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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Defense for Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter continued its case in the resentencing trial for the Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia County's history, where prosecutors argued for death sentences and a witness said Hunter was intimidated by Victorino—trial proceedings followed a change in state law that now permits life imprisonment for these cases. News 6
- ➤ Jeffrey Hirschkorn, a Florida man with five prior incarcerations—with 74 felony charges and 30 convictions, officers arrested him in Volusia County after he reportedly taunted a local auto dealership by saying Catch Me If You Can while committing fraud-related crimes, as investigators worked with the Orlando Police Department to secure his detention. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfires broke out across Volusia County as crews fought three small fires along U.S. 92 between Deland and Daytona Beach — a cell tower fire near West International Speedway Boulevard forced the evacuation of three commercial structures, though no homes were in danger. Officials said a burn ban has been in effect since April 16 due to drought and will remain until further notice. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County reopened the jetty connector at Lighthouse Point Park on May 2, allowing residents and visitors to walk on 144 feet of new wood decking and 567 feet of concrete jetty deck along Ponce Inlet after closure from a nor’easter; county crews will return next week—further repairs are planned to complete access improvements. Hometown News
- ➤ The city of Daytona Beach issued an emergency boil water alert Friday—after a power failure at the water treatment plant on LPGA Boulevard—and officials advised residents to use bottled water for drinking and boil tap water for pets. News 6
- ➤ Dozens of first responders met Friday at Edwin W. Peck Sr. Park in Daytona Beach Shores to train in beach rescues and practice three simulated near drowning scenarios for a child—testing how agencies work together from initial aid to hospital care. News 6
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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St. Lucie Mets vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35 PM — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling baseball action as the St. Lucie Mets face off against the Daytona Tortugas.
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