Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Daytona Beach.
Tucked Away Boutique (235 N.
Amelia Ave) opens Saturday at 10 a.m. next to Volusia Pride Community Space, offering vintage clothing and handmade goods that fund youth education, empowerment, and leadership programs. The shop will also operate regular hours starting today.
Today, WESH 2 airs Surviving the Season, a hurricane special that connects residents with local emergency resources, expert forecasts, and preparedness tips as hurricane season runs from June through November.
The show features guidance from top meteorologists and local officials to help residents stay safe.
U.S. Army Spc. Mariyah Collington, a 19-year-old soldier who died during a training deployment in Morocco, returned home Wednesday as family and community supporters gathered to honor her memory.
The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce will host Casino Night at 5 p.m., Friday, June 26 to raise scholarship funds for local students—tickets cost $60 per person or $100 per couple and include games, hors d’oeuvres and drinks with a DJ and photo booth for extra fun.
Residents debated the future of the historic Campbell Hotel on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard during a community meeting Wednesday.
City staff proposed demolishing the condemned building in Sept. 2025 while nonprofit leader Sharon Hawkins and entrepreneur Dean O’Brien recommended preserving and redeveloping it to honor its role for Black travelers.
Consumer Reports tested 12 portable generators ahead of hurricane season to help Daytona residents choose units with the right wattage and quality power (measured by total harmonic distortion).
The top recommendation for powering homes is the Generac GP8000E COSENSE 50ST.
Daytona Beach homeowners should review their insurance policies before hurricane season starts; insurance broker Brooke Murrin (of Goosehead Insurance) explained that a hurricane deductible of 2% may catch homeowners off guard and that special endorsements may be needed for screened pool enclosures.
Florida counties are using federal funds to buy and demolish flood-prone homes to lower hurricane damage in areas like Daytona Beach and Lake Harney.
Officials say mitigation programs will open after upcoming hurricanes to help reduce insurance costs and boost public safety.
The United Football League moved the playoff game between the Orlando Storm & DC Defenders to Daytona Stadium after plans shifted from Columbus because Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium was booked for a soccer match; kickoff is at 3 p.m. this Sunday with refunds processing for Columbus tickets.
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.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Toto & Boston Tribute
7:15-11:59 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy high-energy tribute performances by Rosanna & Smokin' against a stunning ocean backdrop.
Baseball Game: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs Daytona Tortugas
6:35-7:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Guaranteed parking spots available — Enjoy a thrilling match between the Lakeland Flying Tigers and the Daytona Tortugas.
United States Air Force Band Of The Golden West Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Free entry — Experience the musical excellence of the U.S. Air Force as they perform a dynamic concert in Daytona Beach.
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