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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, June 2, Volusia County’s Summer Food Service Program will provide free, nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 and under at select sites in Daytona Beach—funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture—and no registration is required. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this week, Florida officials rescued a canoer who overturned on the Intracoastal Waterway near Orange Island and lost his paddle—officials used a jetski to pull him to safety and he was found uninjured. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ The sheriff's office rescued a canoer who overturned and lost his paddle in the Intracoastal Waterway earlier this week+officials spotted him while he was searching for bioluminescence and led him to safety. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Two people were injured when an SUV left the road and went about 50 yards into the woods at the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and Dunn Avenue in Daytona Beach on Saturday afternoon (one patient was declared a trauma alert) as firefighters extricated a trapped occupant and EMS transported both to the hospital. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Two people were hospitalized Saturday after an SUV crashed near the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and Dunn Avenue and Daytona Beach firefighters found the vehicle 50 yards off the road in a wooded area—one person was trapped inside when crews extricated the individual. WESH
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol said two motorcyclists (a 67-year-old man riding a 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000R and a 25-year-old woman riding a 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 650) hit an alligator on Interstate 4 in Volusia County on Saturday, which caused their vehicles to leave the roadway (the Suzuki rider struck a tree) and both were taken to HCA Lake Monroe Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while an investigation continued. WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials arrested Mark Ruth after he veered off the road in January in New Smyrna Beach—he hit a couple walking home from a music festival, and while the husband survived, the wife died. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane season officially begins today and officials urge residents to prepare for a potentially active season—FOX 35's Matt Trezza explained that a sales tax holiday will help locals invest in needed supplies. Local authorities advise staying updated with weather alerts as the season unfolds. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal agencies cut staff ahead of today's hurricane season and experts worry the reductions will delay emergency response efforts—concerns grow over weakened preparedness during severe weather. FOX 35 Orlando
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free to volunteer — Help preserve the coastline while enjoying a day at the beach with positive vibes.
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