- March 31, 2026
Halifax Humane Society is offering 5-cent male cat neuter surgeries from April 1 to June 30, with a goal to complete 900 procedures in 90 days to control overpopulation.
The "Neuter Scooter for a Nickel" initiative comes as the organization prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary, a press release stated.
“Neutering male cats is a relatively quick, noninvasive procedure,” said Sean Hawkins, chief executive officer of Halifax Humane Society. “Because of this — and thanks to our highly trained veterinary team — we can safely accommodate additional surgeries each day. By focusing on male cats, we can immediately reduce the number of unwanted kitten births and make a meaningful impact on animal homelessness in our community.”
The surgeries will take pace at the HHS Spay and Neuter Clinic at 600 Mason Ave., Suite 150, in Daytona Beach. Feral cat surgeries are available on Wednesdays, and pet cat surgeries will be conducted on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Appointments for male cat neuter surgeries are required and must be made online by visiting https://www.halifaxhumanesociety.org/spay-neuter-clinic. Feral cats must arrive in a humane box trap. Pet cats must arrive in sturdy plastic carriers.
In addition to the surgery, the initiative includes post-operative pain medication, rabies vaccination, microchip for pet cats and an ear tip for feral cats.
Additional services — including vaccinations, testing, and flea prevention — will be available at the time of surgery for an additional cost.
Ormond's Novel Tea Book Shop will debut "The Book End," a curated literary experience, at the 2026 Daytona Beach Arts Festival, to be held April 11-12 in the Beach Street Arts District.
According to a press release, The Book End will transform Federal Lane between Starry Night Gallery and the former Little Italy space into a destination for readers, writers and families featuring local and regional authors, live poetry readings, storytelling, creative activities and family-friendly programming throughout the weekend.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet authors, explore books across multiple genres, and participate in interactive experiences such as bookmark decorating, zine demonstrations and literary-themed activities.
Novel Tea Book Shop will also host a central activation space offering tea, books and featured author signings.
“The arts festival has always been an incredible showcase for visual and performing arts,” said Stephanie Gonter, co-owner of Novel Tea Book Shop. “The Book End expands that celebration to include literature and storytelling, creating a space where readers can meet authors and experience books as part of the creative community.”
The Book End will feature a curated group of authors representing a variety of genres, including fiction, fantasy, romance, young adult and children's literature. Novel Tea Book Shop is seeking community sponsors to support event signage and programming for The Book End.
For more information visit www.novelteabookshop.com or contact Gonter at [email protected] or 386-317-6820.
Dahlia Mexican Kitchen closed its Daytona Beach location on Sunday, March 28.
The restaurant announced its closure on its Facebook page.
"We want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you who supported us, dined with us, celebrated with us, and became part of our Dahlia family," the post stated. "The memories made here mean more than we can put into words."
The restaurant was located in the Shoppes at One Daytona at 1808 W. International Speedway Blvd., Unit 405. The owners still operate one restaurant at One Daytona — BurgenTen and ChickenToo — as well as have a Dahlia location in Port Orange, at 1078 Dunlawton Ave.
Changes will be coming soon to the Port Orange restaurant, according to the Facebook post.
