Good morning, Daytona Beach.

The Council on Aging of Volusia County is calling for volunteers to serve as Meals On Wheels drivers, meal packers, and helpers at senior centers — ensuring seniors can stay independent.

The nonprofit with nearly 60 years of service invites local individuals and groups to devote a few hours each week to support the community.

Ray’s Quality Meats in Ormond Beach closed unexpectedly — the shop at 1035 N.

U.S. 1 had served the local community since 1971 and now remains vacant.

Bethune-Cookman University went on lockdown Thursday after officials reported a potential threat to campus safety; classes were canceled and students were advised to return to their dorms while faculty and staff began remote work.

On Thursday morning, over 600 ROTC cadets from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University climbed 2,100 stairs at Daytona International Speedway to honor 9/11 heroes—mirroring the challenge first responders faced that day.

United Airlines supported the memorial as cadets expressed pride and vowed to remember those who sacrificed their lives.

Volusia County Veterans Services partnered with the U.S. Veterans Administration at three SURGE events in DeLand and Daytona Beach to help 17 homeless veterans get housing, healthcare, and mental health support — the staff also finished suicide prevention training and became a certified Veterans Safe Place to offer crisis help.

Port Orange Police Department received an FDOT grant in partnership with the University of North Florida to launch a project aimed at reducing serious injuries among pedestrians and bicyclists.

The department will begin early October with on-street education and enforcement in six high-risk areas — including parts of Dunlawton and Nova Road — to boost traffic safety.

On Sept. 3, the Ormond Beach Commission unanimously approved a 6.94% tax millage rate increase—raising it to 4.4497 mills and setting a $143 million operating budget for fiscal 2025–26.

Residents showed support for the change to preserve their quality of life while discussions continue on funding for local services such as youth sports.

On September 3, the Daytona Beach City Commission addressed quality of life by asking storefront owners on Main Street and State Road A1A to remove indecent displays and by amending the code on public camping to match the new state law.

The commission approved a 4.1% tax increase to a millage rate of 5.9300 for the fiscal year 2025 to 2026—raising the budget to $379,813,364—in a vote amid resident concerns.

Volusia County’s Charter Review Commission began its review of the county charter, elected officers and public engagement timeline at its Sept.

3 meeting, and will study changes over the next eight months. The 15-member group, chaired by attorney Mark Watts (with former councilwoman Pat Northey as vice chair), will hold official meetings at Daytona Beach International Airport on Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13 and May 4, and run community listening sessions on Sept. 15, Sept. 17 and Sept. 22 before sending its final report to the county council in summer.

Corrine Graczewski, a 72-year-old cancer survivor from Ormond Beach, was honored during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway when her name appeared on NASCAR driver Erik Jones’ car — a tribute marking her fight against cancer and her recent treatment with Ethos adaptive radiation therapy. She will now begin immunotherapy at AdventHealth Daytona Beach after completing five peaceful treatments that protected her only remaining kidney.

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.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

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

Beachtober Fest

5 PM – 9 PM — Dunes Brewing — Cost varies — Celebrate Bavarian culture with beachside fun and crisp brews at this lively festival.