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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County will offer free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 and under from June 2 to Aug. 8 through its Summer Food Service Program — meals will be served Monday through Friday at designated sites and all sites will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day. The program is funded by the USDA to ensure kids have nutritious meals during summer break. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Halifax Humane Society on LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach is showcasing Urkel, a 10-year-old dog who loves to snuggle and needs a new home. He was treated for skin allergies and gets along with kids and other pets (after a three-week stay). WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 15-year-old boy is accused of stealing a 9mm handgun and using it to pistol whip another teen at Dewey Boster Park early this week—he was arrested in Deltona on Thursday after surveillance video linked him to earlier car break-ins. News 6
- ➤ Port Orange police are searching for a man who repeatedly exposed himself to women at Hawthorne Village Apartments—officials ask anyone with helpful tips to call Officer McDowell. News 6
- ➤ On January 25 at 1:08 p.m., a New Smyrna Beach man, 43-year-old Mark Ruth, drove over the speed limit and crashed into trees and a sidewalk near 4 North Causeway, where he struck and killed Joy Zerivitz and injured her husband before he was arrested on Thursday—he faced charges of vehicular homicide, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, possession of a controlled substance, and leaving the scene—and toxicology tests later showed marijuana, alprazolam, and lorazepam in his system. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis held a hurricane preparedness event on May 30 at 10:13 a.m. EDT and shared state plans for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season + he said officials will take extra steps to boost readiness for potential storms. FOX 35 Orlando
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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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Eric Sellick Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Ormond Beach Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in informative workshops hosted by Eric Sellick at your local library.
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St. Lucie Mets vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Affordable entry — Catch the excitement of Minor League Baseball as the St. Lucie Mets take on the Daytona Tortugas.
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Florida Truck Driving Championships 2025
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Ocean Center — Free entry — Watch skilled drivers compete in precision and safety as they represent their companies in this family-friendly event.
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Star Spangled Summer Concert Series
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of Fleetwood Max: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the historic Bandshell.
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