New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach adopts mask mandate as coronavirus pandemic continues

The order specifically states "every person living, working, visiting or doing business in the City of New Smyrna is encouraged to wear a face covering in any indoor location, other than home or residence."

8 hours ago

Retired Florida teacher arrested after soliciting child for sex, deputies say

The Florida teacher was arrested and charged with soliciting sexual activity with a child, child abuse, and providing false information to law enforcement officers during a felony investigation.

June 18

Protests across Central Florida over the weekend remain peaceful

Several protests across Central Florida over the weekend remained peaceful as demonstrators pushed for police reform and justice.

June 15

Demonstrators rally for justice in New Smyrna Beach, register people to vote

Dozens of people joined a rally in New Smyrna Beach, Sunday, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 15

Rare sea turtle spotted nesting in New Smyrna Beach, officials say

The species of turtle is the smallest and most imperiled of all sea turtle species, Volusia County officials said.

June 4

Volusia County opens all beach ramps ahead of holiday weekend

Volusia County on Wednesday reopened all of its beach ramps ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, which is expected to draw big crowds.

May 21

New Smyrna Beach retail store choosing to stay closed over safety concerns

Many businesses are eager to open on Monday at limited capacity, but some are choosing to remain closed out of concerns over safety.

May 2

New Smyrna Beach businesses anxious to hear governor's reopening plan

As talks about reopening continue, Flagler Avenue businesses are anxiously waiting on the greenlight from the Governor Ron DeSantis.

April 28

New Smyrna to reopen public boat ramps Friday with restrictions

The City of New Smyrna Beach is rolling back restrictions at public boat ramps.

April 16

Public boat ramps at New Smyrna Beach to close in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus

Exemptions will reportedly be made for boating activities like commercial fishing, charter companies, and boat dealership sales and service.

March 26

Farmer's markets turn to drive-thru service amid outbreak

With farmer’s markets shut down, farmers and vendors are turning to new ways of selling their local goods.“It’s really difficult because essentially all the revenue vaporized,” said Kyle White, co-founder of Yaupon Brothers Tea.White usually sells his locally-made tea at the New Smyrna Beach market.

March 24

New Smyrna Beach vehicle access ramps to close starting Friday, beaches remain open

Volusia County officials said that they hope by closing the vehicle access ramps at the beaches, they can control the crowds.

March 20

New Smyrna Beach packed with people despite coronavirus outbreak, push to keep distance from others

New Smyrna Beach actually had to shut down because it hit capacity. It was so crowded that the access ramps had to be closed.

March 19

AdventHealth installs outdoor tents to prepare to treat COVID-19 patients

AdventHealth is installing tents next to Central Florida hospitals to prepare to treat potential COVID-19 patients.

March 15

New Smyrna Beach could add parking structures downtown

Beachgoers and residents in New Smyrna Beach could see more parking options around Flagler Avenue, as the city looks at potentially implementing a parking garage downtown.

March 6

Surfer captures drone footage of sharks gathering in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach

Incredible video has surfaced of dozens of sharks swimming in the water off of New Smyrna Beach.

February 21

High school teacher brings prop gun to campus

A teacher brought a model gun to class at New Smyrna Beach High School which drew the attention of students and a school resource officer. "This fake rifle was previously used by this teacher as a prop for students interested in a military career," said Principal Matthew Krajewski.

February 12