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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...

Public invited to Oct. 1 public meeting

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Shores Community Center located at 3000 Bellemead Drive in Daytona Beach Shores. The public meeting is about the proposed design plans for U....

Renew BTRs online or at City Hall

Daytona Beach businesses are required to have current BTRs, which expire annually on Sept. 30. Business owners needing to renew their Business Tax Receipt (BTR) can complete the process online or at the Business Licensing Office at City Hall, whi...

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...

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...

Fishing section on Daytona Beach's Pier reopens

The fishing section on the eastern-most side of the nearly century old Daytona Beach Pier has reopened after undergoing repairs to the damaged substructure caused by Hurricane Dorian. The $1.1 million project replaced and repaired cross bracing and deckin...

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...

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...

Commissioners take steps to prevent spread of COVID-19

In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Daytona Beach’s City Commission voted against (1-6) issuing permits for this year’s Biketoberfest planned for Oct. 15-18 at last night’s meeting. Local hotels, restaurants,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

City receives Coronavirus Relief Funds from State

Funding is still available for Daytona Beach residents needing financial assistance with their monthly rent payments. The City of Daytona Beach has received Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (...

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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

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:&...

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...

Stay informed with weekly E-Currents Newsletter

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 ...

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.