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06/09/2026 · Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Updates Employee Travel Policy

Daytona Beach's new employee travel policy, effective February 2026, requires advance digital approval and replaces meal reimbursements with per diem allowances to control spending.

06/07/2026

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Government

Daytona Beach Shores Names Mike Fowler City Manager

Mike Fowler becomes city manager of Daytona Beach Shores after 34 years with the city, most recently leading its public safety department.

06/03/2026

Community

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

Government

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

Other

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

Other

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