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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Halifax Humane Society offers male cat neuter surgeries for five cents with its Neuter Scooter for a Nickel promotion running through June 30 at its Spay & Neuter Clinic on Mason Avenue. The offer includes surgery, pain medication, rabies vaccination, microchip and ear tip services and requires online appointments. Hometown News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the Volusia Innovation Challenge on March 25 at the Ocean Center, TarpBags won for its innovative roof ballast bags—earning $10,000 plus a year of workspace and mentoring at the Volusia Innovation Hub. Nearly 300 attendees cheered the finalists and celebrated local entrepreneurship. Hometown News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle doctoral candidate James Hand is studying insect behaviors in the BID4R lab to build resilient drone swarms for engineering challenges in Daytona Beach — his innovative research earned international recognition and promises new insights in robotics. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- ➤ Bethune-Cookman University will inaugurate Dr. Albert D. Mosley as its new president on Tuesday, Apr. 14. The celebration includes a concert Sunday at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, a Day of Service Monday, and a scholarship gala at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (open to the public). Hometown News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A High Surf Advisory is in effect as 14-foot waves and 40-mph winds make beach conditions dangerous today. Local officials in Volusia and Brevard are preparing for heavy rains and pockets of flooding along the coast. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ After a wet start Monday that closed Interstate 4 in Osceola County, a cold front will bring intermittent heavy rain, cooler temperatures (into the lower 80s) and potential flooding across Central Florida this week. Residents are advised to take extra care on slick roads as weather remains unsettled. WESH
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NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Ocean Center — Registration fees apply — Experience thrilling performances as top collegiate cheer and dance teams compete for the championship title.
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Orin Swift Wine Dinner
7-10 p.m. — Chart House — $140 per person — Indulge in a five-course culinary journey paired with exquisite Orin Swift wines.
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Tab Benoit Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the soulful Delta swamp blues of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit.
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Embry-Riddle Lacrosse Doubleheader
12-4 p.m. — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Free admission — Cheer on both the men’s and women’s teams in an exciting doubleheader with free food and a senior celebration.
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Dyer Davis Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Doghouse Bar & Grill — Check for entry details — Experience the electrifying sounds of Dyer Davis, renowned for his southern blues rock.
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15th Annual Ormond Beach Celtic Festival
10 AM – 10 PM — Rockefeller Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate Celtic culture with music, Highland Games, and family-friendly activities along the Halifax River.
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Big Engine Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Saints & Sinners Pub — Cover charge at the door — Enjoy a live show from Big Engine, bringing rock energy to Ormond Beach.
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Jeep Beach 2026
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — Cost varies — Celebrate the love for off-roading with Jeep owners and industry vendors at this family-friendly event.
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Captain Midnight Band Performance
8:30 PM — Beachside Tavern — No cover — Experience a night of Waterbed Rock and Roll with the Captain Midnight Band from Nashville.
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Project Y2K: Throwback Edition
9:00 PM — The Bank & Blues Club — Cost varies — Celebrate the Y2K era with nostalgic vibes, high-energy music, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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