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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Daytona Beach Area CVB will host a Community Tourism Listening Session on Tuesday, May 12 at noon at The Casements (25 Riverside Drive) in Ormond Beach. A light lunch will be provided as residents share input and RSVP by Monday, May 11. DaytonaBeach.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County residents can bring up to 20 old tires (removed from their rims) for free to the Mosquito Control Division's tire disposal event at 801 South St in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday, April 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to help curb mosquito breeding. WNDB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AdventHealth Training Center (30,000 sqft) opened at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on April 2 when community leaders, MLB reps and the Daytona Tortugas celebrated a new space for athlete training and care in downtown Daytona. Hometown News
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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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Riverfront Music Festival
6:00 – 9:30 PM — Riverfront Esplanade — Free entry — Experience an electrifying night of music and vibrant entertainment at Daytona's premier festival.
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