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Meet Vice Mayor

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2022

Born and raised in DeLand, Charles Paiva is the elder statesman of the commission, having been first elected in 2001.

Family Tales on December 2, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2022

Little Readers is an interactive literacy program designed for children of all ages.

VSO Detectives Investigate After DeLand Couple Scammed Out of $25K

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2022

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating after an elderly DeLand couple reported being scammed out of $25,000 to bail out a caller who pretended to be their granddaughter who was in legal trouble.

Emergency permitting open house set for Dec. 1

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2022

Volusia County Government, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and coastal cities have scheduled an extended office hours open house to address emergency permitting for temporary and permanent repairs on coastal structures due to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

LEC plans nature hikes, indoor programs

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2022

Discover Volusia County’s native plants and wildlife during outdoor hikes and indoor programs at Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC), 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.

Stetson Named A ‘Green College’ By The Princeton Review

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2022

The Princeton Review has named Stetson University to its Guide to Green Colleges for the seventh time, highlighting the school’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Volusia County professional licenses needing renewal in week ending Nov. 12

By West Volusia News | Nov 27, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Nov. 12 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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West Volusia News area weekly mass times

By West Volusia News | Nov 26, 2022

The following parishes in the West Volusia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Hydrant flushing will take place in the area of E. New York Ave to E. Taylor Rd and S. Woodland Blvd to S. Kepler Rd.

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2022

Hydrant flushing will take place in the area of E. New York Ave to E. Taylor Rd and S. Woodland Blvd to S. Kepler Rd. starting Monday, November 14th to Friday, December 2nd.

e-Lab on November 29, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2022

e-Lab on November 29, 2022.

Crime Scene Kitchen on November 26, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2022

Crime Scene Kitchen on November 26, 2022.

Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees Meeting on November 28, 2022

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2022

Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees Meeting on November 28, 2022.

Calling All Current Hatters: It’s Time To File For 2023-2024 Financial Aid

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2022

Pop quiz, students: Did you know this fact about the Fall 2020 Semester? All totaled, 98% of undergraduate students at Stetson received some kind of financial aid, according to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Residents asked to complete 2022 ECHO survey

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2022

The Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee and Resource Stewardship Division need resident input on the 2022 ECHO survey.

Hatter Food Pantry Receives $3K Grant To Help Students In Need

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

The Hatters Helping Hatters Food Pantry has received a $3,000 grant and soon will receive a donated, small refrigerator that will allow it to expand its food offerings to Stetson students in need.

Formally introduce the new City Commission to our community

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

We’d like to formally introduce the new City Commission to our community. Over the next week we will share a little more about each of them.

Grill to perfection with a Weber grill bought on sale at participating Volusia County Ace Hardware stores

By West Volusia News | Nov 21, 2022

The Weber Genesis II E-310 3 burner grill is a great gift to give during the holiday season.

WE NEED YOU! We’re Hiring School Crossing Guards in East Volusia

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2022

Meet some of our Sheriff's Office school crossing guards who work at Volusia elementary schools and read why they love their job! It’s the perfect retirement job – meet lots of kids and parents.

County plans Explore Volusia programs

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2022

Learn about Volusia County’s conservation lands and land management practices during free Explore Volusia programs in December.

Volusia County professional licenses expiring in week ending Nov. 5

By West Volusia News | Nov 20, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Nov. 5 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?