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06/01/2026 · Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Marine Honored as Volusia County's First Veteran of the Year

Pierre Louis, a retired Marine Corps officer from Daytona Beach, becomes Volusia County's first Veteran of the Year. The council will recognize him on June 2.

06/01/2026

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Mark Boice Named Daytona Beach's Chief Building Official

Mark Boice takes over as Chief Building Official for Daytona Beach, bringing 17 years of building inspection experience from Flagler County.

06/01/2026

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Daytona Beach Housing Starts Drop as Building Boom Cools

New housing starts in Daytona Beach fell to 532 in 2025 as the city's construction boom cools following a 2022 peak of 1,200 starts.

06/01/2026

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Medications Can Increase Heat Illness Risk This Summer

Certain medications increase the risk of heat illness during Daytona Beach summers by suppressing sweating and dulling thirst. Stay hydrated, seek shade, and know the warning signs.

05/30/2026

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Navy Veteran Builds Support Program for Incarcerated Veterans in Massachusetts

Navy veteran Mayumi Kimura, who deployed to the Persian Gulf, now directs a support program for incarcerated veterans in Massachusetts that provides therapy, PTSD treatment, and service dogs.

05/30/2026

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