NASCAR’s exhibition Clash is returning to Daytona International Speedway for the first time in six years.

Central Florida is experiencing one of its hottest summers on record, with several cities ranking among their warmest ever. And with weeks of summer still ahead, the heat isn't letting up anytime soon.

Volusia County Sheriff's deputies, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a large-scale disaster drill off Daytona Beach, simulating a commercial airliner crash in the Atlantic Ocean.

Newly released body camera and dash camera video provides a closer look at the final moments of a Daytona Beach murder suspect who died after crashing while fleeing Titusville police earlier this week.

Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

The Daytona Beach homicide suspect who died in Titusville Tuesday night had killed his estranged wife while she was on the phone with their son, police said in an update on Wednesday.

Officers are investigating a “domestic violence incident” that broke out in Holly Hill on Monday, according to the police department. Police said the incident may have stemmed from an argument over infidelity.

About 49 people were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation going after drug traffickers in Central Florida. The networks operated in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Marion and Orange counties, according to law enforcement.

The move comes as JetBlue shifts its focus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, looking to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines’ collapse in South Florida.

Daytona Beach leaders will hear a new proposal on Thursday night that would add strict new rules for e-bikes, bicycles and motorized pedicabs. The proposed ordinance bans anyone under the age of 11 from using an e-bike on any roadway or sidewalk.

City leaders are voting Wednesday to extend and upgrade a longstanding program that gives residents money back for replacing fixtures with more water-efficient options.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.

Seven people were arrested as part of an undercover operation in Volusia County this month, according to the sheriff’s office.

Law enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at Daytona International Speedway, launching a weeklong campaign aimed at reducing speed-related crashes and fatalities on Florida’s roads.

An 85-year-old Daytona Beach woman was killed early Monday morning in a rear-end crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Daytona Beach Police Department says it is looking for three people who went missing Friday morning.

A Volusia County Sheriff's deputy is under investigation after crashing his patrol vehicle into a retention pond at approximately 92 mph while failing to negotiate an off-ramp near International Speedway Boulevard and Interstate 95, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.

The Daytona Beach Shores City Commission is set to consider a proposal to rename the city “The Shores.” A recent city survey found most respondents support the change, though some residents remain divided over the potential costs and loss of the well-known Daytona Beach name.

A search is underway in Daytona Beach after Daytona Beach Safety officials say a 17-year-old Orlando teen vanished Friday night.

A sad start to the holiday weekend in Volusia County. The Volusia Beach Safety Patrol says a 60-year-old man was found dead 80 to 100 meters offshore.

Volusia County law enforcement raided 10 properties, targeting a violent drug gang known as the "Cut Throat Murderers" linked to fatal overdoses and shootings on the county's east side.

A Daytona Beach ordinance banning panhandling partially violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a U.S. Appeals Court affirmed this week. But the judges also ruled the lower court went too far in blocking the whole ordinance.

The Daytona Beach fire chief is stepping down after 27 years with the city — and his departure comes months after an internal audit raised serious questions about spending inside his department.

Florida’s Jason Raynor Act — named for a Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty — is now law, requiring a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on yet another batch of new laws — this time tackling criminal issues.

Despite its Texan upbringing, Buc-ee’s has been a smash hit for many Florida residents since its debut in St. Augustine years ago.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Jason Raynor Act into law Tuesday in Winter Haven, sending a direct message to anyone who attacks a police officer in Florida: the consequences are now permanent.

Daytona Beach's Peabody Auditorium will host productions such as A Beautiful Noise, The Wiz, Shucked, and Hadestown, while The Sharon in The Villages will feature The Carpenters Songbook, A Beautiful Noise, The Pirates of Penzance, Waitress, and Burn The Floor Presents Maks & Peta Live.

During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Daytona residents are weighing the future of a historic building tied to the city’s Black history: the Campbell Hotel on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

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Condemned in 2023, its fate of the Campbell Hotel, one of the only places Black people could lodge during Jim Crow era, has remained uncertain, but the community wants to see it restored.

Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.

Daytona Beach police are investigating a fatal shooting at Derbyshire Park that left one person dead and sent two others to a hospital.

While most Volusia County cities are making progress on flood mitigation, Daytona Beach residents in the Midtown neighborhood are still waiting for help — and growing more anxious with every storm in the forecast.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Daytona Beach police had been searching for Perry since late Wednesday night.

Authorities in Volusia County are searching for a homicide suspect out of Gainesville. The sheriff’s office is looking for Xavion Perry III. They say he was spotted in Daytona Beach by police Tuesday night.

Earlier this month, a report was released examining the most "up-and-coming" communities in the country.

More than 8,800 homes are coming to a new "city within a city" in Daytona Beach. The city of Daytona Beach approved plans for an Avalon Park Daytona. Developers say they have plans to deal with the infrastructure woes this community could cause.

A memorial service was held Monday for Adam “Stump” Smith, the late assistant baseball coach for Spruce Creek High School.

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Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

Law enforcement and a local roller rink are taking action ahead of a planned “teen takeover” in Kissimmee that began circulating on social media.

The owner and chef said the restaurant's last day will be on Friday, though she also teased there were other plans in the works.

Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Around 12:35 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard following a report of a person shot.

“Welcome to Rockville” in Daytona Beach is being put on pause due to severe weather heading into the region, according to organizers.

Crews are currently building a seawall that will be set into the sand, serving as the foundation for the boardwalk extension.

A two-year study aimed at finding flooding solutions for Daytona Beach’s Midtown neighborhood has ended without a viable fix — leaving residents and city leaders disappointed and, in many cases, feeling stuck.

Orlando and central Florida are set for another round of summer-like heat heading into the weekend, with forecast highs in the low to mid-90s and increased chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

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One of the country’s largest rock music festivals kicks off Thursday in Daytona Beach, bringing more than 160 bands, hundreds of thousands of fans — and potentially record-breaking heat.

A 12-year-old was taken to jail after she was accused of sending a threat to a teacher — under her ex-boyfriend’s account, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Jauquin Perry is out of the hospital and facing a long recovery after being struck by an SUV near mile marker 261 on I-95, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.

Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

New body camera video from Daytona Beach police shows the moment officers pulled over a father who then fled — first in his car, then on foot — with a young child in his arms.

A Central Florida high school was forced to act on Wednesday after a former student showed up with a loaded firearm, according to the school district.

Jeep Beach 2026 packed the shoreline with vehicles and people, but a crash involving a young child renewed safety concerns.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.

Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Welcome to Rockville 2026 returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7-10, featuring over 160 bands across five stages, including headliners Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance.

Years after a man gunned down his roommate and two other victims, he will now spend the rest of his life in prison.

From Jeeps to jazz, it’s a weekend full of fun across Central Florida.

Prosecutors will not file charges against a man seen in a video being punched in the head by a Daytona Beach police officer during an arrest last month.

The fate of Daytona Beach’s city manager remains up in the air after the city commission did not vote on whether to renew his contract or not. Instead, in a split vote, they decided to table it.

Daytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote Wednesday night on a more than $1 million contract to repair sidewalks in a newly built neighborhood where residents say dozens of people have fallen.

Crystal Ballroom Ocean Walk in Daytona Beach has shut its doors, leaving couples scrambling to find a new venue.

The ACSI has ranked the best convenience stores for customer satisfaction. But it turns out that Buc-ee's wasn't rated the top pick.

Dangerous surf and powerful rip currents are battering Volusia County’s coastline, prompting beach safety officials to urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. Waves are reaching 8 to 12 feet, and the conditions have already proven serious for at least one family.

Chitwood issued a stern warning to promoters behind the recently announced “Daytona Beach Pier Takeover.”

The Daytona Beach city auditor is speaking out after a tense city commission meeting put his findings — and his methods — under fire.

Investigators say Melady broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in 2023 and installed cameras in her bedroom and bathroom.

An internal audit of the Daytona Beach Fire Department is raising serious questions about more than $500,000 in spending — and a city commissioner says what’s in the report is “extremely concerning.”

A new monument dedicated to Vietnam veterans will be unveiled at Veterans Memorial Park in Daytona Beach

From festivals and food to boats, cars, magic, and pups!

New video shows the moment Volusia County deputies reached a man accused of crashing his car through a fence at Daytona Beach International Airport and driving onto an active runway.

A driver is in custody after he crashed he vehicle onto the airfield at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Businesses in Daytona Beach say they are feeling the economic hit after videos of last week’s unsanctioned Daytona Takeover event went viral. Airbnb hosts and hotels report questions and cancellations tied to the viral videos.

A Central Florida woman was put behind bars after Holly Hill police said she was discovered stealing mail from dozens of people.

Daytona Beach authorities implemented a special event zone and a temporary youth curfew after a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unpermitted events, violence, and 133 arrests.

Law enforcement and city leaders in Daytona Beach are taking steps to ensure the safety of everyone as the second weekend of spring break approaches.

Daytona Beach city leaders unanimously voted Wednesday to put a charter amendment against “toilet to tap” before voters in November.

A man was arrested after a fatal stabbing at a home near Daytona Beach on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Daytona Beach city leaders enacted an emergency ordinance imposing a youth curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a week following a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unsanctioned events and violence, including 133 arrests and four shootings. Police Chief Jakari Young and other officials emphasized the need for better communication and consideration of the city's future as a spring break destination, with discussions of forming a task force to address these concerns.

NASCAR has suspended driver Daniel Dye for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a recent livestream.

News 6 meteorologist Julie Broughton says Central Florida could tie record cool high temperatures set over a century ago. Unseasonably cold air has moved in after a strong cold front, with a gradual warm-up expected this weekend.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking at monetarily punishing one of the promoters of recent unsanctioned spring break events in Daytona Beach, including one this past weekend, especially if she does not stop promoting future events.

After Daytona Beach's mayor took to social media to address a "troubling" arrest, a local police union has come out in defense of the officer involved.

The first weekend of spring break in Daytona Beach devolved into chaos, local officials said, after a pop-up event on the beach drew large, unsanctioned crowds and multiple shootings in the city.

Police in Daytona Beach are searching for suspects after four different shootings on Saturday. The Daytona Beach Police Department says they do not believe the community is under threat, but they are looking for help with the investigations.

Storms and rain didn’t stop some cities from tying heat records

Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry took to social media on Friday after a “troubling” video surfaced of an officer.

Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Samuel Oche, 22, of Daytona Beach, drowned Saturday while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near French Landing, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday at the intersection of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and Pearl Street.

Daytona Beach leaders are debating what should happen to millions of gallons of wastewater the city produces every day.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday for the Culler Pet Resource Center, which serves Flagler, Volusia, and Brevard Counties.

Last week, ten more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The city of Daytona Beach is debating a measure that would allow voters to decide on restrictions for “toilet to tap” water recycling.