Volusia County Schools To Break Ground On New Pierson School Opening in 2018
Pierson, FL – Volusia County Schools will soon be breaking ground on the new replacement school for Pierson Elementary. At 9 AM on Thursday, June 1, the beginning of construction will be celebrated at the new school site, 657 Center Street, Pierson. The 90,791 square foot school will be in an area of about 24 […]
Halifax Health Offers Less-Invasive, 1-Day Treatment For Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Daytona Beach, FL – This month, Halifax Health in Daytona Beach started treating women with early-stage breast cancer with a new and less-invasive, single-day treatment. The new treatment, which uses the INTRABEAM Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) system, is able to give a patient a dose of traditional radiotherapy during a lumpectomy surgery. The lumpectomy, a breast-conserving […]
Memorial Day Weekend Tips For Resident & Visitor Beach-Goers
Daytona Beach, FL – This Memorial Day Weekend brings great weather and large crowds to our beaches, so it’s important to stay safe and aware when planning your beach day. Volusia County’s Beach Safety Division predicts heavy beach traffic, moderate rip current conditions, and late morning high tides. They have a few tips that you […]
Gas Prices Should Stay Steady For Memorial Day Weekend
Tampa, FL – If you are traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, gas prices may not be as high as expected. This change comes after Thursday’s OPEC meeting. OPEC re-evaluated its existing agreement to call for a reduction of 1.8 million barrels of output a day. It was expected to not only extend this agreement from […]
Country 500 Kicks Off For Memorial Day Weekend At The Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL – The 2nd edition of the Country 500 music festival kicks off on Friday, May 26, for Memorial Day Weekend. The Music Festival takes place on the infield of the Daytona International Speedway. About 75,000 fans packed the speedway at the inaugural Country 500 in 2016. Fans who attend the festival will […]
Riverside Fishing Pier At Smyrna Dunes Park Is Opening Soon
New Smyrna Beach, FL – A grand opening ceremony will be held soon to celebrate the new riverside fishing pier at Smyrna Dunes Park, 2995 N. Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach. On Friday, May 26 at 9 AM, you are encouraged to attend the event alongside the Volusia County Council. Admission fees to the park […]
Halifax Humane Society Offering $5 Cat Adoptions This Memorial Day Weekend
Daytona Beach, FL – This Memorial Day weekend, the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach is lowering the price of cat adoptions. From Friday, May 26, to Monday, May 29, adoptions of cats 1 year and older will cost $5. Spaying, neutering, up-to-date vaccinations and registered microchips will also be included with no extra fee. […]
EMS Workers Honored at Florida Hospital Flagler
Bunnell, FL – This week, Florida Hospital Flagler recognizes those who are first to act in emergencies. First responders across the county were treated to a barbecue lunch and ice cream at Florida Hospital Flagler on Wednesday. Fire Rescue Chief Don Petito says that Florida Hospital Flagler “made sure they served crews from every shift […]
Holly Hill Police Search For Three Armed Carjacking Suspects
Holly Hill, FL – An armed carjacking occurred Wednesday night at the intersection of Carswell Avenue and 2nd Street in Holly Hill, according to the Holly Hill Police Department. Police were dispatched at 11:09 p.m. after three armed black men confronted a victim who was stopped at the intersection. The suspects demanded the victim’s valuables, […]
Man Wanted For Several Burglaries & Other Crimes Last Seen In Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for several residential and vehicle burglaries and other crimes in the area. Sean Mixon is known to live between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, but his current whereabouts are unknown. His Maroon Chevy pickup (pictured above) has a bed topper and […]
