GoFundMe account created for Police Officer Jason Raynor, Reward $ doubled

Residents are asked to continue to keep Officer Jason Raynor, his family and the Police Department in their prayers following the shooting Wednesday evening.

Officer Raynor remains at Halifax Health Medical Center with his family by his side.

The Police Department has activated its emergency operations center in response to the shooting and to coordinate resources as the manhunt for the suspect Othal Wallace continues. There is a $200,000 reward for anyone who can help authorities locate Wallace. Anyone with information can call (386) 671-5555.

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Officer Raynor’s recovery.

City Commission - Coronavirus Local Recovery Funds Usage Workshop

The City Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, for a workshop to discuss how the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds should be used. The workshop will be in room 149B at City Hall.

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility for each government to meet local needs—including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers and the communities hardest hit by the crisis. The funds can also be used to make necessary investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure. For a general reference on the ways the funding can be used, visit this webpage.

The city will receive $15 million in two equal payments. The first payment was issued earlier this month, while the second will be released in the first quarter of 2022.

Summer Splash Bash at Cypress Aquatic Center Saturday, July 3

Local youth are invited to a Summer Splash Bash from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at the Cypress Aquatic Center. There will be free pool admission for the first 70 kids, ages 16 and under. As part of the event there will be free hotdogs, chips and drinks, music and fun.

The Summer Splash Bash is sponsored by Commissioner Quanita May, Commissioner Paula R. Reed and the City Manager's Office.

Cypress Aquatic Center is located at 981 George Engram Blvd. in Daytona Beach. Daily admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 17 and under. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied in the water by a parent or responsible supervisor at least 16 years old. The pool is open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday for open swim and closed Sunday. For more information, visit www.codb.us/pools.

Fourth of July Ceremony and Parade on Main Street

July 4th Ceremony and Parade on Main Street

The Marine Corps League Daytona is hosting a special July 4th Veterans Ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 4, by the Clock Tower in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort at 100 N. Atlantic Ave. Presented by the Marine Corps League Daytona and sponsored by the city, Mayor Derrick Henry will read a proclamation as part of the ceremony that will honor deceased Master Gunnery Sgt. Hobson McLeod-Bethune, who retired from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Following the ceremony there will be a parade featuring combat veterans, as well as military organizations, beginning at 10 a.m. that starts at the east end of Main Street and travels to the base of the bridge (on the east side).

There are more than 20 participants in the parade including the Coastal Florida Police and Fire Pipes & Drums, Team Red, White & Blue, numerous veterans’ organizations and the city’s fire and police departments.

For the parade, motorist should allow for extra time when traveling in the area. Roads affected for the parade include:

Beginning at 9 a.m. Main Street will be closed to motorists from Halifax Avenue to Atlantic Avenue.
Halifax Avenue, Peninsula Drive and Atlantic Avenue will remain open until the parade reaches those intersections, which at that time, the intersections will be closed, and the north and southbound traffic will be stopped to allow the parade to cross.

For more information, visit www.codb.us.