Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Juneteenth celebrations will happen in Daytona Beach to honor Black history and local heroes.

The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Embry-Riddle’s Mori Hosseini Student Center — a Saturday event at Master's Domain Church with free food and music and the Miss Juneteenth Volusia County Pageant in New Smyrna Beach will follow.

On Monday, Florida’s regular gas price average fell below $3 per gallon to $2.945, a 15 cent drop from last month and 30 cents lower than last year—regional prices range from $2.80 in Panama City to $3.11 in West Palm Beach.

Embry-Riddle professor Elizabeth Mathews was honored at a June 5 ceremony in Brussels with the Flight Safety Foundation's Safety Forum Award for her 32-year work on the role of language in aviation safety.

Her Mathews-led research has helped improve training courses on the Daytona Beach campus and will guide new efforts to make flying safer.

Residents have more time to apply to serve on the Volusia County Charter Review Commission as the deadline extends from June 30 to 5 p.m. on July 18 and the County Council will choose 15 members on August 5—applicants must be registered voters living in Volusia County.

Daytona Beach will host the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship through 2030, confirming the city as a key venue for college sports.

The championship drew over 470 teams in 2025 and will take place next April 8-11 at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and Ocean Center — set to draw teams and fans from across the nation.

Symphony of Flavors: Wine and Tapas Tasting

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Oil & Vinegar Daytona Beach — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful evening of exquisite wines paired with gourmet tapas in a charming atmosphere.

Sounds of Summer: HomeGrown - Zac Brown Band Tribute

7:15-11:15 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience all the huge hits of Zac Brown Band performed live with fantastic vocal harmonies.

Star Spangled Summer Concert Series

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience a vibrant tribute to Billy Joel at the historic Bandshell.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help preserve the coastline and enjoy a community cleanup event.

Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Daytona Tortugas

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Check the schedule and enjoy minor league baseball action as the Cardinals take on the Tortugas.

Cooking with Chef Phil

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Oil & Vinegar Daytona Beach — Cost not listed — Experience an enchanting culinary adventure blending the flavors of Alaska and Africa with Chef Phil.

Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Daytona Tortugas Baseball Game

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Check ticket prices — Enjoy a night of exciting baseball under the Florida sky.

Star Spangled Summer Concert Series

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — VIP seating $15, general admission free — Experience the tribute sounds of Genesis, Phil Collins, and The Cars in a beautiful beachside setting.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free event — Help preserve the coastline while having a positive impact on the environment.

Stephen Marley Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Destination Daytona — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the Grammy Award winner as he spreads a message of love and unity through reggae music.