Communications & Marketing

Overview

The communications department develops and implements strategies for effective internal and external communications in Daytona Beach.

Emergency Public Information

Emergency alerts are available via email or text through Notify Me. Sign up here

Media Relations

The office manages press releases and handles requests from the media.

Social Media

The department uses a variety of social media platforms to promote city events, resources, initiatives and information. Follow on social today!

Cable TV - Spectrum Channel 490

DBTV, also known as Spectrum Channel 490, provides up-to-date information for Daytona Beach residents including live streams of city commission meetings. To view, visit DBTV’s website or go to Spectrum channel 490. 

Radio Programming

Daytona Beach Radio takes place every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. on JOY 106.3 FM. Daytona Beach Radio provides timely and interesting discussions about projects happening in the community. Listeners can tune in at 106.3 on the FM radio dial, online or by using the TuneIn Radio app on smartphones and tablets. Listeners can call in to (386) 516-8030 during the program and ask questions about the day’s topic. 

Newsletters and Publications


  1. Physical Address
    301 S. Ridgewood Ave.
    Daytona Beach, FL 32114



  1. Image showing Breakers Oceanfront Park Proposed Playground

    New Playground at Breakers Oceanfront Park

    A new playground is coming to Breakers Oceanfront Park to replace the park’s nearly 20-year-old splash pad. Read on...
  2. Volusia Values Veterans County Logo on Gray Background

    Nominations Accepted: Volusia Values Veterans Program

    The Volusia Values Veterans Program (V3P), a countywide initiative, is accepting nominations for its inaugural Honor a Veteran recognition program. Read on...
  3. Decorative Image Showing the Redemption of Eve Mural on Building

    The Redemption of Eve Downtown Mural

    A vibrant new mural is adding color, conversation and creativity to the heart of the Downtown Redevelopment Area. Read on...
  4. Photograph showing smiling Kids at Summer Camp

    Registration opens March 2 for youth summer camps

    The city’s popular summer camp program will open for registration Monday, March 2, and run from June 1 through July 31. Read on...
  5. Black History Month

    Celebrating Black History

    This year marks the sixth year the City of Daytona Beach, in partnership with the Midtown Community Development Corporation, will celebrate Black History Month by honoring 12 individuals who shaped our community. Read on...
  6. Big Shark Gift Shop Highlight

    Big Shark Gift Shop: Six Decades of Serving Daytona Beach Families

    From Daytona Shell and Curios to a beloved community landmark, this family-owned store celebrates 60 years of hospitality, beach-themed merchandise and local tradition Read on...
  7. 2026 State of the City Booklet Highlight

    State of the City 2026: Progress with Purpose

    City leaders focused on sustaining momentum and making progress in key areas. Read about it here...
  8. Decorative Image - Easter Beach Run 2026

    Get Ready for the Annual Easter Beach Run!

    Registration is now open for Saturday, April 4, 2026. Join us for a fun-filled run along the sand! Additional Info...
  9. Decorative image for Hurricane Ian and Nicole Assistance showing Rebuilding Together logo

    Hurricane Ian & Nicole Assistance Program

    Homeowners are invited to a community information session 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Dickerson Center, 308 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Read on...
  10. Decorative Image for Youth Baseball and Tball

    Youth Baseball & T-Ball Program Registration Open

    Programs are open to multiple age groups, with clinics, practices and games held at city parks. Read on...
  11. A picture of an instructor teaching two people Tai Chi.

    Tai Chi Classes

    Tuesdays, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Schnebly Recreation Center. Read on...
  12. Decorative Image Breakers Presentation - Dont Trash Their Splash  Jan. 2026

    Marine Debris: Effects on Us and Our Environment

    Breakers Environmental Learning Center will host an educational presentation on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. Read on...
  13. Decorative image for city island seawall project

    City Island Seawall

    The City Island seawall reconstruction project began in November, with work taking place from Orange Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. Read on...
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    Tips for cold weather

    Remember the three Ps of cold weather protection: Pipes, Pets and Plants Read on...
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  16. Crab and Seafood Festival 2025

    Crab & Seafood Festival, April 25

    Festival will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Read on...
  17. Daytona Turkey Run photo of classic cars

    Daytona Spring Turkey Run, March 27-29

    Thousands of classic cars will be on display at Daytona International Speedway. Read on...
  18. Water Meter Replacement Program

    Water Meter Replacement Program

    The City of Daytona Beach is undergoing a project to replace about 15,000 residential water meters. Read on...
  19. Mahjong Decorative Image

    Mahjong Sessions at the Schnebly Recreation Center

    Sessions are held every Monday from noon to 3 p.m Read on...
  20. Zumba decorative image showing the name of the class

    Zumba Class Time and Fee Update

    Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Schnebly Recreation Center Read on...
  21. Homes Highlight

    From Someday to Sold: Helping Residents Become Homeowners

    In 2025, 19 individuals and families became first-time homeowners with help from the City of Daytona Beach’s Down Payment Assistance Program. Read on...
  22. Decorative Image Art Initiative Honors Icons Who Paved the Way

    Art Initiative Honors Icons Who Paved the Way

    A community-driven project has begun in Historic Midtown which celebrates local pioneers, history, culture and neighborhood pride. Read on...
  23. Cyber Heros

    Daytona Beach Honors 2025 Cybersecurity Heroes

    The City of Daytona Beach recognized its 2025 Cybersecurity Heroes during a special ceremony. Read on...
  24. Decorative Image Daytona Beach Ranks No. 9 Among U.S.

    Daytona Beach Ranks No. 9 Among U.S. Growth Cities in 2025, U-Haul Reports

    Daytona Beach is ranked as the No. 9 growth city of 2025, according to the U-Haul® Growth Index, which analyzes one-way moving transactions from the past calendar year. Read on...
  25. Volusia County Logo

    Share Your Opinion on Volusia County's Beach Resiliency Planning

    Volusia County is seeking public input as it explores long-term strategies to strengthen dunes, preserve beach access and improve resilience to future ocean impacts and storm events through its Coastal Feasibility Study. Read on...
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    CRA Comprehensive Report

    Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs) are one of the most important tools we have to reinvest in Daytona Beach’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Additional Info...
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    City secures additional $5.2 million state grant for new Fire Station No. 1

    The City of Daytona Beach has been awarded a $5.2 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Resilient Florida Program to support the construction of the new Fire Station No. 1. Read on...
  28. Highlight - New Beginnings

    Home for the Holidays: City Program Delivers New Beginning

    Keith Thomas, a Daytona Beach resident for 56 years, moved into a brand-new home Tuesday afternoon, just weeks before the holidays. Read on...
  29. Graphic for Travel Audit Report

    City Auditor's Report

    Review of the city's employee travel policy and the City Manager's response Read on...
  30. C Highlight P Card

    Purchasing Card Information

    Webpage includes monthly statements Additional Info...
  31. Decorative Image for $55 Million loans cover story

    Funding Focused on Resiliency

    Daytona Beach set to receive nearly $55 million in forgivable loans for water and sewer resiliency Projects Read on...
  32. Daytona Beach Neighborhood Roadway Improvements

    Road resurfacing program begins 6th year

    22 miles of neighborhood streets will be repaved in 2026 Read on...
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    Midtown Sundayz at Daisy Stocking Park

    Join us for Midtown Sundayz, a vibrant community event with DJ entertainment, food, board games and fun for all ages! Read on...
  35. Decorative image for Highlight for Fire Station No. 1 Nov. 2025

    Fire Station No. 1 Milestone

    Construction of the new Fire Station No. 1 is progressing steadily at its new location, 420 S. Ridgewood Ave. Read on...
  36. Decorative Image Main Street Streetscape

    Main Street Streetscape

    City receives input on proposed Main Street streetscape Read on...
  37. Decorative Image Seabreeze High School Check Presentation

    Seabreeze High named Florida School of Excellence

    Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff and leaders for this well-deserved achievement! Read on...
  38. Decorative Image Welcome Michael Chambliss Headshot

    Welcome Michael Chambliss

    The City of Daytona Beach welcomes Michael Chambliss as its new Government Relations Coordinator. Read on...
  39. Emergency Manager Richard Williams Photo

    New Emergency Manager

    Battalion Chief Richard Williams Read on...
  40. Decorative Image Peninsula Womens Club

    Peninsula Women's Club

    Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peninsula Club Read on...
  41. Decorative Image for Security Update

    Downtown Feels Safer

    Survey’s Preliminary Results Reflect City’s Continued Investment Paying Off Read on...
  42. Decorative Image - Taxes at Work Highlight

    Your Taxes at Work: A Breakdown of the Numbers

    The city’s new fiscal year began Oct. 1, and the adopted $379.8 million budget provides a comprehensive and balanced approach to funding the city’s operations. Read on...
  43. Photograph of Deputy Chief Jessica Matthews and Chief Drue Driscol

    Congratulations to Deputy Chief Jessica Matthews

    Daytona Beach Fire Department Deputy Chief Matthews recently completed the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Daytona Program Read on...
  44. Decorative Image for DART Streetwalk

    Drug Abuse Response Team’s Streetwalk

    More than 100 people accepted assistance offered during the Daytona Beach Drug Abuse Response Team’s (DART) Streetwalk last week. Read on...
  45. Decorative Image Fire Prevention Week

    Fire Prevention Week

    Daytona Beach firefighters visited schools across the city to teach students about fire safety and prevention. Read on...
  46. HL  Stormwater Construction

    Construction Site Stormwater Management

    Keeping our waterways clean starts at construction sites. Read on...
  47. Black Heritage Trail - Signage Photo

    New Interpretive Signage: Unveiled Along Black Heritage Trail

    The project was made possible by a $50,000 grant from the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources. Read on...
  48. Headshot for Kim Flaherty

    Breaking Barriers

    Kim Flaherty is Florida’s only woman Master Code Enforcement Professional Read on...
  49. C Highlight PD Animal Control Services Announcement (1)

    New Hope Animal Shelter Becomes City's Sheltering Provider

    The city no longer contracts with the Halifax Humane Society Read on...
  50. Beautification Tree Advisory Board Members Needed Decorative Image

    Beautification and Tree Advisory Board Openings

    The board is seeking new members who are passionate about preserving and enhancing the city’s natural beauty. Read on...
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    Advisory Board Openings

    Make a difference in your community Read on...
  52. C Highlight Decorative Image Mayor&#39s Honor Program Logo

    Mayor’s Honor Program

    Continuing to Celebrate Academic Excellence Read on...
  53. C Highlight Decorative Image Aaron Headshot

    Preparing Together for Safer Campuses

    Collaboration is key in emergencies, and with incidents on school campuses on the rise, being prepared is more important than ever. Read on...
  54. C Highlight Decorative Image

    City Leaders Meet With ESRI Founder

    ESRI, serving more than a million active users, provides mapping and location intelligence software used by the City of Daytona Beach and other municipalities worldwide. Read on...
  55. C Highlight Decorative Image

    Teamwork in Action

    Utilities Crews Prepare and Respond to Heavy Rainfall to Minimize Neighborhood F Read on...
  56. Highlight - Decorative Image - Building Permit Activity and Housing Market Snapshot

    Building Permit Activity and Housing Market Snapshot

    From January to June, the City of Daytona Beach issued 447 permits for new single-family homes, representing a combined construction value of $137.1 million. Read on...
  57. Building Hope: City Reconstructs Homes  for Low-Income Residents decorative image

    Building Hope

    City Reconstructs Homes for Low-Income Residents Read on...
  58. Jackie Robinson Ballpark Dugout Project decorative image

    Grant Awarded

    Daytona Beach Awarded $150,000 Grant for Jackie Robinson Ballpark Dugout Project Read on...
  59. WARNING RIP Current Decorative Image

    What is a rip current?

    A high risk of rip currents means life-threatening conditions are likely, and swimming is unsafe for all levels of swimmers. Read on...
  60. Highlight - CM Update August - Meter Replacement Decorative Image

    Water Meter Upgrades Begin in August

    A citywide project will replace nearly half of all meters in Daytona Beach Read on...
  61. Highlight Decorative Image Water Safety

    Water Safety Takes Center Stage Across Daytona Beach

    First responders make a splash at Daytona Lagoon & beyond Read on...
  62. City Auditor Abinet Y. Belachew headshot

    Introducing City Auditor Abinet Y. Belachew

    Belachew will report directly to the City Commission. Read on...
  63. James Lloyd, Sustainability and Resiliency Officer headshot

    Introducing James Lloyd, Sustainability and Resiliency Officer

    Reporting directly to Utilities Director Shannon Ponitz Read on...
  64. Photograph of Mural at Halifax Harbor Marina

    New Mural Adds Color and Culture to Halifax Harbor Marina

    Investing in the arts also helps create a sense of place and a unique cultural identity that attracts visitors and residents. Read on...
  65. Copy of C Highlight Closure Pier

    Explore city's rental facilities

    Take a virtual tour from the comfort of your computer, tablet or phone Read on...
  66. Highlight August 2024 After School Program

    Registration open for after-school program

    The city's after-school program is offered at Schenbly Recreation Center. Read on...
  67. Pet Owner Reminders decorative image

    Reminders for pet owners: Keep your pets safe and happy

    As proud pet parents, it's our responsibility to ensure our furry friends stay safe, happy and respectful of others in the community. Read on...
  68. Decorative Image Volusia County Schools Achievement
  69. Highlight Decorative Image PD Episode 1

    Before the Badge: Daytona Beach Police Department Debuts “Academy 06” Documentary

    An unprecedented look into the intense preparation required to protect and serve Read on...
  70. Highlight decorative image for transforming cybersecurity

    Transforming the city’s cybersecurity culture

    We applaud the IT department for their leadership in keeping our systems — and our community — secure. Read on...
  71. Branding Districts Highlight Decorative Image

    Creating Branded Destinations to Strengthen Community Identity

    Cities aren’t products—they’re places experienced. Read on...
  72. Daisy Stocking Award Highlight Decorative Image

    Design for Daisy Stocking Park wins top award

    The award was presented during the FPZA’s 72nd Annual Awards Banquet. Read on...
  73. HL_Line Dance (2)

    Line Dancing at Cherry Cultural & Educational Center

    Several classes are offered at Cherry Cultural & Educational Center Read on...
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    Growth in taxable property values, according to preliminary estimates

    Taxable value is the portion of a property's assessed value that is subject to property taxes. Read on...
  75. Storm Guide Graphic

    2025 Daytona Beach Storm Guide

    To help you and your families stay safe, the City of Daytona Beach created a 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Read on...
  76. Sign up for alerts graphic

    Sign up for Emergency Alerts

    Stay up-to-date during citywide emergencies Read on...
  77. WEB_Spanish tutoring  (1)

    Free Spanish Classes

    Learn Spanish weekly at the Schnebly Recreation Center Read on...
  78. Cypress Aquatic Center Decorative Photo

    Rent our Facilities

    We have six centers, two aquatic centers and over 30 parks available to rent. Read on...
  79. CRA Annual Report Decorative Image

    CRA Annual Report Available

    The report also outlines available grant programs and upcoming initiatives that continue to enhance Daytona Beach’s economic vitality. Read on...
  80. Water Quality Report Decorative Image

    Water Quality Report Available

    The report is designed to inform the community about the quality of water the city delivers. Read on...
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    Fluoride to be Removed from Drinking Water Beginning July 1

    The city remains committed to producing high-quality, safe drinking water and will comply fully with all applicable state and federal regulations. Read on...
  82. Bandshell photo to promote Summer Concert Series

    Oceanfront Bandshell Sounds of Summer Concert Series

    Sounds of Summer Concert Series Returns to the Oceanfront Bandshell Read on...
  83. Sesquicentennial Logo

    Daytona Beach is Turning 150 This Year

    This significant milestone will be recognized throughout 2026. Read on...
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    Lift Station 34 Replacement Project

    Nearly 40-year-old infrastructure being replaced Read on...
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    Stay in-the-know about city projects

    See what projects are happening throughout the city to help enhance the quality of life for residents. Read on...
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    Community Center Programs

    See what programs are offered at a community center near you. Read on...
  87. WEB_First Step Shelter_Jan 10 2023

    Contribute to the solution

    Make a donation to First Step Shelter instead of panhandlers Read on...
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    Stay engaged and connected!

    Follow our official social media accounts to receive the most timely information. Read on...
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