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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonviolent inmates at the Daytona Beach jail are meeting with employers at the 'Second Chance' job fair to secure jobs once they are released, with incentives like up to $5,000 in hiring insurance. The program began in August 2024 and has recruited over 15 employers to help reduce recidivism by offering stable career paths—key to helping inmates rebuild their lives. WESH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is set to launch 21 Starlink satellites—13 with direct-to-cell capabilities—from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center today at 9:54 p.m. The Falcon 9 rocket will use its booster’s 10th flight while backup launch times are available if needed. News 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ormond Beach will host its 14th annual Celtic Festival on April 12 and 13 at Rockefeller Gardens & Fortunato Park, drawing between 8,000 and 10,000 people. The two-day event will feature live Celtic music, traditional food and drinks including Guinness, Highland games and family activities. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle’s Air Force ROTC programs at Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses have been ranked among the top 10% of all detachments nationwide by the U.S. Air Force’s Jeanne M. Holm Center—Daytona Beach’s Detachment 157 has 477 cadets and commissioned 245 officers over five years while Prescott’s Detachment 028 has 210 cadets. University leaders credit the strong training and technical education for preparing future Air and Space Force officers. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today in Daytona Beach, cheerleaders and dancers from across the country have gathered for the championship organized by Varsity Brand—a 30-year tradition that boosts the local economy. City officials say the event faces an uncertain future because hotel damage and a contract ending in 2026 may force changes as they work to secure enough accommodations to keep the event here. WESH
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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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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.
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Donut Dash 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Trails Shopping Center — Proceeds benefit youth programs — Run for a good cause while enjoying delicious donuts.
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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.
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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.
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Foreigners Journey
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets Now On Sale — Celebrate the music of Foreigner and Journey featuring Rudy Cardenas from American Idol.
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