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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Daytona State College will offer its first full Paramedic Certificate program at the Flagler/Palm Coast campus in May to train emergency responders—creating new opportunities in the region. The program will start on May 19th and is open to students with Florida EMT certification—helping meet growing local demand for paramedics.  WNDB

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Lake Helen City Hall, built in 1913, is now getting repairs as crews remove mold and replace AC ducts—work that is expected to finish by July when the city council will move back in. City Manager Jim Gleason said the repair may cost up to $2 million and more work will be needed to fix leaky windows and wood rot.  WESH

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Women's Day Out at Tanger Daytona Beach

    10 AM – 5 PM — Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach — Free entry — Celebrate and uplift women while enjoying a vibrant day of shopping and entertainment.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • Awesome Daytona Beach Scavenger Hunt

    8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — 1801 W International Speedway Blvd — Entry unknown — Engage in a fun-filled scavenger hunt exploring Daytona Beach with all ages welcome.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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  • Tampa Tarpons vs. Daytona Tortugas

    6:35-10:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Cost varies — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball matchup under the stars.

    Tue, 5/6/25

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  • Tampa Tarpons vs. Daytona Tortugas

    6:35-10:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Enjoy the excitement of a Minor League Baseball game featuring local teams.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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  • Tampa Tarpons vs. Daytona Tortugas Baseball Game

    6:35-10:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets required — Catch the exciting action as the Tampa Tarpons face off against the Daytona Tortugas in this thrilling baseball showdown.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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  • Tampa Tarpons vs. Daytona Tortugas

    6:35 – 10:35 PM — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch the exciting minor league baseball matchup between local favorites.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Beach Squad Beach Cleanup

    8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free event — Make a positive impact by joining the beach cleanup and enjoying the sun at Daytona Beach.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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  • Brit Floyd Concert in Daytona Beach

    8-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience Brit Floyd's spectacular tribute to Pink Floyd's legendary album 'Wish You Were Here'.

    Tue, 5/13/25

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  • St. Lucie Mets vs. Daytona Tortugas

    6:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets available — Watch a thrilling matchup between the St. Lucie Mets and Daytona Tortugas at a historic venue.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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  • Converge

    10 AM – 2 PM — Daytona International Speedway — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique blend of music from Converge with their groundbreaking Bloodmoon project.

    Thu, 5/15/25

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