Daily
Daytona
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered in Volusia County Friday to honor fallen Edgewater officer David Jewell who was fatally shot at a gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea – family members and fellow officers held a candlelight vigil and placed flowers on his patrol car. News 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was named one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For—earning elite Honor Roll status after a survey of 199 institutions released on Sept 19. The recognition noted high ratings in job satisfaction, benefits, professional development, and other areas that reflect the university’s strong work culture. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a bobcat was seen twice near the Ponce Inlet Fire Department on S. Peninsula Drive. They advised residents to keep a safe distance and bring pets indoors—ensuring everyone can stay safe. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Mike Boylan, a self-taught weatherman from Oldsmar, has gained millions of fans on his website, Mike's Weather Page, by posting spaghetti maps and hurricane updates on social media. He works about 17 hours a day to provide reliable forecasts and began his site in 2004 – earning respect with his Tropical Meteorology Award in 2021. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ A Florida homeowner shot and killed a Black bear that entered their DeLand home on Friday morning, as the FWC reported no one was hurt. The FWC said residents should secure food sources—such as garbage and pet food—as bears search for fat to survive the winter. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Today in Daytona Beach, residents enjoy warm and dry conditions with daytime highs in the lower 90s as they wrap up the summer season. Tropical Storm Gabrielle is predicted to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane this weekend and likely a Category 2 by Monday—raising concerns for coastal areas. WESH
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everyone you admire started as a version of themselves that they didn't admire.
~ James Clear
About Daily Daytona
Welcome to the Daily Daytona, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Daytona Beach, Florida community. If you like the Daily Daytona, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Daytona Beach.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Daytona Beach and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Daytona
A free Daytona Beach community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydaytonanews.com/sitemap