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DAILY Daytona International Speedway Tours Daytona Beach: Go behind-the scenes and discover how Daytona International Speedway became the World Center of Racing. Special “Track Tours” run daily and leave every thirty minutes beginning at 9:30am with the last tour of the day running at 3pm. Tour tickets include a digital photo package as well as free admission to the Speedway’s legendary Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. “Up” your experience with the special VIP Tour that runs every Tu and Th at 1pm. This roughly 2.5 hour tour features an exclusive stop to the NASCAR Archives & Research Center and Press Box in addition to visiting the Axalta Injector and the infield of Daytona International Speedway. Both regular and VIP tour tickets available at the main Ticket Office or can be purchased in advance at daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

DAILY Giant Ground Sloth Exhibit Daytona Beach: The Impressive 13’ tall skeleton of the giant ground sloth (Eremotheriumolaurilardi) was excavated in 1975 in an important Pleistocene Fossil site called the Daytona Bone Bed. Approximately 130,000 years ago, the Giant Ground Sloth lived in the coastal area of Florida and specifically in Volusia County. This huge, hairy mammal weighed between three to five tons and rose to the height of 15-20’ on its hind legs; was 5’ wide and about 20’ long; and is believed to have roamed Florida lands in herds searching for food. The Volusia County Giant Ground Sloth is the best preserved and most complete fossil of this species in North America and has made its home at The Center for Florida History at MOAS for the past 30 years. See it at 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach. Info: 386-255-0285.; MOAS.org.

Every Tuesday – Sunday Coca-Cola® Memorabilia Exhibit Daytona Beach: See one of the largest Coca-Cola® memorabilia collections in the world! This incredible display includes every conceivable item relating to bottling, advertising, and the consumption of Coca-Cola®. The Root family has amassed one of the most historically important anthologies of the iconic American soft drink on which their family fortune is founded. Also on display: teddy bears, Indy Series race cars, and other popular Americana. See them all Tu-Su at The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) Root Family Museum, 352 S. Nova Rd. Info: 386-255-0285; MOAS.org. !

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Daytona Flea & Farmers Market Daytona Beach: Ranked as the 6th Best Flea Market in the world, this shopping extravaganza boasts 1,000 vendor booths and three miles of aisles with two air conditioned malls, Classic Car Shows and many special events happen every month. With nine Snack Shacks and two restaurants, you’ll never be hungry. Open year-round, rain or shine including holidays except Christmas Day. Open extra days for Christmas, Race Week and Bike Week. Free parking. Takes place from 9am – 5pm at 425 Tomoka Farms Rd. Info: 386-253-3330; daytonafleamarket.com.

MONTHLY: Last Monday MOAS After Hours Daytona Beach: Join the Museum of Arts & Sciences for exclusive after-hour access to all galleries, happy hour drink specials, and live music. You can also enjoy a special talk and tour of new exhibits. Takes place from 5 – 7pm at the Museum of Arts & Science. Nova Rd, Daytona Beach. Info: 386-255-0285; MOAS.org.

MONTHLY: First Saturday Classic Car Cruise In Daytona Beach: Sponsored by The Daytona Flea & Farmer’s Market and Steve’s Pickle Place, this monthly Classic Car Cruise In showcases over 300 classic cars and trucks. DJ Frank Roberts spins the tunes and emcees the show from 9am until 2pm. No charge to bring your own classic to the next event! Door Prize drawings for everyone who displays a vehicle! FREE admission. Takes place in the West parking lot of the Daytona Flea and Farmers’ Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach. Info: 386-214-3018; daytonafleamarket.com.

MONTHLY: First Saturday Ormond Beach Art Walk Ormond Beach: Celebrate culture with six gallery stops featuring over handcrafted artwork by 100 local, national, and international artists. Experience new creations, meet new creators, and treat yourself to a night of intellectual and aesthetic stimulation Stroll the Boulevard or grab the free shuttle at any gallery. Takes place from 5 – 8pm at Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Arts on Granada, Thays Art Gallery, and Ocean Child Boutique on East & West Granada Blvd. Free! Info: 386-492-2938; daytonabeach.com.

MONTHLY: Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts Daytona Beach: Spend an evening rocking out under the stars during this powerful multi sensory event. You can purchase tickets the week of the show at the Museum’s guest relations desk or at the door the night of the event. FYI: Limited seating and advanced ticket purchase strongly encouraged. Showtimes: 7pm and 8pm. Takes place at the Lohman Planetarium at the Museum of Arts & Sciences, 325 S Nova Rd. Tickets & Info: 386-255-0285; moas.org.

MONTHLY: Third Saturday & Sunday Garage Sale Weekends. Daytona Beach: Shop for treasures or get your own garage sale booth for just $5/day. Harness the foot traffic of the Daytona Flea Market for a successful garage sale here under one roof. Takes place from 9am – 4pm at The Daytona Flea and Farmers’ Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd. Info: 386-214-3018; daytonafleamarket.com.

MONTHLY: Fourth Saturday Flagler Avenue Wine Walk New Smyrna Beach: Stroll from venue to venue on historic Flagler Ave and sample a variety of wines at several locations. Typically, this event features over 100 wines to choose from. For $30, you can purchase a wine tasting passport which includes 20 tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Takes place from 1 – 7pm along Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach. Info: visitnsbfl.com.

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Racing fans start your engines and prepare to explore Daytona Beach’s deep-rooted motorsports heritage! Our Motorsports Trail takes you on a Daytona Beach area tour from scenic beachfronts to museums, guiding you through the history of racing, beginning with a stop at Birthplace of Speed Park in Ormond Beach where the first automobile race was held in 1903.

Just a few minutes south in Daytona Beach is the “World Center of Racing” – Daytona International Speedway . This storied superspeedway is open daily for tours and includes a visit to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America which celebrates all forms of motorsports, from stock cars and sports cars to motorcycles and powerboating and more.

The museum featured on this trail are also invaluable sources of auto racing history. The Racing Zone permanent exhibit at the Halifax Historical Museum  pays tribute to the early days of auto racing and its pioneers.  

Motorcycles have been a part of the area’s racing history just as long as autos. In fact, an Indian motorcycle also participated in the area’s first automobile race back in 1903. In recognition, the trail features stops highlighting motorcycling in the area, including Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson  and the Daytona 200 Monument located on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk.

No motorsports history tour of the area would be complete without a visit to picturesque Ponce Inlet to the sites of the original North Turn and South Turn of the old beach road course. The legendary, NASCAR-sanctioned course was used for auto and motorcycle racing from 1948-1960.  

Along the way, you’ll find the trail is peppered with restaurants and nighttime entertainment spots that are relevant to motorsports history in the area, including the historic Ormond Garage , Main Street Station , Racing’s North Turn Beach Bar and Grill and the Streamline Hotel – recognized as the birthplace of NASCAR.  

So, what are you waiting, for? Start your engine and explore!

Check out the Ultimate Daytona Beach Trail Guide which features Hiking and Biking Trails, Ale Trail , Mural Trail , Iconic Trail , African American Heritage Trail and the Statues and Monuments Trail . To watch a brief video overview of Daytona Beach area trails and tours, click here .

DAYTONA International Speedway Tours in Daytona, Florida

While visiting Daytona Beach earlier this year, we knew there was one stop in the city that boasts the “World’s Most Famous Beach” that we had to go check out…The DAYTONA International Speedway!

Daytona and Racing

What’s the connection to car racing and the famous Daytona beach, you might ask? It all goes back to the turn of the 20th century. There’s a well-known joke around the automotive industry that goes, “When was the first car race? When they built the second car.” This was true well before gigantic racetracks like DAYTONA.

Racing really got it’s start on the hard packed, sandy beaches in Daytona, Florida. The rich and famous would travel from all over to race their automobiles on Daytona’s 23 miles of shoreline.

As vehicles became less of a rich-man’s sport and more accessible to everyone, the desire to raise the bar on the new-found sport was realized in 1959 with the construction of the DAYTONA International Speedway. Now known as the World Center of Racing, the Speedway is a racing lover’s dream come true!

Behind the Scenes at the Speedway

The DAYTONA Speedway offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at everything that it takes to put on a race and offers a taste of what it’s like to be on the racetrack and win the DAYTONA 500. The Speedway offers 3 different types of tours to accommodate a variety of budgets and needs. You can find more information about each of these tours below. We were invited to the All-Access Tour, which was 90 minutes long, and was jam packed with fun and information.

All-Access Tour

Our tour started by entering the main building which had a cafe and fun things to look at. When it was time for our tour, we headed outside to meet our tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the Speedway, as well as the history of racing in general. He was so much fun and absolutely awesome with our kids!

Our 6 year old daughter became his personal helper and he gave her the job of carrying his mic box, which she totally loved and kept her involved in the tour. So sweet! We boarded our tour tramcar and headed off towards the track.

Our tramcar drove us around the entire racetrack while we learned about the history of automotive racing and the Speedway. I had never been to a racetrack before and I was absolutely amazed at just how vertical the racetrack gets near the wall. It’s one thing to hear that it’s a 31 degree bank, but seeing it up close is an entirely different thing!

Next we rode over to the exclusive Fan Zone for a walk through Gatorade Victory Lane for a fun photo op. There are actually 2 extra special photo opportunities on this tour, both of which you are allowed to use your own camera and the professional photographer on-site will take the photos for you at no extra charge. This was such a refreshing change from other tours and things we’ve been on before. Our pics turned out pretty awesome!

Media Deadline Room

The next part of the tour was access to the Media Deadline Room, where journalists from all over the world have come to interview the winners of the DAYTONA 500. This is where your second photo op will take place as you get to sit at the winner’s table. So much fun!

Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

Our tour ended at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America – a massive museum showcasing huge displays from every style and generation of racing. There’s a mock-up of a 1950s era gas station that my youngest had fun playing around in.

These are the descriptions and pricing info for all 3 types of tours offered by the DAYTONA International Speedway. Find one that’s right for you and make it part of your family’s trip to Daytona Beach!

Speedway Tour Climb aboard one of our open-air trams and you will be transported into a world unto itself: the “World Center of Racing.” As you enter the “World Center of Racing”, a flurry of action, color and grandeur will explode before your eyes and you’ll know that you’re on hallowed ground. Experience the 31-degree high banks for yourself as the tram coasts along turns 3 and 4 before finding yourself walking in the footsteps of legends past and present as you climb atop the podium in Gatorade Victory Lane for a photo. End this thirty-minute Speedway Tour by standing next to the car of this year’s DAYTONA 500 champion, left in the same condition as the day it captured the checkered flag. Following your tour, fans can now access the new Motorsports Hall of Fame of America that is now housed in the DIS Ticket and Tours Building, showcasing spectacular displays honoring all forms of motorsports: Stock Cars, Sports Cars, Open-Wheel, Motorcycles, Drag Racing, Land Speed Records, Powerboating and Aviation. Memories of a lifetime await you here at Daytona International Speedway. Duration:  30 minutes Available Times:  11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Pricing: Adults: $19 Adult Best Value Ticket: $23* Children (5-12): $13 Children (5-12) Best Value Ticket: $17* Children (4 and younger): Free *Best value ticket includes all digital images taken along the tour, which can be downloaded to a personal computer or mobile device from Magic Memories Website LIMITED AVAILABILITY:  Daily tickets are sold beginning at 9 am at the DIS Ticket Office; no advance sales are offered. Each tour capacity is limited and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours will leave promptly at their scheduled time and ticket sales will be cut off five minutes prior to each tour time. All-Access Tour On the 90-minute All Access Tour, guests will a unique opportunity to explore the 2.5-mile Speedway from a variety of vantage points. Take the rare opportunity to come face-to-face with the track as you visit the well-known start/finish line and 31-degree high banks or ride down pit road to get a close-up view of the pit stalls. This tour provides you with unprecedented access like a visit to the media deadline room, a photo in Gatorade Victory Lane and a look inside the venue as you hop onto one of the 40 escalators and are transported into the frontstretch seating for a stunning view of the trioval and infield. End the day by standing next to the car of this year’s DAYTONA 500 champion, left in the same condition as the day it conquered the World Center of Racing. Following your tour, fans can now access the new Motorsports Hall of Fame of America that is now housed in the DIS Ticket and Tours Building, showcasing spectacular displays honoring all forms of motorsports: Stock Cars, Sports Cars, Open-Wheel, Motorcycles, Drag Racing, Land Speed Records, Powerboating and Aviation. Duration:  90 Minutes Available Times:  9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Pricing: Adults: $26 Adult Best Value Ticket: $30* Children (5-12): $20 Children (5-12) Best Value Ticket: $24* Children (4 and younger): Free *Best value ticket includes all digital images taken along the tour, which can be downloaded to a personal computer or mobile device from Magic Memories Website LIMITED AVAILABILITY:  Daily tickets are sold beginning at 9 am at the DIS Ticket Office; no advance sales are offered. Each tour capacity is limited and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour route subject to change based on track and weather activity. The All Access Tour is available to groups of 10 or more at a discounted rate. For more information about booking your next group outing, please call 1-866-500-8499. Advance booking and prepayment are required at least one week in advance. VIP Tour If you’re looking for an unmatched look into the past, present, and future of Daytona International Speedway then this is the tour for you. A smaller, more intimate tour provides guests with more specialized attention, while traveling in the comfort of our air-conditioned VIP bus. Visit ISC’s Archives and Research Center where many of racing’s most treasured artifacts, including Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird III, are stored before heading to the venue. Once inside the massive structure, you’ll get an up-close view of the most famous track in racing as you walk the same grounds that have produced motorsports legends for over a half-century. By the end of this tour you’ll be a motorsports expert of as you dive fully into the world of a race team with access to the media deadline room and pit road. Have your photo taken in Gatorade Victory Lane, then travel to get a look inside the facility, as you hop onto one of the 17 elevators and 40 escalators and are transported up into the frontstretch seating for a stunning view of the trioval and infield, capped off by a visit in the tower above to the Houston Lawing Press Box overlooking it all. The tour concludes with access to the Coca-Cola Theatre and a close-up look at the Champion DAYTONA 500 Car. Following your tour, fans can now access the new Motorsports Hall of Fame of America that is now housed in the DIS Ticket and Tours Building, showcasing spectacular displays honoring all forms of motorsports: Stock Cars, Sports Cars, Open-Wheel, Motorcycles, Drag Racing, Land Speed Records, Powerboating and Aviation. Duration:  3 Hours Available Times:  Tours run on select Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 pm Pricing:  Per Person: $52.00 ($55.00 beginning Dec. 1, 2018) LIMITED AVAILABILITY:  Advance reservations are encouraged. Call 386-681-5588 to reserve your seats or  email  with any questions. *Tour route is subject to change based on track and weather activity. Based on advance sales, DIS Ticketing may request to schedule a second VIP Tour on a listed day. Tour capacity each offered day is limited to 28, or 26 +2 wheelchair guests by bus seating capacity. Tours subject to availability first-come, first served basis.

Tips for Visiting Daytona Speedway

• Arrive early for your tour, especially for the tours that don’t allow advanced ticket sales. You don’t want to arrive just to find that the tours are all sold out for the day.
• You will be outside for the majority of the tour, so you’ll want to dress appropriately for the weather.
• Don’t forget the sunscreen! Florida heat is NO JOKE!
• Bring water! Seriously…you’ll thank me.
• The tour is not stroller-friendly. If you’ll have really little ones with you, consider baby wearing for this activity. It will make your life so much easier getting on and off the tramcar!
• There are options for guests with mobility issues. Contact the Speedway office for more info.
• Don’t forget your camera or smartphone!

Family Fun Facts

Website:  http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Tours/Tour-Types.aspx

Address: One Daytona Boulevard – Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Phone: 1-800-PITSHOP

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Crystal was born and raised, and now raising a family of her own in Middle Tennessee. She currently lives in Murfreesboro with her husband Glenn, and their three children; Hunter, Grayson, and Hailey. They are an unschooling family, meaning they spend lots and lots of time out and about exploring all that this area has to offer!

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Ready to visit the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America? We're ready to welcome you! 

There are two options for exploring the MSHFA -- via a guided Daytona International Speedway tour or a MSHFA-only ticket. 

We strongly recommend enjoying a Speedway Tou r . They're offered daily year round. Another excellent option is the VIP Tou r , a multiple-hour intensive offered three days each week.

Each tour ends at the MSHFA, so you won't miss a thing inside our 20,000-square-foot space.

If you prefer a museum-only ticket, call 1-800-PIT-SHOP to make that purchase. 

Click HERE for more information on DIS track tours. 

Speedway Tours begin at 9:30 AM daily and depart continuously with the final tour departing at 3:00 PM. Tours take approximately 60 minutes. Speedway Tou r tickets are  $25  for Adults,  $20  for kids aged 5 to 12, and  free  for kids under 4.

NOTE : Doors to the museum and Gift Shop close at 5:00 PM.

NOTE : both the MSHFA and DIS track tours are open daily year round except for major holidays and track events. 

NOTE : The MSHFA is located in the Ticket & Tours Building at Daytona International Speedway. We're open from 10 AM until 5 PM each day except for major holidays and track events. 

How to spend One Day in Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida , A.K.A. the “World’s Most Famous Beach” is well known for its rich motorsports history and of course, it’s beautiful beach, but there’s more to this area than fast cars and sun tans! We had the pleasure of spending one FULL day exploring the greater Daytona Beach area and had so much fun learning more about the unique experiences that this area offers. From touring the Daytona International Speedway to taking a scenic boat tour along the Halifax River and Indian River to climbing to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse and so much more, we truly enjoyed our time in the Daytona Beach area. We’ve put together what we think is the perfect one day in Daytona Beach itinerary in hopes to help make your visit as amazing as ours!

Be sure to check out our “One Day in Daytona Beach, Florida” travel vlog for a closer look at our visit!

We’re fortunate to have family and friends that live in the area, so we always have a place to stay, but if you’re looking for accommodations during your visit, here are some properties that we would recommend…

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Nautilus Inn

Bahama House

Tropical Winds Resort Hotel

Or use the map below to find your ideal accommodations...

And if you’re looking for more activities and things to do on your Daytona Beach vacation, check these out…

⬇️ Best Tours & Experiences in Daytona Beach (and surrounding area) ⬇️

The Manatee Scenic Tour Boat in Daytona Beach

Daytona International Speedway Tours

Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Ticket

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour

Small-Group Sailing Tour in Daytona Beach

Paddle Pub Daytona Beach

Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon in New Smyrna Beach

8:00am: Quick Breakfast

The Red Bud Cafe (317 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach)

Sweet Marlays' Coffee (214 S Beach St, Daytona Beach)

Supreme Beans Coffee Shop (927 Beville Rd #10 , Daytona Beach)

Rosie's Cafe (136 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach)

9:30am: Daytona International Speedway Tour (1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach)

Get up-close to where all the action happens at the World Center of Racing! Tours begin at 9:30 AM daily and depart every half hour with the final tour departing at 3:00 PM. Tours last about 60 minutes. Tickets for our Speedway Tour are $25 for Adults, $20 for kids aged 5 to 12, and free for kids under 4. They also offer 2.5-hour VIP tours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 1:00 PM for $55 per person. That said, all tour dates and times are subject to change and tours may be altered or closed due to facility operational requirements or event preparations. The start/finish line and pit road experiences are dependent on track activity and will not occur if there are events scheduled, so be sure to visit their website or call 1-800-748-7467 for details about your preferred tour date and time.

10:45pm: Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

After you finish your tour of the speedway, be sure to take some time to visit The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America which is included with your speedway tour ticket, plus, it’s conveniently located in the same building where the speedway tour starts! The museum showcases spectacular displays honoring all forms of motorsports: Stock Cars, Sports Cars, Open-Wheel, Motorcycles, Drag Racing, Land Speed Records, Powerboating and Aviation. Additional admissions options are available to visit the Hall of Fame for guests that arrive after the last Daily Tour departs each day (3:00 PM), or for those that may not be able to take a Tour. Operating hours are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, with no ticket sales occurring after 4:00 PM. Adults tickets are $12 and Kids (age 5-12) are $7. This admission is also available during event days when no Daily Tours are offered.

11:45pm: Lunch at ONE DAYTONA

Located just across from Daytona International Speedway, this lifestyle and entertainment destination offers multiple dining options in a concentrated area with plenty of free parking.

4 Rivers Smokehouse (1866 Victory Cir Suite J-100, Daytona Beach)

Stoked Poke (260 Daytona Blvd D-440, Daytona Beach)

Dahlia Daytona Beach (1808 W International Speedway Blvd unit 405, Daytona Beach)

BurgerTen and ChickenToo (260 Daytona Blvd suite D-400, Daytona Beach)

Tiano's Cucina Italiana (1860 Victory Cir, Daytona Beach)

1:30pm: Scenic Wildlife Cruise on the Manatee Scenic Tour Boat (4884 Front St, Ponce Inlet)

On this narrated tour, you’ll cruise along the protected wetland and scenic mangrove shores of the Halifax River and Indian River, where you’ll see manatees, dolphins, birds, beautiful waterfront homes, and the Ponce De Leon Lighthouse. Pricing for this 90-minute tour is $30 for Adults, $26 for Seniors, $20 for Children (age 3-12), and Free for Infants/Toddlers (age Be sure to check their website for more info and help planning your visit.

3:30pm: Explore Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (4931 S. Peninsula Drive

Ponce Inlet)

Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a National Historic Landmark and a fascinating piece of Florida history. It towers above others as the tallest lighthouse in Florida. This majestic facility, tucked away in the charming town of Ponce Inlet, stretches 175-feet into the sky and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can climb the 203 steps to the top for spectacular 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway!

The museum itself is made up of the 10 original structures (including the lighthouse) and a Cuban Refugee Raft Enclosure all of which are in close proximity to one another on the 10-acre facility.

Admission to the Lighthouse & Museum is $6.95 for Adults (age 12+), $1.95 for Children (age 3-11), and Free for Infants/Toddlers (age 0-2). Be sure to check their website for more info and help planning your visit.

5:15pm: Lighthouse Point Park (5000 S Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet)

Located along the northern shoreline of Ponce de Leon Inlet, the 52-acre Lighthouse Point Park features elevated wooden boardwalks, picnic pavilions (available for reservation), a nature trail that leads to a scenic observation tower overlooking the Halifax River, an 800-foot jetty deck, a dog-friendly swimming beach, and more! Park amenities are handicapped accessible and dog-friendly.

7:00pm: Dinner

There are numerous great options for dining with a view in the Ponce Inlet area, but we particularly loved our experience at Down the Hatch. This casual overwater eatery has been serving up delicious seafood dishes since 1975. To this day their menu is specially curated to feature some of the best food and seafood that Ponce Inlet has to offer.

Down the Hatch (where we went - 4894 Front St, Ponce Inlet)

Off The Hook at Inlet Harbor (133 Inlet Harbor Rd, Ponce Inlet)

Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill (4940 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet)

Racing's North Turn (4511 S Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet)

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Join us on one of our Daytona 500 Packages for the 67th running of the “Great American Race” – the Daytona 500! Since 1959 Daytona International Speedway has hosted the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing – the Daytona 500. Known as “The World Center of Racing,” this famed superspeedway features a 2.5-mile trioval layout with 31 degrees of banking. The track’s recent $400-million-dollar renovation, known as the “Daytona Rising” project, has made Daytona International Speedway the World’s 1st Motorsports Stadium! Legends have won here on Daytona’s high banks: Petty, Earnhardt, Pearson, and Gordon. Our Daytona 500 packages include excellent Daytona 500 tickets, hotels in Daytona Beach, Orlando, Altamonte Springs, and St. Augustine and deluxe bus transfers to Daytona International Speedway. We also offer options to enhance your Daytona 500 experience, such as ticket upgrades, Fanzone passes and scanner rentals. The Daytona 500 is sure to sell out, so book your Daytona 500 packages now!

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2025 Daytona 500 Packages, Travel Tours - Home2Suites, Orlando - NASCAR Cup Ticket

• Daytona 500 Race Ticket in Sections 390 or Upgrade, select below
• Two or More Nights - Home2Suites - Orlando Airport (65 miles to track)
• Only Rooms With King Bed And Sleeper Sofa Now Available
• Hot Breakfast Daily At Home2Suites
• Free Parking at Home2Suites
• Complimentary Airport Shuttle to Home2Suites
• Round-Trip Deluxe Bus Transfers To Daytona 500 Sunday
• Professional Tour Representative On Site And Bus To Assist
• Ticket Holder and Lanyard
• Welcome Daytona 500 Gift
• Race Day Essentials: Bottled Water, Earplugs, Sunscreen, and Koozies
• Optional Scanner Rental with TABA's Exclusive FastTrack Service. No lines, no credit cards, no hassles

2025 Daytona 500 Packages and Race Tours Travel Packages -Home2Suites-Orlando- Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Daytona 500 Tickets in Sections 383 or Upgrade, select below
• Xfinity Series Tickets in Sections 383 or Upgrade, select below
• Saturday Fan Zone Pass
• Three Nights - Home2Suites - Orlando Airport (65 miles to track)
• Hot Breakfast Included Daily
• Free Parking at the Hotel
• Complimentary Airport Shuttle
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers to Track Saturday and Sunday
• Close Bus Parking to Daytona International Speedway
• Professional Tour Representatives
• Informative Tour Booklet

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - Embassy Suites - Orlando Airport - NASCAR Cup Ticket

• Daytona 500 Cup Ticket - Section 390 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Two or More Nights - Embassy Suites-Orlando Airport (65 miles to track)
• Breakfast Buffet Daily
• Complimentary Evening Cocktail Hour
• Complimentary Airport Transfers
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers to the Daytona 500 Sunday
• Professional Tour Representative
• Daytona 500 Welcome Gift
• Optional Scanner Rental with TABA's Exclusive FastTrack Service, No lines, no credit cards, no hassles

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - Embassy Suites, Orlando - Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Daytona 500 Tickets in Sections 383 or Upgrade, Select below
• Xfinity Series Tickets in Sections 383 or Upgrade, Select below
• Three Nights at the Embassy Suites-Orlando Airport (65 miles to track)
• Complimentary Cocktail Hour Each Evening
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers to Track Saturday & Sunday
• Informative Tour Highlights

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Packages and Race Tours - Hilton - Altamonte Springs - NASCAR Cup

• Daytona 500 Tickets in Sections 390 or Upgrade, Select below
• Two or Three Nights at the Hilton Altamonte Springs (43 miles from track)
• Breakfast Buffet daily
• Free Parking at the Hilton
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers to Daytona 500 Sunday
• Close Bus Parking to Track
• Optional Scanner Rental with TABA's Exclusive Fast Track Service. No lines, no credit cards, no hassles

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Packages - Hilton - Altamonte Springs - Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Three Nights or More at the Hilton - Altamonte Springs (43 miles from track)

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Packages and Race Tours - Hyatt Place - Lake Mary, FL - NASCAR Cup

• Daytona 500 Race Ticket in Sections 390 or Upgrade, Select below
• Two or More Nights at the Hyatt Place-Lake Mary (35 miles from track)
• Breakfast daily

2025 Daytona 500 Packages NASCAR Race - Hyatt Place - Lake Mary - Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Three Nights or More at the Hyatt Place Lake Mary (35 miles from track)

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race, Travel Packages - El Caribe Oceanfront - Daytona Beach - NASCAR Cup

• Daytona 500 Tickets in Sections 390 or Upgrade below
• Three Nights or More - El Caribe-Daytona Beach-7 miles to track (2 beds only)
• Continental Breakfast Daily At El Caribe
• Free Parking at the El Caribe
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers Sunday to the Daytona 500
• Professional and Knowledgeable TABA Tour Representatives
• TABA Ticket Holder and Lanyard

2025 Daytona 500 Race Packages- El Caribe, Daytona Beach - 2 day Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Three Nights or More - El Caribe - Daytona Beach - 7 Miles to Track (2 Double Beds)
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Track Transfers Saturday and Sunday
• Professional TABA Tour Representatives On Site & Bus to Assist
• Informative TABA Tour Highlights Information

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Packages - El Caribe, Daytona Beach - 3 Day Tickets

• Daytona 500 Ticket, Sections 363 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Xfinity Series Ticket, Sections 363 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Truck Series or Duel Tickets, Select Package Below
• Three or More Nights - El Caribe - Daytona Beach (2 double beds)
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers Friday or Thursday (select package)
• Professional TABA Tour Representatives

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - El Caribe, Daytona Beach - 4 day ticket

• Daytona 500 Ticket, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Xfinity Series Ticket, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Truck Series Ticket, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Duels Ticket, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Four or More nights - El Caribe Resort-Daytona Beach ( 2 double beds)
• Free parking at the El Caribe
• Roundtrip Bus Track Transfers Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Professional TABA Tour Representatives On Site & Buses to Assist

2025 Daytona 500 Packages Daytona Race Tours & Travel - Hard Rock-Daytona Beach - NASCAR Cup Ticket

• Daytona 500 Tickets in the Section 390 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Three or More Nights - Oceanfront Hard Rock Hotel - Daytona Beach (7 miles to track)
• Track Transfers by Deluxe Motorcoach Sunday
• Informative TABA Tour Booklet

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - Hard Rock Hotel - Daytona Beach - 2-Day Xfinity & Cup Tickets

• Daytona 500 Tickets in Sections 383 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Xfinity Series Tickets in Sections 383 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Four or More Nights - Hard Rock Hotel - Daytona Beach (7 miles to track)
• Race Day Essentials (sunscreen, coozies, water, earplugs & etc)

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - Hard Rock, Daytona Beach - 3 Day Tickets

• Daytona 500 Tickets, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Xfinity Series Ticket, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Truck Series or Duel Tower Ticket or upgrade, Select Package Rate Below
• Four or More Nights - Hard Rock Resort - Daytona Beach
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Transfers Friday or Thursday (Select Rate Below)
• Day Essentials: Bottled Water, Earplugs, Sunscreen, and Koozies

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Packages - Hard Rock Hotel - Daytona Beach - 4 day ticket

• Xfinity Series Tickets, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Truck Series Tickets, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Twin Duels Tickets, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Fan Zone Passes for Saturday Xfinity Race/Cup Practice
• Four or More Nights at the Hard Rock Hotel - Daytona Beach (7 miles to track)
• Roundtrip Deluxe Bus Track Transfers Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Race Day Essentials (Water, Coozie, Sunscreen & Earplugs)
• TABA Tour Representatives

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race and Travel Packages - Hampton Inn - Daytona Beach - Cup Ticket

• Three or More Nights - Hampton Inn - Daytona Beach (7 miles to track)
• Hampton Hot Breakfast Daily

2025 Daytona 500 Packages Travel Race Tours-Hampton Inn-Daytona Beach - Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Three or More Nights at the Hampton Inn Beachfront - Daytona Beach
• Hampton Hot Breakfast Daily.

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Packages - Hampton Inn, Daytona Beach - 3 Day Tickets

• Four or More Nights - Hampton Inn Resort - Daytona Beach

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race Packages - Hampton Inn - Daytona Beach - 4 Day Ticket

• Duels Ticket, Sections 363 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Four or More Nights - Hampton Inn Oceanfront-Daytona Beach (7 Miles to Track)
• TABA Tour Representatives at Hotel and on Bus to Assist

2025 Daytona 500 Race & Travel Packages - Holiday Inn Express - Daytona Beach Speedway - Cup Ticket

• Daytona 500 Ticket in Section 390 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Three or More Nights at Holiday Inn Express-Daytona (.6 mile from track)
• Hot Breakfast Daily at the Holiday Inn Express
• Free Parking at the Holiday Inn Express
• Free Wifi at the Holiday Inn Express

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - Holiday Inn Express-Daytona Beach Speedway - Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Three or More Nights at Holiday Inn Express-Daytona (3/4 mile from track)
• Hot Breakfast daily

2025 Daytona 500 Race Packages - Holiday Inn Express - Daytona Beach Speedway - 3 day ticket

• Daytona 500 Ticket, Sections 363-365 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Truck Series or Duel Tower Tickets, Select Package Rate Below
• Three Nights or More - Holiday Inn Express - Daytona Speedway Blvd

2025 Daytona 500 Race Packages - Holiday Inn Express - Daytona Beach Speedway - 4 day ticket

• Truck Series Ticket, Sections 363 or 339 or Upgrade below
• Four Nights or More - Holiday Inn Express - Daytona Speedway Blvd

2025 Daytona 500 Packages - Fairfield Inn - Daytona Beach Speedway Blvd - NASCAR Cup

• Daytona 500 Tickets in Section 390 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Five or More Nights - Fairfield Inn - Speedway Blvd (across from track)
• Hot Hotel Breakfast daily
• Free hotel Parking and WIFI

2025 Daytona 500 Race Packages - Fairfield Inn - Daytona Beach Speedway Blvd - Cup & Xfinity Tickets

• Free Hotel Parking and WIFI

2025 Daytona 500 Race Packages - Fairfield Inn - Daytona Beach - Speedway Blvd - 3 day tickets

• Daytona 500 Tickets, Sections 363 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below
• Xfinity Series Tickets, Sections 363 or 339 or Upgrade, Select Below

2025 Daytona 500 Race Packages - Fairfield Inn - Daytona Beach Speedway Blvd - 4 day tickets

• Hot Hotel Breakfast Daily

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SpaceX late-night rocket launch: Where to watch from Daytona, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill

In volusia county, north of kennedy space center & cape canaveral, best views to watch a nighttime rocket launch is along the beach..

Daytona Beach is known for a lot of things: The Daytona 500, beautiful beaches and not to mention Bike Week. But did you know Volusia County is privy to some amazing views of rocket launches from neighboring Brevard County, home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station?

You can check it out for yourself.

Day or night, watching a rocket launch on the beach is so Florida.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, yes. We have suggestions on where and how to watch a rocket launch from Ormond Beach to Oak Hill below if you keep scrolling.

Is there a rocket launch in Florida today? Rocket launch calendar for Florida

Here's what we know about the rocket launch missions, mentioned in  FLORIDA TODAY's rocket launch calendar  for the month, which is updated frequently. (Check that link often for April rocket launch times and dates because they are routinely subject to change for a variety of reasons.)

Is there a rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Florida? Thursday, May 2: SpaceX Starlink 6-55

A National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency navigational warning indicates SpaceX is targeting Thursday night for its next Starlink mission:

• Mission:  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a batch of 23 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
• Launch window:  9:17 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 2, to 1:48 a.m. EDT Friday, May 3
• Location:  Launch Complex 40
• Trajectory:  Southeast
• Local sonic boom:  No
• Booster landing:  Drone ship out on the Atlantic Ocean
• Live coverage:  Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at  floridatoday.com/space .

Where can I watch SpaceX rocket launches online?

If you want to watch live rocket launch coverage,  FLORIDA TODAY's Space Team  will provide updates at  floridatoday.com/space , starting about 90 minutes before launch time. You can download the free app for iPhone or Android or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Can you see a rocket liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in New Smyrna Beach? Where can I see a rocket launch in Volusia County , Florida?

In Volusia County, immediately north of Brevard County — home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — you can get a great view of a SpaceX, NASA or United Launch Alliance rocket launch.

The best views to watch a rocket launch from here is along the beach. Look due south. Readers have also mentioned seeing a rocket launch from New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. Here are some recommended spots:

•  South New Smyrna Beach  (Canaveral National Seashore), there may be parking costs. New Smyrna Beach features 17 miles of white sandy beaches. An eclectic and quaint beach town, despite its reputation as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World," New Smyrna Beach has always been a haven for surfers who come for the waves.

Dinner and a launch: Perfect for a SpaceX or NASA rocket launch, best waterfront restaurants in Volusia County

•  Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park , 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Bethune Beach, which is 3.5 miles south of New Smyrna Beach and one mile north of the Apollo Beach entrance to Canaveral National Seashore Park, has restrooms, picnic pavilions, showers and nearly 800 feet of beachfront sidewalk,  according to Volusia County's site . The nearby riverside park area is across South Atlantic Avenue with tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, fishing pier and restrooms. The river by the park can be a great viewing spot for manatees, dolphins and pelicans.

•  Apollo Beach  at  Canaveral National Seashore  (south of New Smyrna Beach). Canaveral National Seashore runs along Florida's East Coast in Volusia County and Brevard County. To access Apollo Beach, take Interstate 95 to exit 249, then travel east until it turns into State Road A1A. Follow SR A1A south to the park entrance.

•  Oak Hill riverfront  is the  southernmost city in South Volusia County .

•  Sunrise Park , 275 River Road, Oak Hill

•  Goodrich's Seafood and Oyster House  back deck, 253 River Road, Oak Hill

•  Seminole Rest national historic site , 211 River Road, Oak Hill

•  Riverbreeze Park , 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill

•  Mary Dewees Park , 178 N. Gaines St., Oak Hill. Facilities include a rental building,playground, baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoorrestrooms, pavilions, picnic areas and grills.

•  Nancy Cummings Park , 232 Cummings St., Oak Hill. Facilities include a playground, baseball field, basketball courts, outdoor pavilion and restrooms.

•  Jimmie Vann Sunrise Park , 275 River Road, Oak Hill. This location has about 350 feet of beautifully restored shoreline, according to the city of Oak Hill online. Facilities include a pavilion, picnic tables and kayak launching facilities.

•  A.C. Delbert Dewees Municipal Pier , 243 River Road, Oak Hill. Facilities include a520-foot observation pier with two covered decks and seating, the city of Oak Hill site states.

•  Bird Observation Pier  on River Road across from A.C. Delbert Municipal Pier (see above). Facilities include a 100-foot observation pier.

Rick Neale  is a Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY (for more of his stories,  click here .) Contact Neale at 321-242-3638 or  [email protected] . Twitter/X:  @RickNeale1

Tiger Woods appears on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to discuss Sun Day Red and more

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Tiger Woods appeared on Tuesday’s edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," a day before the launch of Woods’ Sun Day Red line.

Woods appeared in a T-shirt with "Sun Day Red" emblazoned across the chest, with topics ranging from a brief period of childhood rebellion that cemented his traditional final-round red attire, to a heavily memed photo from the Masters that looked to show Woods shaking hands with a tree (it was Verne Lundquist), to his skill of hitting driver from his knees.

The 82-time PGA TOUR winner revealed on "The Tonight Show" that although his mom Tida believed his power color was red (being a Capricorn), he underwent a period of wearing blue, looking to prove a point. It didn't work. Red was in the lineup to stay. Thus the "Sun Day Red" brand is based around Woods’ trademark red, which he has worn on Sundays throughout his career -- stemming from Tida Woods' belief in a "power color."

"My mom thought that (red) was my power color, or some BS thing like that, so I end up wearing red and end up winning some golf tournaments," Woods explained to Fallon. "And then to spite her, I wore blue, and I did not win those tournaments. So Mom is always right."

Woods and Fallon had plenty of laughs in the roughly 8-minute appearance, recalling a time swapping stories about their kids when Woods' son Charlie was 2 or 3 years old, already making golf swings with household items. They reviewed memes that stemmed from the "tree handshake" photo at Augusta National, and Woods challenged Fallon to a game of ping-pong sometime this year.

They also discussed the new "Sun Day Red" line, which Woods told Fallon is focused on maximizing athletic performance. Woods’ clothing line was announced in February at an event in Los Angeles before his appearance at The Genesis Invitational. Sun Day Red describes itself on its website as "a brand that promises to bring a new and elevated standard to performance wear and luxury lifestyle fashion" with clothes that feature "never-before-seen patterns, fabrication and technical detailing intended to elevate all levels of play."

"It's about athletes being first and designing something for the athlete so that we can perform at a higher level," Woods told Fallon. "Here we are with Sun Day Red."

Woods debuted the clothes in February at The Riviera Country Club, where he played 24 holes before withdrawing with the flu. He also played earlier this month at the Masters, where he set the record for most consecutive cuts made at Augusta National (24). Woods has not announced where he will make his next start but is expected to play the PGA Championship on May 16-19 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Woods won the 2000 PGA at Valhalla.

Houston Texans WR, Daytona native Tank Dell may be one of 10 shot at Cabana Live in Sanford

UPDATE: The Seminole County Sheriff's Office verified that Dell was one of the people shot, and said there was a second shooter. Read the latest story here .

A 16-year-old was arrested after 10 people were reportedly shot at a waterside bar in unincorporated Sanford shortly after midnight Sunday morning, deputies told local media .

One of the people injured may have been Houston Texans wide receiver and Daytona Beach native Tank Dell.

The venue had been reserved for a private event, according to Cabana Live's Facebook post . The Seminole County Sheriff's Office told local media in a statement that due to the large number of people there deputies were patrolling the area around the establishment at 4380 Carraway Place when they heard gunshots and saw the crowd dispersing.

“The incident began as a verbal altercation that escalated,” SCSO spokesperson Kim Cannaday said in a statement to local media and The Associated Press .

According to SCSO investigators, the shooter opened fire and injured 10 people before being apprehended by a security officer working at the venue. The victims suffered non-life-threatening wounds, mostly to the lower extremities, deputies said. While not yet confirmed, one of them might have been one of the NFL's rising stars.

Was Tank Dell shot?

On Sunday afternoon, the Houston Texans posted on social media that "Tank Dell was a victim of a shooting in Sanford, Fla. last night.

"He sustained a minor wound but has been released from the hospital and is in good spirits," the post said. The Texans said they were in contact with Dell and his family and would provide more information later.

Dell was in Florida to visit his mother in Daytona Beach, click2houston.com reported.

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The shooter is facing charges of attempted homicide, discharging a firearm on public property, display and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a minor, deputies told local media.

The shooting comes a day after four people were shot about 40 miles east on Daytona Beach's Seabreeze Boulevard , which is popular for nightlife.

Where is Cabana Live in Sanford?

Cabana Live , at 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford, Florida, is an entertainment venue on a small inlet of the St. Johns River near the Lake Monroe Bridge with live sports coverage, music, dining, and a pool. It is located about 20 miles north of Orlando along Interstate 4.

“We are cooperating with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and praying for all those involved,” the venue said in its post.

Where is Cabana Live? The Florida venue is where NFL player, 9 others may have been shot

Was anyone killed in the Sanford shooting?

Ten people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said.

"Our Cabana Live family is 100% safe and appreciate all the prayers and concerns," the venue said on social media.

Who is Tank Dell?

Nathaniel Jasper "Tank" Dell Jr. was born in Daytona Beach. He played JV for two years at Mainland High School before making the varsity squad as a junior, then spent a semester at Alabama A&M before transferring to Independence Community College in Kansas and then the University of Houston in 2020. He finished his college career with the NCAA Division 1 FBS team and as a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist.

Before going to the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2023 draft , Dell led the nation with 1,398 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns while finishing second in receptions (109). Prior to the draft, he ran a 40-yard time of 4.49 seconds at the NFL scouting combine, with a 1.49 10-yard split, and broad-jumped 10 feet, 1 inch.

Dell caught eight passes in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals for a career-high 149 yards and one touchdown but a fractured fibula ended his season the next week against the Denver Broncos.

'Just extra motivation': Diminutive Tank Dell is putting up huge numbers in his rookie season for the Texans

Sunday's Sanford mass shooting is 12th in Florida in 2024

The Cabana Live shooting will mark the 12th mass shooting in Florida so far this year, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). But that's still slightly better than last year, which saw 13 mass shootings by the same time with seven in January alone. As of April 27, there have been 126 mass shootings nationwide, compared to 175 by the same time in 2023.

Florida is currently in the lead for most mass shootings in 2024 to date, according to GVA data. A shooting in San Antonio brought Texas to second with 11 mass shootings, leaving California and Illinois tied for third with 10 mass shootings each.

What is considered a mass shooting ?

The GVA (and the  Congressional Research Service ) defines a mass shooting only on the number of people shot in an incident: four or more, not including the shooter.

The FBI does not define "mass shooting" at all. Instead the agency defines "mass killing" or " mass murder " as an incident in which four or more victims are killed by any intentional means, which may include gun violence.

USA TODAY  defines  a mass shooting as an incident where at least four people are hit with gunfire, even if there are no fatalities. Mass killing refers is an incident in which at least four people are killed.

What happened in the Daytona Beach shooting ?

According to a statement by Daytona Beach officials, police noticed a "physical altercation" at about 2 a.m. in the Seabreeze Avenue entertainment district near the 600 block of North Grandview Avenue. They saw a man "brandish" a handgun and fire multiple rounds.

A 21-year-old man was arrested and is charged with four counts of attempted murder.

Contributing: Chris Boyle, Ashley Varese, Frank Fernandez and Mary Ellen Ritter, The Daytona Beach News-Journal

Billie Eilish is coming to metro Phoenix. Everything to know about her 2024 tour

Billi e Eilish is scheduled to bring her tour in support of a forthcoming album titled “Hit Me Hard and Soft” to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

This is slated to be Eilish's first metro Phoenix concert since the Happier Than Ever: The World Tour played Desert Diamond Arena (then called Gila River Arena) in April 2022.

“Hit Me Hard and Soft” is set for a May 17 release. The new album was written by Eilish and Finneas, her brother and long-time collaborator who also produced the album. It is available to preorder, add or save at billieeilish.lnk.to/hitmehardandsoft .

How to get tickets to Billie Eilish in metro Phoenix

The general on-sale starts at noon Arizona time on Friday, May 3, at billieeilish.com .

Presale information for Billie Eilish in Phoenix

American Express card members can purchase tickets before the general public from noon Arizona time on Tuesday, April 30, until 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, with additional presales running through the week. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale starting at noon on Friday, May 3, at  billieeilish.com .

What to know about Billie Eilish resale tickets

The goal is to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value. To make this possible, Eilish has chosen to use Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. If fans purchase tickets for a show in the U.S. or Canada and can't attend, they'll have the option to resell them to other fans at the original price paid.

To help protect the Exchange, the tour has requested all tickets be mobile only and restricted from transfer. This applies to all shows except those in Colorado, Illinois and New York, where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated. A valid bank account or debit card within the country of your event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange. More information on how the Ticketmaster Exchange works is available at ticketmaster.com.

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Is 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' sustainable?

The album will be available on all digital platforms and — in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change — across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track listing and using 100% recyclable materials. For more information on all sustainable practices for this album release, visit store.billieeilish.com/pages/sustainability .

What to know about Billie Eilish's tour sustainability efforts

Eilish will continue her long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit Reverb on this tour, building on the success of previous efforts, which resulted in more than $1 million donated to environmental, greenhouse gas reduction, and climate justice projects, more than 150,000 fan actions and more. Sustainability efforts on this tour will include reducing greenhouse gas pollution, decreasing single-use plastic waste, supporting climate action and updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed.

In keeping with her commitment to making a difference in the environmental impact of her music and touring, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales in North America will go to Reverb and its ongoing effort to help support organizations across the country addressing the impacts of food insecurity and the climate crisis.

The Billie Eilish Reverb Eco-Villages will be set up at two locations in the main concourse of each show, where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with nonprofits and take meaningful action for people and the planet.

What to know about Support+Feed

Support+Feed will be launching a 360 campaign throughout the tour, offering an expanded version of the Support+Feed Pledge inspiring fans to eat one plant-based meal a day for 30 days with digital elements and community activations. Fans can also participate in plant-based food drives in select cities to raise awareness and gather food to distribute to local communities.

Why Billie Eilish wants fans to take public transportation

Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour more sustainable by taking public transportation, where possible, and carpooling to and from the shows to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution. Fans will receive information via email about public transportation options before the show.

Venue partners are also helping to lessen the environmental footprint of the tour. In addition to efforts to decrease waste through reducing or eliminating single-use plastics and diverting landfill waste with compost and recycling, venues will be offering plant-based food options at all shows.

What to know about RockNRefill bottles

Fans are encouraged to bring an empty reusable water bottle or donate for a custom RockNRefill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations located at each venue. The RockNRefill bottles and refill stations are located at the Eco-Villages in the main concourse at all shows.

What to wear to Billie Eilish's concert

Fans are also encouraged to fight fast fashion by opting for thrifted, upcycled or borrowed clothes instead of buying new clothing to wear to shows.

Reach the reporter at   ed.masley@arizonarepubli c .com  or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter   @EdMasley .

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Zillow launches buyer agreement for home tours

Zillow’s touring agreement is a nonexclusive, seven-day contract for buyers to use on home tours with agents

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Over the years, Zillow has made it clear that it wants to help consumers with all aspects of their homebuying journey . Through the terms of the National Association of Realtors’   (NAR)   commission lawsuit   settlement agreement  Zillow is now getting into buyer representation agreements.

Under the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement, agents will have to have a  written agreement  with a client in order to work with them as a buyer broker. The trade group recently clarified that these agreements must be signed prior to the agent taking a buyer on a home tour.

On Tuesday, Zillow announced that it will be offering a nonexclusive contract for buyers and agents to use for home tours ahead of the rule changes being implemented in July.

In a blog post , Zillow Group’s chief industry development officer, Errol Samuelson, wrote that buyer agreements can “provide transparency, promote open conversation, and foster alignment between the two parties.”

“However, insisting that a buyer sign an exclusive, long-term agreement with an agent, perhaps before even meeting the agent, feels premature. That’s why Zillow has created a non-exclusive touring agreement, and we’re making it available for use to the entire residential real estate industry,” Samuelson added.

According to the blog post, Zillow is not required to offer consumer-facing agreements by the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement. But Samuelson wrote that Zillow views this as “an opportunity to provide tools for the industry to fulfill these requirements in a way that puts the consumer first.”

The agreements created by Zillow are nonexclusive and have a limited duration for the initial tours conducted by the agent with a prospective buyer. The agreements expire after seven days, only cover touring activities and do not require compensation or exclusivity.

“Buyer agreements typically outline exactly what an agent will do for a client. However, requiring a long-term exclusive agreement with a single professional, before the home buyer has an opportunity to meet with multiple agents or sufficient time to decide to work with this agent, negatively impacts the consumer experience,” Samuelson wrote. “To put it simply, most people want to date before becoming exclusive.”

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As Biden abandons 'Bidenomics,' Harris makes a different case before Black voters

ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris is shaking up her approach to the Black community and making the economy the focal point of a multi-state tour that she kicked off on Monday in Georgia.

Harris came to the battleground state to make an urgent case to voters who delivered a surprise victory for President Joe Biden that he'll ease their everyday costs if he wins reelection. It’s part of a concerted effort by the White House to win back disappointed Americans by putting kitchen table issues at the front of the president's agenda.

During much of last year, Biden campaigned on a slogan of "Bidenomics" touting wins such as historic investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and the middle class. But Biden struggled to convince voters they were experiencing a post-pandemic economic revival as the cost of food; housing and other services have remained high – even after inflation has decreased from its peak.

During her visit, the vice president focused on lowering housing costs, decreasing debt and increasing wealth for Black communities.

"Everybody wants a job and President Joe Biden and I are very proud that in our administration, we have brought Black unemployment down to historic lows," Harris said. "But that's a baseline."

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Harris sought to draw attention to actions the Biden administration has taken to increase entrepreneurs' access to capital, lower housing costs, support historically Black Colleges and Universities and lessen college debt during a moderated conversation and a stop at an Atlanta nonprofit.

"We know that home ownership is probably the most effective way to build intergenerational wealth," Harris declared during an on-stage discussion with the leaders of a Black entrepreneur network.

Biden's support from Black voters is experiencing significant attrition in particular. Much of it coming from Black men.

He trails presumptive GOP nominee and former President Donald Trump in a handful of battleground states, including Georgia. An April survey taken by Morning Consult showed him eight points down in the swing state that he beat Trump in nearly four years ago. Georgia voters say the economy is their top concern in the 2024 presidential election, and just 29% say the economy is on the right track.

Harris' job approval rating is also upside down with voters. She had a 52% disapproval rating nationally in a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll in March. A bare majority of Black voters, 51%, approved in the same poll.

Her overall support from voters was similar in Georgia in the Morning Consult survey taken in April, when 38% of the state's voters said they had a favorable view of her and 53% said they did not.

Her visit to Atlanta included a stop at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, where she spoke with Black small business owners about increasing wealth and ways, they are working to support one another. She toured the facility with Georgia's senators, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, and Rep. Nikema Williams, who also acts as the state party chair.

The vice president also sat down with Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of the business and finance podcast Earn Your Leisure.

In the discussion Harris raised the issue of highways that cut through Black communities, which she said the administration says its working to reconnect. One such project in Atlanta is receiving $158 million from the Biden administration.

She also slapped back at conservatives' attacks on diversity equity and inclusion initiatives, telling the audience, "We understand that you can’t truly invest in the strength of our nation, if you do not pay attention to diversity, equity and inclusion."

Harris has done events on the economy in underserved communities in the past. Georgia marks the start of an economic opportunity tour that will take her to Michigan next week. A previous tour that Harris embarked on in battleground states aimed to increase support for reproductive rights.