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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Developers Lucas Cohen, Henry Cooper and Paul Moody of Beyond Bounds Studios won first prize at the Volusia Innovation Challenge on March 27 at the Ocean Center and received $10,000 to grow their immersive game Titanborn. The game—being the first fully voice-activated and animated multiplayer game using Vanilla Minecraft—will use the funding to add new services. Hometown News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge grew to 2,800 acres on Thursday, far larger than earlier estimates + fire crews reported 80% containment with plans for full containment by Monday while the refuge reopened to the public. WNDB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Planning Board unanimously approved a 35,373 square-foot site plan for a Tesla dealership at Daytona Lux-Oasis—using access points on Hildy Boulevard and Mason Avenue to ease traffic on Williamson Boulevard. City officials will review the project at the upcoming City Commission meeting—after a required traffic impact analysis is completed. Hometown News
- ➤ Daytona Beach finished its first citywide Parks & Recreation Master Plan that will guide outdoor improvements for the next 12 years as city commissioners voted to upgrade Derbyshire and Tuscawilla parks and build new parks on the west side and beachside while considering community center upgrades. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sixty-six of Florida’s 67 counties lack enough dental professionals and nearly half the state’s residents do not have dental insurance — many Daytona Beach residents lined up early at a local high school for free dental services. Experts warn that increasing routine dental care can help prevent costly emergency visits. News 6
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Beginnings - A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the authentic sound of Chicago's classic hits performed live by Beginnings.
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NCA College Nationals 2025
April 9-13 — Daytona Boardwalk Amusements — Check online for ticket prices — Cheer and dance teams from across the nation compete for the prestigious NCA National Title.
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Cacique Ocean Deck Live Music
8-11 p.m. — Beachside at 127 S Ocean Ave — Free — Enjoy live music with Cacique accompanied by the cool sea breeze and sunshine sand.
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KICK-OFF Party: River Scramble PAR-TEE
6-10 p.m. — Broken Spoke Saloon — Open entry — Enjoy a lively evening filled with raffles, auctions, entertainment, food, and drinks.
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Big Engine Live at the Doghouse
6-10 p.m. — Doghouse Bar & Grill — Cover charge varies — Enjoy a night of rockin' tunes from Big Engine, directly from Jacksonville.
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The 48th Annual Spring Concert
12 PM — Bethune-Cookman University — Free entry — Celebrate the arrival of spring with an uplifting musical performance by local talents.
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Sierra Green Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Sierra Green, inspired by New Orleans' rich musical heritage.
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Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling minor league baseball showdown in Daytona Beach.
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