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Daytona
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Extra patrols are set for Memorial Day weekend on local waterways as law enforcement and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission urge boaters to slow down in manatee zones, wear life jackets, and designate a sober operator. These tips come amid a seasonal surge in boating traffic. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Edgewater Amvets Post 2 posted 145 wooden crosses with flags and flowers on May 22 to honor local veterans from conflicts dating back to World War II. A Memorial Day ceremony, with Sheriff Mike Chitwood speaking + a community lunch, will be held at 11 a.m. on May 25. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle graduate Favour Obarewon presented his AI scheduling tool to monitor pilot fatigue yesterday at the Safety Research Symposium at the Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety. He plans to test the tool with more flight instructors to boost local aviation safety. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge blocked Florida’s Atlantic red snapper season scheduled to begin tomorrow during Memorial Day weekend, halting exempted fishing permits in four states & prompting NOAA to advise anglers to check with state agencies for updates. News 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NOAA officials advised residents to prepare emergency kits with essential supplies such as food, water, and medications in advance of the hurricane season—starting June 1, they stressed that early planning is key to managing risks like flooding, wind, and storm surge. FOX 35 Orlando
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former sports director Buddy Pittman remembered NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who won 63 Cup Series races and 102 O'Reilly Series victories. Busch, found unresponsive during simulator training and taken to hospital after a May 10 event in Watkins Glen, is celebrated as a relentless competitor. WESH
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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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