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Daytona
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction on a new 1/2-mile section of the Spring-to-Spring Trail is underway in DeBary — linking West Highbanks Road to DeBary Plantation Boulevard along Donald E. Smith Boulevard and set to serve walkers, runners, and bicyclists when complete. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two aviation safety research funds were established at Embry-Riddle’s Boeing Center—honoring alumnus Jonathan Campos—and will support research using AI and machine learning to spot early warning signs before accidents occur. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will celebrate George Washington’s birthday as a state holiday to mark 250 years of U.S. history – president statues will be unveiled and a birthday bash is planned. FOX 35 Orlando
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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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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.
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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.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Daytona Beach Kennel Club and Poker Room by Gee — Ticketed event — Enjoy a spectacular water-themed circus performance that captivates audiences of all ages.
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Jasmine Cain Acoustic Performance
1-5 p.m. — Iron Horse Saloon — Free entry — Kick back with live acoustic tunes from Jasmine Cain at the saloon.
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DirtCar Summer Nationals
6:59-9:59 p.m. — Volusia Speedway Park — Ticket prices available — Kick off the racing season at the World's Fastest Half-Mile with thrilling dirt track action.
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Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
6 PM – 11 PM — Volusia Speedway Park — Ticket prices vary — Kick off the racing season with thrilling dirt track races featuring top competitors.
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DirtCar Summer Nationals
6:59-9:59 p.m. — Volusia Speedway Park — $20,000 to win — Kick off the racing season with thrilling dirt track action at the World's Fastest Half-Mile.
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