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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Volusia and Flagler counties will mark Memorial Day on Monday by attending ceremonies that honor fallen service members. The events include a DeLand ceremony at 9 a.m. with a mayoral keynote—others in Deltona, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Bunnell and Palm Coast will also feature tributes such as wreath-laying and name readings. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Schools switched from Florida Health Care Plans to the Texas startup Curative led by 30-year-old Fred Turner after a nearly four-month review and a May 13 vote yielded a $153 million contract for a plan with no copays and no deductibles — the new coverage will begin Oct. 1 with care navigators assigned to help employees during the transition. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Embry-Riddle’s Army ROTC finished among the top five U.S. teams at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition in early May when a cadet saved a collapsed competitor during an eight‐mile rucksack march at West Point—Cadet Barrett Cutshall was honored with challenge coins and a patch for her life‐saving aid. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County launched the Volusia Values Veterans Program after the County Council approved it Tuesday. The new plan will join government help with community groups to fix veteran homelessness, get better health care, housing, and jobs (it will build four affordable homes with Habitat for Humanity) (it aims to cut homelessness by 10% a year) as services start in July. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Florida Gov. DeSantis is pushing for property tax cuts that he says will lower extra funds for essential services—like police and fire departments. Lawmakers will soon decide on state budget changes that could replace the revenue many cities and counties depend on. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Star Spangled Summer: Rushour & KISS America Concert
7:15-11:15 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy summer vibes with tribute performances to RUSH and KISS at the historic Bandshell.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help preserve the coastline and enjoy a morning of community spirit while cleaning the beach.
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Jupiter Hammerheads vs Daytona Tortugas
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball game in a historic venue.
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Jupiter Hammerheads vs Daytona Tortugas
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball game in the historic stadium.
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The Magic of Motown
6-8 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an energetic tribute to the iconic Motown legends with a 15-member vocal cast and live band.
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Happy Together Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a nostalgic evening filled with classic hits from beloved bands of the past.
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2025 Mega Mixer
4-7 p.m. — Mori Hosseini Student Union — Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available — Network with local businesses at this annual mixer hosted by the Volusia County Chamber Alliance.
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The Good Life Band Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to the 90s.
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Star Spangled Summer Concert Series
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy the Best of Rod: A Tribute to Rod Stewart at the historic amphitheater.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help preserve the coastline while enjoying a community cleanup day at Daytona Beach.
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