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Baseball clinics start Feb. 21

The City of Daytona Beach is offering free baseball clinics for youth ages 4 to 12 at the Derbyshire Park & Sports Complex at 849 Derbyshire Road. Athletes will learn baseball skills including hitting, catching, throwing and pitching. Clinics are from...

Register today for the Easter Beach Run, April 8

Registration is open for this year’s annual Easter Beach Run, which is Saturday, April 8. Participants of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy a scenic view while traveling out and back for the 2-mile or 4-mile run/walk. Kids can participate in...

New photography exhibit at YSG

Make sure to visit the free photography exhibit, "Cultuvue," now on display at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center. "Cultuvue," under the creative direction of Kenneth Grant Inzpirations, features an artistic, ...

Crab & Seafood Festival, April 29

Get your fill of great food at the Crab & Seafood Festival planned for Saturday, April 29, in Daytona Beach. This family-friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard an...

Daytona International Speedway hosts racing events

The Daytona International Speedway is the epicenter of motorsports racing this February.

Upcoming race events include: 

• Feb. 15: 2023 Busch Light Qualifying
• Feb. 16-19: Speedweeks presented by AdventHealth
• Feb. 19: Daytona 500

For more information and...

Resident survey underway

The city is asking residents for their valuable feedback on an array of topics regarding quality of life issues and city services. A 150-question survey was mailed to 2,400 randomly selected residents in mid-January. The questionnaire takes an average of ...

Learn about city's redistricting process

Daytona Beach is using census data to redraw its district lines to adjust for population shifts.

Daytona Spring Turkey Run, March 24-26

Come celebrate the 33rd annual Daytona Spring Turkey Run and view thousands of classic cars on display. The event will take place from Friday, March 24, to Sunday, March 26, at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. Visitors ...

Children’s Business Fair, March 25

Make. Sell. Dream. If you have young entrepreneurs in the house, sign them up to showcase their business idea at the annual Daytona Beach Children’s Business Fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Riverfront Esplan...

State of the City 2023

Mayor Derrick L. Henry, joined by members of the City Commission, presented the annual State of the City address on Jan. 18 at City Hall. "Better Together" was the theme for a supporting video highlighting a multitude of ways the city connected ...

Center renamed to honor community icons

Family members, friends and city leaders gathered together Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at the city’s Midtown Community Center to honor the legacy of Julia and Charles Cherry Sr. with the renaming of the popular facility at 925 George W. Engram Blvd...

Community Center Programs

The City of Daytona Beach offers four community centers with dozens of amenities and hosts community events such as a Senior Oasis, writing workshops, youth camps and more. See what programs are offered near you.

John H. Dickerson Community Center ...

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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...

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 $4.1million for this fiscal...

Routine water treatment through Feb. 17

The city is going through the process of rotating chemicals used to treat its water distribution system. The process includes switching the disinfectant used from chloramines to a free chlorine. The city does this on a regular basis to improve the quality...

City's new mobile app provides ease and convenience

The City of Daytona Beach is improving citizen accessibility with its innovative city mobile application, DBCityConnect. The app is available to download on the Apple and Google app stores.  

Using the city’s branded color palette, the a...

Business owners can still submit applications

Grants are intended to provide financial relief to Daytona Beach business owners impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

City storm information

Sign up for city Alerts

Stay Informed. Sign up for the city’s Alerts at www.CODB.us/Alerts. 

Beach safety

Volusia County is posting beach cleanup and repair information online. Residents are urged to avoid damaged structures at the beach. ...

Landscaping grants available for homeowners

The City of Daytona Beach is offering landscaping grants to qualifying residential property owners. Up to $1,000 will be awarded for landscaping improvements including:

• installing new or repairing existing irrigation systems
• laying new sod and mul...

Contribute to the solution

It’s normal to want to give money to someone who’s down and out, but often times it’s the worst thing you can do. Panhandling on busy roadways can be dangerous for panhandlers and motorists. Also, giving money prolongs the si...

Schedule virtual meetings with city staff

Thanks to a new technology-based initiative, residents can schedule virtual meetings with specific departments. Residents can reserve a date and 15-, 20- or 30-minute time slot for a one-on-one virtual meeting with staff, similar to making an online reser...

Motor oil collection sites

Used motor oil is a major contaminant of waterways so it should never be dumped down the drain or put in the trash. One gallon of motor oil can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water. The city has made it easy and convenient for residents to dispo...

New water tank to double storage capabilities

Project Facts at a GlanceContractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc.Cost: $12.4 millionStorage Capacity: 5 million gallons or enough to fill 7.5 Olympic-sized swimming poolsStart Date: January 2023Completion estimate: Early 2024

The need for additional drinking water ...

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Stay engaged and connected!

The City of Daytona Beach uses various social media channels to engage and inform the community. The objective is to strengthen the city’s responsiveness and transparency by informing the community about city services, events, resources, programs, emergen...

Dickerson Center improvements underway

A three-year project to improve amenities and functionality of the Dickerson Community Center and adjacent Campbell Aquatic Center is in its third and final phase. Temporary fencing was installed the week of July 4 around the construction area to allow fo...

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...