Local News in Volusia County

City Commission to review 2027 budgets, stormwater fee, property tax rates on Sept. 9

City Commission to consider financial aid for fire fee, lower solid waste fee on Sept. 8

On-beach parking restricted behind coastal parks during Labor Day weekend to increase safety

The West Volusia Beacon Published 23 hours ago

Tax reform headlines Florida midterm election

Only two months remain until the Nov. 3 general election. That election may be history in the making. As well as filling leadership positions at the local, state and federal levels, and voting on a variety of local matters, such as Volusia County’s charter amendments, the 2026…

MEETING OF THE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The West Volusia Beacon Published September 01

Volusia County Details Labor Day Service Adjustments

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, Volusia County administrative offices and select County facilities will be closed, while other services will be adjusted or continue operating on regular schedules. Public Libraries All Volusia County Public Library branches will be…

The West Volusia Beacon Published September 01

Your vote is a solemn trust

Editor, The Beacon: I take issue with J.D. Godsey’s claim in the Aug. 20 Beacon that communists want to take over. There is no evidence of this; it is another of Trump’s many lies. In Fact Focus, experts say Trump’s claims linking Democrats to communism are inaccurate.…

Public Notice: Thornby Park Closure September 1

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, only the playground area at Thornby Park will be closed for installation of a new playground. Updates will be provided as work progresses.

The West Volusia Beacon Published August 31

VSO ends license plate reader use

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office will no longer utilize license plate readers of any kind, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said in a Facebook post Aug. 31. This decision comes amid recent public criticism and vandalism of Flock cameras. Flock is a company that produces license plate readers…

City Offices Closed on Monday, Sept. 7

City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The solid waste pickup schedule will not change for the week of Sept. 7. All routes will run as normal.

City Commission pumps brakes on regulating e-bikes, public workshop set for Sept. 29

Central Florida Public Media Published August 25

Deltona hikes up fines for animal cruelty and abandonment

The move comes in light of Florida’s new animal welfare law taking effect Oct. 1.