Daytona Times

12/09/2025

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is offering a variety of free educational programs designed to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for future careers in science, technology, engineering and mathe- matics (STEM).

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is offering a variety of free educational programs designed to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for future careers in science, technology, engineering and

11/09/2025

Bethune-Cookman University is on lock down after receiving active shooting threats.

All of the following roads are blocked in Daytona Beach: Dr. Mary Meclod Boulevard, International Speedway leading to the college and MLK Boulevard.

The lockdown comes one day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an appearance at the University of Utah.

Hampton University, Virginia State University, Southern University, and Alabama State University were also on lockdown after receiving threats,

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11/09/2025

Local award-winning independent film writer, director and producer Shanita Brown has passed away at the age of 48.

Loved ones remember her as a talented filmmaker, a good friend and a mother.

Daytona Beach native Shanita Brown, 48, passed on Sept. 3.

11/09/2025

John McGing couldn’t reach a human. That might be business-as-usual in this economy, but it wasn’t business; he had called the Social Security Administration, where the questions often aren’t generic and the callers tend to be older, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

John McGing couldn’t reach a human. That might be business-as-usual in this economy, but it wasn’t business; he had called the Social Security Administration, where the questions often aren’t generic

11/09/2025

BREAKING: Hampton University, Virginia State University, Bethune Cookman University (BCU), Southern University, and Alabama State University are all on lockdown after receiving threats.

11/09/2025

Marvin Scott, Jr., a nursing facility administrator who impacted his community by touching the lives of many youngsters as a youth football coach, has died.

11/09/2025

The Volusia County Public Library is ready to step in with a free, live online tutoring resource to provide that support.

Almost a month into the new school year, parents may already recognize subjects where their children need extra help. The Volusia County Public Library is ready to step in with

05/09/2025

Volusia County and Bethune-Cookman University are well-represented this week at the NAACP Florida State Conference's convention in Orlando. The state NAACP is celebrating its 83rd convention from Sept. 12-14 at the Rosen Centre Hotel.

Convention speakers include Dr. Albert Mosley (wearing blue suit), shown in this photo on Thursday with other Bethune-Cookman representatives and alums. Cynthia Slater (far left) is the president of the Daytona Beach/Volusia County NAACP.
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15/07/2025

Two years ago today, the Daytona Times and the Florida Courier lost Charles William “Chuck’’ Cherry II.

The retired Daytona Times and Florida Courier Publisher Chuck Cherry II passed away at age 66.

He retired as publisher of the two weekly Black newspapers in 2020 after running the Black newspapers’ editorial operations for decades. The retired attorney also was an author, speaker, radio broadcaster and strategic business planning consultant.

Chuck was a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, initiated at Morehouse College. He lived the fraternity’s principles of “manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift.’’

He was born on Aug. 6, 1956, in Daytona Beach to Julia T. Cherry and Charles W. Cherry, Sr. in Daytona Beach, founder of the newspapers.

Chuck is remembered as a fierce advocate of the Black Press, a longtime warrior for social justice, wonderful colleague and mentor, a devoted friend, beloved brother and an extraordinary father.

07/05/2025

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Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) has announced two alumni members as speakers for the university’s spring commencement services.

13/04/2025

On Wednesday, hope showed up in a big way for families in Orlando.

United MegaCARE, the T.D. Jakes Foundation, and Wells Fargo joined forces to fight food insecurity—providing meals for 7,500 people in Orlando.

Hosted by The Kingdom Church on Pine Hill, over 125 volunteers handed out food boxes packed with protein, veggies, starches, bread, and dessert—totaling $225,000 in in-kind donations.

This powerful moment came just as federal emergency food aid faces major cuts—making the impact even more critical.

Bishop T.D. Jakes is in Orlando this week for the 2025 International Leadership Summit, gathering global voices at the intersection of business and faith.

22/11/2024

🏀 Some of the best high school basketball talent in North America is hitting Daytona Beach this weekend!

📍 The Grind Session is taking over DME Academy (2441 Bellevue Ave) from Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24 with 30 elite teams from 10 states and Canada, including 24 boys teams and 6 girls teams.

🔥 Witness future stars, including Top 100 prospects like Mikel Brown, Jr. ( #7, Class of 2025), Marcis Ponder ( #65, Class of 2026), and Martay Barnes ( #12, Class of 2027).

🎟️ Admission: $15/day (kids 6 & under free).

💡 This circuit has produced nearly 3,000 college/pro players, including NBA stars like Paolo Banchero and Jayson Tatum.

Don’t miss 34 action-packed games on two courts. Let’s hoop! 🏀