Watch video replay and download slides from May 30 flooding study forum here

Last September, Hurricane Ian brought widespread flooding to New Smyrna Beach in the form of over 20 inches of rainfall and high storm surge produced in a short period of time. This prompted city commissioners to approve a focused six-month development m...

Hurricane season begins June 1; start preparing for it and other natural disasters here

2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. ...

Magnolia Street golf carts, Tionia Road storage facility, more on June 5 P&Z agenda

The Planning & Zoning Board will host their next regular meeting Monday, June 5, at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following items:

• Variance request to allow a 6-ft. tall fence along the 5^th Street front property line at 1212 Magnolia St.
• Special exception r...

Sign up for Summer Fun Camp at the "Babe" James Community Center June 5 to Aug. 11

Veterans Stand Down event at Volusia County Fairgrounds set for June 9

2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs May 27 to June 9 & Aug. 26 to Sept. 8

Movie, music, bounce houses, games, more at June 10 Summer Kickoff at Pettis Park

Free Summer Concert Series returns to Riverside Park June 15 through Aug. 31

Enjoy some of the best live music Central Florida has to offer in a festive, open-air atmosphere with plenty of space for dancing, relaxing in the shade, or even having a picnic when we bring our Free Summer Concert Series back to the gazebo on Riverside ...

Railroad crossing maintenance scheduled June 18-20 at Whispering Pines Dr., Fairgreen Ave.

Florida East Coast Railway contractor Gulfstream Engineering is scheduled to perform railroad grade crossing maintenance to ensure acceptable surface conditions for both railway and vehicle traffic at Whispering Pines Drive and Fairgreen Avenue along Turn...

NSB library plans adult programs for July

The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, offers a variety of programs to help adults learn new skills and make new friends. The library is open from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. F...

Report prolonged train crossing blockages to this Federal Railroad Administration website

The hot topic of prolonged train crossing blockages along U.S. 1 in New Smyrna Beach was addressed by Interim Chief of Police Eric Feldman during yesterday's March 21 town hall with Vice Mayor & Zone 4 Commissioner Randy Hartman.

"It is a major is...

New Smyrna Beach receiving $1 million to help clear flood-prone canals

The City of New Smyrna Beach will receive $1 million in state funding to help clean up canals surrounding Pine Island and Aqua Golf, two centrally located mainland communities that saw some homes flooded with 4 feet of storm surge during Hurricane Ian las...

Youth Council Task Force still seeking artists to paint fire hydrants

With the application window to paint a new round of decorative shark statues now closed, the Youth Council Task Force is still seeking artists to paint 15 fire hydrants located throughout the city.

Applicants must be a Volusia County resident and at least ...

New Smyrna Beach Sky Fest ready for takeoff April 5-7, 2024

Funding available to help clean up local brownfields through 2024

Do you know of a property complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant that has potential for reuse and/or redevelopment? Learn how the Southeast Volusia Corridor Improvement Coalition's Brownfields Assessment Program is...