Engineers considering new 'living seawall' to protect Volusia County beaches
Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall."
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'
New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.
New Smyrna Beach bouncer arrested after cellphones found with explicit videos, police say
A New Smyrna Beach bar bouncer was arrested this week after several of his cellphones were found with videos of apparent “explicit sexual abuse" on them, according to police.
Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach
CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.
Volusia Council approves charging tourists for off-beach parking
The Volusia County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to charge non-residents who park in select off-beach lots.
Tourist bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach on Fourth of July
An Ohio man was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, officials said.
New Smyrna Beach couple 'mauled' by 'vicious' pit bull rescue dog in their own home: 'Tearing their flesh'
A New Smyrna Beach couple were "viciously" attacked by their pit bull rescue in their own home, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
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.
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.
New Smyrna Beach postpones 4th of July fireworks show
Labor Day could be a potential alternate celebration date, the commission said.
Good Samaritan rescues kittens from dumpster, found in bag full of garbage, Florida shelter says
The Florida shelter said that the three kittens were found in a plastic bag mixed in with garbage.
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.
New Smyrna beaches fill to capacity despite warning amid coronavirus outbreak
This after the Florida Department of Health announced cases of the coronavirus have jumped in the state to 390. There are 8 reported deaths.
Bye bye, buoy! Officials remove giant buoy from New Smyrna Beach
Since it washed ashore, thousands have come to New Smyrna Beach to see the SUV-sized buoy.
Florida deputies help stranded mom purchase car seat, hotel for the night
The woman said she had no money because her debit card and ID had been stolen.