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Yaupon trees are native to Central Florida and the leaves of this tree have been used to make tea for many years. Fortunately for modern tea enthusiasts, yaupon tea is a commercially produced product making this historic beverage available to all.

Hundreds of Central Florida jazz fans will flock to DeLand for the 2026 “Thin Man” Watts Jazz Fest at the Second Stage Theater, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., on Saturday, April 25 from 12 - 6:00 p.m.

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

The poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost ends with the iconic line, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” It is less about individualism and more about the weight of making choices.

Girls… we’re not doing tiny shorts right now. We’re doing Bermuda. It’s cleaner. It’s cooler. It’s that effortless “I didn’t try, but I still ate” energy.

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.

Between the neon glow of Orlando and the high-speed hum of Daytona Beach lies West Volusia County, a tranquil pocket of the Sunshine State.

With a tight window between work shifts, a full vacation wasn’t in the cards for me, my wife Tiffany and our son Porter. So we did what you do in Central Florida when time is short: we went straight to Disney Springs and made a day of it. No easing into it. No overthinking. Just straight there.

My sister and I were born just one year and 10 days apart, which means we shared a lot of birthday parties growing up! Rather than having back-to-back events, we would work with my parents to choose a combined theme and a date in the middle of our days to invite our friends to. I do recall one year where we had separate Barbie cakes, but for the most part, even the food was a shared experience.

Dealing with property damage is stressful enough - handling an insurance claim on top of it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming. That’s where Trust Public Adjusting Group comes in.

What would you say to someone you lost, if you could see them again? What if they’re a better listener now than when they were alive? Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison reinvents the family drama in his richly spare, wryly funny, and powerful “Marjorie Prime.”

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.

Discover the best monthly events in Volusia County, from Wine Walks and art festivals to classic car shows and nightlife in New Smyrna Beach. First Saturdays on Canal Street Recurring monthly on the last Saturday along Canal Street, NSB Join Canal Street Historic District for First Saturday and enjoy a full day of shopping, sipping, strolling… and dining. Art & Artisan Stroll • 9AM–3PM Stroll and browse art, antiques and more! Art Vendors & FREE Live Entertainment at Christm

BeeFly is raising the bar on local bartending services, offering a full-service, professional experience for private parties, weddings, birthdays and special events. Owned by longtime best friends Teresa and Nicolle, the company has become a go-to around town for reliable, friendly bartenders who bring everything needed to serve—cups, napkins, straws, mixers, juices and even ice packages.

Seeing a familiar place in a completely new way is always a treat, and this spring, Brevard Zoo offers exactly that with its limited-time Illumi-Nature Festival.

Jeep Beach 2026 returns April 17 - 26, bringing one of the nation’s largest Jeep-only events back to Volusia County.

As March kicked off with some amazing weather, as usual, the fishing was on fire and the bite was hotter than ever!

Staying informed about your insurance coverage is one of the most valuable Volusia County resources available to protect your property and finances.