Daytona Beach businesses excited about Speedweeks

The first race of Speedweeks will be held on Tuesday, leading up to Sunday's Daytona 500, and like at the Super Bowl, attendance will be much smaller. Retailers and hotels are hopeful the crowds will still show up despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Technology to connect officers to counselors

Daytona Beach Police will soon have 24/7 access to a live mental health counselor when responding to 911 calls. The goal is to provide immediate counseling to a person in crisis and reduce confrontations with police.