Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Last night, Saturn appeared just below a waxing crescent moon (23% illuminated) in Florida’s western sky on Friday, Jan.

23. Local skywatchers chose dark sky spots, though cloud cover may have limited their view.

A man and his cattle dog (Rocky) were hit by a car in Daytona Beach Shores today and while the man recovers, Rocky ran off after the crash; he was last seen in the Chase Bank lot near the Halifax River and anyone who sees him should call non-emergency line.

A search is underway in Volusia County for Rocky, a 3-year-old cattle dog mix who fled on Tuesday after his owner was struck by a car near Bellemead Drive, and family members advise that anyone who sees him take a photo and note his location to call animal services.

Embry-Riddle students clinched first place in a capture-the-satellite competition held on Jan.

15 in Orlando—defeating 51 teams by using a mix of classic orbital mechanics and AI. Their win highlights a strong local push in space and tech education.

Central Florida is set for near-record heat today — inland areas will see highs in the mid to upper 80s while coastal spots remain cooler from southwest winds.

A cold front will bring showers late Sunday night and drop temperatures on Monday.

Volusia County Schools is selling 47 acres of land in DeBary at 25 Buckley Drive (east of Charles R.

Beall Blvd, north of I-4 and near the Sunrail station). The district bought the property in 2024 to build an elementary school but later changed its plans due to safety issues.

Daytona International Speedway announced on Thursday that its long-term partnership with Rolex is extended, making the famous 24 Hours of Daytona known as the Rolex 24 for many years (a legacy dating back to the 1950s).

The race begins today at 1:40 p.m. and runs until Sunday at 1:40 p.m.

A Taste of Ireland

4-6 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the Irish music and dance sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Alice In Wonderland Jr.

7:30-8:45 p.m. — Athens Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the whimsical adventures in Wonderland with a talented cast in this engaging junior performance.

Patrick Sisk Live Comedy Show

6-7:30 p.m. — Cristy B Comedy — Tickets available — Experience the uproarious humor of rising comedy star Patrick Sisk.