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

Our free COVID-19 test site located in the City Gym 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 tests and 1-hour turnaround for antigen tests. ...

Additional 10 sea turtles arrive at NSB airport, bringing January total to 14

Keeping New Smyrna Beach the best-kept secret in Florida is tough, but not just among humans! Hot on the flippers of four juvenile loggerhead sea turtles that arrived three weeks ago were an additional ten from Virginia and New England aquariums this afte...

Proclamation on Black History Month read at Jan. 25 City Commission meeting

Mayor Russ Owen opened the City Commission’s Jan. 25 regular meeting by proclaiming February to be Black History Month in the City of New Smyrna Beach.

“I call upon all public officials, educators, local business owners, librar...

Get a free tree at Arbor Day Celebration & Waterwise Fair on Feb. 5

Meet rescue owls and help beautify our community when we, proudly designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, host our annual Arbor Day Celebration & Waterwise Fair on Saturday, Feb. 5 starting at 9 a.m. next ...

Explore NSB by paddling Spruce Creek Feb. 3, making oyster mats Feb. 5

Learn about Volusia County’s conservation lands and land management practices during free Explore Volusia programs in February. Environmental specialists will lead a variety of outdoor adventures and volunteer and learn programs. 

Regist...

57th Annual Indian River Open returns to New Smyrna Golf Club Feb. 4-6

The Florida Professional Golf Tour will again visit New Smyrna Beach when the 57th Annual Indian River Open returns to New Smyrna Golf Club on Saturday, Feb. 5 and Sunday, Feb. 6.

Entries are being accepted for the pro-am preceding the tournament ...

THURGOOD to kick off 30th Annual Black Heritage Festival on Feb. 4

The Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum is proud to kick off the 30th Annual Black Heritage Festival with a special performance of the George Stevens Jr. one-man-show THURGOOD, an exciting multimedia experience produced by and starring Larry Murphy. Joi...

Manatee Watch volunteers needed; training session in NSB on Feb. 12

Volusia County is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in Manatee Watch, a program that identifies the presence of manatees in local waterways. 

Residents who live on the water, spend a lot of time near the water, or are avid boaters...

Summer lifeguard tryouts begin Feb. 19

Are you interested in a job that involves sun, sand and saving lives? If so, we have the perfect summer gig for you! Volusia County’s Beach Safety Division is hiring lifeguards to help keep beachgoers safe this summer. Upcoming tryouts are manda...

Reminder: Effective immediately, place all glass bottles & jars in your garbage

Last week, postcards were mailed to all Waste Pro customers residing in the City of New Smyrna Beach with the following information.

Effective immediately, please place glass in the trash and not the recycling bin until further notice. Du...

Five decorative shark statues make their debut in NSB

If you happen to hear the familiar Jaws theme song in your head while strolling around New Smyrna Beach this week don’t worry, it’s not just you.

Five decorative shark statues painted by local artists have been installed at various venu...

Four juvenile loggerhead sea turtles make a splash at NSB Municipal Airport

From facilitating dream flights for World War II veterans to relocation flights for sea turtles, New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport is making a difference in our community.

Such was the case this morning when four juvenile loggerhead sea turtles were succe...

Three questions with new Assistant Airport Manager Arvin Weese

There's a new face on Jack Bolt Field's flight line: Assistant Airport Manager Arvin Weese! We asked him three questions.

Q: Tell us about yourself. What's your superhero origin story?

A: I’ve been fascinated with aviati...

27th Avenue beach ramp expected to reopen June 2022

Work will begin next week on replacement of the 27th Avenue beach ramp in New Smyrna Beach. The ramp is being replaced because the existing structure has exceeded its life expectancy and beach erosion at the eastern end of the structure often creates a dr...