Volusia County introduces new beach parking fees, sparking concerns over accessibility

Volusia County’s new beach parking program is now in effect, ending free off-beach parking at designated lots. Visitors must now pay $20 daily or $100 annually for parking, with signs marking "Pay Upon Arrival" areas.

Jackie Robinson Ballpark moves closer to National Historic Landmark status

Jackie Robinson Ballpark, where baseball legend Jackie Robinson first donned a Major League Baseball uniform during 1946 spring training with the Brooklyn Dodgers, is one step closer to becoming a National Historic Landmark.

Daytona Beach plans massive sports complex to boost economy

Daytona Beach officials are proposing a sprawling 600-acre sports complex designed to attract a new wave of visitors and bolster the local economy.

Pedestrian killed in crash on International Speedway Boulevard

A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday evening on International Speedway Boulevard near Kepler Road, according to authorities.

Family of Embry-Riddle student awarded $4 million in wrongful death lawsuit

A jury has awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student and Air Force cadet who died in 2020.

Residents still displaced after Thanksgiving Day standoff ends in deadly shooting

Some residents at the Kingston Shores Condos remain unable to access their homes more than 24 hours after a violent Thanksgiving Day standoff ended with a Volusia County sheriff’s sniper killing the suspect.

Family of slain jeweler faces first Thanksgiving without him on same week killer is sentenced

Thanksgiving has a somber tone this year for the family of Ghazi "Gus" Osta, a beloved husband and father who was killed during an altercation at his jewelry store in July.

FAA partners with Embry-Riddle to address air traffic controller shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is slowing air traffic in response to staffing shortages, with the Northeast expected to be hit the hardest.  

Fugitive with extensive criminal record arrested in Daytona Beach Sunday

A joint operation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) led to the arrest of a fugitive career criminal on Sunday.

Welcome to Rockville reveals 2025 festival lineup

Welcome to Rockville, one of North America’s largest rock festivals, is set to return to Daytona International Speedway from May 15-18, 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 event that drew over 200,000 fans from around the world.