Good morning, Daytona Beach.

The Volusia County Farm Bureau’s Farmers Market celebrated 50 years on Dec.

17 at the renovated fairgrounds in DeLand — it serves families with fresh produce every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to noon with free parking and admission.

Phil Hall Park on Paige Avenue will open mid-January and feature six pickleball courts, an off-leash dog run, LED lighting for nighttime play, restrooms, and paved parking.

The park is named for the late NSB Pickleball Club president who donated $15,000 plus launched the First Responders Pickleball Cup.

A new 24-hour McDonald’s opened along Ridgewood Avenue at Sunshine Park Mall, replacing a demolished bank in South Daytona.

The restaurant features a modern design with digital kiosks and two drive-through lanes, and is part of local efforts to revitalize the U.S. 1 corridor.

Two new businesses marked their Volusia County debut at the Gates of International Speedway Blvd. Saki Endless Sushi and Hibachi Eatery opened on Dec.

13 at the former Cantina Louie location (2200 International Speedway Blvd.), while Concentra Inc. will launch its 7,486 sqft occupational health clinic after Jan. 1.

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co. led the annual Volusia Manufacturers Association awards, earning two honors including a Manny Award for Lifetime Achievement for Kelly Seliga (long-time finance director).

The event featured an oceanfront social hour and special recognitions for industry leaders.

B-CU welcomed over 110 students from Campbell Middle School and Turie T.

Small Elementary during a Dec. 8 holiday celebration; faculty and staff chose a black rose (each for a child) from the campus Christmas tree and gave gift cards in honor of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

New Smyrna Beach resident Marcia Harden walked from Daytona to the Keys beginning Nov.

1 and collected over 3,500 pounds of trash by Dec. 6. She urges everyone to help keep beaches clean and protect nature (a cause benefiting the local community).

Volusia County launched VoTran On Demand, a new mobile app that gives local transit riders easier access to trip planning and paratransit services (including real-time schedules and reservations for VoAccess riders).

VoRide customers will continue using the existing app until future integration.

Starting Sunday, Dec.

28, Volusia County will update transit routes in West Volusia, with revised times for Route 30 and 31, removal of a Route 33 segment, and discontinuation of Route 34 + the DeLand SunRail Circulator while signage and staff guide riders and holiday service will end in 2026.

Whispering Meadows Ranch has moved to a new 9-acre facility at 3310 W.

Granada Blvd in Ormond Beach (offering equine-assisted therapy to build confidence and lifeskills). The ranch, founded 18 years ago, now features a covered arena so programs run in all weather.

Warm weather this holiday season may draw larger crowds to local beaches + experts advise visiting quieter spots to avoid the rush.

Visitors from across North America traded winter scenes for sunshine on Christmas Eve as families gathered on Flagler, Daytona, and Ormond beaches to enjoy ocean activities and create coastal memories.

Jeff White Music Performance

4-8 p.m. — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic roots soul music from local artist Jeff White.

Daytona KartWeek

All day — Daytona International Speedway — Tickets available on-site — Experience the excitement of the largest karting event in the world at Daytona International Speedway.

Esh x Schief: Ocean Deck Music Event

9 PM – 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of multi-genre electro/acoustic music as great hits from the past are covered and original tunes for the future are created.

New Year's Eve Celebration with The Good Life Band

8 PM – 12 AM — Halifax River Yacht Club — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate the New Year with a lively mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to the 90s.

Introduction to Wet Felting

10:30 a.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens — $120 Members, $150 Non-Members — Discover the art of wet felting and unleash your creativity with all materials provided.

Trivia Tuesdays

6-8:30 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Enjoy delicious beer and food while testing your knowledge in a fun trivia competition.

Books & Brews

5-9 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy craft beer and storytelling with author Sara Dahmen as she presents her novel The Tinsmith 1865.

Drive-In Movie Night at Tiki Cove

6:30-8 p.m. — Tiki Cove at Venetian Bay — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a delightful drive-in movie experience under the stars.

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Roar Before The Rolex 24

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with meet and greet options available.

Dwight Icenhower - Elvis Tribute

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the King of Rock and Roll's legendary sound and style with renowned tribute artist Dwight Icenhower.