New COVID-19 test site opens in DeLand
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) will offer COVID-19 testing beginning Friday, Aug. 14, at the Volusia County...
A MONUMENTAL CONNECTOR
Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge opens
The Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge that crosses over the Halifax River to connect East Volusia’s mainland with its...
THE HOME STRETCH
Some city and county races will be decided on Tuesday as area residents head to the polls.
BY ANDREAS BUTLER
DAYTONA TIMES
The 2020 primary election is...
Volusia extends summer food program
With the delayed start of the school year, Volusia County’s Human Services Office is extending its Summer Food Service Program through Aug. 21. Thirty-two...
Local youth sports making a slow return
BY ANDREAS BUTLER
DAYTONA TIMES
Youth sports are trying to make a comeback.
Last month, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in Florida started back competition.
Local AAU...
CARES Act funds available for nonprofits
Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division has received funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) to help not-forprofit...
Volusia teachers can apply for Farm Bureau grants
The Volusia County Farm Bureau has $2,000 set aside for mini grants up to $200 each. Grants are available for Volusia County educators, grades...
Libraries introduce online book club
With in-person book clubs on hold, the Volusia County Public Library system has a free, online book club that will allow residents to share...
‘We were prepared’
Tropical storm spares Volusia and Flagler
BY ANDREAS BUTLER
DAYTONA TIMES
Minimal damage was reported from Tropical Storm Isaias in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Volusia County reported...
DECISION TIME
Early voting in the primaries is now under way. Some local leaders are encouraging voters to mail in their ballots.
BY ANDREAS BUTLER
DAYTONA TIMES
The 2020...
