🏗️ Amazon’s High-Tech Robotic Fulfillment Center Gets the Green Light in Daytona Beach

Big news for Volusia County — Amazon’s massive new robotic fulfillment center in Daytona Beach has officially received its certificate of occupancy and is expected to launch operations later this year.

📍 A New Landmark in Logistics

Located at 2519 Bellevue Avenue, just south of the Daytona International Speedway, the new 2.8 million-square-foot, five-story facility is now the largest distribution center ever built in the county. The land was previously owned by NASCAR and was sold to Amazon by Texas-based Hillwood Communities.

👷 Jobs and Economic Impact

As part of an economic development incentive package, the City of Daytona Beach has agreed to provide $4 million in performance-based incentives — but only if Amazon delivers on its promise to create at least 1,000 jobs by 2028.

According to local leaders, hiring is expected to begin two to three months before the facility opens, likely in time for the holiday shopping season. In fact, Amazon has already posted job openings for positions such as:

• Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

• Reliability Engineering Lead

• Equipment Reliability Specialist

• EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Specialist

These skilled roles reflect the high-tech, automated nature of the facility.

🚛 Four Facilities and Growing Workforce

This new fulfillment center will become Amazon’s fourth facility in Volusia County. The company already operates:

• A 1.4 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Deltona

• A nearly 1 million-square-foot “pre-first mile” facility across from it

• A 66,000-square-foot last-mile delivery station on Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach

Combined, these operations could boost Amazon’s local workforce to nearly 3,000 employees.

🏢 A Sign of Long-Term Commitment

What makes this project even more significant is Amazon’s decision to buy the property outright for a record-setting $393 million — a rare move for the company, which typically leases its distribution centers. Local officials say this signals Amazon’s strong long-term commitment to Daytona Beach and the broader Volusia County region.

🎓 Career Growth & Local Partnerships

Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry praised the development, calling it a “strong opportunity for employment and career advancement.” Amazon recently partnered with Daytona State College through its Career Choice Program, which offers:

• Prepaid college tuition

• Industry certifications

• GED and ESL courses

• Career advancement pathways for employees who’ve worked 90+ days

🌟 A Win for Daytona Beach

City officials and economic leaders agree: the Amazon fulfillment center is a major win for job creation, economic growth, and infrastructure investment in the heart of Central Florida. With high-tech operations and opportunities for career development, this project is more than a warehouse — it’s a long-term boost for the local economy.

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