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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County's council will vote on April 1 on the future of the Ormond Beach dog program—set to end next week after drawing over 12,800 dog visitors. A local resident raised concerns because 326 off-leash incidents and 15 cleanup issues were recorded. News 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Six businesses will compete in the Volusia Innovation Challenge today at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach with contests offering a $10,000 first-place prize, a $5,000 second-place prize, and a $2,000 people's choice award—attendees will vote on the people's choice winner and free parking is available nearby. Those wishing to attend must sign up by midnight March 26. WNDB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Accused murderer Derrius Bauer rejected a plea deal on Tuesday that would have reduced his prison term to fifteen years—he now faces trial for first degree murder and other charges that could send him to life in prison. WNDB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Embry-Riddle students—McKenzie Jean-Baptiste, Michael Jordan and Omoniyi Bankole—were chosen as 2025 Patti Grace Smith Fellows and will get paid internships with top aerospace companies this summer; they also receive mentoring and up to $2,500 in educational grants. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Council delayed talks on a rural boundary charter amendment because a new bill may limit local control; at-large candidates including Port Orange resident Mike Poniatowski and Daytona Beach Shores Mayor Nancy Miller have filed to run for council seats. Residents can dispose of tires for free on April 5 and drop off household hazardous waste on April 12 while the county asks local churches and nonprofits to host the Summer BreakSpot meal program—applications are due April 12 and the program runs from June 3 to Aug. 9. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
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14th Annual Spring Break Reggae Festival Featuring DJ Icey
Experience vibrant reggae music from headliner DJ Icey along with other acts at the 14th Annual Spring Break Reggae Festival held at Jerry's Italian Grill & Tiki Bar.
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Inner Circle: Island Festival
1-5 p.m. — Manatee Island — Cost not specified — Enjoy live reggae music from the legendary Inner Circle band amidst the beautiful surroundings of Daytona Beach.
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Live Hart Concert
12-6 p.m. | Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Sales Center | Ticket info not provided | Experience the jazzy and melodic sounds of emerging artist Live Hart.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Tabling Event
The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity is hosting a tabling event to promote philanthropy through a food drive at the Student Leadership Suite.
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Awesome Daytona Beach Scavenger Hunt
12-9 p.m. — 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL — Cost info not provided — Explore the city through a fun-filled scavenger hunt adventure.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30-9 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the music and story behind the iconic duo's phenomenal global success.
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Concert by Eric Sage
7-11 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening with internationally touring country rock artist Eric Sage as he performs tracks from his latest album.
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The Rat Pack Together Again
7-11 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts — Check for ticket pricing — Experience the iconic sounds of The Rat Pack live in Ormond Beach.
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St. Lucie Mets at Daytona Tortugas
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Cost not specified — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball matchup between St. Lucie Mets and Daytona Tortugas.
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42nd Annual Horsin’ Around Auction
11 AM – 4 PM — Atlantic Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Support the arts while enjoying unique auction items and local camaraderie.
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