Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The city was originally settled by John Milton Hawks, who brought freed blacks to work at his sawmill after the U.S. Civil War. Today, Port Orange is known for sun and sea. Situated between Daytona and New Smyrna beaches, it has ample access to the ocean. The Ponce De Leon Lighthouse and Museum keeps the history of the region alive. Purchase some medical cannabis when trying to find the light in Port Orange.