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Coronavirus: What you need to know

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health have advised that COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has been reported in Florida. It is important residents take precautions and stay informed.

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See all the ways you can connect with Daytona Beach Fire online. Register your alarm system, make your inspection payments, request public records, and more!

POSTPONED - East ISB public meeting hosted by FDOT

Please be advised the Florida Department of Transportation has postponed the public hearing regarding proposed corridor improvements along International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) from the Halifax River bridge to S.R. A1A in Volusia County (see map). In...

Governor Issues "Safer At Home" Executive Order

Florida Governor issues "Safer At Home" Executive OrderFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order Wednesday, April 1, that calls for residents to be “Safer At Home” by doing the following:

• Senior citizens...

Daytona Beach CARE (COVID-19 Assistance Recovery Effort) Program

Daytona Beach CARE (COVID-19 Assistance Recovery Effort) Program

On March 24, City Commissioners approved a multi-pronged incentive package aimed to provide immediate financial relief to Daytona Beach residents and business owners impacted by the COVID-19 ...

Coronavirus: What you need to know

The City of Daytona Beach has issued an emergency declaration for seven days due to COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. It is important residents take precautions and stay informed. There are several cancellations and postponement of city activities incl...

City Manager Announces Retirement

Daytona Beach’s longtime City Manager James Chisholm announced his plans to retire in the spring of 2021. Chisholm, who is the longest tenured manager in the city’s history, was appointed August 2004 to the position. His last day of em...

Beach Street Streetscape Underway

The Beach Street Streetscape project began Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. There will be access to all of the businesses and downtown shoppers are encouraged to park in any of the free available parking lots located to the rear of the stores. All lanes of traffic ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Improvements

Learn the latest about the safety and aesthetic improvements on the .3-mile stretch of Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. from Orange Avenue to International Speedway Blvd.

New Daytona Beach iconic landmark on I-95

Road construction projects typically aren’t known for their eye-catching aesthetic features but a new iconic landmark in Daytona Beach is changing that narrative. Installed last month, the large concrete sculpture is greeting thousands of motori...

Utility crews work on Ballough Road

Utility crews are constructing underground potable water pipes within the Ballough Road right-of-way between Lexington Drive and Fairview Avenue through the end of April. The work, which is part of maintaining the potable water lines, is being completed b...

Veterans Memorial Bridge to reopen soon

Volusia County officials have announced that the construction of the new Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Halifax River has recently reached a significant milestone with completion of the driving surface. With the bridge deck now finished, work will proc...

Join a board

Looking to get involved in your Daytona Beach government and community? Consider joining a board! There are vacancies available in 13 boards and committees. Below are the current vacancies as of Feb. 1 through June 30, 2020. Applications remain on file fo...

Free books for children

Did you know that reading books to your child gives them a head start on language skills and literacy? Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program, all children under 5 years of age living in the 32114 zip code can receive an age-appropri...

See development projects throughout city

An interactive map is available to view and track progress of proposed/current development projects. See project documents like permit applications, site plans, utility reports, surveys, etc.

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Free Learning Games & Resources (COVID-19)

As we self-isolate and practice social distancing due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), things could quickly get boring at home.

Here’s our way of fixing that.

Below is a list of FREE learning games and resources for all ages.

Our thanks and credit to Ann...

Accreditation Process Postponed Due To COVID-19

UPDATE (03/18/2020): The accreditation cycle has been postponed until at least the summer of 2020 due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We will update once the process resumes.

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ORIGINAL RELEASE:

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement...

DBPD Seeking State Funds To Remove Abandoned Boats

Abandoned and derelict boats are more than unsightly nuisances in our local waterways. They can also be hazards to navigation and create environmental impacts from leaking oil, fuel or sewage from the boat’s waste tank. To mitigate these concern...

DBPD Offers Safe Space For Buyers & Sellers

Yesterday (November 7th), some of our detectives were called out to investigate an armed carjacking. 

The victim in this case had met the suspect through a smartphone app and had arranged to sell his vehicle to the suspect through that app.&nb...

Use Ring App To Protect Your Property

The Daytona Beach Police Department has joined the Neighbors app (available via iOS/Android here: http://download.ring.com/daytona) to provide the Daytona Beach community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already ha...

Be Wary Of The Arrest Warrant Scam

With the holiday season approaching, the scams are on the rise. In particular, phone scams are becoming more advanced.

There are several reports of suspicious phone calls being received from individuals representing the Daytona Beach Police Department, the...

"Ask the Chief" on WNDB

Tune in every month for Police Chief Craig Capri's live hour-long sit-down with WNDB's Marc Bernier where the talk is always lively and focused on Daytona Beach. 

Listen locally on 1150 AM or 93.5 FM.

Callers are welcome to join the show a...

Using Drones Vs. COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

In the battle against COVID-19 (Coronavirus), new tools are needed to help keep us all safe.

Today (April 7), our Unmanned Aviation Systems (UAS) Unit unveiled a few we’ve been working on since the pandemic started to our news partners.

Our thanks...

Child Killed, Infant Hurt In Shooting

A 37-year-old South Florida man is now in custody following a shooting incident early this morning (April 2) that led to the death of a 10-year-old boy.

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) found that boy shot in the torso and a 5-month-old girl shot...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Response

UPDATE (03-19-2020): Chief Craig Capri speaks to reporters about how officers are handling new restrictions related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 

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With all the concern lately about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we wanted to let yo...

Three Dead In Bike Week Motorcycle Accident

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is currently investigating a fatal accident involving three motorcycles during Bike Week.

Three people have lost their lives in this incident, including a 46-year-old woman from New York State, a 47-year-old man f...

Motorcycle Rider Dies After Collision With Car

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a collision involving two vehicles that led to the death of a motorcyclist.

Officers responded to the intersection of North Atlantic Avenue/State Road A1A & Plaza Boulevard soon after...

Woman Killed, Another Hurt In ISB Accident

Charges are pending as the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) continues to investigate a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.

Officers responded to the intersection of West International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) & North Beach Street soon after th...

Three Arrested In Mainland High Firecracker Incident

UPDATE (02/14/2020): The other two people involved in this incident are also now in custody. We’ve also made an arrest in regards to a social media threat about a shooting on the campus of Mainland High. 

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Suspect Wanted In Attempted Murder Turns Himself In

UPDATE: Terrell Kevon Jones turned himself in last night (February 10) at Daytona Beach Police Department headquarters. Thanks to those of you who reached out with information. It’s appreciated. 

Original release below.

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Fatal Rear-End Crash On Main Street Bridge

A 42-year-old DeLand man passed away due to injuries stemming from a traffic accident over the weekend involving a pick-up truck and a motorcycle.

This case is being actively investigated by the Daytona Beach Police Department’s (DBPD) Traffic Ho...

Two Men Face Murder Charge In Beachside Motel Death

UPDATE #1 (January 21, 2020): 

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes two arrests in this case.

Officers took 32-year-old Tarek Mneimne (pictured below) of Ocoee into custody around 8:30 p.m. Sunday (January 19), charging him with First-D...

Two Arrests Made In Eric Gordon Murder Case

With assistance from the United States Marshals, two people are now in custody for the murder of an 18-year-old man around a month ago in Daytona Beach.

17-year-old Shyheem W. Rainge and 16-year-old Selvina M. Bernard are each facing felony first-degree mu...

Pedestrian Killed In Accident Involving Two Vehicles

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is investigating a traffic accident that ended with the death of a 37-year-old man.

First responders were dispatched to the 1400 block of South Nova Road (near Beville Road) after a 911 call was placed around 8:30...

Arrest Made In Burger King Stabbing

UPDATE: We've arrested 25-year-old Jamar R. Ragland and charged him with felony aggravated battery in this case. Our thanks to those who provided information.

Original release below.

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The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is seeking the public&rsq...

Pedestrian Dies After Collision With Antique Car

Charges are pending at this time after a 55-year-old woman lost her life this morning (December 8^th) in a collision with an antique car.

The Daytona Beach Police Department responded to the scene on South Ridgewood Avenue near Shady Place soon after the ca...

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation

UPDATE (12-02-19): The victim in this case has passed away from his injuries, according to Chief Craig Capri.

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The Daytona Beach Police Department is currently working an officer-involved shooting at 845 Hollywood Street that ended with the death of one m...

DBPD Searching For Help In Solving Homicide

On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officers were dispatched to 140 North Franklin Street in reference to a person shot. 

Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim - 36-year-o...

Police Looking For Armed Robber Suspect

On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven in reference to an armed robbery to the business. 

Officers arrived on scene and contacted the employees who s...

Police Need Public's Help To Identify Murder Suspect

On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at approximately 2206 hours, DBPD officers were dispatched to 416 Margie Lane in reference to a person shot. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim - 56-year-old Samuel Watson - who was laying in the driveway of hi...