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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Juneteenth celebrations will happen in Daytona Beach to honor Black history and local heroes. The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Embry-Riddle’s Mori Hosseini Student Center — a Saturday event at Master's Domain Church with free food and music and the Miss Juneteenth Volusia County Pageant in New Smyrna Beach will follow. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Florida’s regular gas price average fell below $3 per gallon to $2.945, a 15 cent drop from last month and 30 cents lower than last year—regional prices range from $2.80 in Panama City to $3.11 in West Palm Beach. News 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle professor Elizabeth Mathews was honored at a June 5 ceremony in Brussels with the Flight Safety Foundation's Safety Forum Award for her 32-year work on the role of language in aviation safety. Her Mathews-led research has helped improve training courses on the Daytona Beach campus and will guide new efforts to make flying safer. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents have more time to apply to serve on the Volusia County Charter Review Commission as the deadline extends from June 30 to 5 p.m. on July 18 and the County Council will choose 15 members on August 5—applicants must be registered voters living in Volusia County. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach will host the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship through 2030, confirming the city as a key venue for college sports. The championship drew over 470 teams in 2025 and will take place next April 8-11 at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and Ocean Center — set to draw teams and fans from across the nation. DaytonaBeach.com
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Symphony of Flavors: Wine and Tapas Tasting
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Oil & Vinegar Daytona Beach — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful evening of exquisite wines paired with gourmet tapas in a charming atmosphere.
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Sounds of Summer: HomeGrown - Zac Brown Band Tribute
7:15-11:15 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience all the huge hits of Zac Brown Band performed live with fantastic vocal harmonies.
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Star Spangled Summer Concert Series
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience a vibrant tribute to Billy Joel at the historic Bandshell.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help preserve the coastline and enjoy a community cleanup event.
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Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Check the schedule and enjoy minor league baseball action as the Cardinals take on the Tortugas.
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Cooking with Chef Phil
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Oil & Vinegar Daytona Beach — Cost not listed — Experience an enchanting culinary adventure blending the flavors of Alaska and Africa with Chef Phil.
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Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Daytona Tortugas Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Check ticket prices — Enjoy a night of exciting baseball under the Florida sky.
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Star Spangled Summer Concert Series
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — VIP seating $15, general admission free — Experience the tribute sounds of Genesis, Phil Collins, and The Cars in a beautiful beachside setting.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free event — Help preserve the coastline while having a positive impact on the environment.
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Stephen Marley Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Destination Daytona — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the Grammy Award winner as he spreads a message of love and unity through reggae music.
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