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February 2023 Blog Archive

Sheriff Chitwood, legislators, and faith leaders address antisemitic messages. Mon, Feb 27, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, local officials, legislators, and faith-based community leaders convened Monday, February 27, 2023, ‘in a show of unity’ to address th... Read More

FDEM announces the start of the Hazard Mitigation Program application process. Mon, Feb 27, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which provides funding to sta... Read More

Nurse Triage program to end March 31. Mon, Feb 27, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Volusia County Emergency Medical Services Nurse Triage program, which started in December 2019 to divert non-emergency, non-critical 911 calls to an on-duty registered nurse to det... Read More

Bethune-Cookman University student arrested after firing a weapon on campus. Fri, Feb 24, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Jordan Carty, a 24-year-old Bethune-Cookman University student, is in police custody after firing a gunshot just before 1 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, in a dorm building on McLeo... Read More

Volusia libraries to take part in snapshot day. Fri, Feb 24, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   On March 15, 2023, the Volusia County Public Library's fourteen branches will participate in Library Snapshot Day, an event that helps libraries across the county collect statistics, r... Read More

Volusia County Council to explore test area for dogs on beaches. Wed, Feb 22, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Volusia County Council unanimously decided to explore a test area allowing dogs on the county's beaches. The move comes after much public interest and discussion on the topic. The ... Read More

Free health care for uninsured residents available in New Smyrna Beach. Tue, Feb 21, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has partnered with Volusia Volunteers in Medicine (VVIM), a volunteer-based organization that provides free healthcare to uninsured r... Read More

Dunlawton Avenue beach approach to close to remove damaged structures. Tue, Feb 21, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Daytona Beach Shores city officials announced the temporary closure of the beach vehicle access ramp at Dunlawton Avenue for approximately two weeks beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2... Read More

Port Orange Mayor the latest to respond to anti-semitic propaganda. Mon, Feb 20, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Port Orange Mayor, Don Burnette, is the latest Official in the area to release a statement regarding the anti-semitic propaganda distributed throughout Ormond Beach and Daytona B... Read More

Public comment invited for VCSO compliance with accreditation standards. Fri, Feb 17, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and participates in the Public Safety Communicat... Read More

Public Service Announcement regarding the Daytona 500. Fri, Feb 17, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The 2023 Speedweeks are here, and city officials are expecting thousands of people to flock to the Daytona International Speedway between now and February 19. With this in mind, author... Read More

Ormond Beach Police Officers gear up for Police Unity Tour. Thu, Feb 16, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Ormond Beach Police Department has announced that Corporal Rhett Summerlot, Officer Rafael Medina, and Chief Jesse Godfrey are gearing up to participate in the 2023 Police Unity T... Read More

Volusia County is seeking Manatee Watch volunteers. Thu, Feb 16, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Volusia County is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in a new program called Manatee Watch, aimed at identifying the presence of manatees in local waterways. The program is... Read More

Temporary lane closure on eastbound Dunlawton Ave for road work. Thu, Feb 16, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News     The City of Port Orange took to social media Thursday morning to warn motorists of a temporary lane closure of the inside right lane on the Northbound-bound Dunlawton Avenue I-95... Read More

New Smyrna Beach proposes permanent 11 p.m. youth curfew. Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   New Smyrna Beach city commissioners held the first reading of a proposed permanent 11 p.m. curfew for minors on Tuesday, February 14, paving the way for a final vote at their next regu... Read More

DRC in Daytona Beach to close temporarily on February 17 and 18. Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), located inside the Florida Department of Health at 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach, will be closed on Friday, February 17, and Saturday, Feb... Read More

FLOW mobile to visit Ormond Beach City Hall on February 20. Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Employees from Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile unit staff will visit Ormond Beach City Hall at 22 South Beach Street on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:15 ... Read More

New Smyrna Beach to elevate nine flood-prone homes. Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News The City of New Smyrna Beach is taking action to address the issue of sea level rise and flooding by participating in FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The program will see nine at-risk ... Read More

VCS holds ribbon-cutting for Atlantic High School's Auto Tech program. Mon, Feb 13, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Volusia County Schools celebrated a momentous occasion on Monday, February 13, 2023, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Atlantic High School Auto Tech Program. The ceremony, he... Read More

Suspect in custody following fatal shooting in Daytona Beach. Mon, Feb 13, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Daytona Beach Police Department responded to a call of a person shot at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at The Reserve at Clyde Morris Landing apartments. Upon arri... Read More

Port Orange teacher arrested for sexual relationship with a student. Mon, Feb 13, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    A teacher from Atlantic High School in Port Orange was arrested Sunday following allegations of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. According to the... Read More

Daytona Beach Police Department searching for missing juvenile. Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in locating Alyssa J Rogers, a 15-year-old girl who was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on We... Read More

Daytona Pines wildfire in Ormond Beach contained overnight. Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   A 130-acre wildfire, named the Daytona Pines Fire by the Florida Forest Service, broke out in Ormond Beach Thursday afternoon, requiring multiple units from Daytona Beach Fire Departme... Read More

Votran service adjustments announced for Speedweeks. Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The annual Speedweeks event is forecasted to bring heavy traffic to Daytona Beach and surrounding areas starting Thursday, February 16, through Sunday, February 19, 2023, which may cau... Read More

Daytona Beach PD offers free social media safety session. Thu, Feb 09, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Daytona Beach Police Department will host a free training session at the Piggotte Community Center at 504 Big Tree Road in South Daytona to educate the public on the potential dang... Read More

Volusia County Public Library to celebrate annual Volusia Reads Together program. Wed, Feb 08, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The Volusia County Public Library will celebrate its annual Volusia Reads Together program with "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. The series will commence on March 4, 2023, and conclud... Read More

Ethics in Clinical Research
Ethics in Clinical Research Wed, Feb 08, 2023 Clinical research trials are studies conducted for new medical tests and treatments, evaluating the effects on human health outcomes. When you voluntarily participate in a clinical research trial with Neurology Associates of Ormond Beach Clinical Res... Read More

Centralized permitting center to open in Daytona Beach on February 10. Mon, Feb 06, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News The Volusia County's Growth and Resource Management Department has announced a centralized permitting center will open on Friday, February 10, 2023. The permitting center will feature staff f... Read More

Lane closure announced for Hand Avenue in Ormond Beach. Mon, Feb 06, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    To accommodate the phase 1 widening for the north half of the Hand Avenue intersection at Williamson Boulevard. Westbound traffic lanes will remain closed from Williamson Bouleva... Read More

2023 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Inductees announced. Mon, Feb 06, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will add two new plaques to its walls this year. Astronauts Roy Bridges and Senator Mark Kelly were selected to ... Read More

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office gives an update on shooting incident. Mon, Feb 06, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood held a press conference Monday, February 6, 2023, with updates on the shooting that occurred off Lakeshore Drive in New Smyrna Beach. Michael... Read More

Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 6 - 10. Mon, Feb 06, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News    With Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week beginning today, February 6, 2023, the Volusia County Emergency Management Division is reminding residents to prepare for disaster even... Read More

Senator Tom Wright seeking input from Ponce Inlet residents. Fri, Feb 03, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Recently, Ponce Inlet Mayor Paritsky, Interim Town Manager Michael Disher, and Public Safety Director pro tem Dan Scales met with Senator Tom Wright, the State Senator for District 8,... Read More

Orlando man arrested for traveling to Volusia County for sex with minors. Wed, Feb 01, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Brian T. Richman, a 43-year-old man from Orlando, has been taken into custody on charges of traveling to Volusia County to engage in sexual activities with two underage girls, ages 15 ... Read More

FLHSMV launches awareness campaign for February to reduce hit-and-run crashes. Wed, Feb 01, 2023 Written by Kristen Schmutz Belden Communications News   Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are taking action this month by designating February as Hit-and-Run Awareness Mon... Read More