Local census campaign seeks volunteers; kick-off meeting on Aug. 28

Volusia County Government and community partners will kick off a 2020 Census awareness campaign at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Emergency Operations Center, 3825 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach.

Individuals and representatives from cities, businesses...

NSB library plans teen cupcake challenge on Sept. 5

Teens, do you have what it takes to create your own cupcake masterpiece? Bring your imagination to the table at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.

Supplies will be provided. A prize will be given f...

Afternoon tea to celebrate 'Downton Abbey' on Sept. 12

To celebrate the upcoming release of the movie “Downton Abbey,” the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library will co-host an afternoon tea at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 in LaAbilies’ Tea Room at 114 Live Oak St in New Smyrna Be...

Get connected at Senior Summit and Health Fair on Sept. 17

Join us for a day of free food, music, door prizes and fun while exploring products and services designed to enhance senior quality of life on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Alonzo "Babe" James Community Center at 201 N My...

Council on Aging to host Dancing Through the Decades on Sept. 27

Do you prefer zoot suits to power suits? Flapper dresses to poodle skirts? Bell-bottoms to parachute pants!? Either way, you'll see them all when the Council on Aging of Volusia County hosts Dancing Through the Decades on Friday, September 27 from 6:00 to...

City awarded $16,140 U.S. Forestry Service grant to replace trees lost in hurricanes

NEW SMYRNA BEACH--Aug. 8, 2019

In 2016 and 2017, Hurricanes Matthew and Irma resulted in the loss of over 100 live oak, palm and pine trees at New Smyrna Golf Club and 10 trees at Riverside Park.  Since then, an additional 40 pine trees have been ...

Next Gen Leads NSB adopts New Smyrna Beach's Riverside Park

The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce’s Next Gen Leads NSB group recently adopted Riverside Park at 299 S. Riverside Dr. through the City of New Smyrna Beach’s Adopt-a-Park program.

As the park is located in Zone 2, City Commissione...

City of New Smyrna Beach to host Business Outreach meetings

Mayor Russ Owen has initiated a program to enhance the City’s services to businesses. Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce President Krissy Chalk will provide support as well.

The program includes a series of monthly meetings to provide business owners wi...

Community Garden plots now available for Fall 2019

Calling all green thumbs!

The New Smyrna Beach Community Garden on Mary Avenue Park (505 Mary Ave.) has grown to 36 total plots available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents for $15 each.

Current gardeners are eligible to renew their six (6) mo...

Become a Meals on Wheels volunteer with COA Volusia

Be that friendly face at the door of a homebound senior!

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to help with senior hunger relief. In addition to delivery drivers, who also provide well-being checks and critical social interaction, kitchen helpers are neede...

County to offer Hurricane Matthew assistance

Beginning June 7, Volusia County will accept applications from income-eligible homeowners whose residence was damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Funds are available to replace damaged mobile or manufactured homes on rented or owned lots and to repair or...

FDOT notice of State Road 44 asphalt repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will mill and resurface all travel lanes on two sections of State Road 44 (SR 44) in Volusia County. The first section begins just east of the Interstate 4 (I-4) ramps to east of Prevatt Avenue near DeLand. ...

Get updates on US 1 & Canal Street improvements here

UPDATE (May 17): The contractor, in coordination with the City of New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission, has completed the preparation work needed to begin replacing the water line on the west side of U.S. 1 on either side of Canal Street. Over the next t...