Commissioners approve three recovery grant programs

Grants are to provide financial relief to Daytona Beach residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane Ian and Nicole.

Suburbia Park Closed Nov. 28 & 29

Suburbia Park at 700 Heineman Street will be closed to the public Nov. 28-29 for the removal of two trees for a utilities project to build a potable water tank. Following the removal of the trees, Suburbia Park will resume regular hours from sunrise to su...

Ring in the holidays in Daytona Beach

The parade begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, on Beach Street.

City storm information

Sign up for city Alerts

Stay Informed. Sign up for the city’s Alerts at www.CODB.us/Alerts. 

Beach safety

Residents and visitors are still strongly discouraged from visiting the beach due to unfavorable conditions. Waves and rip currents, ...

City's new mobile app provides ease and convenience

The City of Daytona Beach is excited to announce the launch of its new mobile app, DBCityConnect. The app is available to download on the Apple and Google app stores.  

Using the city’s branded color palette, the app incorporates a beachy, yet nos...

Popular community center to be renamed to honor couple

The Midtown Cultural & Educational Center will be renamed the Julia T. and Charles W. Cherry Sr. Cultural & Educational Center in a public ceremony 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the center, which is located at 925 George W. Engram Blvd. 

Co...

Building permit fees waived for storm repairs

The City of Daytona Beach is waiving building permit fees through Dec. 5 for work to repair or restore damage caused by Hurricane Ian. Waivers apply to commercial and residential properties within city limits.   It is the city’s...

Landscaping grants available for homeowners

The City of Daytona Beach is offering landscaping grants to qualifying residential property owners. Up to $1,000 will be awarded for landscaping improvements including:

• installing new or repairing existing irrigation systems
• laying new sod and mul...

Schedule virtual meetings with city staff

Thanks to a new technology-based initiative, residents can schedule virtual meetings with specific departments. Residents can reserve a date and 15-, 20- or 30-minute time slot for a one-on-one virtual meeting with staff, similar to making an online reser...

Youth basketball league hits the floor this winter

Motor oil collection sites

Used motor oil is a major contaminant of waterways so it should never be dumped down the drain or put in the trash. One gallon of motor oil can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water. The city has made it easy and convenient for residents to dispo...

New water tank to double storage capabilities

Project Facts at a GlanceContractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc.Cost: $12.4 millionStorage Capacity: 5 million gallons or enough to fill 7.5 Olympic-sized swimming poolsStart Date: JanuaryCompletion estimate: Early 2024

The need for additional drinking water stora...

Alert notifications by text message or email

New service makes requesting documents easier

The City Clerk’s Office is improving transparency by making public record requests much easier for people through a new service called JustFOIA. Accessible from the city’s website, the new system can be used for all public record reque...

Daytona Beach named "Better City for Pets"

The City of Daytona Beach has received a Pet-Friendly Certification through the “Better Cities for Pets” program from Mars Petcare. The certification recognizes cities that have met or exceeded pet-friendliness standards. The effort to earn the certificat...

YSG community center activities

The following programs are offered for patrons at Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center at 1000 Vine St. 

Game Night Come out and play the games you know and love! Game Night is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday and hoste...

City's Water and Sewer System earns A+ rating from S&P

The City of Daytona Beach’s utility system recently received a bond rating of A+ by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Rating agency after they analyzed the city’s $27.2 million water and sewer bond. The A+ rating is an improvement over the p...

Know about proposed development in area

The city uses an automated notification system designed to improve communication between residents and developers who are proposing projects in or near a neighborhood’s boundaries. The notification system will alert subscribers, by email and/or text, when...

Stay engaged and connected!

The City of Daytona Beach uses various social media channels to engage and inform the community. The objective is to strengthen the city’s responsiveness and transparency by informing the community about city services, events, resources, programs, emergen...

Dickerson Center improvements underway

A three-year project to improve amenities and functionality of the Dickerson Community Center and adjacent Campbell Aquatic Center is in its third and final phase. Temporary fencing was installed the week of July 4 around the construction area to allow fo...

Get farm-fresh produce at farmers' markets

Get locally grown, farm-fresh produce at one of the two farmers’ markets in Daytona Beach.  Downtown Farmers’ Market7 a.m. to noonEvery SaturdayOn Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto AvenueDaytona Beach ...

Northern section of Riverfront Esplanade is open

The new Riverfront Esplanade in downtown Daytona Beach has opened its north portion, which extends from Main Street to International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) and offers many amenities within the beautiful riverfront setting.

The northernmost section of the...

2022 Water Quality Report

The city of Daytona Beach is proud to let its customers know they receive safe, high-quality drinking water. Each year, the city provides an annual drinking water quality report to its water customers.

Residents can Adopt-A-Drain

With afternoon thunderstorms, residents may notice water ponding in roadways. There are 1,464 storms drains that are privately maintained (by private or commercial property owners or homeowners’ associations) and 4,931 city-maintained drains. 

The...

Permit and inspection fees waived for two years

To promote neighborhood improvement and beautification, as well as to spur private investment in the core of the city, building permit and inspection fees are being waived for commercial and residential properties within the borders of Mason Avenue to Sha...

New amenities planned for Daisy Stocking Park

A $330,000 grant will help fund new and upgraded amenities at Daisy Stocking Park, a four-acre neighborhood park near Bethune-Cookman University. The grant award was announced by the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District at their board...

Learn about city's redistricting process

Cities use census data to redraw their district lines to adjust for population shifts.

Road resurfacing efforts kick into high gear

Preserving roadway conditions improve a community’s quality of life, and the city continues to invest in the maintenance, rehabilitation and repaving of neighborhood streets. Roadway maintenance is currently funded at $4 million for this fiscal ...

City storm information

Find out about the latest city storm updates.

Get a behind-the-scene look at municipal government

Register now for the next offering of Our Daytona Beach: A Citizen Academy and learn more about the services offered by the City of Daytona Beach. The next 9-week program starts Tuesday, Jan. 10. There is no cost to participate in this exciting program.

City storm information

Find out about the latest city storm updates.

DBPD Reboots Smartphone App For Public’s Use

As part of the overall goal of effectively establishing lines of communication with all who live, work and play at the World’s Most Famous Beach, the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is now offering a rebooted version of its free smartphone applicat...

Volunteers Wanted For Citizens On Patrol (COP) Program

Want to get involved in your community? Make a difference?

We're looking for volunteers right now to join our COP (Citizens On Patrol) program.

If you're interested, contact COP Director Cliff Wright at (386) 671-5451 or WrightClifford@DBPD.us

DBPD Earns CFA Re-Accreditation Until 2023

UPDATE (10/16/2020): CFA has recognized DBPD as an Excelsior agency in 2020, the highest level of re-accreditation they offer. It's the first time ever that DBPD has received an Excelsior recognition from CFA.

Original release below (dated August 4, 2020)....

Looking For Work? We're Hiring!

Learn more about Auxiliary Services. 

Interested in being a full-time Daytona Beach police officer? Here's where you should go.

Grant Awarded To Virtual Mental Health Crisis Response Team

Release posted below is courtesy of SMA Healthcare.

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The SMA Healthcare Foundation (Foundation) is pleased to announce that Macy’s has donated $10,000 to assist with the collaborative crisis response program between SMA Healthcare (SMA) and the Daytona Be...

Park, Walk & Talk Program Begins In Daytona Beach

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) enters the New Year by implementing a new program that seeks to forge a tighter bond between the police department and the Daytona Beach community.

Starting this month (January 2021), all DBPD patrol offi...

Are You A Victim Of Domestic Violence?

As many of us stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some of us have other dangers they have to face at home.

If you or someone you know needs to get away from an abusive or violent relationship, please share this information with them.

The Beacon Cen...

Stay Informed Of Crime In Your Area

With the click of your mouse, you can see the types of crimes happening in Daytona Beach through CrimeMapping.com. Residents can see the types of crimes and sort information based on the following:

• Date
• Addresses
• Distance
• Offenses

For more information, visit t...

Alert Notifications By Text Message Or Email

Indictment on 31-year-old cold case

Grand jury indicts suspect for killing Linda Little in 1991.

Murder Investigation 315 Glenview

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is investigating a murder which occurred today at 11:56 a.m. near Glenview Blvd.  

 A 30-year-old female was transported to Halifax Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries. 

&...

High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

In an ongoing effort to protect the safety of the most vulnerable road users, beginning August 12, 2022, the Daytona Beach Police Department will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) to improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.

The department will ...

Bar Argument Leads To Fatal A1A Crash

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrests a 29-year-old Daytona Beach man for his role in a bar argument and street pursuit which ultimately led to a 33-year-old Ormond Beach man losing his life in a traffic crash.

DBPD took Oneil S. Edwards into ...

Arrest Made In Telan Mann Homicide Case

A 19-year-old Daytona Beach resident faces a first-degree murder charge for the shooting death of another man whom he believed was spreading rumors about him being homosexual. 

Jakari D. Webb was taken into custody by the Daytona Beach Police Depa...

Arrest Made In Fatal Hit & Run

UPDATE #2 (06/03/2022): We have made an arrest in connection to this case. 49-year-old Gerald L. Thomas has been charged with a felony count of crash involving death or personal injuries. He was arrested earlier today.

We have made an arrest in connection ...

Stabbing Suspect Dies Following Medical Episode

While being taken into custody, a 16-year-old Daytona Beach resident wanted for stabbing a fellow teen with a knife had a medical episode and lost his life.

Aaron A. Moten died at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando early Wednesday morning (May ...

Daytona Man Arrested For Threatening Code Official

A 36-year-old Daytona Beach man is now facing a felony charge for threatening to kill a City of Daytona Beach employee with a piece of electronic equipment assigned to that employee as part of his daily duties.

Kevin J. Sbrusch bonded out of Volusia County...

Woman Arrested In Beach Street Double Shooting

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) has arrested a 19-year-old Daytona Beach woman for shooting two men at a riverside apartment complex during a fight with another woman.

Jayla Monet Fisher was taken into custody at her Acklins Circle resi...

DBPD Investigating After Shots Fired at Officers

Today (March 31, 2022) at 3:22 p.m., two Daytona Beach police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Essex Rd. in reference to a well-being check.  

Officers arrived on scene and attempted to contact the subject listed in the call but was un...

Daytona Beach Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is investigating a traffic accident between a car and a motorcycle where the motorcyclist involved passed away at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident.

Officers responded to the intersection of Caroli...

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On U.S. 1 & Mason

A 20-year-old New Smyrna Beach man passes away from injuries sustained in a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle on the final Sunday of Bike Week 2022.

Paramedics declared Miguel Menezes Madureira dead at the intersection of U.S. 1/North Ridgew...

Arrest Made In Aultman Murders Case

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes an arrest in the murders of a married couple who were found dead four days ago as they were heading home from Bike Week festivities on Main Street.

32-year-old Jean Robert Macean – a resident of Or...

$50,000 Reward Available In Aultman Murders Case

UPDATE #4 (03/10/2022): An arrest has been made in this case.

More information below.

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UPDATE #3 (03/09/2022): A $50,000 reward is now being offered for anyone who has information leading to an arrest in the murders of Brenda Aultman & Terry A...

One Detained Following Shooting Near Main Street

One man is in stable condition at a local hospital and another is detained by the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) after officers responded to a shooting off of Main Street on the first Sunday of Bike Week 2022.

Detectives with DBPD’s Crimi...

Suspect Sought In Fatal Hit & Run Crash

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is asking for the public’s help to locate the vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash which killed a 77-year-old Daytona Beach man.

The incident took place just after 8 o’clock last night (March 3, 2022...

College Student Caught With Child Porn

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrests a 20-year-old college student after members of DBPD’s Advanced Technology & Cybercrimes Unit (ATAC) confirm that he had child pornography in his possession.

Mathew T. Brockelbank &am...

Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE (02/10/2022): The man who was fatally wounded in this incident has been identified as 36-year-old Randy D. Lansang, an Ormond Beach resident. Body camera video of the incident is also posted below.

Original post below.

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The Florida Department of Law...

Arrest Made In Washington Street Murder

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) has arrested a 30-year-old Daytona Beach woman for the murder of a 60-year-old Daytona Beach man inside his Midtown home near Sunnyland Park.

Takendra M. Dawkins faces a felony count of first-degree murder for the...

Arrest Made In Cape Morris Cove Standoff

A 39-year-old man is now in custody on various charges, including false imprisonment, following a nearly 4-hour standoff with police at a Daytona Beach apartment complex.

The Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department ...

Phone Threat Prompts BCU Campus Lockdown

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is working with various law enforcement agencies – including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – as investigators look into threats made across the United States today (January 31, 202...

Two Arrested As POP Unit Shuts Down Drug House

A 32-year-old man and 29-year-old woman are both behind bars after members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) discovered an illegal drug operation inside their Daytona Beach home.

Keldron L. Waddy and Johnneia J. Marimon each face numer...

Seven People Charged In Operation Soul Stingers

A lengthy investigation into suspicious vehicle purchases at a Daytona Beach dealership culminates with seven people now facing various fraud-related charges for illegally purchasing seven vehicles with the stolen identities of elderly people who are eith...

One Person Dead After Vehicle Fire Outside DBPD HQ

UPDATE (01/18/2022): The man who died has been positively identified as Gilbert M. Sellers.

Original story below.

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The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating after a 55-year-old Lake City man died following a vehicle fire which ha...

Two Arrested In Gas Station Armed Robbery

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrests two people for their roles in an early-morning gas station robbery near Daytona International Speedway with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO). 

33-year-old John M. Graha...

Arrest Made In Shooting Threat At Embry-Riddle

UPDATE (12/09/2021): We have filed the following charges against John Hagins in this incident:

- Written threats to injure or kill

- Terrorism

- Attempted first degree homicide

He will be held under NO BOND status for all three charges until his firs...

Suspect Charged In Co-Worker’s Murder

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) files a second-degree murder charge against a 26-year-old Leesburg man for assaulting a co-worker at their place of employment with a metal bat, causing injuries that eventually led to the death of the victim.

Ste...

Pedestrian Killed In Beville Road Traffic Accident

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a traffic accident where a man lost his life after he was struck by two vehicles.

DBPD units responded to 1270 Beville Road soon after Volusia County emergency dispatchers received calls ...

Suspect Wanted For Murdering 29-Year-Old Man Caught

UPDATE #2 (02/04/2022): After a multi-state search, Keylan Baker was arrested and taken into custody on January 31, 2022, in McRae-Helena, Georgia. Special thanks to the U.S. Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Taskforce for their assista...

Suspect Sought In Weaver Street Stabbing Death Caught

UPDATE #2 (02/04/2022): After a relentless search effort, Joseph Williams has been arrested and was taken into custody last night (2/3/22) in Daytona Beach. Special thanks to the U.S. Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Taskforce...

Officer Jason Raynor Scholarship Fund Established

A scholarship fund established in honor of fallen Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor will assist future sworn members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) in paying for their education and training.

The bank account for that fund was recent...

Suspect Shot In Leg While Shooting At Officers

A 25-year-old man is now in custody after he shot at Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officers while those officers were conducting an overnight patrol near Westside Elementary School.

Joseph Calvin Jaynes II surrendered to officers just aft...

Pedestrian Hit & Killed By Vehicle On U.S. 1

UPDATE (09/27/2021): The woman who passed away in this incident has been identified. Our thanks to those of you who reached out to help. It's appreciated.

Original post below.

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The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is investigating a traffic ...

Two Arrested In Drug Raid At Beachside Motel

For the second time in a year, the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) raids a beachside motel after investigators obtained a narcotics search warrant signed by a Volusia County judge, taking two people into custody.

36-year-old Anthony M. Mascaro and 3...

Daytona Beach Resident Arrested Again For Drug Dealing

The resident of an apartment in Daytona Beach is now facing charges after members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) received numerous tips that she was using her residence as a place for selling drugs again.

45-year-old Kelly C. Cooke was booke...

DBPD Officer Hospitalized With COVID-19 Passes Away

With his family’s blessing, we regret to inform you that a Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officer who contracted COVID-19 has passed away.

Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. today (September 1, 2021) at AdventHealth Palm Coast with h...

Elderly Man Loses Life In Motor Vehicle Accident

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is looking for anyone who witnessed a motor vehicle accident where an elderly Daytona Beach resident passed away after his vehicle was found in a retention pond inside the LPGA International subdivision.

First res...

Man Found Shot & Killed At Apartment Complex

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating after a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex near Beville Road and Williamson Boulevard.

Members of DBPD’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) responded to a weapons complain...

Cousins Charged For Plotting Out-Of-State Robbery

A pair of cousins are in even more trouble with the law after numerous recordings of phone calls at Volusia County Jail (VCJ) show they and another man planned to break into an elderly man’s home in Iowa and rob him.

22-year-old Jeremy L...

Detectives Make Arrest In Suspicious Death

UPDATE (08/24/2021): Detectives have arrested 33-year-old Deandre K. Anderson on a felony count of premeditated first-degree murder in connection with this case.

Original post below. 

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The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investi...

Suspect In Beach Street Homicide Arrested

A homeless man is arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of another homeless man in downtown Daytona Beach. 

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) took 49-year-old David M. Mordecai into custody early this morning (August...

Events Planned To Honor Fallen Officer Jason Raynor

In coordination with the family of fallen Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) Officer Jason Raynor, events will be held on Sunday (August 22, 2021) and Monday (August 23, 2021) where respects will be paid to Officer Raynor. 

These events are no...

Wreath-Laying Ceremony For Fallen Officer Jason Raynor

UPDATE (08/20/2021): Our thanks to all of you who took time to attend yesterday's ceremony. If you missed it, you can view the photos and video on our social media platforms.

Original post below.

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In coordination with the family of fallen Daytona ...

Officer Shot While On Patrol Passes Away

With his family’s blessing, we regret to inform you that the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officer who was shot nearly two months ago has succumbed to his injury.

Officer Jason Raynor passed away at 8:09 this evening (August 17, 2021) at Halifax H...

Police Officer Jason Raynor passed away Aug. 17

The passing of Officer Jason Raynor has shattered our collective heart into millions of pieces. We are comforted by the unity and commitment that has engulfed our city to honor and perpetuate the noble cause of justice for which he lived and paid the last...