Volusia County Beach Safety prepares for busy holiday weekend
Volusia County Beach Safety said its prepared for massive crowds to hit the county’s beach as Labor marks the unofficial end to summer.
Investigation ongoing after fire at New Smyrna Beach home
The home, located off Cavedo Street, was said to be fully engulfed in flames.
Man bitten on foot by small shark in New Smyrna Beach
A surfer in New Smyrna Beach was bitten by a small shark on Saturday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.
Beached whale in New Smyrna euthanized found with multiple health problems
A male pygmy sperm whale that was humanely euthanized after being found washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach on Friday was found in poor health, according to marine officials.
Officials: Beached whale in New Smyrna euthanized; evidence of heart failure found
A small whale that washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach was euthanized on Friday, according to marine officials.
Halifax Health COVID hospitalizations smash peak pandemic numbers with most unvaccinated
Roughly 95% of admitted COVID-19 patients across Central Florida are unvaccinated, yet only 41% of Florida population has not received the shot. Some fear preventable deaths.
Deputies: Man arrested for slashing dog with machete
A New Smyrna Beach-area man was arrested after deputies say he slashed a dog multiple times with a machete.
Beachgoers on alert after 2 people, including child, bitten by sharks in New Smyrna Beach
In addition to the two shark bites, beach safety officials said a 67-year-old man visiting from Missouri drowned in Daytona Beach Shores.
New Smyrna Beach raising homes to prevent flooding
City leaders in New Smyrna Beach put the final seal on a budget to fund a nearly $2 million project to help prevent flooding for nine homes. The plan, if all goes well, will lift nine homes off the ground and place them on concrete stilts.
Plan to prevent flood damage could cost New Smyrna Beach homeowners
On Tuesday, the City of New Smyrna Beach will finalize a plan which has been in the works for around two years.
Plan to prevent flood damage could cost New Smyrna Beach homeowners
Homes along the coastal waters will be lifted about eight feet above the ground with concrete pilings.
Police still searching for Florida teen missing since March
The teen from New Smyrna Beach has reportedly been missing since March 6. She is believed to be in the company of an adult named ‘Bobby.’
Dangerous conditions at Florida beaches as holiday weekend gets underway
Lifeguards pulled 25 people out of the ocean in Volusia County on Thursday. They say rip currents are the main concern.
New Smyrna Beach considers modular homes aimed at addressing homelessness
Leaders in New Smyrna Beach said the homeless population has grown in the city. The city developed an idea for a homeless center that would include modular homes.
Officials: Paddleboarder suffers possible shark bite at Florida beach
The woman was sitting on the board off of New Smyrna Beach on Friday morning when she was bitten on the foot, according to rescue officials.
88-year-old substitute teacher retires for second time
Mr. Larry Willwerth was a chemist by trade, but he started a second career in teaching. Now, he's retiring from the classroom at 88 years old.
Florida Silver Alert issued for New Smyrna Beach man, 81
Please be on the lookout for a New Smyrna Beach resident who is missing and considered endangered. A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Daniel Herlin, 81
Floating display causes stir as it gets go-ahead to cruise along Volusia coast
The 60-foot “pontoon barge” has a 40-foot LED display -- showing ads to thousands of beachgoers from New Smyrna Beach to Ormond.
Florida officers take shelter dogs on ride-along to help them find forever homes
These Florida officers take shelter dogs on ride-alongs to help them meet community members and find a forever home.
Wave pool park for surfers planned in New Smyrna Beach, could open in fall 2022
Soon, surfers in Central Florida will have a new place to hang ten, and they won't have to go to the ocean to do it. A water attraction is in the works in New Smyrna Beach.