Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Nearly a dozen people faced criminal charges after a six‐month investigation called Operation Van Diesel uncovered 350 diesel fuel thefts worth $650,000 from 70 locations across 13 counties—investigators said seven of the accused were in the U.S. illegally.

A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after he shot a woman who mistakenly came to his driveway—he twisted her arm before firing at her and another person as they fled in a vehicle on Aug.

31, police said.

Daytona Biketoberfest will run from Oct.

16-19 and will feature races at Daytona International Speedway, live music, vendor swap meets, and food and drink specials at various local venues. The four-day motorcycle event is expected to draw around 100000 fans to Daytona Beach and nearby areas.

During the summer, Embry-Riddle undergrad students worked on machine learning algorithms for detecting spoofing attacks on drones in a 10‑week NSF REU program led by Dr. Laxima Niure Kandel at the Daytona Beach Campus—three students gained key skills in signal analysis and cybersecurity—preparing them for future careers.

City commissioners asked Daytona Beach businesses to remove vulgar T-shirts and phallic symbol souvenirs from store windows along Main Street and State Road A1A to help keep the town family friendly— the measure was approved on Sept.

3 and was sent to local tourism and retail groups for support. Local residents and shopkeepers shared mixed views on whether the change will boost the area’s appeal for families.

FDOT officials said repairs on eastbound I-4 at Mile Marker 130—causing backups in Volusia County—have slowed traffic.

They advised drivers to stay left when reaching I-95 and to keep right when turning onto S.R. 400 to avoid further delays.

Star Spangled Summer: Def Leppard & AC/DC Tributes

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience an electrifying tribute concert featuring Absolute Def Leppard and Highway to Hell.

The Marshall Tucker Band Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich sounds of The Marshall Tucker Band with hits spanning decades.

Esh x Schief Live Performance

8 PM - 12 AM — Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort — Free entry — Multi-genre electro/acoustic duo delivering classic covers and original tunes.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help clean the beach while enjoying the sun and contributing to ocean health.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help keep Daytona Beach beautiful while enjoying the sun and community spirit.

Tom Segura Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with one of the biggest touring comedians on his Come Together tour.

Star Spangled Summer: Completely Unchained

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the top tribute to Van Halen at the historic amphitheater by the beach.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free event — Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the beautiful Daytona Beach.

Daytona Boat Show

10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Ocean Center — Entry fee varies — Discover your dream boat with top dealers and manufacturers at this exciting showcase.

Wendy Gillis: That's What She Said

8 PM – 12 AM — Cristy B Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Wendy Gillis who brings her unique style to the stage.