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Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta race
Read full article: Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta raceA massive fine left Chase Briscoe facing a huge points deficit heading into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Daytona Beach prepares for Bike Week with major changes to International Speedway Boulevard
Read full article: Daytona Beach prepares for Bike Week with major changes to International Speedway BoulevardThe stretch of International Speedway Boulevard between Halifax Avenue and A1A, considered the gateway to Daytona Beach’s beachside, has undergone a two-year transformation.
81-year-old killed, teen seriously injured when pickups collide in Volusia County
Read full article: 81-year-old killed, teen seriously injured when pickups collide in Volusia CountyAn 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.
NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
Read full article: NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive yearDaytona 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.
‘Really don’t want you here:’ Volusia sheriff puts out warning to parents, teens ahead of spring break
Read full article: ‘Really don’t want you here:’ Volusia sheriff puts out warning to parents, teens ahead of spring breakAfter 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 ready to partner with Tom Cruise on 'Days of Thunder' sequel
Read full article: NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on 'Days of Thunder' sequelNASCAR 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.
SOUND OFF: Daytona Beach holds meeting on guidelines for Bike Week, Biketoberfest
Read full article: SOUND OFF: Daytona Beach holds meeting on guidelines for Bike Week, BiketoberfestWith less than two weeks before Daytona Bike Week, the public got a chance to sound off on proposed changes for motorcycle events.
Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellow
Read full article: Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellowDenny 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 avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports
Read full article: William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick MotorsportsWilliam 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.
Meet the man behind the silver Firebird I on the Harley J. Early trophy for Daytona 500 winner
Read full article: Meet the man behind the silver Firebird I on the Harley J. Early trophy for Daytona 500 winnerEvery year, John Lajba creates the Firebird I on top of the Daytona 500 winner's Harley J. Early trophy.
Daytona International Speedway sees tight security as fans gather for NASCAR’s biggest race
Read full article: Daytona International Speedway sees tight security as fans gather for NASCAR’s biggest raceAhead of NASCAR’s biggest race, there have been several events at Daytona International Speedway and security has been tight around the track.
With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner
Read full article: With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team ownerDale 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.
Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crashFour-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.
WATCH LIVE: Weather expectations for Daytona 500, potential impacts on race day
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Weather expectations for Daytona 500, potential impacts on race dayIf 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.
Former Florida high school nurse accused of traveling to meet minor faces more charges
Read full article: Former Florida high school nurse accused of traveling to meet minor faces more chargesA 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 files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins
Read full article: NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying beginsNASCAR 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.
NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500
Read full article: NASCAR's lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace 'couldn't care less' if Trump attends Daytona 500Bubba 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.
Tip leads to capture of New York double murder suspect in Daytona Beach, deputies say
Read full article: Tip leads to capture of New York double murder suspect in Daytona Beach, deputies sayA $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.
How Ormond Beach became the birthplace of speed
Read full article: How Ormond Beach became the birthplace of speedWhen 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 leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500
Read full article: Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.
Public meeting set for U.S. 1 bike, pedestrian upgrades in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Public meeting set for U.S. 1 bike, pedestrian upgrades in Daytona BeachThe 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 plays big role in Daytona 500. How rain can spark fires on the track
Read full article: Weather plays big role in Daytona 500. How rain can spark fires on the trackWeather 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.
Trader Joe’s is set to open 1st Volusia County location: Here’s what we know
Read full article: Trader Joe’s is set to open 1st Volusia County location: Here’s what we knowA spokesperson for Trader Joe’s announced it has plans to open a store in Daytona Beach, marking the chain’s entrance into Volusia County.
NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500
Read full article: NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500.
Daytona Beach woman pistol-whipped, shot during frantic purse robbery
Read full article: Daytona Beach woman pistol-whipped, shot during frantic purse robberyOfficers 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.
Pickup runs over New York woman’s head while she was sunbathing on Daytona Beach, deputies say
Read full article: Pickup runs over New York woman’s head while she was sunbathing on Daytona Beach, deputies sayA 71-year-old woman is recovering after she was struck and her head was run over by a pickup truck on Daytona Beach.
Alumni join forces to fundraise for Bethune-Cookman University gym upgrades
Read full article: Alumni join forces to fundraise for Bethune-Cookman University gym upgradesBethune-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.
Central Florida aviation experts provide insight after collision between plane, helicopter in DC
Read full article: Central Florida aviation experts provide insight after collision between plane, helicopter in DCThe 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.
Man found guilty in murder of Volusia County rapper at birthday party
Read full article: Man found guilty in murder of Volusia County rapper at birthday partyA 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.
Penske's pair of Porsches dominate as The Captain wins Rolex 24 at Daytona for 2nd consecutive year
Read full article: Penske's pair of Porsches dominate as The Captain wins Rolex 24 at Daytona for 2nd consecutive yearRoger Penske started his 59th season in motorsports the same way he closed last year — as a champion.
Brevard driver about to live dream at Rolex 24 at Daytona
Read full article: Brevard driver about to live dream at Rolex 24 at DaytonaThe 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.
There is no serial killer roaming Daytona Beach. Police debunk social media posts
Read full article: There is no serial killer roaming Daytona Beach. Police debunk social media postsThe Daytona Beach Police Department is dispelling rumors of a serial killer that is making its way around on social media.
Daytona Beach OKs use of AI gun detection system along Seabreeze Boulevard
Read full article: Daytona Beach OKs use of AI gun detection system along Seabreeze BoulevardThe 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.
For 2nd time in 2 years, Bethune-Cookman University students protest for resignation of trustees
Read full article: For 2nd time in 2 years, Bethune-Cookman University students protest for resignation of trusteesStudents 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 brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports
Read full article: IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsportsIMSA 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.
Belvin Perry voted out as chair of Bethune-Cookman University board, calling it ‘anti-student’
Read full article: Belvin Perry voted out as chair of Bethune-Cookman University board, calling it ‘anti-student’Bethune-Cookman University students filled a Board of Trustees meeting as Judge Belvin Perry was voted out as chair.
President Biden signs Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act
Read full article: President Biden signs Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site ActJackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach is officially a Commemorative Site after President Joe Biden signed H.R. 8012 on Saturday, according to a news release from the White House.
Woman accused of shooting, killing terminally ill husband in Florida hospital room pleads no contest
Read full article: Woman accused of shooting, killing terminally ill husband in Florida hospital room pleads no contestA woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband at a Daytona Beach hospital is set to appear in court.
What Florida homeowners should know about ‘Sinkhole Alley’
Read full article: What Florida homeowners should know about ‘Sinkhole Alley’Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach one step closer to becoming National Historic Landmark
Read full article: Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach one step closer to becoming National Historic LandmarkJackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach is one step closer to becoming a National Historic Landmark.
Trial date set for woman accused of shooting, killing terminally ill husband in Florida hospital room
Read full article: Trial date set for woman accused of shooting, killing terminally ill husband in Florida hospital roomA woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband at a Daytona Beach hospital last year will go on trial Jan. 6.
19-year-old woman struck, killed on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County
Read full article: 19-year-old woman struck, killed on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia CountyA 19-year-old woman was struck and killed on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jury awards $4M to family of Embry-Riddle student fatally shot in 2020
Read full article: Jury awards $4M to family of Embry-Riddle student fatally shot in 2020A jury has reportedly awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle student and Air Force cadet whose 2020 shooting death was twice deemed by Daytona Beach police to have been a suicide amid allegations that he was instead shot by his roommate.
Fire crews contain 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach; no injuries reported
Read full article: Fire crews contain 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach; no injuries reportedA 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach near the Latitude Margaritaville community is now contained, according to a news release.
Man who shot, killed Daytona Beach jewelry store owner gets life in prison
Read full article: Man who shot, killed Daytona Beach jewelry store owner gets life in prisonA man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach jewelry store owner earlier this year is expected to take a plea deal, according to the state attorney’s office.

Daytona Beach police chief talks community, safety on Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Daytona Beach police chief talks community, safety on Trooper Steve on PatrolWe’ll dive into the pressing issues facing our community, the department’s latest initiatives and Chief Jakari Young’s vision for public safety in Daytona Beach.
Embry–Riddle, FAA partner for program to help tackle air traffic controller shortage
Read full article: Embry–Riddle, FAA partner for program to help tackle air traffic controller shortageThe Federal Aviation Administration announced that has signed an agreement with Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University to offer a program aimed at reducing the nationwide air traffic controller shortage.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Here’s how Volusia, Flagler residents can apply for D-SNAP benefits after recent hurricanes
Read full article: Here’s how Volusia, Flagler residents can apply for D-SNAP benefits after recent hurricanesResidents of Volusia and Flagler counties who were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton can get help applying for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits in Daytona Beach.
Pedestrian struck, killed by car while crossing International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed by car while crossing International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, FHP saysA 61-year-old Daytona Beach man was struck by a car and killed while crossing International Speedway Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Linkin Park, Green Day among over 150 bands taking stage at Welcome to Rockville. See 2025 lineup
Read full article: Linkin Park, Green Day among over 150 bands taking stage at Welcome to Rockville. See 2025 lineupLinkin Park, Green Day, Korn and other bands will take part in next year’s Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach.
Lithium-ion battery on mobility device sparks Daytona Beach house fire
Read full article: Lithium-ion battery on mobility device sparks Daytona Beach house fireA fire at a house in Daytona Beach forced two people from their homes Sunday night, and crews believe a lithium-ion battery helped cause the fire.
Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow flooding
Read full article: Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow floodingResidents in Volusia County suffered serious flooding problems due to Hurricane Milton, but some have grappled with worsening flooding issues in recent years. Some say it is due to overdevelopment.
Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems
Read full article: Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problemsFrankie Muniz finished 33rd on Saturday in his first Truck Series race since the “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced he will become a full-time NASCAR racer next season.
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025
Read full article: 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz is set to continue his NASCAR career with a full-time ride in the Truck Series for 2025.
‘Leave all your troubles behind:’ Tourism boost from Biketoberfest energizes Daytona Beach
Read full article: ‘Leave all your troubles behind:’ Tourism boost from Biketoberfest energizes Daytona BeachHarleys, dirt bikes, choppers and more – just about every type of motorcycle you could think of is rolling down Main Street in Daytona Beach for the 32nd annual Biketoberfest.