Volusia County is thinking about changing the rules on where people can drive on the beach. The County Council voted unanimously to start the process of expanding beach driving in Daytona Beach.

One person was found dead and three others were left hospitalized after a shooting in Daytona Beach early Sunday morning, according to the police department.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's happening in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

A Daytona Beach man was arrested on Wednesday evening after a bout of road rage involving another family’s SUV, according to the police department.

The show is performing in Melbourne and Daytona Beach April 15-17

After months of construction, the International Speedway Boulevard Beach Ramp has officially reopened.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising.

The bevy of bills addresses subjects like drug use, Constitutional amendments, and even the newly coined “Gulf of America.”

Sixty-six of Florida's 67 counties lack sufficient dental professionals and almost half of the state’s population does not have dental insurance.

The city of Daytona Beach has approved roughly $26,000 to remove thousands of bats from the Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium, officials said.

News 6's Erik Sandoval sheds some insight on the best local beaches that are dog-friendly.

News 6's Erik Sandoval sheds some insight on the best local beaches that are dog-friendly.

New Smyrna Beach Police are setting up a special event zone this weekend for an unsanctioned “Meet for Toyota Truck” event.

Show to perform at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando and Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.

A man accused of killing a Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week in 2022 is asking that the death penalty be waived due in part to the alleged unavailability of witnesses to speak in his defense, court records show.

A critical event is taking place in Daytona Beach, aimed at providing free dental care to thousands of Floridians who may not otherwise have access to it.

Three people were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to a news release.

Two people were injured in a shooting near the boardwalk in Daytona Beach, according to police.

Photos from the scene taken by Daytona Shores Police Chief Mike Fowler show damage to the side of the firetruck as well as front-end damage to the white car.

A 70-year-old Alabama woman is recovering after she was struck by an e-bike while walking on the beach in Daytona, deputies said.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s warnings toward parents were demonstrated following the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of an alcohol violation.

The city of Daytona Beach says it’s installed more security cameras along Main Street to broaden law enforcement’s ability to monitor crowds.

Let the festivities begin!

Law enforcement officers across Florida may soon receive new training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

With spring break quickly approaching, if you’re looking to stay in the Central Florida area but still get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather, here are 10 events to visit or activities to do. Let’s go!

A state Senate bill gaining momentum in Florida aims to increase the punishment for those convicted of manslaughter against a police officer.

A crash involving a tractor-trailer forced all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 to shut down in Daytona Beach, according to firefighters.

Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing won their appeal when the National Motorsports Appeals Panel said his Toyota did not have an illegally modified spoiler when he won the Daytona 500 pole.

One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting which prompted a large police response in Daytona Beach.

One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting early Tuesday that prompted a large police response in Daytona Beach.

February 2025 turned out to be an unusually warm month for Central Florida, with temperatures consistently running above average.

From additional deputies to tailored public transit, Volusia County officials are working to maintain safety with Bike Week in full swing.

The Daytona Beach Fire Department is mourning the death of a firefighter who was killed in a crash while off duty, according to the agency.

Daytona Beach police are looking to identify the suspect of a bank robbery.

A middle school student taken into custody by Daytona Beach police is accused of bringing a BB gun to campus.

A 37-year-old Daytona Beach woman will spend the next 35 years in state prison after being found guilty of fatally stabbing a man and setting his home on fire in 2023, court records show.

Over 500,000 bikers are starting to roll into the Daytona Beach area for the 84th annual Bike Week.

A new committee will search and recommend who will be the next president of Bethune-Cookman University.

A massive fine left Chase Briscoe facing a huge points deficit heading into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The stretch of International Speedway Boulevard between Halifax Avenue and A1A, considered the gateway to Daytona Beach’s beachside, has undergone a two-year transformation.

An 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.

Daytona 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.

After 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 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.

With less than two weeks before Daytona Bike Week, the public got a chance to sound off on proposed changes for motorcycle events.

Denny 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 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.

Every year, John Lajba creates the Firebird I on top of the Daytona 500 winner's Harley J. Early trophy.

Martin Truex Jr. is trying to win the Daytona 500 in his 22nd attempt.

According to the officials with the White House, Air Force One is expected to land around 2 p.m. at Daytona Beach International Airport on Sunday.

Gentlemen will start their engines an hour early on Sunday at the Daytona 500 as NASCAR prepares for weather issues.

Volusia’s public transit system Votran will modify its routes for the Daytona 500 weekend, according to a press release.

Ahead of NASCAR’s biggest race, there have been several events at Daytona International Speedway and security has been tight around the track.

Dale 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.

Bubba Wallace won the first of two qualifying races for the Daytona 500.

Four-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.

The 67th running of the iconic race is set for Sunday, but fans are already starting to show, providing a boost to local businesses.

If 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.

A 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 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.

Bubba 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.

A $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.

When 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 led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.

This week, race fans are getting the ride of a lifetime at the Daytona International Speedway.

The 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 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.

Tour performing in Melbourne and Daytona Beach.

Many people wonder what happens when you die, but a Daytona Beach man has lived to tell the tale.

A spokesperson for Trader Joe’s announced it has plans to open a store in Daytona Beach, marking the chain’s entrance into Volusia County.

A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500.

The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unusual — and complicated — qualifying format.

The Great American Race is set to go green Sunday afternoon. But will the skies stay blue?

Florida Sen. Ingoglia took to social media on Monday morning to claim that the new legislation would help protect residents' constitutional rights.

A person of interest has been identified in a fatal shooting reported out of Daytona Beach, according to police.

Officers 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.

A 71-year-old woman is recovering after she was struck and her head was run over by a pickup truck on Daytona Beach.

Tyler Reddick would welcome a quiet offseason.

John Hagins pleaded no contest to charges of attempted manslaughter, attempted terrorism and written threats to kill.

Thousands of from around the world will head to Daytona Beach for one of the world’s largest motorcycle events.

Bethune-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.

The 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.

A 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.

Vince Carter and his much-celebrated No. 15 have reached new heights again.

Roger Penske started his 59th season in motorsports the same way he closed last year — as a champion.

Orlando isn't the only Florida city chilling out.

The 63rd running of the 24-hour race kicks off Saturday, testing the endurance of drivers, crews, and the fans there to watch.

The 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.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is dispelling rumors of a serial killer that is making its way around on social media.

The 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.

Students 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.

The ROAR Before the Rolex 24 is a weekend of practice and final preparations for drivers and their teams before the Rolex 24 the following weekend.

IMSA 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.

The Volusia Sheriff's Office is taking a proactive approach to safeguard some of the community's most vulnerable members.

Bethune-Cookman University students filled a Board of Trustees meeting as Judge Belvin Perry was voted out as chair.

County leaders want to boost tourism revenue on the West side of Volusia County, and one way is through a proposed $39 million sports complex.

Jackie 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.

The unfolding story of a sailing boat beached in New Smyrna raises the question: What happens to derelict vessels in Florida waters?

Several touring Broadway shows are coming to Dr. Phillips Center, King Center, The Sharon and Peabody Auditorium.

The best part about living in Central Florida is the endless amount of happenings going on!