Pamela Schafer, Realtor

08/27/2026

At 10:51 this morning, a plane crash was reported in the ocean just off New Smyrna Beach. Witnesses reported a small banner plane crashed into the water. The pilot was able to climb out without life-threatening injuries. The pilot was the sole occupant, and no others were involved or injured in the crash. The FAA/NTSB has been notified of the incident and will be handling the investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

08/01/2026

Florida's gopher tortoise just received troubling news 😥

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the gopher tortoise as critically endangered, citing decades of population declines driven largely by habitat loss. Florida, home to one of the species' largest remaining populations, was singled out as an area where numbers have fallen significantly since the 1960s.

Known as a keystone species, gopher tortoises dig burrows that provide shelter for more than 350 other kinds of animals. While the reptiles are protected under state law, conservation experts say preserving and restoring their habitat will be critical to their long-term survival.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from the Town of Ponce Inlet! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the freedoms, values, and spirit that unite us as Americans. This year is especially significant as our nation marks its 250th Anniversary — 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, we reflect on the generations of Americans who have helped shape our country and honor those who continue to serve and protect our communities.

From all of us at the Town of Ponce Inlet, we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July.

🎆 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🎆

07/03/2026

So proud to live in Ponce Inlet!

07/02/2026

Kick off your 4th of July at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum! 🇺🇸 Discover the fascinating story of this important National Historic Landmark as you climb 203 steps to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse and explore the largest, best preserved, and most authentic light station in the country.

🇺🇸 Special family-oriented activities are scheduled on the light station’s grounds between the hours of 10:30am and 2:30pm, including kid-friendly crafts and historic reenactors.

🇺🇸 A special presentation about founding father and first Secretary of the Treasury, which oversaw the foundation of the United States Lighthouse Establishment (USLHE) will be offered at 1:00pm

The lighthouse grounds & Pacetti Hotel Museum are open daily to visitors from 10 AM to 9 PM. Last admission is always sold an hour before closing.

Hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

Volusia County’s 2026 sea turtle nesting season has begun with a record-breaking start

04/26/2026

04/18/2026

Ponce Preserves the Planet 4/18

Family fun, food, crafts, art vendors celebrating Earth Day, with Native American cultural presentations and a native plant giveaway (while supplies last). Event and parking will be at Ponce Preserve.

Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM- 1:00pm Ponce Preserve
4401 S. Peninsula Drive

Free; No RSVP required. Contact Jackie at [email protected] or (386)-322-6703 for more information.