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Daytona
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Severe thunderstorms disrupted the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach Friday evening, pausing performances for about 2.5 hours while attendees sought shelter. Storms also caused damage in Volusia County + hail hit neighborhoods, though music resumed later into early Saturday morning. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle took Canvas offline on May 7 to address a cybersecurity issue; the platform was restored by May 8 and showed no evidence of compromised data — the IT team will continue monitoring vendor updates. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- ➤ A cyberattack on Canvas has disrupted online learning for local schools and universities in Florida, and hackers have threatened to leak user data by May 12—officials urge caution on phishing emails. News 6
- ➤ Embry-Riddle graduate Zoey Hart earned a Fulbright Study/Research Award and will attend the University of Southampton for a one-year master’s program in space systems engineering, as announced May 8. She is only the second student from her school to receive this prestigious honor. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County’s Marine Science Center has added a new ultrasound system after Friends of the Marine Science Center raised over $35,000+ to fund the upgrade. The equipment boosts diagnostic precision for sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Council approved the purchase of River Bend Ranch, a 1,299-acre property at 1411 Osteen Maytown Road next to Deering Preserve, for $20.1 million on May 5 through the Volusia Forever program. The deal creates 2,684 acres of conserved land and expands public access for hiking and paddling. Hometown News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach began work on beachfront land with concrete pilings to build a sea wall for a boardwalk expansion. The city bought a half-acre in June and plans to complete the new extension by fall — 2027 as renderings are finalized, a move aimed at revitalizing the area. WESH
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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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Star Spangled Summer Concert: Southern Cross & Bad Moon Rising
7:15-9:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry, $15 VIP seating — Enjoy tribute performances and fireworks at this historic summer concert series.
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