Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
Good morning, Daytona Beach.
On May 18, hundreds gathered at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach to honor 26-year-old Adam Smith, an assistant coach at Spruce Creek who died in a single-car crash on May 10 near Yorktowne Boulevard and Hidden Lake Drive in Port Orange—players wore armbands while a banner reading Fly High Brother was displayed.
Florida’s first Advanced Air Mobility Symposium was held May 11-12 at the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where over 300 aviation leaders discussed safe tech integration, economic growth and workforce training while BETA Technologies demonstrated its all-electric fixed-wing ALIA CTOL aircraft near the airport.
Joe Gibney, the new dean of Embry-Riddle’s O’Maley College of Business at Daytona Beach, is launching initiatives that boost hands-on learning and industry ties.
He plans to update courses to prepare students for rapid changes in aviation, aerospace and space commerce.
Volusia County officials enforce safe beach driving on Daytona Beach by requiring vehicles to drive under 10 mph and park only in designated areas.
Residents must register for a free beach parking pass online while nonresidents pay daily fees (a measure that aims to reduce vehicle-pedestrian incidents).
Julius Dayandante, a nurse at AdventHealth Daytona Beach since 1999, finished the Boston Marathon last month in 3 hours and 18 minutes and is now training for the Chicago Marathon in October to earn the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star medal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sounds of Summer: The Motowners - Motown Tribute
7:15-11:59 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Celebrate summer with high-energy Motown classics by The Motowners in a beautiful oceanfront setting.
Star Spangled Summer Concert: Turnstiles Tribute
7:15-9:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the ultimate tribute to the music of The Piano Man with fireworks finale.
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