Mimi McKee

Along with the candidates on the November 3 ballot, Volusia County voters will find a question that lands close to home. Amendment 3 would change how much homeowners pay in property taxes. It would also change how local governments pay for the services residents count on every day, including fire protection, local parks maintenance, municipal sports fields upkeep, public libraries and public roadways. It needs 60 percent voter approval to pass. If approved, the changes would take effect January

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.

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.