NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family
The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who elevated the sport to national prominence as chairman from 1972 to 2003.
4 students arrested in 2 incidents at Mainland High School
Four students at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach have been arrested connected to two separate incidents that disrupted classes and security at the school
Security increased after fireworks prompt lockdown of Daytona Beach high school
Police said that they responded to the school after receiving reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, they found that there was no shooting and discovered fireworks on scene.
President Trump to give command to start engines at Daytona 500
Trump has hosted previous NASCAR champions at the White House and last October awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to motorsports titan Roger Penske.
Daytona 500 sells out for 5th straight year
All reserved grandstand seats have been purchased for the 62nd running of “The Great American Race," the Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.
Activity picking up at Daytona International Speedway
Activities are picking up at Daytona International Speedway, ahead of the Daytona 500. On Thursday, Bubba Wallace performed a tandem jump with the U.S. Air Force, skydiving his way into the speedway.
Fireworks set off at Mainland High School, police say
Authorities in Daytona Beach say what sounded like gunshots were actually fireworks that were set off on the campus of Mainland High School. The incident prompted a lockdown and fears that a shooter was on the loose.
1 arrested in incident that prompted Mainland HS lockdown
Authorities have arrested a juvenile in connection to an incident at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. Officers responded to calls of a possible school shooting, but when they arrived, they discovered a disruption was caused by the setting off of fireworks.
4Rivers opens newest restaurant at ONE DAYTONA
Doors open on Thursday, Feb. 13.
President Trump, First Lady to attend Daytona 500, White House official confirms
The President and First Lady will attend 'The Great American Race' in Daytona on Sunday.
Accused Daytona Beach serial killer to face judge Thursday
Accused serial killer Robert Hayes will appear before a judge Thursday afternoon for his first-appearance.
President Trump to fly into Daytona same day as big race
President Donald Trump is expected to fly into Daytona Beach on the same day as the Daytona 500; however, the White House will not confirm if the president will attend the big race. In the meantime, local law enforcement agencies will be enforcing a no-drone zone over the Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR drivers anticipate changes to Speedweeks next year
The revised Daytona 500 date could cause changes to Speedweeks.
President Trump expected to attend Daytona 500 this weekend, report says
The Daytona 500 kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Police: Daytona Beach man wanted for shooting another in the head during argument turns self in
The victim was found 12 hours after the shooting with a gunshot wound to his forehead.
Volusia County hopes to open new Veterans Memorial Bridge next month
Volusia County said it hopes to open the bridge, formerly known as the Orange Avenue bridge, in March. The project hit a major milestone this week.
Veterans Memorial Bridge to open next month
A bridge in Daytona Beach that was supposed to open in 2018 is expected to finally open next month.
Police searching for Daytona Beach school secretary accused of stealing PTA funds
Police have been searching for 33-year-old Amber Dickens for weeks.
'The more dead pigs the better': Florida officers receive manifesto about killing police, report says
Police said that in the manifesto, the writer claims that we should see "those who kill police as the heroes they are" and that the "more dead pigs the better."
Daytona Beach considers $4 million renovation of Jackie Robinson Ballpark
Officials with Major League Baseball announced back in November 2019 that 42 minor league teams could be cut nationwide. The Daytona Tortugas were on that list. Now, the city is considering improvements to Jackie Robinson Ballpark in hopes of keeping the MLB connection.