Financial Literacy Fair for high school students

There will be a Financial Literacy Fair for high school students at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4. This educational forum is sponsored and hosted by VyStar Credit Union at 703 George W. Engram Blvd, with support from Zone 6 City Commissioner Paula R. Reed. Stu...

Veterans of the Year Tribute, June 4

Join Daytona Beach Zone 4 City Commissioner Stacy Cantu, Senator Tom Wright and other dignitaries at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell for a special tribute to eight local veterans at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell starting at 7 p.m. Saturday...

Veterans Museum and Education Center opening

The public is invited to a celebration of the Veterans Museum and Education Center, which is opening in its new location at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at 302 Vermont Ave. in Daytona Beach. Attendees will be able to learn about and view items dating back to ...

Section of Riverfront Esplanade set to open

The new Riverfront Esplanade in downtown Daytona Beach will mark a significant milestone Saturday, June 4, when Phase 1 opens to the public at sunrise. This portion of the Esplanade extends from Main Street to International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) and of...

Community collaboration through cameras

Residents in specific areas of the city can apply to receive free Ring doorbell cameras. The City of Daytona Beach is giving away 150 doorbell cameras to senior citizens living in commission zones 2, 3, 5 and 6.  

Eligible citizens must:

• Be at leas...

Summer Saturday night fireworks

People can enjoy a fireworks display at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell every Saturday night starting Memorial Day weekend. The fireworks display is sponsored in part by the city and follow Saturday night concerts presented by the Boardwalk Merchan...

July 4th Veterans Parade on Main Street

There will be a Fourth of July Veterans Parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, on Main Street in Daytona Beach. This is the event’s second year. The parade will pay tribute to veterans and first responders.  Organized by the Marin...

Sunnyland Recreation Center improvements

A project to regrade the softball fields, install new fencing, reconfigure the parking area and add exterior lighting is underway at Sunnyland Recreation Center. Located on Washington Street just off of Mason Avenue, the center is home to Bethune-Cookman ...

Kids summer camp begins in June

The city’s popular summer camp program will begin Monday, June 6, and continue through Friday, Aug. 12. The 10-week program is for youth ages 5 to 16 and will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Break...

Midtown Music concerts continue June 11

Enjoy a night of music at Daisy Stocking Park Saturday, June 11, as the city-sponsored Midtown Music Concert Series continues with a performance by Dante's Pride at 7:30 p.m.

Dante's Pride is a six-piece American R&B, smooth jazz band...

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...

Daytona Beach Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed

Delays in receiving materials have extended the closure of the Daytona Beach Pier’s fishing section. The city issued a Notice to Proceed to Construct Co. with May 31 as the starting date. The fishing section of the Daytona Beach Pier remains clo...

Swing into summer with tennis lessons

Get the latest city news on Daytona Beach Radio

Daytona Beach Radio is a weekly radio show on JOY 106.3 in the Daytona Beach area. Hosted by Dr. L. Ronald Durham, this one-hour, talk-radio show airs from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday. Programming will feature timely and interesting discussions about pr...

Spring gymnastics sessions

DAYTONA BEACH GYMNASTICS

Daytona Beach Gymnastics sessions are offered for boys and girls of all ages (preschool to teens). Participants will learn proper technique, teamwork and basic fundamentals of gymnastics in a fun, energetic environment. Spring clas...

Peninsula Women’s Club is temporarily closed

The Peninsula Women’s Club is temporarily closed until existing electrical wiring and systems are compliant with current code. Opened in 1923, the Peninsula Club’s “cloth wiring” system is thought to be original. Cl...

Summer concerts at the Bandshell

The popular Friday and Saturday night summer concerts at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell are returning Memorial Day weekend. Tribute bands performing at  7:15 p.m. each night include: 

Friday, May 27: Come Monday (Jimmy Bu...

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...

Campbell Aquatic Center is temporarily closed

The Campbell Aquatic Center will remain closed until work is completed on the two pools, which include the installation of a new motor pump and resurfacing the two pools. The facility will remain closed until the work is completed. The Cypress Aquatic Cen...

Residents can serve on Board of Adjustment

The City of Daytona Beach is currently recruiting three members for its Board of Adjustment (BOA). Prospective board members must be Daytona Beach residents, living anywhere within the city limits and specifically in Zone 2 and Zone 6.  Duties of...

The city's baseball practices are in full swing

The city's baseball practices are still in full swing at Bethune Point Park at 11 Bellevue Ave. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join the fun from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday every week. Participants will learn hitting, catching, throwing, fielding ...

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.

Daytona Beach coronavirus information

Stay informed about testing and vaccine locations and more.

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 ...

Testing of city’s hydrants underway

In late January, testing began on the city’s 2,646 fire hydrants and 7,607 valves. Each hydrant is being tested as part of a citywide annual maintenance program to ensure servable hydrants with adequate water pressure. Testing will be completed by Septemb...

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...