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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brazilian air traffic controllers gained confidence in English through Embry-Riddle’s Conversation Partner Program, which pairs top students with experienced controllers. Brad Marim, who visited the Daytona Beach Campus in November 2024, built lasting friendships while improving his language skills for international operations. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lexi Thompson — one of the top LPGA golfers — is set to serve as the honorary grand marshal for the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. The LPGA champion will signal drivers to start their engines early Saturday before the 24-hour race begins. WNDB
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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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Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
4-10:59 p.m. — Volusia Speedway Park — Tickets vary — Kick off the racing season with three thrilling weeks of high-octane action at the 'World's Fastest Half-Mile.'
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