Good morning, Daytona Beach.

The Daytona Beach News-Journal hired Rana Cash as executive editor on Monday as she returns to her Central Florida roots and will lead statewide investigations for USA Today Network-Florida, taking over from John Dunbar.

Cash, a longtime DeBary resident (a 20-year homeowner), brings experience from past roles in national newsrooms.

A Dalmatian named Blaze, rescued by the Volusia County Animal Shelter, was quickly adopted by a local family and made a brief stop at Station 42 in DeLand — greeting firefighters and posing for photos before heading to his new home.

Volusia County Schools reached an agreement on July 29 that adds about $611,111 in TSIA funding for full-time teachers with 10 or more years of service—bargaining will continue for other staff excluded from the deal.

Volusia County approved buying a 14-acre parcel at 4310 John Anderson Drive to expand Highbridge Park in Ormond Beach.

The purchase will boost parking, improve river access, and form a conservation corridor — a key step for protecting coastal habitat — along the Halifax River.

Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach is hosting a Clear the Shelters event this weekend featuring six adoptable pets ready for free adoption.

Families can choose from gentle seniors to active strays at the shelter.

Vince Carter hosted the annual Youth Basketball Academy last July in Daytona Beach, where local kids learned basketball skills and life lessons.

The eight-time NBA All-Star continues to give back to his community (camp sessions began daily at 8 a.m.).

Sounds of Summer: Bruce Springsteen Tribute

7:15-11:59 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience an oceanfront evening with amazing performances from top tribute bands in a vibrant atmosphere.

Star Spangled Summer: Greggie and the Jets - Elton John Tribute

7:15-9:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience a memorable tribute to Elton John in a picturesque beach setting.

Star Spangled Summer: Tribute to Foreigner and Styx

7-9:30 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience electrifying tributes to Foreigner and Styx with an unforgettable summer concert atmosphere.