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State of the City 2022

Mayor Derrick L. Henry delivered his annual State of the City address in City Hall before the regular meeting of the City Commission on Jan. 19. After a video highlighting the city’s unique strengths and important topics in 2021, Mayor Henry int...

Banners displayed on ISB honor Dr. King

Banners celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be displayed on street poles in the city’s core area - International Speedway Boulevard from Nova Road to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.The banners are part of an ...

Insituform Technologies lines existing pipes

As part of maintaining the sanitary sewer lines, Insituform Technologies, a city contractor, will be in multiple neighborhoods lining sewer pipes starting Monday evening. Crews are working on the following days and streets:

• Monday, Jan. 24 – 9 p....

Downward crime trend continues in Daytona Beach

Although Daytona Beach’s population grew more than 19% over the last decade, overall crime decreased by nearly 44% when comparing statistics from 2011 to 2021. Stats include person crimes, also known as violent crimes — murder, rape, r...

Testing of city’s hydrants begins on beachside

Starting Monday, Jan. 24, testing will begin on the city’s 2,646 fire hydrants and 7,607 valves. Each hydrant will be tested as part of a citywide annual maintenance program to ensure servable hydrants with adequate water pressure. Testing will ...

Know about proposed development near neighborhoods

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 ...

See what all the buzz is about with local beekeeping

The city is hosting an educational presentation with honeybee expert Tim Blodgett where he will discuss beekeeping and honey production. The presentation is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the city’s Breakers Environmental Learning Center at 13. S. Atla...

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 ...

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...

Gymnastics winter session Jan. 5 through April 1

Registration is open for Daytona Beach Gymnastics winter session, which is from Jan. 5 through April 1. This session is offered for boys and girls of all ages (preschool to teen). Athletes will learn proper technique, teamwork and basic fundamentals of gy...

Join a City Advisory Board

The city is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several of its advisory boards. Serving on a volunteer board is a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life in your community. The following boards have curr...

YSG Community Center activities

John Riddick’s Kung-fu and Tai-ChiChannel your inner peace by learning the art of Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi. Classes are offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The fee is $40 per month. 

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Learn about city's latest initiatives, programs and projects in the City Manager’s Update newsletter. This informative newsletter is distributed on days the City Commission meets. Sign up through Notify Me to receive it automatically via email and/or text...

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Downward crime trend continues in Daytona Beach

Although Daytona Beach’s population grew more than 19% over the last decade, overall crime decreased by nearly 44% when comparing statistics from 2011 to 2021. Stats include person crimes, also known as violent crimes — murder, rape, robbery and aggravate...

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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...

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.

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@DBP...

Grant Awarded To Virtual Mental Health Crisis Response Team

The SMA Healthcare 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 Beach Police Department (DBPD).    

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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)....

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

UPDATE (11/10/2021): Keylan Baker is wanted on a premeditated first-degree murder charge for the shooting death of a 29-year-old man near Orange Avenue and Reva Street earlier this week. 

We have already made one arrest in this case (Noble Geathers...

Suspect Sought In Weaver Street Stabbing Death

UPDATE (10/29/2021): We're looking for 25-year-old Joseph Williams in connection to yesterday's homicide on Weaver Street.

If you know where he is, please contact Detective Collin Howell right away at (386) 671-5257 or HowellCollin@DBPD.u...

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...

Back To School Traffic Tips

Now that school is coming back in session, please keep the following in mind as you’re driving through school zones and bus stops.

- The fine for failing to stop for a school bus is now $200 instead of $100 (first offense). 

- If you fai...

Three Arrested Following Drug Bust At Beachside Apartment

For the second time this month, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrests three people on narcotics charges after various drugs are found at a beachside property.

43-year-old Sean P. Reynolds, 41-year-ol...

College Student Charged With Child Porn Possession

A nearly year-long investigation by the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) ends with the arrest of a 19-year-old college student on 20 felony counts of child pornography possession.

Ethan Edlund – a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer...

Three Arrested Following POP Raid Into Beachside Home

Three Daytona Beach residents are placed in handcuffs after a search warrant served by the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) turned up various kinds of narcotics and drug paraphernalia in their beachside home. 

Members of DBPD’s Pro...

Homicide Investigation 1259 9th St.

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is conducting a murder investigation after a man was found dead in the hallway of an apartment complex this morning (July 09, 2021).

A 911 call placed just after midnight, directed officers to an Apartment locate...

Suspect Who Shot Officer Captured In Georgia

UPDATE:

Chief Jakari Young addressed members of the media this morning, hours after Othal Wallace was captured.

We would like to thank everyone who has sent their support and prayers to us and, especially, to Officer Jason Raynor and his family.

We're gratef...

Alabama Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Car

An Alabama man loses his life and a Daytona Beach woman suffers minor injuries after a motorcycle crashed into the back of a car in front of Daytona International Speedway early this morning. 

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) responded t...

DBPD Patrol Boat Naming Contest

We’ve been told it’s bad luck to have a boat and not name it.

So… we would like your help to name our new patrol boat.

The person with the winning entry can bring a friend along for a free ride on the Halifax River in the patr...

Three Arrests Made, Drugs Seized In Two SIU Raids

Over half a kilo’s worth of various kinds of illegal drugs – including MDMA, cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and cannabis – is now off the streets of Daytona Beach thanks to investigations recently completed by the Special Investi...

Five Arrested For Drug Trafficking Following POP Unit Raid

Five Daytona Beach residents now face felony drug trafficking charges after officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) executed a search warrant yesterday afternoon at a home near Tuscawilla Park.

DBPD’s Problem Oriented Policing (P...

Teenage Skateboarder Passes Away After Struck By Van

A Daytona Beach teenager who was seriously hurt after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his skateboard has passed away from his injuries. 

The 15-year-old male lost his life at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando on Saturday (March ...

One Dead & One Hurt After Both Were Struck By Vehicle

The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) is actively investigating a fatal traffic incident where two Georgia women were struck by a vehicle as they attempted to cross South Atlantic Avenue/State Road A1A on foot. 

Officers responded to the acci...

First Degree Murder Charge (Anthony Adum)

On March 21, 2021 at approximately 9:06PM the defendant, Anthony Adum, 38 years old (5-1-82), was the driver of a car that was involved in a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of ISB and N. Nova.

During this motor vehicle crash, Adum’s car struck th...

Motorcyclist Involved In School Bus Crash Passes Away

A 29-year-old Daytona Beach man has lost his life after he was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a Volusia County Schools (VCS) bus.

Seth A. Whitmer died at Halifax Health Medical Center (HHMC) yesterday afternoon (March 1...

Daytona Woman Dies Following Motorcycle Crash

A 53-year-old Daytona Beach woman has lost her life after she was injured during a single-motorcycle crash on the final Saturday of Bike Week 2021.

Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) responded to the 500 block of South Nova Road (Stat...

Over 40 Dogs Seized In Dogfighting Bust

A joint effort from Volusia County’s Animal Services Division, Halifax Humane Society, the City of Daytona Beach’s Animal Control Unit, the city’s Code Enforcement Division and the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) puts ...

Motorcycle Rider Dies Following U.S. 92 Crash

A 39-year-old New Hampshire woman loses her life after she was knocked off the back of the motorcycle she was riding on following an early-morning rear-end collision on the final Sunday of Bike Week 2021.

A 911 call placed at 5:27 a.m. yesterday (March 14,...

Ormond Man Dies After Vehicle Sinks Inside Pond

A 68-year-old Ormond Beach man passes away from injuries sustained after the vehicle he was driving went into a pond, leaving him trapped inside.

Two members of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) arrived on scene quickly and helped free that man fr...

Titusville Man Killed In Traffic Crash

A 68-year-old Titusville man has lost his life from injuries sustained during a traffic accident last night (March 11, 2021) in Daytona Beach. 

Officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) responded to North Williamson Boulevard and Re...

Driver Dead After Colliding With DBFD Truck

A 52-year-old Ormond Beach woman is dead and five City of Daytona Beach fire fighters were hurt following a traffic crash near Halifax Health Medical Center (HHMC) on the first Saturday of Bike Week 2021 (March 6). 

Officers with the Daytona Beach...

Man Arrested Following POP Raid On Beachside House

For the fourth time since last December, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit of the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) serves a search warrant on a property after receiving complaints from the public about drugs and other illegal activity taking ...

Five Arrested In POP Unit Raid At U.S. 1 Motel

Five people are facing numerous charges after the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) investigated a weapons complaint at a U.S. 1/ Ridgewood Avenue motel, finding a handgun and five different kinds of illegal drugs.

Members of DBPD’s Problem ...

Statement On Threat At Daytona State

At 11:36 this morning (February 16, 2021), officers responded to 1200 West International Speedway Boulevard (the main campus of Daytona State College - DSC) to investigate a report which came in through Volusia County emergency dispatch.

The report was of ...

Driver Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash On ISB

A 57-year-old Port Orange woman passed away from her injuries following a multi-vehicle crash on International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) / U.S. 92.

Numerous first responders – including officers from the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) &am...

Four Arrested In Nuisance Property Raid

For the third time in the last two months, the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes arrests following an early-morning raid on a beachside property which has been the source of numerous drug-related complaints from the Daytona Beach community.

Memb...

Local Professor & Pastor Arrested For Having Child Porn

CORRECTION: Griffin has been in Volusia County Jail since his original arrest in January. He was served in the jail today. Our apologies for the mixup.

UPDATE (April 2, 2022): Today, detectives with our Advanced Technology & Cyber Crimes (ATCC) Unit fi...