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University of Florida study forecasts increase in Daytona Beach's population

The University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) has released population projections for Daytona Beach for the next 25 years. Using different statistical techniques, population forecasts were made in five-year incremen...

Routine flushing of city water through Dec. 11

The city is going through the process of flushing and treating its water distribution system to maintain safe and delicious water. The process includes switching the disinfectant used from chloramines to a free chlorine. The city does this on a regular ba...

Question to renew Volusia ECHO funding on Nov. 3 ballot

On the Nov. 3 General Election ballot there is a question about renewing the county’s Volusia ECHO program. For the past 20 years, the Volusia ECHO grant funding program has provided more than $95 million to improve the quality of life for resid...

City prepares for truck enthusiasts

There is an unsanctioned truck event planned for Oct. 22-26. According to organizers, there is not an official meeting location or planned activities for the event dubbed “Trucktoberfest.”  Oversized vehicles are expected to drive on the beach du...

Campbell Aquatic Center improvements underway

A new pool entry pavilion and additional shaded seating areas are coming soon to the Campbell Aquatic Center in the city’s Midtown area. Construction has begun on a 300-square-foot building that will be located on the north side of the existing ...

Daytona Beach is a Purple Heart City

On Oct. 7, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry signed a proclamation declaring the City of Daytona Beach a Purple Heart City. This honors and acknowledges residents who were wounded or killed in armed combat.

The Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military deco...

City's playgrounds reopened

Just in time for fall weather, the city’s playgrounds at its parks have reopened. Residents should wash hands frequently as the playground equipment is not sanitized. The city’s parks have reopened with the exception of the splash pad ...

City's face covering requirement remains

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order Friday that outlines Phase 3 of the reopening plan for Florida. The governor’s order removes fines for not wearing masks; however, in the City of Daytona Beach, face coverings are still required to b...

Free face masks available

Volusia County Government provides free face masksTo help protect residents from the coronavirus, Volusia County Government is distributing face masks. Residents may stop by these locations and pick up two masks per person during regular operating hours:&...

Rental assistance remains available for residents

Rental assistance continues to be available for income-eligible residents through the city’s COVID-19 Assistance Recovery Effort (CARE) program. Since May, 542 households have been assisted, with the city paying 766 months of rental assistance representin...

Revised procedures for City Commission and advisory board meetings

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the city has new procedures to allow remote and in-person public participation at city commission and advisory board meetings.

• Members of the public who want to comment on an agenda item or items can complete this form by...

Only You Can Make Daytona Beach Count

The 2020 Census will count every person living in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, the United States and U.S. territories. 

The census is conducted every 10 years by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The results determine cong...

City bans animal tethering

On Sept. 23, 2020, the City Commission adopted an ordinance prohibiting the tethering of dogs or cats to stationary objects except when specific conditions are met. The penalty includes a maximum fine of $500. Tethering animals unsafely can cause injury, ...

City Commission approves budget

Daytona Beach’s City Commission approved the budget for the next fiscal year at their Sept. 23 meeting. To see the approved budget, visit this page. 

The approved budget includes a reduction from the rolled back millage rate. (The rollba...

Mayor Derrick Henry wins August election

Derrick L. Henry, a Daytona Beach native, was re-elected for his third term as mayor of the City of Daytona Beach, after easily winning with more than 50.1 percent of the votes in the Aug. 18, 2020, primary election against two challengers. He is the city...

Mayor’s Equity Initiative adds new focus group

As communities across the nation continue to protest unfair treatment of citizens, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry has started an equity initiative so the community can come together to help take steps to achieve the dream of a bias-free society.

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Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament, Nov. 6

The Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament is set for Friday, Nov. 6, with proceeds to benefit the Halifax Health Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. This will be the 41st year that Daytona Beach’s mayor has h...

Daytona Beach first responders nominated for awards

Winning the 2020 First Responder of the Year award was Daytona Beach Police Department’s school resource officer Elizabeth Daniel, who has worked at Palm Terrace Elementary School for the past two years. Officer Daniel has been with the departme...

Farmers’ Market now at Magnolia Avenue

The Daytona Beach Downtown Farmers’ Market moved to its new home on Magnolia Avenue between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue. The move was approved during the Aug. 5 City Commission meeting. The market is rebranded as Market@Magnolia, and operat...

Take a walk, bike on new section

Construction of the southern part of the city’s Sweetheart Trail has rounded another bend. The section along South Beach Street from Shady Place to Wilder Boulevard is complete and open for enjoyment. At a cost of $1.2 million, work on this sect...

Stay cool at a city pool

The city’s two pools have new hours for the fall.

Campbell Aquatic Center, 400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

• No cost to swim.
• Open swim:
  • 2 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Cypress Aquatic Center, 981 George W....

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...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Nov. 7

The City of Daytona Beach is offering its residents an environmentally safe way to dispose of household hazardous waste at no charge during its annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day, which is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the city’s...

Daytona Turkey Run, Nov. 26-29

Come celebrate the 47th annual Daytona Turkey Run, the country’s largest classic car show and swap meet! The event will take place from Thursday, Nov. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 29, at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd...

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 ...

Improvements on MLK Road Project almost complete

The stretch of roadway on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Orange Avenue to International Speedway Boulevard has reopened after receiving its final paving. New decorative sidewalks and streetlight poles have been installed, and all underground ut...

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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