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2020 State of the City

See the many reasons why Mayor Derrick Henry selected the theme of “Celebrating Daytona Beach” for this year’s State of the City report.

City celebrates Black History Month

From discovering a prehistoric archaeological site to founding a private school that has grown into a nationally recognized university, African-Americans have made significant contributions to our city’s heritage and history. In February, which ...

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...

City cleans drinking water pipes

Beginning in the overnight hours on Thursday, Feb. 20, the city will clean drinking water pipes in specific neighborhoods using a technique called “ice pigging.” Over time, drinking water pipes build up a residue or sediment that requi...

Routine flushing of city water

In order to maintain safe and delicious drinking water, the city’s water distribution system is going through a month-long process of being flushed and treated. The treatment process includes switching the disinfectant used from chloramines to a...

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...

Pop-Up Prom Boutique at YSG, March 14

The Pretty Ladies Girls Mentoring Group that meets regularly at the city’s Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center, is hosting their free second annual Pop-Up Prom Boutique from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14. 

The e...

East ISB public meeting hosted by FDOT, March 31

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend a public meeting about the proposed design plans for East International Speedway Blvd. (U.S. 92) from the International Speedway Blvd. Bridge to Atlantic Avenue (see map). The Florida Department of Trans...

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...

Baseball & T-ball registration open

Registration is underway for co-ed youth baseball and t-ball leagues through Feb. 21. Sponsored in part by the Daytona Tortugas and the Daytona Beach Police Department, the leagues are open to youth ages 4 to 12 years old. 

The t-ball season is fr...

53rd Annual Easter Beach Run, Apr. 4

On your mark, get set, GO....The 53rd annual Easter Beach Run will take to the sands of the “World’s Most Famous Beach” on Saturday, April 4.The signature event is a 4-mile up-and-back race, beginning at 10 a.m. on the beach,...

Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament, April 17

The Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament is set for Friday, April 17, 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...

Fair Housing & Financial Wellness Clinic, April 18

Residents are invited to the city’s Fair Housing & Financial Wellness Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Allen Chapel AME Church located at 580 George W. Engram Blvd. Activities at the housing and financial information ...

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...

Manatee Island closed for relocation of historic home

Prep work has begun to relocate the historic home of Dr. Josie Rogers, Daytona Beach’s first woman doctor and mayor. In preparation of the move, Manatee Island has been temporarily closed and will remain closed until the home has been relocated....

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.

Enjoy world-class shows at Peabody Auditorium

Year round Daytona Beach residents and visitors are fortunate to have an entertainment crown jewel – Peabody Auditorium – to enjoy. About 100,000 residents and visitors attend events annually at the Peabody. Thanks to funding by the Ci...

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