Fewer active lifeguard towers in Volusia County due to staffing shortage
Volusia County Beach Patrol is looking for solutions to its extensive staffing shortage.
New Smyrna Beach considering changes to downtown area including mixed-use district
New Smyrna Beach is considering changing up what businesses are allowed in its downtown area.
Popular New Smyrna Beach restaurant reopens after it burned down
A popular restaurant in New Smyrna Beach has reopened after burning down back in April.
Shark attacks surfer at New Smyrna Beach, sending him to hospital
A DeLand man was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach Friday.
Florida homeowners advised to raise homes to avoid damage from hurricane flooding
Some New Smyrna Beach residents are frustrated with the lack of answers for flooding problems. One of the recommendations a firm hired to study the flooding was to raise houses.
Engineering firm presents findings of New Smyrna Beach flooding study from Hurricane Ian
An engineering firm hired by the City of New Smyrna Beach presented its findings Tuesday afternoon after a months-long flooding study.
Speeding car on Smyrna Dunes Park beach nearly strikes child: witnesses
Families at Smyrna Dunes Park were shocked when a car came flying down the beach nearly hitting people and dogs along the way. It happened Saturday afternoon while the beach was packed.
1 person stabbed in New Smyrna Beach following possible argument over fireworks: Police
New Smyrna Beach police believe one person was stabbed because of an argument over the use of fireworks, a news release states.
Florida residents take it upon themselves to repair sand dunes destroyed by hurricanes
A group of neighbors in New Smyrna Beach have banded together to rebuild the dunes in front of their property.
Alligator spotted on beach at Canaveral National Seashore
A New Smyrna Beach resident this weekend spotted an alligator walking on the sand and swimming in the water at the Canaveral National Seashore.
Fire destroys Ocean Breeze Restaurant, tiki bar in New Smyrna Beach
A popular tiki bar and restaurant in New Smyrna Beach was heavily damaged by fire early Thursday morning.
More Volusia County parents react to alleged fights in district, say more needs to be done
Parents have been left stunned after a video surfaced of an alleged violent fight at New Smyrna Middle School. The video appears to show one student pulling another student to the ground by her hair then punching and stomping on her head before kicking her in the back.
With temporary barriers removed, Coastal Volusia County homes suffer during weekend storms
In preparation for turtle nesting season, Volusia County is taking down temporary barriers – called Tiger Dams – meant to protect homes following the storms.
Child hit by a golf cart on the beach in New Smyrna Beach
A golf cart driving on the beachfront collided into a child in New Smyrna Beach Sunday afternoon.
New Smyrna Beach cracking down on teen misbehavior with larger police presence, new tools
It's hard to miss the increased police presence in New Smyrna Beach this spring break.
New Smyrna Beach sandcastles: Who's the person building these amazing sculptures?
If you’ve walked around New Smyrna Beach this Winter, you may have stumbled across something pretty impressive: massive sandcastle masterpieces in intricate designs that vary by the day.
New Smyrna Beach police adding new safety measures ahead of spring break
Safety in New Smyrna Beach has been top of mind for those who live and work there after last year's chaotic spring break, and police are hoping this time around to be a step ahead of the massive crowds.
Human remains found in New Smyrna Beach, city officials say
An investigation has been launched after dozens of human bones were recovered in New Smyrna Beach, city officials said.
New Smyrna Beach enacts permanent youth curfew to 'curb juvenile crime'
A permanent youth curfew is now in place in New Smyrna Beach.
Federal program lifts homes in New Smyrna Beach to protect from next hurricane
After years of waiting, some New Smyrna Beach residents are getting their homes lifted eight feet to protect them from the next hurricane.