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Women's Day returns to the Brannon Center on Sunday, August 23! Hosted from 11 AM - 4 PM, this exciting community event is free to attend and designed to celebrate women of all ages with a day full of fun, relaxation, and empowerment.

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.

One of the biggest mistakes property owners make isn't filing the wrong insurance claim, it's not knowing whether they should file one at all.

As we move further into Atlantic hurricane season, June 1 through November 30, now is the time for Volusia County residents to make sure their homes and families are prepared. While we all hope for a quiet season, taking a few simple steps now can make a significant difference if a storm threatens our area.

This July marks the United States of America’s 250th birthday since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. As a proud resident of Daytona, this July also marks the 150th birthday of the incorporation of the City of Daytona Beach.

Looking for Fourth of July events in Volusia County, Florida? From fireworks and patriotic parades to live music, family festivals, beach races, BBQ competitions and America 250 celebrations, communities across DeLand, Orange City, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Edgewater, Ormond Beach, DeBary, Deltona, Oak Hill, Lake Helen and Ponce Inlet are hosting Independence Day events for residents and visitors.

Touch of Magic Events is based in Daytona Beach and hosts free community events in Volusia County as well as in the Kissimmee, Lakeland, Melbourne, and Tampa areas. Our focus is to provide a fun-filled day for attendees while connecting them with important local programs, services, and resources in the community.

Now that summer is upon us, sandbar islands are now a thing again. Volusia County has one of the most famous sandbar islands, Disappearing Island on the east side of Ponce Inlet. It has been popular for generations, a gathering place for family and friends to enjoy the best of what boating can offer.

As choices in how Floridians educate their children grow with recent legislation, public school districts are having to also increase their choices of programs, courses, and facilities. I have seen this first-hand in both my full-time job as a virtual school teacher for Brevard County and as my kids attend public schools here in Volusia.

When we first started making sourdough at home in 2020, we honestly had no idea where it would lead. It was just the two of us, a couple of dutch oven pots, a lot of trial and error, and many very early mornings and late nights trying to figure out fermentation, shaping, scoring, and timing

A few weeks ago, Tiffy and I stopped into BelAroma for a little date night action and had a really incredible meal. The food was fresh, the service was great, and there was something about the place that stuck with me after we left. So much so that I found myself thinking about it over the next few days and decided I needed to go back.

Florida’s proposed expansion of the Atlantic red snapper season was halted just hours before opening day after a federal judge issued an injunction blocking a controversial agreement between southeastern states and NOAA Fisheries.

More and more homeowners are receiving non-renewal letters from their insurance companies stating: replace your roof or risk losing coverage.

Spring is nearing a close with warmer temperatures rising. The fish are plentiful and the bait is abundant.

Photo enthusiasts can help celebrate the founding of America and the state of Florida by entering the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor’s Young Adults Photography Exhibit & Contest, open from April 10 through June 1, 2026.

The New Smyrna Beach City Commission voted 4-0 to add 7.31 acres along the west side of Turnbull Creek between S.R. 44 and Jungle Road to the 216.04 acquired since 2018, when over 75% of voters approved spending up to $15 million to buy private property zoned for development to instead set aside for environmental conservation. It was the first purchase led by Natural Resources Manager Ralph “Tony” Miller, hired by the city last December to coordinate land acquisition effort

Leading in a town like New Smyrna Beach is not about titles or status. It is about caring enough to show up for the community we all love.

In New Smyrna Beach, residents and visitors can’t help but notice the changes happening along the shoreline. A large-scale beach and dune restoration project is currently underway, aimed at strengthening the coastline after years of storm erosion. The effort includes rebuilding miles of protective dunes and adding significant volumes of sand to stabilize vulnerable areas.

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