As Daytona Beach navigates a critical period of growth and public scrutiny, renewed attention to Mayor Derrick L. Henry’s past legal charges and recent financial oversight issues has sparked a broader conversation about ethical leadership, transparency, and the long-term implications of public trust.

Edgewater, FL — November 5, 2025

In a move that has local dog owners wagging their tails with excitement, city officials have officially opened a designated stretch of beach — from Williams Avenue to Seabreeze Boulevard — to leashed dogs, marking a significant shift in beach access policy along the Volusia County coastline.

In a bold and deeply polarizing move, California voters approved Proposition 50 on November 4, 2025 — a sweeping redistricting overhaul that hands map-drawing power back to the Democratic-controlled state legislature. The measure, which overrides the state’s independent redistricting commission until 2030, is already triggering fierce backlash, legal threats, and renewed debate over whether Republicans have any meaningful foothold left in the Golden State.

Election Night 2025 delivered a wave of Democratic victories across deep blue states and a symbolic flip in Virginia, signaling a strategic rebound for the party after years of erosion in key battlegrounds. But while Democrats celebrated, the night also revealed a quieter truth: Republicans still hold significant power, and their lower turnout may have hinged on one missing name — Donald J. Trump.

In a political upset that sent shockwaves through the nation, New York City voters elected Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor, marking a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape. Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, defeated establishment contenders in a three-way race, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor in the city’s history. His victory was hailed by progressives as a generational breakthrough, while critics warned of a leftward lurch in the nation’s largest metropolis.

🚨 As the federal government shutdown stretches into its sixth week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a grave warning Tuesday: if Congress fails to reach a resolution by next week, the Department of Transportation may be forced to shut down portions of U.S. airspace due to critical staffing shortages and mounting safety concerns.

Investigative Report – November 5, 2025

November 5, 2025 — Edgewater, FL

A routine school day took a troubling turn when a minor hallway bump between two students escalated into a planned fight at a nearby basketball court, according to a memo released by Florida law enforcement officials. The incident, which began with a physical nudge and no apology, quickly spiraled into a verbal challenge that spread through student circles and digital platforms.

Daytona Beach, FL — A quiet stretch of Goodall Avenue was shattered in the early hours of Sunday morning when a fatal shooting claimed the life of an adult male, prompting an urgent investigation by the Daytona Beach Police Department. The incident occurred around 1:09 a.m. on November 2, 2025, near the intersection of Goodall Avenue and South Grandview Avenue, a location just blocks from the beach and typically known for its calm, residential atmosphere.