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If your lawn’s starting to look a little crispy and your car’s been pollen-covered for weeks without a wash from Mother Nature, you’re not imagining things — Central Florida is in a serious dry spell.
Two people were sent to the hospital, one as a trauma alert, after a car smashed into a Daytona Beach business during a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, according to a news release.
A utility worker fell from the bucket of a boom truck in Port Orange when a vehicle crashed into it, according to the police department.
Thousands of Jeeps — from lifted Wranglers to tricked-out Gladiators — are expected to be rolling into Daytona Beach as Jeep Beach kicks off, bringing with it one of the largest events of its kind in the country.
Lauren Book, a former state senator from South Florida, is one of the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. She started the non-profit Lauren’s Kids to educate adults and children about sexual abuse prevention.
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood warned a “travel advisor” on Thursday that spring breakers are not welcome after the man told Daily Mail that Daytona Beach was the next destination.
Volusia County is thinking about changing the rules on where people can drive on the beach. The County Council voted unanimously to start the process of expanding beach driving in Daytona Beach.
One person was found dead and three others were left hospitalized after a shooting in Daytona Beach early Sunday morning, according to the police department.
A Daytona Beach man was arrested on Wednesday evening after a bout of road rage involving another family’s SUV, according to the police department.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising.
A man accused of killing a Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week in 2022 is asking that the death penalty be waived due in part to the alleged unavailability of witnesses to speak in his defense, court records show.
A critical event is taking place in Daytona Beach, aimed at providing free dental care to thousands of Floridians who may not otherwise have access to it.
Three people were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to a news release.
Photos from the scene taken by Daytona Shores Police Chief Mike Fowler show damage to the side of the firetruck as well as front-end damage to the white car.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s warnings toward parents were demonstrated following the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of an alcohol violation.
The city of Daytona Beach says it’s installed more security cameras along Main Street to broaden law enforcement’s ability to monitor crowds.
Law enforcement officers across Florida may soon receive new training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
With spring break quickly approaching, if you’re looking to stay in the Central Florida area but still get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather, here are 10 events to visit or activities to do. Let’s go!
A state Senate bill gaining momentum in Florida aims to increase the punishment for those convicted of manslaughter against a police officer.
Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing won their appeal when the National Motorsports Appeals Panel said his Toyota did not have an illegally modified spoiler when he won the Daytona 500 pole.
February 2025 turned out to be an unusually warm month for Central Florida, with temperatures consistently running above average.
From additional deputies to tailored public transit, Volusia County officials are working to maintain safety with Bike Week in full swing.
A middle school student taken into custody by Daytona Beach police is accused of bringing a BB gun to campus.
A 37-year-old Daytona Beach woman will spend the next 35 years in state prison after being found guilty of fatally stabbing a man and setting his home on fire in 2023, court records show.
A massive fine left Chase Briscoe facing a huge points deficit heading into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The stretch of International Speedway Boulevard between Halifax Avenue and A1A, considered the gateway to Daytona Beach’s beachside, has undergone a two-year transformation.
An 81-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured when their pickup trucks collided on State Road 40 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Daytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.
After chaos erupted on the beach on President’s Day with hundreds of teenagers, Sheriff Mike Chitwood put out a warning ahead of spring break: Break a law and you’ll be arrested.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life.
With less than two weeks before Daytona Bike Week, the public got a chance to sound off on proposed changes for motorcycle events.
Denny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in “The Great American Race” within his reach Sunday night.
William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 victory, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Every year, John Lajba creates the Firebird I on top of the Daytona 500 winner's Harley J. Early trophy.
Ahead of NASCAR’s biggest race, there have been several events at Daytona International Speedway and security has been tight around the track.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway — a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family — that he was, with a country star and a NASCAR champ in tow, back in the Daytona 500.
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.
If you're headed for the Daytona International Speedway early Sunday morning, you'll notice some clouds and building warmth ahead of our next front. Models are showing some interesting signals as of this morning, so let's crunch all the data together and get you ready for the Great American Race.
A former nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School has new charges following an initial arrest late last year, accused of meeting with a teen student.
NASCAR has filed a 68-page appeal roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying that argues a federal judge erred in recognizing 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams for 2025 as the two organizations sue over antitrust claims.
Bubba Wallace said he “couldn’t care less” if Donald Trump attends the Daytona 500 on Sunday, nearly five years after the president accused the NASCAR Cup Series’ only Black full-time driver of perpetrating “a hoax” when a crew member found a noose in the team garage stall.
A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information about a murder suspect on the run who may be in Volusia County, according to officials.
When you think of car racing, Daytona Beach probably comes to mind. However, another city in Volusia County, Ormond Beach, lays claim to being the birthplace of speed. This historic location is where the land speed record was first set.
Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.
The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Wednesday to talk about pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along a roughly three mile stretch of U.S. 1 in Volusia County.
Weather impacts stock car races in more ways than you think. It's not just the fans, but the track and the crews that work to keep the track safe when rain rolls in.
A spokesperson for Trader Joe’s announced it has plans to open a store in Daytona Beach, marking the chain’s entrance into Volusia County.
A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500.
Officers found the woman lying next to a dark Mercedes, and she told them that she’d been shot by “an unknown male” in front of her apartment building, a report shows.
A 71-year-old woman is recovering after she was struck and her head was run over by a pickup truck on Daytona Beach.
Bethune-Cookman University hopes to make big upgrades to its gymnasium. With limited university funding, current and former basketball players are stepping up to raise $100,000, starting with their games this weekend.
The National Transportation Safety Board says it has recovered two black boxes that will help provide investigators with answers as to what caused a deadly collision near Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
A Volusia County man has been found guilty of second-degree murder of a local rapper, according to a news release from the state attorney’s office.
Roger Penske started his 59th season in motorsports the same way he closed last year — as a champion.
The Rolex 24 begins this Saturday at 1:40 pm and ends Sunday at 1:40 pm. 61 of the fastest Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Mercedes, Corvettes, Cadillacs and more will take to the road course for the world-famous marathon.
The Daytona Beach Police Department is dispelling rumors of a serial killer that is making its way around on social media.
The system, called ZeroEyes, can detect firearms through cameras before any shots are fired. While several school districts in Central Florida already use it, Daytona Beach will be one of the first cities in the area to have it.
Students at Bethune-Cookman University are speaking out and protesting again over the search for a new president and are calling for several members of the school’s board of trustees to resign.
IMSA arranged for 27 high school students who excel in STEM programs to come to the speedway to educate the teens on how many opportunities exist in motorsports for those interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
