Local News in Volusia County

City of Deltona News Published 7 hours ago

Community Shred Day

Community Shred Day is Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m.-noon at Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd. Free document shredding, plus sharps disposal and select vehicle registration services.

FlaglerLive Published 6 hours ago

Flagler Beach Must Raise Water and Sewer Rates 13% to Avoid Deficits as Debt’s Bill Come Due

A consultant Flagler Beach government hired to study its water and sewer rates is proposing a rate increase of 13 percent next year if the city is to stop losing $66,500 “for every month that implementation is delayed.” The typical Flagler Beach household consuming 3,000 gallons…

City of New Smyrna Beach News Published 9 hours ago

Workshop on whether to allow passive recreation in Turnbull Creek conservation areas set for Oct. 21

The West Volusia Beacon Published 11 hours ago

Bankruptcy 2026?

Editor, The Beacon: What should you believe? More importantly, whom should you believe? I have produced a short article that I sincerely hope you will read, think about, and verify the many facts it contains. This article focuses on an amazing fact. The Federal Reserve System…

The West Volusia Beacon Published 11 hours ago

Homage to Midge Fournier 2/6/1945 – 9/16/2026

Editor, The Beacon: Today, Sept. 17, Midge Fournier’s opinion letter surfaced in The Beacon newspaper. She will never see it or know, as she passed away yesterday morning. “President is determined to deny right to vote” was the heading. Midge and her husband Bob Brooks have been…

The West Volusia Beacon Published 11 hours ago

The Right Direction (Part 2): Beware democratic socialism

So, my Democrat friends are not happy about me, as one Beacon reader accused me of, “painting with a broad brush.” My email inbox during my second tenure here at the Beacon is like the wild, wild west compared to pre-2021. I really enjoy the feedback. I’m more notorious than…

FlaglerLive Published 18 hours ago

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Flagler County School Board has a pair of meetings, the Flagler County Affordable Housing Committee meets, the Flagler Beach Library Writers’ Group, bikers' odd gynecological poses.

City of New Smyrna Beach News Published September 21

Enroll in New Smyrna Beach's 2026 Citizens Academy here

City of Ormond Beach News Published September 21

HOme for the HOlidays Parade Applications Open Now

Apply by Monday, November 16, 2026

City of New Smyrna Beach News Published September 21

Recognize the unique history of your home or business through our Historic Plaque Program

FlaglerLive Published September 20

Flagler Beach Historical Museum Marks 25 Years with Sept. 29 Celebration

The Flagler Beach Historical Museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special reception recognizing the people, stories and community support that have helped preserve Flagler Beach’s history for a quarter-century. The anniversary celebration will take place on Tuesday,…

The West Volusia Beacon Published September 19

Garbage truck shooting explained

A parked box truck and a garbage truck that couldn’t maneuver in the cul-de-sac of an unfinished development in DeLand. That vehicular snarl was the beginning of an encounter involving more than half-a-dozen men that culminated in one shot in the leg, and that same man charged…