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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Today, officials and Duke Energy urge Central Florida residents to reduce electricity use from 5 to 9 a.m. in extreme cold, recommending lowering thermostats and delaying appliance use to help protect a stressed power system.  WESH

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A Daytona Beach family had fun when a partner left the hose on overnight to create giant icicles on a backyard tree — a playful surprise for the kids. Temperatures dropped to the mid-20s last night with snow flurries spotted nearby.  WESH

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 2/3/26

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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.'

    Wed, 2/4/26

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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.

    Thu, 2/5/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/6/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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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.

    Sun, 2/8/26

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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.

    Wed, 2/11/26

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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.

    Thu, 2/12/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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  • ARCA Menards Series Season Opening Race

    10:59 a.m. – 1:59 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the excitement of rising stock car racing stars during the thrilling season opener.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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