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Port Orange Gets $10M to Fix Sleepy Hollow Drainage

Port Orange will use a $10 million Transform386 grant to begin fixing chronic flooding in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood, with construction set to begin in 2026.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

DeLand Police Department Swears in Three New Officers

The DeLand Police Department swore in three new officers this spring. All three officers grew up in the area or have family ties to DeLand.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

DeLand Woman Arrested After Leaving 3-Year-Old in Hot Car for Two Hours

A bystander's CPR may have saved a 3-year-old's life after the child was left in a hot DeLand car for two hours. The child's mother faces a first-degree felony charge.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Daytona Beach Hosts State's Largest Water Conference

Daytona Beach hosted the Florida Water Resources Conference this month, allowing city utilities staff to attend without travel expenses while showcasing local facilities to 2,000 industry professionals.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Seven Daytona Beach Firefighters Earn Paramedic Certification

Seven Daytona Beach firefighters completed an intensive 64-week paramedic training program at Daytona State College.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

New Smyrna Beach to Negotiate Trash Contract with FCC Environmental on June 22

New Smyrna Beach will negotiate a 10-year trash collection contract with FCC Environmental Services on June 22, shifting curbside recycling to voluntary drop-off locations starting October 1.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Our Words Have Power

Kristina Carter of the Global Partners Communication Team highlights the power of encouraging words, drawing parallels to a personal anecdote and the Apostle Paul's letters.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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.

Saturday, June 13, 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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Veterans Can Reduce Suicide Risk by Securing Firearms and Medications

The Department of Veterans Affairs says Daytona Beach residents can help prevent veteran suicides by securing firearms and medications at home.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Ormond Beach Requires Appointments to Retrieve Property and Evidence

Ormond Beach residents seeking property or evidence held by the city must now schedule appointments with the Property and Evidence Unit. Firearms require additional background checks through state law enforcement.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Gas Leak Closed, Roads Reopen on Hastings Drive

Utility crews fixed a natural gas leak near Hastings Drive and Page Drive in Deltona, reopening the area to traffic.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami

Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Tuesday at the Tower: Stephen Crane, The Commodore and the Open Boat

Explore the dramatic true story behind Stephen Crane’s classic work The Open Boat and its connection to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse at the upcoming Tuesday at the Tower event.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

VA Chaplains Help Homeless Veterans in Daytona Beach Rebuild Purpose

VA chaplains in Daytona Beach offer spiritual care to homeless veterans, addressing isolation and lost identity alongside basic needs like shelter.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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How Daytona Beach Graduates Can Land Their First Job

New Daytona Beach graduates should emphasize skills from internships and coursework on resumes, build professional networks through career fairs and LinkedIn, and consider the Department of Veterans Affairs for entry-level clinical roles.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

VA Home Loans Help Daytona Beach Veterans Buy With No Down Payment

VA-guaranteed home loans offer Daytona Beach veterans zero down payments and no mortgage insurance. The benefit served over 500,000 borrowers in 2025 alone.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

I-95 Overnight Pacing Operations Begin Thursday at Pioneer Trail Interchange

Traffic pacing operations close I-95 lanes overnight Thursday as work continues on the Pioneer Trail Interchange project in Port Orange.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Offers Guided Tours Exploring Maritime History

Explore Florida's tallest lighthouse and its maritime history with guided tours led by expert docents at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, included with admission.

Saturday, June 13, 2026