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Surfing film festival to come home

Surfing film festival to come home

Showings are planned for two NSB venues in 2026

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

Vote that set up Tuesday’s special election may have missed the point of Sunshine Law

Vote that set up Tuesday’s special election may have missed the point of Sunshine Law

City defends the August City Commission vote as "legally sound"

Nov 6, 2025

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7 min read

Why the city’s charter vote has stirred such emotion

Why the city’s charter vote has stirred such emotion

One side sees a flawed process, the other sees a community in action

Nov 1, 2025

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7 min read

Nov. 4 Election: A Voter’s Guide to the Charter Amendments

Nov. 4 Election: A Voter’s Guide to the Charter Amendments

New Smyrna Beach voters face decisions about pay, primary rules, historic preservation and more

Oct 31, 2025

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7 min read

The disaster after the disaster

The disaster after the disaster

She and her husband lost their home in Hurricane Ian’s flood. They believed a collaboration among the City of New Smyrna Beach, the State of Florida and FEMA could help them. Then came the waiting.

Oct 24, 2025

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13 min read

The road ahead for Deering Park

The road ahead for Deering Park

The start of the NSB portion depends on approval of stormwater plan

Oct 11, 2025

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9 min read

Police, fire fighters get big raises

Police, fire fighters get big raises

One-year contracts ratified to make NSB competitive with other cities

Sep 24, 2025

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5 min read

Why Flagler floods

Why Flagler floods

Heavier rains and higher tides mean a solution won’t come easily

Sep 19, 2025

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5 min read

Tone shifts in golf course discussion

Tone shifts in golf course discussion

The course's leased restaurant gets special praise and a new cooler-freezer combo

Sep 18, 2025

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4 min read

City won't join home rule lawsuit against State of Florida

City won't join home rule lawsuit against State of Florida

Fear of ending up on “blacklist” prevails over standing up to “bullies”

Sep 11, 2025

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6 min read

Study could determine fate of municipal golf course

Study could determine fate of municipal golf course

Consultant will examine whether to invest or divest

Sep 8, 2025

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8 min read

Charter referendum is back on for November

Charter referendum is back on for November

NSB citizens to vote on commissioner pay raises, longer mayoral term, streamlined elections and more

Aug 28, 2025

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7 min read

Firefighters go on offensive in contract talks

Firefighters go on offensive in contract talks

Commissioners criticize union's tactics

Aug 19, 2025

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7 min read