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Daytona Beach Shores Issues Traffic Citations, Tows Trucks During Unsanctioned Truck Meet

The Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety issued 688 traffic citations and towed 46 trucks between Friday and Sunday, June 10-12, during the unsanctioned truck meet. Public Safety Officers made 29 misdemeanor and six felony arrests, with felonies including carrying a concealed firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, narcotics violations and wanted persons. Officers also handled two traffic accidents. Volusia County Corrections set up … Continue reading Daytona Beach Shores Issues Traffic Citations, Tows Trucks During Unsanctioned Truck Meet

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Special Event Zone in Effect on Beachside this Weekend for Potential Truck Event

The Homestead Miami Speedway is hosting the rebranded Florida Truck Meet this weekend, June 10-12. While a large percentage of truck enthusiasts will be in South Florida for the three-day event, Daytona Beach Police (DBPD) are anticipating some will arrive here. According to the DBPD, truckers are welcome in Daytona Beach, but they are also expected to respect our community. Burnouts, loud horns and music, … Continue reading Special Event Zone in Effect on Beachside this Weekend for Potential Truck Event

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Truck Week Returns to Daytona This Weekend

Area residents can expect to see a lot of people and trucks in town this weekend for the Daytona Truck Meet. The local police departments have no plans to close the area bridges unless there is a public safety emergency. However, you should expect unusually heavy traffic and delays around the event areas, on the bridges, and beachside through the weekend. The 2021 Daytona Truck … Continue reading Truck Week Returns to Daytona This Weekend

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Volusia Locals Want Traffic Solutions

As the warmer weather, sunny skies and white sand beaches appeal to people from central Florida and surrounding states, Volusia residents are asking for traffic to be addressed. Locals are taking to social media platforms to complain about traffic, particularly residents living in the coastal communities. Comments include: “traffic and growth are ridiculous”, “total gridlock”, “traffic is a disaster” and “concern that emergency vehicles can … Continue reading Volusia Locals Want Traffic Solutions

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Beach Street’s New Streetscape

Designs are nearly complete for improvements to three blocks on Beach Street – between Orange Avenue and Bay Street – in downtown Daytona Beach that will create a more pedestrian-oriented place for residents and visitors to enjoy the shopping and dining. Daytona Beach’s Downtown Beach Street gets a Facelift The project will be completed in phases to limit disruption of traffic and business during normal … Continue reading Beach Street’s New Streetscape

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5 Tips for Tourists

Visiting a new spot is always exciting. New city, new people, new landscape. Sometimes it’s the beautiful architecture of an old town, or the way the sun sets over tropical waters. Going on vacation renews the soul and rejuvenates the spirit. It’s necessary to our survival, to be honest. I need a new adventure to put perspective into my life. We get so excited, I … Continue reading 5 Tips for Tourists

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Operation School Zone Safety

This week, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Florida Sheriffs Task Force “Operation School Zone Safety” in school zones across Volusia County. April 22 – 26 is School Zone Safety Week in Volusia County The 5-day safety operation runs Monday through Friday and will focus on violations including speeding and passing school buses. The operation is designed to enhance student safety … Continue reading Operation School Zone Safety

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Dunlawton Ave. Construction Expected to Finish in May

Last year, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began working on a $3.2 million roadway project to make necessary improvements to the bridge over the Halifax River at State Road A1A and Dunlawton Avenue. Dunlawton Bridge Project to End in May Port Orange residents and visitors driving through the area have been impacted by the eastbound lane closure across the bridge since late January. The … Continue reading Dunlawton Ave. Construction Expected to Finish in May

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Developing Volusia’s Off Beach Parking

Volusia County to Open Several Off Beach Parking Lots Opportunities to park, explore and enjoy Volusia’s beaches are being developed along the county’s coastline. Plans for new off beach parking lots are giving residents and visitors the option to drive on the beach or park and walk. The new parking lots include accessible beach walkovers and offer other amenities like picnic areas, shade, outdoor showers, … Continue reading Developing Volusia’s Off Beach Parking

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