Friday, March 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of high school seniors will gather on Thursday for Senior Skip Day at New Smyrna Beach when police set up a Special Event Zone with tougher rules—doubling traffic fines and impounding vehicles that cause disruptions—to stop past trouble. News 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County hired a consultant to plan how to spend taxpayer funds on projects like parks, art, and history through 2040. Residents can share their views in an online survey until March 28 and through focus groups—helping shape the next 15 years of spending. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ New Smyrna Beach city commissioners voted unanimously to raise City Manager Kevin Cowper's salary by 19% from about $195,000 to $233,000 and City Attorney Carrie Avallone's by 16% from roughly $189,000 to $220,000 after recent performance reviews—officials said the changes support strong local leadership. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Daytona Beach officials installed four high-tech cameras at key intersections on Main Street—Halifax Avenue, Peninsula Drive, Atlantic Avenue and the Main Street Bridge—to boost public safety as police monitor live feeds at the beachside substation. Future cameras will be added along Oleander Avenue, Wild Olive Avenue and Grandview Avenue to further protect busy areas. WESH
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The NY Rockets: Good Rockin' Tonight!
The NY Rockets will perform their show 'Good Rockin' Tonight' at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, showcasing a vibrant rock performance.
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Beach Squad Cleanup Event at Daytona Beach
Volunteers can participate in a beach cleanup at Sun Splash Park, where they will be provided with necessary equipment and encouraged to contribute to ocean conservation.
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Intramural Basketball League
Participate in a weekly 5 vs. 5 intramural basketball league hosted at the ICI Center.
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Esh x Schief: Hard Rock Performance at Daytona
Experience an evening of rock music featuring the electro/acoustic duo Esh x Schief, performing classic covers and original compositions.
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Beginner Japanese Language Lessons
This event offers beginner-level Japanese lessons using the Genki I textbook at Tine Davis Fitness Center in Daytona Beach, FL.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Fundraising Tabling Event
DB-Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity is hosting a tabling event to promote philanthropy through a food drive.
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Japanese Student Association General Meeting
The Japanese Student Association hosts a meeting to explore various aspects of Japanese culture, including games and history.
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2025 College Basketball Invitational
The NCAA postseason 2025 College Basketball Invitational will feature a 16-team bracket in a single-elimination format at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.
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Beach Squad Community Beach Cleanup in Daytona Beach
Volunteers can participate in a beach cleanup at Sun Splash Park, with all necessary tools and safety guidelines provided for a community-driven environmental effort.
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Jeff White Musik Live Performance
9 PM - 3 AM | Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar | Cost information not provided | Experience the soulful sounds of Jeff White, blending Funk, Jazz, and Blue-eyed Soul.
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