From the Newsroom: The Daytona Beach News Journal

Flagler Beach City Manager Larry Newsom abruptly left a June 11 commission meeting after a speaker asked him why he was the only one there not wearing the required mask.

Parents received an automated phone message from Prinicpal Matthew Krajewski informing them that there would be an extra police presence at the school due to an alert received via Fortify Florida.

Donald Trump started the Daytona 500 in his own way Sunday, leading drivers around the 2.5-mile tri-oval in his “Beast,” the presidential limo. He also gave a short, non-political speech, pumped his fist multiple times, and soaked in the warm embrace of a crowd largely in his corner.

Kimberly Miller gives a weather forecast for Jacksonville, FL for Sat. Nov 2nd, leading up to the Florida Georgia Rivalry Football Game

Zach is back, and just in time for his favorite week of the year! Meanwhile, Chris has some ground to make up in the standings.

Congressman Michael Waltz talks impeachment and what he's trying to get done in Washington.

Zach and Chris talk FPC-Seminole, Seabreeze-New Smyrna Beach, Mainland-Westwood and more as the prep football season begins its final month 

Zach and Chris discuss Road Trip Friday, expense reports, Zach’s chest hair and more in the latest installment!

Zach officially deems this the halfway point of the season as Chris gets ready for his Picnic with the Titans!

Zach and Chris discuss the biggest Week 5 matchups. And don't forget to join the Volusia-Flagler High School Football Facebook group to continue the discussion, check out photos and video of the games as well as highlights, weekly round up and maybe a little prognosticating, too!  

Might as well call this Separation Friday, because things are about to serious on the gridiron as the season hits its first critical point.

Hurricane Dorian vs Volusia/Flagler County is the week’s biggest showdown.

After 9 long months, the games finally count again! High school football is back, and Zach and Chris discuss the biggest Week 1 matchups. Spoiler alert: the two can’t seem to agree on the Mainland-DeLand winner

Zach Dean and Chris Boyle make their 2019 debut to discuss Remember the Titans, Hardee’s, and, of course, prep football!

From the engineers at Daytona Beach's GE plant, to the hundreds of tradesmen who built the space center and launch pads, Apollo 11 remains a point of local pride.

A 43-year-old DeBary woman was killed Wednesday night when she turned left from West Highbanks Road onto South Shell Road in DeBary. Preliminary investigation indicates she turned her Lexus into the path of a Ford F-1350. The truck collided with the Lexus. The area had been closed to traffic since the crash occurred just before 5:30 pm. Catherine Clark was the lone occupant in her vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Clark was not wearing a seatbelt.

A 19-year-old man was killed, a pregnant woman was injured and 4 suspects were arrested following a string of violence stemming from a feud over drugs and rap music, Daytona Beach police chief says A series of shootings that plagued the city across two days is the result of two groups griping with one another about drugs and rap music, Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri said.

New country music is on the way from "The Voice" semifinalist and Ormond Beach resident Kaleb Lee. 

Gary Monroe's photographs capture everything from Jewish retirees in South Beach to the people of Haiti. He sat down with Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller to chat about his career and his exhibition at the Museum of Art - DeLand.

Spruce Creek High School graduate Forrest Stringfellow stars as Jesus in the musical "Godspell" at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. He sat down with Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller to chat about the role and his young acting career.  

New Smyrna Beach's Kelly Jarrard released her new album "It's Time" in February and sat down with Entertainment Editor Austin Fuller to chat about her music and career.

This recording from Kelly Schultz, Director of Community Information with Volusia County Schools, went out to parents Wednesday, Feb. 27, to warn parents about the "Momo Challenge," an online hoax that attempts to entice children and adolescents into performing dangerous challenges.

Attorney Mark Matovina explains what his legal team is trying to find out about the house party shooting that left Joel Tatro paralyzed .

A series of what classmates described as fights between black and white students at Seabreeze High School prompted an online gun threat resulting in more than 700 students skipping school Tuesday.

David Wilson speaks to Speedweek Radio about the Toyota chances in the 2019 Daytona 500.  Denny Hemlin drove a Toyota to Victory Lane in the 2019 Daytona 500.

Chris Gabehart Crew Chief for Daytona 500 Winner Denny Hamlin spoke to Ken Willis and Godwin Kelly prior to the 2019 Daytona 500 victory.  Speedweek Radio is a pop up radio station presented by the Daytona Beach News Journal.

Chip Wile - President of Daytona International Speedway spoke with Speedweek Radio  host Mark Ericson and Daytona Beach News Journal NASCAR editors Ken Willis and Godwin Kelly about this weekend's Daytona 500. We also discover that Chip has a fear of heights and doesn't enjoy the top row of his stadium seating!

Edsel Ford II speaks with Speedweek Radio at the Daytona 500 Mr. Ford spoke to Speedweek Radio host Mark Ericson and Daytona Beach News Journal NASCAR editors Ken Wills and Godwin Kelly  about his family legacy as it relates to motorsports. He also raves about the return of the Mustang to NASCAR.

Nitro Nikki Ross interviews Casey Mears during NASCAR's Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.

Nitro Nikki Ross interviews Matt Nifft at Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.

Michael McDowell at Daytona 500 Media Day

Ryan Blaney on Daytona 500 Media Day

Nikki Ross Interviews 2018 Champ Austin Dillon - about Gucci and French Bulldogs

Chris Buescher talks about his chances in the upcoming Daytona 500

Nikki Ross Interviews Bubba Wallace at Daytona 500 Media Day

Nikki Ross interviews Joey Lagano - 2019 Daytona 500 Media Day

William Byron and Chad Knaus speak to the media about their chances in the Daytona 500.

Rick Hendrick speaks to the media about the Daytona 500.

Joey Logano talks about the speed and handling of his car.

Kevin Harvick gives his opinion on the Clash.

Alex Bowman spoke to the media about the upcoming Daytona 500.

Kurt Busch spoke to the media after Sunday's Clash.

Listen to the memories of Daytona from the fans that were there.

Listen to the memories of Daytona from the fans.

Daniel Hemric - Getting Ready for the Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick - Speedweek - Feeling Good

Clint Bowyer speaks about Speedweeks at Daytona 2019

Denny Hamlin Speaks at the Clash - Daytona

Jimmie Johnson on Sunday's Crash at the Clash

With rain about to fall, Jimmie Johnson tries to get by Paul Menard but clips him instead and spins him leading to a huge crash.