Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Volusia County lifeguards warned that 9-foot waves and high rip currents are creating dangerous surf conditions with hundreds of rescues and a recent drowning, and they advised swimmers to stay near staffed towers as conditions will remain rough through Tuesday—with some improvement by midweek.

The Ocean Center in Volusia was nominated for a Reader’s Choice Award by ConventionSouth Media Group and online voting runs until midnight Sunday, Oct.

5 — other local nominees include the Daytona Beach Area CVB and Hammock Beach Resort.

Michael Connelly said his work at the Daytona Beach News-Journal inspired his 'Lincoln Lawyer' series—covering local crime and building strong ties with detectives helped shape his writing, and he is now preparing a new series that draws on his Florida roots.

Florida raised the minimum wage to $14 on Sept.

30 as set by Amendment 2, with the fixed increase scheduled to reach $15 next year—future adjustments will follow inflation.

Senorita Locklear, Mary McLeod Bethune's private secretary in the 1950s, turned 101 on Sept.

29 and celebrated with family and staff at her nursing home—where memories of her time with Bethune remind us of the lasting legacy of the civil rights leader. She recounted her final moments with Bethune and her years at Bethune-Cookman University with clear pride.

Hurricane Humberto was downgraded to a Category 3 storm and is expected to become a strong extratropical system today over the Atlantic, causing dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast—no coastal warnings are in effect.

Swells from the storm will affect the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda, and U.S. beaches may see rough conditions starting Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda moves away from the coast.

Dozens of young sea turtles are stranded on Volusia County beaches today due to rough surf from Tropical Storm Imelda — wildlife rescuers are planning to rescue the animals and return them to safer waters.

Today, rough surf from Hurricane Imelda battered Daytona Beach Shores—washing away sand dunes, closing beach driving and prompting about 15 rescues since Saturday as local surfers stayed out of the dangerous water.

Officials warned that rip current risks will remain high next week.

Today nearly 30 new Florida laws took effect that make penalties tougher for crimes like fleeing police and tampering with monitoring devices and also change rules for land use, flood warnings, and foster home licensing.

These laws will affect the handling of criminal and civil cases across the state.

Beachtober Fest

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

Kamenar Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Tickets available — Enjoy a high-energy performance by the independent hard rock band Kamenar from Tampa, FL.

Big Engine Performance

1-5 p.m. — Saints & Sinners Pub — Free entry — Rock out with Big Engine as they bring their high-energy music to the biker crowd of Ormond Beach.

Gary Allan Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket information available — Experience a night of captivating country music with Gary Allan.

2025 Fall Southeast Section Meeting

12 AM - 8 AM — Courtyard by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport — Free entry — Connect with fellow community members at this engaging multi-day meeting.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Live Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of spontaneous humor with iconic improv legends from 'Whose Line is it Anyway?'.

Live Hart Concert

12-4 p.m. — Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Sales Center — Free entry — Experience the jazzy, mellow indie sounds of Live Hart, an artist to watch.

Over 50 Meetup at Stonewood Grill

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Stonewood Grill & Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy good food and casual conversations with fellow fun-loving people.

Biketoberfest® 2025 Kickoff

6-10 PM — Doghouse Bar & Grill — Free entry — Celebrate Biketoberfest® with live music, food trucks, and vibrant festivities.

The Good Life Band: Biketoberfest Performance

7-11 p.m. — Full Moon Saloon — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a vibrant mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to 90s.