Daytona Beach Gears Up for 85th Annual Bike Week
The world's largest motorcycle event returns to Florida's Daytona Beach from February 27 to March 8, 2026.
Sports Legends Shine on February 24
Massive Brush Fire Rages in Daytona Beach
Crime
Sex Offender Charged in Random Daytona Beach Boardwalk Attack
13-year-old boy narrowly survives after suspect slashes his neck, released from jail just days prior

Daytona Teens Arrested After Carjacking Leads to Crash
Four suspects face charges after alleged armed carjacking, police chase, and vehicle collision with road sign
Lockdown Lifted at Embry-Riddle University After Shooting Threat
Campus operations have resumed after a five-hour security sweep found no credible threat.
Lifestyle
Leap Day Babies Celebrate Unique Birthdays
How old are you really if you were born on February 29?

Zahn's Flowers & More Giving Away Valentine's Bouquet
Daytona Beach florist hosting contest for free floral arrangement
National Weddings Month: New Survey Helps Couples Talk Before Marriage
Collaborative divorce attorney encourages couples to plan intentionally using premarriage agreements and a new premarriage planning survey.
Weather
Brush Fires Disrupt Daytona 500 Traffic Across Central Florida
Wildfires close I-95 and impact travel for NASCAR's biggest race

Daytona 500 moved up an hour due to rain forecast
NASCAR's biggest race aims to finish before storms arrive in Daytona Beach on Sunday afternoon.
Daytona 500 Weather Forecast: Rain Possible as Race Goes On
NASCAR has moved up the start time in hopes of avoiding delays during the season opener.
Politics
Florida Proposes Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
New plan would penalize lawmakers and judges over crimes by undocumented immigrants

Lee Hamilton, Longtime Indiana Congressman, Dies at 94
Hamilton served southern Indiana for over 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Trump Hangs Photo of Himself with Putin in White House
The photo in the newly renovated Palm Room sparked criticism from European leaders.
Entertainment
Jimmy Eat World Performs Surprise Show at Florida Arby's Before Daytona 500
The 2000s rock band delighted fans with an impromptu concert at a Daytona Beach fast food restaurant just days before NASCAR's biggest race.

Miranda Lambert Crushes Ella Langley Cover at Daytona 500
Country superstar overcomes pre-show nerves to deliver rousing performance of rising star's hit song.
Jimmy Eat World Surprises Fans with Arby's Concert
Pop-punk band performs hits at fast-food restaurant ahead of Daytona 500