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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Feb. 2, over 900 manatees gathered at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City — drawing local visitors from Daytona Beach who traveled 30 minutes on I-4 to view them from the boardwalk. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA released its final environmental impact statement last Friday for SpaceX’s plan to launch Starship from Kennedy Space Center — a move that could lead to temporary airspace closures and noise impacts for nearby communities. The plan includes up to 44 launches and 88 landings this year. News 6
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Nate Bargatze (the best-selling touring comedian in 2024 and 2025) has been named the grand marshal for the 68th Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Daytona International Speedway. He will perform at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville 11 days later. WNDB
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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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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.
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Thursday Night Comedy with Absar Siddiqui
7-8:30 p.m. — Cristy B Comedy — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Absar Siddiqui's unique observational humor and sharp wit.
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Little Mania Mini Wrestling
7:30-10 p.m. — New Smyrna Speedway — Tickets available — Experience the thrilling and hilarious antics of pint-sized wrestlers battling for glory!
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