The NWS warns of high rip current risk through late Friday in both Volusia and Flagler. In Flagler. A coastal flood advisory also has been issued.

View the Xfinity Series entry list for Friday's summer race at Daytona (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

The sports of stockcar racing and women’s basketball are crossing paths again this weekend in Daytona at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, where LSU superstar guard Flau’Jae Johnson will wave the green flag as the race’s honorary starter.

Michael Waltrip Brewing offers a variety of craft beer. You can get a taste Thursday night at Saints & Sinners Pub near Daytona Beach.

According to authorities, scammers are instructing targets to respond to a kiosk and pay cash to resolve a supposed warrant for their arrest.

Daytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote on a ban on public camping, as leaders work to comply with Florida’s new anti-camping law that largely prohibits people from sleeping outside.

The first thing you need to know about the Daytona International Speedway and the Coke Zero 400 for this weekend is that Hurricane Erin will not be a factor for the drivers or the race.

Hendrick Motorsports still opened the season by making a statement, as teammate Bodine and the No. 5 out “fuel-mileaged” the legendary Dale Earnhardt to win the organization’s first DAYTONA 500. It was also Mr. Hendrick’s first of now 10 triumphs (to date) in the “Great American Race” and served as an early notice to the rest of the sport.

Tickets remain available for Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400. Here's a look at prices for the NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.

Ryan Blaney goes into Saturday night's race at Daytona having scored a series-best five consecutive top-10 finishes.