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Well, fall showed up right on schedule. The first official week of fall actually brought us some cooler weather - even if it was mostly in the mornings. I’ll take it. Thank you, Mother Earth.

We can't believe it's been a year! There have been many ups and downs, but a year in, Dutch Oven Bread Co. has found its rhythm. We still think about opening week. The first transport of product from our kitchen to the bakery, people lining up outside, and seeing the same faces who'd supported us from the very beginning standing first in line. It was so surreal!

The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach invites audiences to experience Jekyll & Hyde, a bold gothic pop-rock musical filled with passion, danger, powerful music, and haunting emotion.

Homeownership can come with a lot of questions. Whether you are preparing to purchase your first home, planning a future move, or trying to better understand the responsibilities of owning a home, having access to reliable information can make the process feel far more manageable.

Authors on the River brings local authors, readers and stories together Oct. 24 at The Grille at Riverview in New Smyrna Beach. Get event details and tickets.

The law firm of Rue & Ziffra partners with Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram to offer a Free Teen Safety Driving School taught by professional instructors

For many people, homeownership can feel complicated. Questions about the local market, buying a home, available resources, and where to begin can quickly become overwhelming. This fall, the New Smyrna Beach Board of REALTORS® is bringing those conversations together in one place.

The towers are in place and the date is set. White Castle®, home of The Original Slider® and America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, today announced that its Daytona Beach Castle will open on Tuesday, September 22, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and a full day of first-day Craver festivities to follow. In a city that has been welcoming visitors for more than a century, the countdown to the first Slider is officially on.

On Saturday, Oct. 24, East Coast Current is hosting Authors on the River: A Literary Luncheon at The Grille at Riverview in New Smyrna Beach. This is the first time we’ve ever done an event like this, and I’m really looking forward to it.

While there are some amazing farmer’s markets all around Volusia County that we have previously highlighted here in East Coast Current, I want to zoom in on a very specific corner of Port Orange that is turning into a community market hot spot.

More than 70 acoustic acts will perform across 10 indoor and outdoor stages during the inaugural Ormond Beach Unplugged Songwriters Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the historic Casements in Ormond Beach.

The Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat will be hosted on Saturday, October 17 at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach from 11 AM - 3 PM. Free admission, free activities, and free parking!

Touch of Magic Events is excited to announce two new monthly events in Port Orange at the Riverside Pavilion. The Night Market starts September 16, and Girls Night Out starts October 8.

Treats by day, haunts by night – Brevard Zoo is scaring up some new Halloween fun this fall! While the Zoo’s longstanding Boo at the Zoo event will continue offering family friendly trick-or-treating and Halloween activities during the day, it’ll be joined by a new experience: Beware the Night, a separately ticked evening event with spookier family friendly experiences.

The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach presents Deathtrap, Ira Levin’s classic comedic thriller packed with twists, tension, dark humor, and the kind of theatrical surprises that keep audiences guessing until the very end.

Join us for the Taco & Empanada Fest at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday, September 19th. Hosted from 12pm-6pm, come out for a day filled with food, music, and fun!

The hospitality trade is built on a foundation of breakneck paces, bruising hours, and notoriously short tempers. It is a punishing, thrilling way to make a living, but at the Bartender Brawl this past month at DeLand Cocktail Company within The DeLand Hotel, the narrative shifted. While the pace was absolutely electric, those famous tempers were checked entirely at the door.

RallyWell Pickleball & Wellness Club celebrates its DeLand grand opening with a free pro exhibition, open house, raffles, tours and family-friendly activities.

In a Facebook post and press release on July 16, 2026, Port Orange Community Trust (responsible for the annual Port Orange Family Days event) announced the cancellation of the 2026 event, citing logistical and venue difficulties.

Women's Day returns to the Brannon Center on Sunday, August 23! Hosted from 11 AM - 4 PM, this exciting community event is free to attend and designed to celebrate women of all ages with a day full of fun, relaxation, and empowerment.