Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old boy, Michael, was fatally mauled by dogs while biking with friends in a Florida subdivision. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ A 10-year-old girl, Shaolan Kamaly, was hit and killed by a 70-year-old driver at a school crosswalk, with police deciding not to file criminal charges after determining the driver was not operating recklessly. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ McKenzy Nazien, 20, was convicted of first degree murder and attempted first degree murder in Volusia County, stemming from a 2022 shooting in Port Orange. WNDB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County officials and residents convened to discuss a potential development moratorium aimed at mitigating persistent flooding problems. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach considers extending its community redevelopment areas beyond 2036 to continue funding significant infrastructure and development projects. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
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2nd Annual 5 Star All-American Games
The 5 Star All-American Games will feature a series of competitive sports events for different age brackets, including certification checks and multiple championship rounds over the course of four days.
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10th Annual Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k
The Shark Bite Half Marathon & 5k features two days of running events, including a half marathon and a 5k, held at Flagler Avenue Beachfront Park in New Smyrna Beach.
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Dixon's Violin Performance
Experience the unique musical performance by Dixon, the world's premier visionary violinist, at the Ponce Inlet Community Center.
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10th Anniversary Provision Packs Black & White Gala
The Provision Packs Black & White Gala is an annual event that raises awareness about childhood hunger in the community while honoring dedicated individuals and organizations combating this issue.
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2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona
The 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona will take place at the iconic Daytona International Speedway, featuring competitive endurance racing over a four-day festival.
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IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts
The 49th Annual IMAGES Festival of the Arts showcases over 225 artists, offering $30,000 in cash prizes and features live entertainment, food trucks, and creative activities for kids.
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Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
Hollywood Nights is a tribute band dedicated to recreating the high-energy performances and music of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.
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Cinderella Jr Performance
Cinderella Jr is a family-friendly theatre performance showcasing the classic fairy tale at the Athens Theatre in DeLand.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, one of the most renowned big bands, will perform classic jazz hits in an afternoon concert.
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A1A: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
A1A will perform a tribute to Jimmy Buffett at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.
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