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Thousands joined the Making Strides of Volusia-Flagler breast cancer awareness walk on Oct.

31 at the Riverfront Esplanade, where survivors, supporters and dogs crossed the International Speedway Boulevard Bridge to raise funds and awareness.

Bunnell City Commission voted Wednesday to unanimously deny appeals and a special exception for Project Butterfly, blocking a proposed (610-acre) landfill west of US-1 off SR-100; landowners may pursue legal challenges.

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County issued water-quality advisories Thursday, Oct.

29, for Lighthouse Point Park, 5000 S. Atlantic Ave. + Oceanview Avenue Beach Access, 4701 S. Atlantic Ave., in Ponce Inlet after Oct. 28 tests showed Enterococcus above state limits; officials advise against water activities until levels drop.

Volusia County officials say sand placed on New Smyrna Beach's shoreline months ago helped protect homes and businesses from recent King Tides.

Officials say they will pursue additional preventative measures to bolster the beach and limit future flooding.

Organizers expect about 9,000 people to take part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct.

31 at Riverfront Esplanade, with festivities starting at 7 a.m. and a noncompetitive 5K at 9 a.m.; the event aims to raise $325,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Daytona International Speedway will host the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic on Nov.

11, where Ford-affiliated drivers will race branch-themed Mustang Dark Horse Rs and Zac Brown Band will headline live music; the event will air on USA Network from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET and tickets are on sale.

Bethune-Cookman University received $5.2 million from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to fund two nursing projects: Wildcat Nursing Student Success ($2.19 million) to recruit and graduate BSN students for underserved Central and North Florida, and Project RISE-RN ($2.98 million); $250,000 in state funds will launch dual enrollment.

After nearly 11 hours of debate on Oct.

28, the Bunnell City Commission unanimously denied Project Butterfly, rejecting a proposed 610-acre landfill along County Road 45 after public opposition and a Sept. 1 Planning, Zoning and Appeal Board approval.