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Daytona
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in Pierson face higher fuel, fertilizer, and labor costs plus a January freeze that cut Easter sales as they race to harvest fern greens for Mother’s Day bouquets. News 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local stargazers can enjoy a double treat as the Lyrids meteor shower peaks tonight and the Eta Aquarids run until May 28 with a peak on May 5-6; residents should seek dark skies between midnight & dawn for the best view. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle students advanced to NASA’s RASC-AL finals for a lunar energy system — storing solar heat in the moon’s soil to generate power — and will present their project in Cocoa Beach on June 2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local skywatchers can enjoy the Lyrids meteor shower peak today with 10-20 meteors per hour and occasional bright fireballs; clear skies are predicted across Florida so residents are encouraged to find a dark spot for viewing. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local driver Daniel Dye will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut for Live Fast Motorsports this season with his first race set for Saturday, April 26 at Talladega Superspeedway, followed by events at Pocono, Daytona International Speedway, and another Talladega race. WNDB
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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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Sky Adventures - Drone & Laser Show
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Daytona Stadium — Ticket required — Experience an awe-inspiring display of drones and lasers featuring dinosaurs and ocean adventures.
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Baseball Parking for Clearwater Threshers vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-10:59 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Parking options vary — Reserve your spot for a fun night of minor league baseball action.
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Welcome to Rockville Festival featuring Guns N' Roses and More
May 6-10 — Daytona International Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stellar lineup with legendary bands over four days.
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Welcome To Rockville - Friday
11 AM – 3 PM — Daytona International Speedway — Cost info not provided — Experience a new era of rock music in a legendary venue.
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Island Time Festival - Island Party
1-9 p.m. — Manatee Island — Cost varies — Celebrate with live bands, beach cocktails, and sunset vibes at this island-themed party.
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Clearwater Threshers vs. Daytona Tortugas
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Parking starts at $17 — Secure your parking spot for an exciting minor league baseball game in Daytona Beach.
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Rock The Beach - Tributes to Def Leppard & Journey
7-11 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — General Admission $15, VIP options from $40 — Celebrate the music of Def Leppard and Journey with high-energy tribute performances and a nostalgic atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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