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City requires face coverings when indoors

At a special meeting this afternoon (Friday, June 26), city commissioners adopted a resolution requiring people working, living, visiting or doing business in the City of Daytona Beach to wear a face covering in any indoor location, other than a home or r...

Applications accepted for new Citizens' Police Review Board

Applications are being accepted to serve on the city’s newly formed Citizens’ Police Review Board. City commissioners approved the formation of this new board at their July 15, 2020 meeting to add an extra layer of accountability and t...

July 26 is the city’s 144th anniversary

On Sunday, July 26, we celebrate the 144th anniversary of the city being incorporated! Thanks to the foresight of 23 residents who voted to incorporate the area along downtown Beach Street, the town of Daytona was born July 26, 1876. Many years later, Day...

Routine flushing of city water through Sept. 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...

City waives permit fees

At the July 15 City Commission meeting, commissioners approved the extension of the waiving of commercial and residential permit fees from Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, Aug. 21, as part of the city’s COVID-19 Assistance Recovery Effort (CA...

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...

Free face masks available

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County offers free face masksThe Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) is offering free, cloth masks to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at two locations in Daytona Beach...

Saturday night concerts return to Daytona Bandshell

City commissioners gave approval Wednesday, July 1, to the Friends of the Bandshell organization to host their Saturday night concerts at the Daytona Beach Bandshell beginning Saturday, July 11. Organizers of the popular Saturday night concerts are requir...

Focus group meetings for Mayor’s Equity Initiative

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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City offers rental assistance through CARE program

Funding is still available for Daytona Beach residents needing financial assistance with their monthly rent payments. There is about $206,500 remaining for disbursement in the popular program. In the first seven weeks since introducing the city’...

Docks and fishing pier open at Bethune Point Park

Boaters and anglers can enjoy a new access ramp and repaired fishing pier at the city-owned Bethune Point Park, which is off South Beach Street along the Halifax River. Work to reconstruct the hurricane damaged floating docks, including access boardwalks ...

Fishing section on Daytona Beach's Pier Closed

The city-owned Daytona Beach Pier’s fishing section will remain closed until further notice while repairs are being done to the structure’s cross bracing and decking on the eastern most section. 

City pools are open

City pools Campbell Aquatic Center, 400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and Cypress Aquatic Center, 981 George W. Engram Blvd., are open to the public. Visitors will have their temperature checked before being allowed into each facility and should adher...

County provides meals through the summer

The county is sponsoring a Summer Food Service program through Friday, Aug. 14, which provides free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under.

The following sites in the Daytona Beach area will participate Monday through Friday unless otherw...

Governor issues “Phase 2 Reopening” Executive Order

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order Wednesday, June 3, that outlines the Phase 3: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.

The Phase 2 Reopening executive order allow for the following:

PHASE 2: Restaurants, Bars...

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...

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There is always a lot happening in the City of Daytona Beach. From concerts and performances at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and Peabody Auditorium, to improvements at the city’s parks, facilities and roads, as well as new businesses calling the ...

Tune in for City of Daytona Beach news

Residents can get updated city information three times a week on two different local radio stations.

The city is sponsoring two shows each week on WELE-AM Radio, also known as 1380 “The Cat.” Listeners can tune in at WELE-AM 1380 and on...

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 ...

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.