Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Matthews Hope, a local nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness, went $468,000 over budget as rising demand + costs strained its services on Sept.

30. The organization is working to manage the shortfall and better meet community needs.

Officials said that rocket launches are set to boost tourism on the Space Coast, with busy launch days expected to bring in up to $10 million in tourism tax revenue.

The economic boost may help local Daytona Beach businesses thrive.

Embry-Riddle plans to expand the Deep Woods Ranch airstrip for aviation training while the Water Management District reviews its permit—raising wildlife concerns for local Swallow-tailed Kites.

Construction cannot begin until the district receives the additional information requested.

NASA and SpaceX are launching Crew-13 today at 11:10 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to send four astronauts—including Volusia County native Luke Delaney—to the International Space Station for six-month science experiments; weather is the main concern and delays will push the launch to Friday morning.

USDA recalled 2,300 pounds of pork sausage made by Fontanini Foods LL on June 23 due to possible plastic contamination — regulators warn some boxes may still be in restaurant freezers in Florida; no injuries have been reported and food service operators should dispose or return the product.