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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local hotels, restaurants and distilleries in Daytona Beach prepare for Jeep Week as 20,000 Jeeps and 200,000 Jeep lovers are expected to visit the area. Copper Bottom Craft Distillery in Holly Hill said its team has produced 50 or 60 cases of its official spirits so far — the event will also raise money for local charities. WESH
- ➤ On April 18th, United Against Poverty unveiled a new 26-foot refrigerated truck—donated by a Florida Blue grant—to bring fresh food to Central Florida food deserts. The organization hopes the truck will improve food access in local communities. FOX 35 Orlando
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A utility worker, Alexander Roseborough, was seriously injured in Port Orange when a vehicle hit the bucket of his boom truck at 8 a.m. at Nova Road and Madeline Avenue—he was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center and the driver was not hurt. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In DeBary, a white male in his 50s attacked a woman with a golf cart on March 5 at Sackett Road and Lake Drive—he was upset with a SUV driver—and the sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to come forward. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is searching for Orlando-based contractor Ryan Paul, who is accused of grand theft, scheme to defraud and exploitation of a senior citizen after he allegedly stole from the victim. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle spent $5 million to buy new advanced manufacturing equipment funded by the Florida Department of Education that lets students use a 3D ceramic printer and other tools to build innovative aerospace materials. The equipment — including the first Lithoz CeraFab Multi 2M30 in the U.S. — will help train engineers and boost research in projects like hypersonics and space. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Tom Jones Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Last-minute concert tickets available — Experience the legendary Tom Jones live in Daytona Beach.
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Matt Fraser Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets starting at $70 — Experience an evening of comedy and theater with Matt Fraser.
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