Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Communities in Volusia and Flagler are hosting events today to remember Sept.

11 victims and honor local heroes; in Daytona Beach, Volusia County Fire Rescue leads a memorial stair climb (starting at 8:30 a.m.) with commemorations also planned in DeLand, Deltona, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Palm Coast, and Port Orange.

A groom survived a head-on crash and married his bride hours later at a Daytona hospital on Sept.

10 as he recovered from the accident.

White Castle will open its first local location on Tuesday, Sept.

22 at 9:00 a.m. at 1944 LPGA Blvd, bringing 60 new jobs (in Volusia County) and a full day of festivities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Gas prices in Central Florida are rising as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments — AAA reports gas now averages $4.15 locally compared to a national $4.28, up 14 cents in a week, and analysts say relief may not come until later months.

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reminded Daytona Beach visitors to give nesting sea turtles and flightless shorebird chicks room as summer winds down.

Please follow posted guidelines and adjust exterior lighting to help these small wildlife safely reach the sea.

A proposed luxury condominium development inspired by Greek islands is planned to transform a vacant waterfront property in Daytona Beach and has drawn mixed reactions from local residents (support and concern noted).

The project was unveiled today and may introduce upscale living options.