News Flash

27th Avenue beach ramp reopening July 2

The 27th Avenue beach ramp will reopen to vehicles Saturday, July 2 to help facilitate 4th of July holiday demand. While there are still some punch list items remaining, the ramp is expected to only have temporary weekday closures from here on out.

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City bringing food trucks, live music, fireworks to Riverside Park on July 4

Celebrate the birth of our nation like only New Smyrna Beach can when our annual 4th of July Celebration returns to Riverside Park!

Enjoy the best gourmet food trucks Central Florida has to offer in front of the Brannon Center from 4 to 9 p.m., high-energy...

Fireworks prohibited; leave the show to the pros!

Visitors are reminded to leave the fireworks to the professionals, or run the risk of serious repercussions. Use and/or possession of fireworks is prohibited on Volusia County beaches, and individuals in possession of fireworks on the beach will have fire...

Volunteers needed for July 5 beach cleanup

Volusia County is calling for volunteers to help clean the beaches after the weekend's July Fourth festivities, predicting another massive accumulation of fireworks, plastics and other litter.

When the sun rises on July 5, it will illuminate thous...

Firefighters, Coast Guard Auxiliary honored at June 28 City Commission meeting

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Chase Pierson and Elijah Hrbek for receiving Outstanding Community Service Awards from New Smyrna Lodge # 149 F. & A. M. during last night’s City Commission meeting.

On May 1, the two responded to an ...

City now offering free meeting space for community & nonprofit organizations

Apply to serve on one of three new city advisory boards

On June 14, city commissioners approved founding three new advisory boards focused on boosting New Smyrna Beach's neighborhoods, economy, and public facilities. Apply to serve on one of these or any other city board now and contact the City Clerk...

Job fair coming to the Brannon Center July 13

Businesses seeking talent can sign up to participate in a job fair presented by the Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition and CareerSource Flagler Volusia on Wednesday, July 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Brannon Center at 105 S. Riversid...

NSB library plans July adult programs

The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, offers a variety of free programs to help adults learn new skills and make new friends.

Genealogy assistance: 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, July 11, 18 and 25. Library volunteer Carolyn Carlisle...

Surf is in session at Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy now through Aug. 12

New Smyrna children can get back to school shots at Summer Camp

To increase access to back-to-school shots, the Department of Health in Volusia County will offer vaccinations at the "Babe" James Community Center, home of the City of New Smyrna’s popular Summer Fun Camp.No or low-cost vacci...

Kids & teens can get free meals in New Smyrna Beach this summer

Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program from June 6 through Aug. 12 to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under. The program, funded by the U.S. Department ...

Keep yard signs another day by placing them the right way!

Whether for an open house, garage sale, or political campaign, yard signs are a popular way to help get the word out. Here are a few photos from our Code Enforcement Department showing the right and wrong ways to display them.

Other helpful tips to keep in...

What you need to know about hurricane shelters

Key Points

• Shelters should be used only as a last resort.
• They do not provide luxury accommodations.
• If you plan to stay in a special needs shelter, register now. 

When disasters occur, Volusia County Government and Volusia County Schools join forces...