Free COVID-19 test site open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Our free COVID-19 test site located in the Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Memorial Gymnasium at 1000 Live Oak St. is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The site offers both PCR and antigen tests with a 24 to 48-hour turnaround for PCR t...

Party with neighbors at Heart of the Community Day June 25

FY 2022 budget, donating vacant lots, new Venetian Bay apartments on June 28 City Commission agendas

The City Commission will host a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2022 budget at 5 p.m. and regular meeting to consider the following items at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28 in the James W. Hathaway Chambers at 214 Sams Ave.

• Presentation of Outstand...

Request for 4th of July fireworks at Venetian Bay added to June 28 City Commission agenda

Volusia County to provide development services for unincorporated residents effective July 1

Effective July 1, Volusia County will perform all permitting, application review, code enforcement, and public hearings for properties within unincorporated Volusia County as part of the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement, or ISBA for short.

If you resi...

City bringing food trucks, live music, fireworks to Riverside Park on July 4

Celebrate the birth of our nation like only New Smyrna Beach can when our annual 4th of July Celebration returns to Riverside Park!

Enjoy the best gourmet food trucks Central Florida has to offer in front of the Brannon Center from 4 to 9 p.m., high-energy...

New Smyrna children can get back to school shots at Summer Camp

To increase access to back-to-school shots, the Department of Health in Volusia County will offer vaccinations at the "Babe" James Community Center, home of the City of New Smyrna’s popular Summer Fun Camp.No or low-cost vacci...

Job fair coming to the Brannon Center July 13

Businesses seeking talent can sign up to participate in a job fair presented by the Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition and CareerSource Flagler Volusia on Wednesday, July 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Brannon Center at 105 S. Riversid...

NSB library plans July adult programs

The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, offers a variety of free programs to help adults learn new skills and make new friends.

Genealogy assistance: 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, July 11, 18 and 25. Library volunteer Carolyn Carlisle...

Apply to serve on one of three new city advisory boards

On June 14, city commissioners approved founding three new advisory boards focused on boosting New Smyrna Beach's neighborhoods, economy, and public facilities. Apply to serve on one of these or any other city board now and contact the City Clerk...

City now offering free meeting space for community & nonprofit organizations

Kids & teens can get free meals in New Smyrna Beach this summer

Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program from June 6 through Aug. 12 to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under. The program, funded by the U.S. Department ...

Keep yard signs another day by placing them the right way!

Whether for an open house, garage sale, or political campaign, yard signs are a popular way to help get the word out. Here are a few photos from our Code Enforcement Department showing the right and wrong ways to display them.

Other helpful tips to keep in...

Funds available to fortify homes against the wind

Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is accepting applications through the Wind Hazard Mitigation Program to assist eligible homeowners with home upgrades that improve wind resistance. The program can pay for shutters, gable-end tie-do...

What you need to know about hurricane shelters

Key Points

• Shelters should be used only as a last resort.
• They do not provide luxury accommodations.
• If you plan to stay in a special needs shelter, register now. 

When disasters occur, Volusia County Government and Volusia County Schools join forces...