Commissions partner with U.S. Army Corps for flood study and more!

CC signed agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers

City partners with U.S. Army Corps to address flooding in Midtown

On Wednesday night, city commissioners unanimously approved a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a comprehensive flood control study. A team of 25 experts will join forces on this three-year, fully funded federal study. This collaborative effort aims to address flooding concerns in the area bounded by the Nova Canal, Orange Avenue, Ridgewood Avenue and Beville Road, an area susceptible to flooding during major storm events.

Wednesday night's public meeting is archived and available to view.

New host introduced for city's weekly talk-radio show

Meet Donna Gray-Banks, Daytona Beach Radio’s new host on JOY Radio 106.3 FM. Donna is taking the helm of the city-sponsored weekly talk-radio show, bringing listeners timely city updates and engaging interviews. Donna is a seasoned communicator passionate about delivering insightful news and fostering meaningful conversations. Her experience with local government and deep community connections makes her the perfect fit. Listeners can expect a fresh perspective on current events, thought-provoking discussions and exclusive interviews with key people shaping the city. Daytona Beach Radio airs from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday. Listeners can tune in locally at 106.3 FM on the radio dial, online at www.Joy1063FM.com or on the TuneIn radio app.

Register now for the inaugural Accelerate Business Summit, Feb. 24

City leaders are committed to fueling the entrepreneurial spirit within our community. To give aspiring business owners the knowledge and tools to be successful, a comprehensive business summit is planned for Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center, 1000 Vine Street. Starting at 8 a.m., attendees will gain unparalleled access to resources, networking opportunities and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to fuel business growth and development. There is no cost to attend. An exciting feature of the summit will be a "Pitch Your Idea" competition. This initiative invites attendees to submit their business ideas for a future competition, where winners will receive prizes designed to help offset the costs of starting or growing their businesses.

Contact Redevelopment Project Manager Phebe Fuqua at (386) 671-8444 or visit www.CODB.us/BusinessSummit for more information.

Help shape the future of Daytona Beach

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Here's your chance to get involved! We are actively recruiting dedicated residents to serve on citizen advisory boards, where your voice can contribute to shaping the future of Daytona Beach. Your unique perspectives and ideas can provide guidance, expertise and recommendations to the City Commission from a citizen’s perspective. Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant Daytona Beach! For more information, contact Assistant City Manager Bettye Goodman at (386) 671-8203 or visit www.CODB.us/AdvisoryBoards.

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the following boards:

Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Beachside Redevelopment Board
Beautification/Tree Advisory Board
Board of Adjustment
Board of Building Codes
Charter Review Commission
Code Enforcement Board
Downtown Development Authority
Historic Preservation Board
Midtown Redevelopment Board
Nuisance Abatement Board
Parks and Recreation Board
Peabody Advisory Board
Personnel Board
Public Arts Advisory Board

Youth baseball program offers free clinics before season

Kids can hit it out of the park this spring by registering for the city's youth baseball (ages 7 to 12) or T-ball (ages 6 to 8) programs. Free clinics will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout February and will focus on the fundamentals of baseball, teamwork and self-confidence. In March, teams will be selected followed by the regular season. Registration for the league is $40. Clinics, practices and games will be held at Derbyshire Sports Complex, 849 Derbyshire Road and Bethune Point Park, 11 Bellevue Ave.

To register for youth baseball or T-ball, visit www.CODB.us/Activities. Both leagues are sponsored by Advent Health Daytona Beach, Humana and The Vitamin Shoppe.