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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University received a $600,000 Office of Naval Research grant to launch EasyUSV — an online toolkit with step-by-step guides on designing uncrewed surface vessels for students and high school teachers in partnership with Volusia County schools. The three-year project will simplify STEM training and support future competition teams. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Dwight Icenhower - Elvis Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the King of Rock and Roll's legendary sound and style with renowned tribute artist Dwight Icenhower.
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Disney's Alice In Wonderland, Jr.
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Athens Theatre — $ — Experience a whimsical adventure with colorful characters in a madcap world where nonsense reigns.
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Commotion: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket Info Unavailable — Experience a faithful musical revival of CCR's iconic sound with talented tribute artists.
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A Taste of Ireland
4-6 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the Irish music and dance sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide.
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Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
4-11 p.m. — Volusia Speedway Park — $12K+ to win — Kick off the racing season with thrilling weeks of racing at the world's fastest half-mile track.
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Michael Cheselka Live Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Cristy B Comedy — Two item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Michael Cheselka at a highly-rated comedy venue.
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Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
7 p.m. — Volusia Speedway Park — Ticket prices vary — Kick off the racing season with three weeks of thrilling dirt track racing at the 'World's Fastest Half-Mile.'
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Lynne Koplitz Live Performance
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Cristy B Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with seasoned comic Lynne Koplitz's sharp humor and captivating stories.
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The Music Man
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy and mischief of a charming musical comedy featuring a smooth-talking salesman and a determined librarian.
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DirtCar Summer Nationals
6:59-9:59 PM — Volusia Speedway Park — $12K to $20K prize — Experience the thrill of racing at Florida's 'World's Fastest Half-Mile' with exciting competitions.
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