The Daytona Beach News-Journal

The Halifax Journal was founded in 1883. In 1928, the Davidson family acquired the newspaper and managed it until it went bankrupt in 2009. In 1986, The Morning Journal and Evening News combined efforts to create a single morning publication. The newspaper launched its online services in 1994.

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Spruce Creek's Stephon Gallon named Florida Dairy Farmers Girls Track Coach of the Year

1 day ago | news-journalonline.com | Chris Vinel

Stephon Gallon, coach of the Spruce Creek girls track team, was named Florida Dairy Farmers’ Girls Track Coach of the Year. Thursday’s award competes the run. Fresh off leading his team to a Class 4A state championship, Spruce Creek’s Stephon Gallon was announced as the Florida Dairy Farmers’ Girls Track Coach of the Year on June 5.
Embry-Riddle makes NCAA Division II history with women's rowing national championship

1 day ago | news-journalonline.com | Chris Vinel

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's women's rowing team won the Division II national championship. It’s been nearly a decade in the making. For the first time, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a Division II national champion. The women’s rowing team brought home the team title at the NCAA finals Saturday in West Windsor, New Jersey.
Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer returns to NASCAR on Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s paint scheme

2 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Chris Vinel

Ricky Stenhouse's No. 47 Chevrolet will be sponsored by Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer at Michigan International Speedway. This is the second time this season Real American Beer has sponsored Stenhouse, the first being in Las Vegas in March. Ricky Stenhouse’s No. 47 Chevrolet will display the stars, stripes and Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. For the second time this season, Real American Beer will sponsor Stenhouse’s ride.
SEE: More images from the Florida Chamber's 'Prosperity Summit' at Daytona Speedway

3 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Clayton Park

Clayton ParkMark Wilson, CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber Foundation, addresses the audience at the Florida Chamber's 2025 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solutions Summit at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The event drew 300 business and community leaders from across the state.
How can you avoid being bitten by a shark? What to know before swimming in Florida waters

3 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Samantha Neely |Lianna Norman

Shark attacks are rare, with 47 confirmed unprovoked bites globally in 2024. Volusia County, Florida, is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World."Following safety guidelines can reduce the risk of shark bites. With the anniversary of the most iconic shark flick coming up this month, some might worried about accidentally making their own "Jaws" incident when heading to the beach this summer.
Casey DeSantis defends Hope Florida in talk at Daytona Speedway amid state probe

3 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Clayton Park

DAYTONA BEACH − Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke at a recent Florida Chamber of Commerce event here where she touted the Hope Florida nonprofit she founded as a model for the nation. Never mind the fact that Hope Florida's charitable foundation is under a state investigation in response to concerns raised by several legislators, including both Democrats and Republicans.
Florida Chamber reports progress in reducing child poverty at summit at Daytona Speedway

3 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Clayton Park

Daytona Beach's 32114 zip code area is one of the poorest in the state with one out of two children living in poverty or just barely above it. On Thursday, May 29, that zip code served as the site of the Florida Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solutions Summit.
SEE: Daytona Speedway hosts 'Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solutions Summit'

3 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Nigel Cook |Clayton Park

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, left, speaks during a one-on-one interview with Dr. Audrey Gregory of AdventHealth, at the Florida Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solutions Summit at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Saquon Barkley Madden cover: Eagles RB's hurdle to grace video game

4 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Jacob Camenker

The popular "Madden" video game franchise announced Monday that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley would be gracing its cover in 2025. Barkley was chosen after producing just the ninth 2,000-yard rushing season in NFL history in his first year with the Eagles. He achieved the feat despite sitting out the final game of the regular season to prepare for Philadelphia's Super Bowl run.
Flagler Schools' Principal of the Year Kristin Bozeman is leaving Matanzas High School

4 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Jim Abbott

Matanzas High School Principal Kristin Bozeman, who was named Flagler Schools’ Principal of the Year, is stepping down from the top spot at that school. Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore made the announcement Thursday morning in a meeting with Matanzas High School faculty and staff, according to a school district press release.