Two girls with their mother who is holding flowers

Downtown Farmers' Market offers free photos with mom Saturday

The Farmers’ Market in Downtown Daytona Beach is celebrating Mother’s Day by offering free professional photos for moms from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 8.

Moms will also get a free carnation flower (while they last) when they stop by the photo booth. Bring the whole family to join in making memories.

While at the market, check out the local fresh produce, eggs, cheese and more from the farm, as well as the homemade arts and crafts, and then explore the diverse locally-owned shops and restaurants just around the corner on Beach Street.

The Downtown Farmers’ Market is on Magnolia Avenue, between Beach Street and Palmetto Avenue in Daytona Beach. There is plenty of free parking behind the Riverfront Shops. For more information, visit www.RiverfrontShopsOfDaytona.com.

East end of the Daytona Beach Pier with hotels in the background

Fishing section of Daytona Beach Pier reopens Saturday

Thanks to great weather and good tides, maintenance to replace the cross bracing and piles on the east end of the Daytona Beach Pier has been completed.

The fishing section will reopen for public use as of 7 a.m. Saturday, May 8.

The pier is located at 1200 Main Street and open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. More details about the pier are available on the city’s website.

Community Shred Event, May 15

Reduce your chances of becoming a victim of identity fraud by safely shredding your outdated and unwanted documents at a Community Shred Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, in Mainland High School’s parking lot. This event is hosted by the Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Help keep Daytona Beach bright! Report streetlight outages

There are more than 7,000 streetlights in Daytona Beach. The city, along with its partner FPL, is committed to keeping them in good working order.

If you notice a streetlight that is out of service, in disrepair or obscured by overgrown trees, report it by calling (386) 671-8659. Please note its location (nearby cross streets, number on the pole, etc.).