Newspapers
Daytona Beach News-Journal
(http://www.news-journalon...) - online edition of daily newspaper covering the greater daytona beach area.
Avion Online Newspaper
(http://www.avionnewspaper.com/) - student college publication of embry-riddle university in daytona beach.
Daytona Beach Pennysaver
Weekly publication with coupons and classified ads.
Volusia/Flagler Business Report
(http://www.vfbr.com/) - biweekly publication that covers the business community in volusia and flagler counties.
Agencies
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
126 east orange avenue, daytona beach, florida. tel: 386 255-0415 fax: 386 255-5478. the official tourism, sales and marketing organization for the east volusia region daytona beach and surrounding area. (http://www.daytonabeach.com/).
The New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau
2238 state route 44, new smyrna beach, florida. tel: 800 541-9621. the official tourism, sales and marketing organization for the southeast volusia region new smyrna beach and surrounding area. (http://www.nsbfla.com/).
West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority
336 north woodland avenue, deland, florida 32720, phone: 386 734-4331, fax: 386 734-4333. the official tourism, sales and marketing organization for the west volusia region st. john's river country.
Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes which may produce heavy winds and rain between, mostly in the summer months. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. Also, during severe weather, there may be tornadoes, so check the Tornado safety page.
Volusia County is known for a high number of shark encounters, most of which are minor in nature and due in large part to the large number of swimmers on this highly-accessible shoreline. Steer clear of fishermen and schools of baitfish, which swimming.
As in all areas, Volusia County has varying crime intensity from city to city, so it's always a good idea to travel in pairs/groups. Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence, so be sure to lock your car and hotel room.
The Volusia County Sheriff is in charge of law enforcement throughout the county, which includes Sheriff's Deputies and Beach Patrol Officers. The Sheriff's Department provides patrols where there are no city police forces organized.
The 911 number for fire, police, and medical emergencies is in effect throughout Volusia County.
internet
It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer free internet access for their guests.
Seven digit dialing
Is in effect for local calls within each of the three regions in volusia county. "1" and the area code must be used when phoning into a different region. the local area code is 386.
talk
English is the official language of the state. However, the Spanish language is making inroads throughout the state.
Native-born Floridians will usually speak in a southern accent. However, after the migration of millions of Americans from other states to Florida, the southern dialect is becoming diluted with other American-English accents.