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Daytona
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delegates from Razom For Ukraine visited Daytona Beach on May 20 as part of the Communities for Ukraine initiative to highlight Ukraine’s ongoing fight and its global impact + they met with local officials and media before heading to Jacksonville. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Volunteers with the Port Orange Lions and Elks sorted 1,017 donated eyeglasses collected in the Daytona Beach area this April. The glasses were sent to the Oviedo Lions Club for processing & then distributed overseas to help those with limited eye care access. Hometown News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Schools is correcting a W-2 reporting error that affected about 7% of its workforce — teachers and staff will receive amended forms at no cost. The district partnered with Fix It Accounting to offer free tax amendment services and cover any IRS penalties linked to the error. Hometown News
- ➤ Embry-Riddle hosted a seven-part speaker series at its Daytona Beach campus, concluding in late April. Keiichi Wada from JAXA discussed U.S.-Japan cooperation in space security while students engaged in Q&A sessions and networking, with the event supported by a Japan Foundation grant. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA predicts a below-average hurricane season starting June 1 even as forecasters urge residents to review emergency preparations, so stay tuned for local updates. FOX 35 Orlando
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 77-year-old Sharon Wyker of Deltona, battling a rare infection called MAC, is planning an elaborate celebration of life with her family's help — she aims to honor her adventurous spirit with a flash mob and a video tribute celebrating her art. WESH
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Daytona Beach commissioners approved rezoning for the Avalon Park Daytona project off State Road 40, clearing 2,700 acres for nearly 9,000 homes, shops, offices & a charter school. Some local residents worry about increased traffic, while developers plan multi-million-dollar road upgrades over the next two decades. WESH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died yesterday at 41 after being treated for a severe illness, and his family confirmed his passing amid an outpouring of social media tributes from fans and fellow drivers. Busch, a local favorite who often raced at Daytona International Speedway, leaves behind a celebrated legacy in the racing community. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, 41, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a severe illness at Daytona International Speedway — fans mourn his loss as his family asks for privacy. WESH
- ➤ Daytona International Speedway is installing a new LED lighting system across its 2.5-mile track to boost visibility and cut energy use by 50%. Work has started and will finish in January before key NASCAR events, managed by Musco Lighting (based in Iowa). WNDB
- ➤ Deltona resident Heather Whetstone, a member of the local APA League, won the national APA 9-Ball Shootout Pool Championship in Las Vegas on May 2. She earned a $10,000 cash + prize package after competing against nearly 6,000 players. Hometown News
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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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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.
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Cinderella's Tom Keifer
7:15-9:00 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Check for ticket prices — Experience the resilient rock vibes of Tom Keifer, a true icon of the genre.
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