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Daytona
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach businesses continue to face flooding after recent storms damaged downtown locations near the Halifax River (prompting concerns over power outages) and are urging the city to plan permanent solutions after a study found expensive fixes are needed for low lying areas with inadequate drainage. WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Volusia County deputy rushed into a burning house yesterday, May 27, to rescue an elderly woman when he saw firefighters heading to the scene — emergency crews later helped move her husband for treatment. FOX 35 Orlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 21, Florida's second-oldest schoolhouse—built in 1885—was moved to the Holly Hill History Museum, where local historians planned to restore it with ADA ramp upgrades and historically accurate displays for public tours. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Port Orange will soon receive over $21 million from Volusia County + Transform386 program to upgrade stormwater systems in flood-prone neighborhoods such as Sugar Forest, Sleepy Hollow and Portona; projects include retention ponds, new piping and pump stations to protect areas ahead of Campbell Crossing's new development. Hometown News
- ➤ Volusia County officials, representatives from New Smyrna Beach and community members broke ground on the nearly ($7 million) Corbin Park Stormwater Improvement Project on Wednesday, May 20 to upgrade stormwater management and reduce flood risks near Corbin Park. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ponce Inlet local Braeden Kopec won his second straight collegiate surfing title at the NSSA East Coast Collegiate Surfing Championships in New Smyrna Beach in April. His victory qualifies him for two national events in California this summer. Hometown News
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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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~ Winston Churchill
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