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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 270-acre wildfire burned Tuesday east of Lake Helen and Deltona in Volusia County—fire officials said it is 80% contained with no buildings damaged as thick smoke filled the air. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach police reported a shooting early Sunday at 3:30 a.m. on Ontario Court that left one person dead and three injured — with two victims in critical but stable condition and the motive unknown. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County opened summer camp scholarship applications today at 7:30 a.m. for children ages 5-14 and for special needs up to 17 from eligible families—scholarships cover up to $80 per week and apply to camps running from 6/2 to 8/8 as applications are reviewed in order of receipt. News 6
- ➤ An Embry-Riddle student team is building a compact emergency response aircraft called TALON (Technology for Airborne Lifesaving and Operational Needs) for the GoAERO competition with support from NASA and funding from the Eagle Flight Research Center in Daytona Beach. The project aims to provide an affordable rescue option in emergencies and will compete in a flyoff scheduled for 2027. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Council voted 7-0 to spend $4.62M on 356 acres at 4845 S.R. 44 to set aside a wetland conservation area and possibly a public motocross facility. County staff will meet soon to decide on the facility plans—this move stops the land from turning into a housing development. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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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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The Good Life Band at Beachside
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Beachside — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to 90s with The Good Life Band.
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BeatleBeat - A Live Tribute to The Beatles!
7-9 p.m. — Pictona at Holly Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic 60's tribute to the timeless hits of The Beatles with a full costume show.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — WingHouse Bar & Grill — Tickets available online — Relive the best of the '80s with contests, prizes, and colorful retro fun.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free participation — Help preserve the coastline while enjoying a morning at the beach.
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Peach Belt Conference Outdoor Track Championship
April 28-29 — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Registration required — Cheer on collegiate athletes as they compete for track and field honors in sunny Daytona Beach.
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