Request for feasibility study to find flooding solutions approved

At the March 1 City Commission meeting, Congressman Michael Waltz zoomed in to share a special announcement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Daytona Beach’s request for a feasibility study to address chronic flooding has been included in the USACE’s 2023 Work Plan for Army Civil Works program. The $3 million cost of the study will be federally funded through the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act. A big thank you to Congressman Waltz and the many who advocated for this important study, which is a prerequisite to be eligible for federal funding.

Watch replay of City Commission meeting

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch a replay of the meeting from the convenience of their personal computer or mobile device.

At the meeting, commissioners approved Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant agreements, a resolution accepting $512,500 from a Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District grant for improvements at Jackie Robinson Ballpark and an incentive agreement between the City and Clyde Morris Phase V Partners, Ltd. regarding the building and managing of 227 affordable apartments

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Look Twice…Bike Week officially starts Friday

Bikers will be rolling into town for the 82nd annual Bike Week. The 10-day motorcycle rally will be centered in Daytona Beach, particularly around Main Street, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and Daytona International Speedway Boulevard.

Motorists should pay close attention to bikers while traveling the roadways, especially at night. Sharing the roads with thousands of bikers requires special attention so Look Twice. Save a Life.

Safety Tips

Double check traffic at intersections before turning or pulling out.
Always check blind spots before changing lanes.
Leave at least a four-second distance between your car and a motorcycle in front of you.
When passing a motorcycle, give a full lane to the motorcycle. Do not share lanes!
Individual motorcycles may blend into a larger group and may be closer than you think.
Avoid distractions such as talking on your cell phone, texting, eating or changing radio stations.

New First Friday Art Walk in downtown Daytona Beach

Enjoy strolling along Beach Street from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, for the First Friday Art Walk.

Meet artists and other art lovers for an evening of stimulating art, fun and refreshments offered by the following galleries and purveyors of culture:

Abberant Art Gallery, 118 N Beach St.
Etrusca Gallery, 146 S Beach St.
Galerie Elan, 230 S Beach St.
Halifax Historical Museum, 252 S Beach St.
Madeline’s Wine Bar, 200 N Beach

Community cleans up MMB corridor

About 25 volunteers gathered Saturday morning for a community outreach project to spruce up the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard corridor between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the railroad tracks. Through a partnership between Florida Power & Light, Food Brings Hope and the city, volunteers picked up litter, painted curbs on both sides of the street and placed new mulch around trees.

Youth baseball clinics underway at new little league field

Free baseball clinics for youth ages 4 to 12 are underway at the Derbyshire Park & Sports Complex at 849 Derbyshire Road. Clinics start at 5:30 p.m. and are Monday through Thursday until March 17. Athletes will learn the basic fundamentals of America's pastime while having fun. Don't miss out on the action! Registration in on the city’s website.

Police Department seeks public comments as part of reaccreditation

Now through April 4, the public is encouraged to summit written comments about their interactions with the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD). The comments will be used by a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation for their thorough review of the department. Accreditation is a voluntary process and a highly prized recognition of professional excellence. When DBPD was last reviewed in 2020, it was recognized as an “Excelsior” agency, the highest level of reaccreditation status.

Comments should be sent to:
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, Florida 32302

Or an email can be sent to flaccreditation@fdle.state.fl.us.

Tickets on sale for Peabody Auditorium shows

There is a full lineup of shows coming to the Peabody Auditorium stage in March. Get your tickets online today!

Friday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. ON YOUR FEET! The Musical
Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m.: Get the Led Out
Sunday, March 19, 3 p.m.: Royal National Ballet “Fire of Georgia”
Thursday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Gordon Lightfoot
Monday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar
Wednesday, March 29, 7 p.m. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. on Tour
Thursday, March 30, 8 p.m. The Guess Who
Friday, March 31, 7 p.m. Hollywood Concert Orchestra: "Night at the Oscars"

Boats removed from waterway

Inoperable boats left damaged from hurricanes Ian and Nicole will be removed from the Halifax River in the next few weeks. Abandoned watercraft pose hazards to boaters and create environmental impacts from leaking oil, fuel or sewage from the boat’s waste tank.