seminar on Scams & Frauds at 2 p.m. T... Read More

Child left in rental car at Daytona Beach International Airport. Tue, Oct 11, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Daytona Beach International Airport Monday evening after employees with Hertz Car Rental located a child, just under tw... Read More

Disaster Survivor Assistance and D-SNAP are available for Volusia County residents. Mon, Oct 10, 2022 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News      Volusia County officials have announced that FEMA staff with the Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) program are now traveling throughout Volusia County to help residents ... Read More