Daytona and New Smyrna front and center in coverage

DAYTONA BEACH -- Plans for the modernized Daytona International Speedway and the continued allegations of wrongdoing within New Smyrna Beach city government are the two big stories we're working on as the late afternoon gives way to the evening. We'll also have an update on jury selection for the George Zimmerman trial and Headline Surfer will announce the five outstanding Volusia County citizens it has selected for lifetime achievement awards as part of the 24/7 internet newspaper's 5th anniversary.

We'll also begin our extensive multi-media coverage of the recent New Smyrna Beach High School graduation wrapped around seven sets of twins, as well as coverage of the weekend sand sculpting on the beach in New Smyrna and the Juneteenth celebration from Daytona Beach.

Plus, we have new political blogs from Stan Esscudero and Robert Littleton and community blogs from Darlene Vann, Cheyenne Drews and Shane Porter.