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Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross urges Daytona Beach families to review their disaster plans as hurricane season starts June 1. Local teams and community partners will assist with shelter and evacuation if a storm arrives +taking simple steps now can save lives+. Hometown News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Edgewater’s Northwest Lineman College trains students nationwide & from Puerto Rico for utility roles with hands-on training and competitive rodeos, including a recent event on May 15. City leaders toured the facility to see how it supports hurricane recovery workforce development. Hometown News
- ➤ Embry-Riddle broke ground on a new ROTC complex at its Daytona Beach campus on Wednesday, May 6. Military leaders and government officials attended the event, which will support growing programs for future pilots and service members. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County leaders warned residents to prepare for up to 7 inches of rain over the next week. In Orange City, heavy downpours caused a parking lot and building to flood — clogged storm drains forced evacuations and water pumping. WESH
- ➤ Forecasters say the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter as stronger El Nino in the Pacific increases wind shear (NOAA and CSU predict 13 named storms, including 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes) and residents are reminded to update their plans. Hometown News
- ➤ Residents in Midtown keep sandbags ready today as officials work with county partners on a regional flood fix after a U.S. Army Corps study found no cost-effective solution. The area has seen repeated flooding from heavy rains, and locals fear further damage if a lasting plan is not set soon. News 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Emergency Management urges residents to review emergency plans and update disaster supply kits before the storm — the county will offer free hurricane preparedness presentations and real-time updates via local alert systems. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21 after severe pneumonia turned into sepsis — his death certificate noted he had been ill for days to weeks and his family confirmed the rapid complications. 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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