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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seawall construction has begun as crews work to extend the Boardwalk 245 feet from Breakers Oceanfront Park to Harvey Avenue. The project will enhance coastal access for the local community. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Welcome to Rockville festival organizers expanded cooling areas and on-site medical teams to help fans beat the heat at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. Security personnel (including FBI, bomb squad and SWAT) will patrol the four-day event to keep everyone safe. WESH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 6 for its new 28,000-sqft ROTC complex on the Daytona Beach Campus — a facility that will house advanced training spaces, classrooms, and a memorial for fallen Eagles, and is set to open in fall. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- ➤ A cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform compromised student data from several Central Florida school districts, officials said. The breach, reported May 7, is under review as local schools work to strengthen their security measures. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A two-year Army Corps study on Midtown flooding found no affordable solution, and city leaders plan to work with Volusia County on a stormwater management plan & smaller projects to ease routine flooding before hurricane season. News 6
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Florida state agencies hold billions in unclaimed funds from forgotten accounts and property, with many residents reclaiming money by checking official websites (free and scam-free). Previous years saw millions returned, and citizens in Daytona Beach are urged to verify their unclaimed assets today. News 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Halifax Health finished a major expansion at its Deltona center on April 13, adding 13 emergency rooms and 47 inpatient rooms; a ribbon cutting on April 20 with community leaders and healthcare partners marked the milestone + it will boost local care. Hometown News
- ➤ Nurse Appreciation Week runs until May 12 as local nurses share their favorite gift ideas for self-care - including skincare, compression socks, and coffee gift cards to ease long shifts. WESH
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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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Daytona Beach Speed Dating for Ages 40-59
8-10 p.m. — Dick's Last Resort - Daytona Beach — Ticket purchase required — Connect with up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
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Pandora's Box - Aerosmith Tribute Band
7-11 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Ticket info not provided — Experience a high-octane journey through 50 years of Aerosmith hits with Pandora's Box Tribute.
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Freestyle By The Beach: 80's & 90's Dance Party
7-11:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Enjoy live performances by popular throwback artists and dance the night away.
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Marcellus TheSinger Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience high-energy Southern Soul music featuring Marcellus the Singer and friends.
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Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Cost Info not provided — Enjoy a day of fun-filled dog surfing events at this unique extravaganza.
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Shot Thru the Heart: Bon Jovi Tribute Band
6-10 p.m. — Latitude Margaritaville Town Center — Entry details not specified — Experience the tribute to Bon Jovi with the energetic band Shot Thru the Heart.
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Movies on the Halifax - Lilo & Stitch
8:30 p.m. — The Casements — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie night under the stars with 'Lilo & Stitch' by the Halifax River.
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