Daytona Beach

Joe & Barbara Petrock Launch $1 million matching fund to elevate healthcare education at 51st annual Daytona International Speedway Pro-Am

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --  Halifax Health Foundation announces the launch of a new career initiative: The Elevate Education Fund, established by longtime Halifax Health supporters Joe and Barbara Petrock.

Daytona's Halifax Health participates in multi-agency pediatric drowning simulation to combat spike in local incidents Henry Frederick Sat, 05/03/2025 - 13:40
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PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- In response to a concerning rise in pediatric drownings across East Central Florida, Halifax Health took part in a comprehensive drowning simulation today in partnership with representatives of local first responders.

GoFundMe account set up for Daytona Beach toddler killed in traffic chasing family dog that escaped from residence

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A GoFundMe account has been set up for a Daytona Beach toddler killed in traffic chasing the family dog that escaped from the residence.  

BREAKING NEWS: Daytona Beach Cops: Toddler struck & killed by two vehicles chasing family dog that escaped from house and onto N. Halifax Avenue

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A 1 1/2-year-old boy was killed after being hit by two motor vehicles shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after following the family dog out of the house in the 2900 block of North Halifax Avenue near Plaza Boulevard, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.  

NASCAR announces 15 nominees fot its 2026 Hall of Fame, plus 5 for Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to the sport Henry Frederick Tue, 04/22/2025 - 00:46
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and five nominees for Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

Central Florida Weather: Sunshine all week with highs near 90 from Orlando to Daytona Beach

Create: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:11
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- It was another beautiful sunny day here in Central Florida today, with a high of 87 degrees and packed crowds at the beaches in Daytona and New Smyrna.