Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Ormond Beach will host the 14th annual Celtic Festival on April 12th and 13th near the east end of the Granada Bridge at The Casements, Rockefeller Gardens, and Fortunato Park.

The festival will feature live music by several bands plus Highland Games, a clan village, food, and craft vendors with advanced tickets at $12 per day and gate tickets at $15.

After nearly 10 months of construction, the vehicle ramp at the World's Most Famous Beach reopened Saturday, letting local businesses like Daytona Shirt Shop and Sam’s Coal Fired Pizza resume vehicle access—boosting the area's refreshed parking, landscaping, and facilities.

City funds from the Volusia County government's Beach Capital Projects Fund helped make these improvements, and residents already are enjoying the new setup.

On Monday night, a 21-year-old DeLand motorcyclist died after his Royal Enfield crashed into a tow truck on I-4 near Lake Helen when he changed lanes without noticing the vehicle—troopers said he was airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach where he was pronounced dead.

Demetria Latimee, a Michigan woman aged 59, was arrested in Florida for allegedly defrauding a local resident of $52,000 and booked into Volusia County jail—investigators say she may have also laundered money from other victims nationwide.

Pretty Woman: The Musical will play at the Maxwell C.

King Center on April 15 and 16 — then move to the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach on April 17. The Broadway show is a hit adaptation inspired by the 1990 film and will bring its well-known romance and music to Central Florida audiences.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is planning a three-week bear hunt in December that will allow 187 permits for taking black bears from 31 counties to manage the growing bear population — officials will draft rules by May 7 and vote on them in August while some critics oppose the plan as trophy killing.

Construction on the new fire station at 420 S.

Ridgewood Ave. is progressing well as all 62 concrete wall pieces have been set, and work will soon move to installing steel and roof panels—officials say the building could be complete by March next year to ensure safe emergency operations during severe weather.

AdventHealth hosted a topping-out ceremony on April 7 at its Memorial Parkway campus in Daytona Beach as it completes 30% of an expansion that will add new floors and enhance patient care services to nearly one million square feet.

The construction will finish in fall 2026+ adding extra beds, new intensive care units and improved imaging services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jupiter Hammerheads at Daytona Tortugas

6:35-10:35 PM — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Cost information not provided — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup in a historic venue.

Donut Dash 5K

8 AM – 12 PM — Trails Shopping Center — Proceeds benefit youth programs — Run for a good cause while enjoying delicious donuts.

Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Join the Beach Squad to keep Daytona Beach clean and enjoy a morning outdoors.

Daytona / Volusia Job Link 2025

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Courtyard Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport — Free entry — Discover hundreds of local job opportunities and get hired on the spot at this career fair.