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Tucked away on Stetson’s picturesque campus, this little museum is a literal hidden gem, housing one of the oldest and largest geologic collections in the Southeast.

Earlier this year, Volusia County completed its South Sand Placement Project to rebuild shoreline damaged by hurricanes, storms, nor’easters and notably Hurricanes Ian and Nicole (2022) and subsequent erosion.

When Avery was around four, we took her on her first trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island. Scott and I had visited before she was born, and it remains a family favorite.

Volusia County does not have to become another endless stretch of traffic lights, chain stores, and cookie-cutter subdivisions. We can choose a future that values conservation alongside prosperity and residents alongside economic opportunity.

Volunteers, local businesses and Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity came together to help one local build a place to call home. Sometimes all it takes is a hammer, a nail gun and a handful of people willing to give up a Saturday morning to remind you what a community is supposed to look like.

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, one ParkVolusia registration will provide access to Volusia County and participating New Smyrna Beach off-beach parking lots. Until then, a valid City parking permit is still required for the City's seven off-beach lots.

RallyWell Pickleball & Wellness Club opens in DeLand with air-conditioned indoor courts, recovery amenities, dining and community events.

In a Facebook post and press release on July 16, 2026, Port Orange Community Trust (responsible for the annual Port Orange Family Days event) announced the cancellation of the 2026 event, citing logistical and venue difficulties.

My name is Bryon White, and I'm running for Volusia County Council, District 3. I believe local government works best when it is grounded in service, accountability, and long-term stewardship of the land and water that define our community. I was born in Volusia County, and began my career in public service here as an ocean rescue lifeguard at 16 and later served as an EMT and law enforcement officer with Volusia County Public Protection.

We usually spend our summers trying to be outside as much as possible, camping, hiking, exploring trails, and pretending Florida isn’t actively trying to melt us by midafternoon. But when the recent heat waves rolled in with record-high temperatures, we decided it was time for an indoor adventure. That’s how we finally found ourselves at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in downtown St. Augustine.

BeeFly is bringing handcrafted coffee, breakfast, lunch and grab-n-go options to its new home at 114 Live Oak St. in New Smyrna Beach. Get the latest on their opening.

It’s summer, which means we try to plan a couple of day trips each week with the kids to get everyone out of the house and do something together. Bailey found The Dinosaur Store in Cocoa Beach and wanted to visit because it had a mosasaur exhibit, and mosasaurs are her favorite.

Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore their interests. Tiffany shares why the Marine Discovery Center offers the ideal mix of adventure, education, and hands-on experiences for families looking to make the most of the season.