Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
Good morning, Daytona Beach.
Over Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement and Coast Guard joined with local police to patrol Volusia County waterways as boat traffic surged to record levels, prompting safety checks for minor registration issues and equipment failures, and rescuing seven people near New Smyrna Beach after a boat broke down.
DeLand officials held a Memorial Day ceremony yesterday at Bill Dreggors Park to honor fallen service members and remind young people of their sacrifice.
DeLand Mayor Christopher Cloudman said the event was a time to give thanks for our freedoms — a call that resonates with local families.
Free Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) are available for Daytona Beach dock owners to boost oyster growth and water filtering during spawning season; interested parties can pick them up at Keys Deck and Dock Supply between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Daytona Beach residents can enroll in clinical trials at K2 Medical Research where Dr. Joshua Eisenhut leads studies testing treatments for liver, pain, psychiatric, and neurodegenerative conditions.
Interested participants are encouraged to call or visit the site to check their eligibility.
The annual Memorial Day Murph Challenge drew thousands of local athletes on Memorial Day at a Port Orange gym, where participants completed a rigorous workout including runs, pull-ups, push-ups and air squats while honoring Lt. Michael P.
Murphy—whose legacy is celebrated through the event's fundraiser.
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.
Parmalee Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Destination Daytona — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Parmalee, the most-played group on Country Radio in 2023.
Noches de San Juan Festival
3-11:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the vibrant culture and traditions of San Juan with live music and family-friendly entertainment.
Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-7:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Enjoy minor league baseball action under the stars as the Flying Tigers take on the Tortugas.
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