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Volusia County officials say no hantavirus cases have been reported locally, but preparations are underway

Volusia County officials say no hantavirus cases have been reported locally, but preparations are underway

Volusia County officials say there are no local hantavirus cases, but agencies are preparing in case that changes.
3 days ago
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Volusia County shorebird nesting areas posted with barriers as beach season continues
Environment
Volusia County shorebird nesting areas posted with barriers as beach season continues
3 days ago
Volusia County details deadly deputy-involved shooting after DeLand Walmart confrontation
Public Safety
Volusia County details deadly deputy-involved shooting after DeLand Walmart confrontation
3 days ago
Volusia schools plan summer transition support after Pace Center closure
Education
Volusia schools plan summer transition support after Pace Center closure
3 days ago
Edgewater officer’s nonprofit expands free mental health support for veterans and first responders
Community Events
Edgewater officer’s nonprofit expands free mental health support for veterans and first responders
3 days ago
Threatened shorebird nests found on Volusia beaches as nesting season begins
Environment
Threatened shorebird nests found on Volusia beaches as nesting season begins
3 days ago
Volusia County enters Phase III water shortage with new mandatory limits
Environment
Volusia County enters Phase III water shortage with new mandatory limits
3 days ago
Volusia County enters Phase III water shortage, bringing stricter conservation rules for Edgewater
Environment
Volusia County enters Phase III water shortage, bringing stricter conservation rules for Edgewater
3 days ago
Volusia County warns boaters and beachgoers to avoid protected bird nesting areas near New Smyrna Beach
Environment
Volusia County warns boaters and beachgoers to avoid protected bird nesting areas near New Smyrna Beach
3 days ago
Southeast Volusia chamber plans State of Series event in New Smyrna Beach
Business
Southeast Volusia chamber plans State of Series event in New Smyrna Beach
4 days ago
Edgewater police chief reflects on grief and healing after Officer David Jewell’s death
Public Safety
Edgewater police chief reflects on grief and healing after Officer David Jewell’s death
5 days ago
New Smyrna Beach athlete wins state javelin title with record-setting throw
Sports
New Smyrna Beach athlete wins state javelin title with record-setting throw
5 days ago
Strong storms bring flood concerns across Volusia County, with impacts near the coast
Public Safety
Strong storms bring flood concerns across Volusia County, with impacts near the coast
5 days ago
Indian River Lagoon seagrass rebound offers encouraging sign for Edgewater waters
Environment
Indian River Lagoon seagrass rebound offers encouraging sign for Edgewater waters
5 days ago
Seven bicyclists struck in DeLand crash as FHP investigates
Public Safety
Seven bicyclists struck in DeLand crash as FHP investigates
6 days ago