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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Recent beach tragedies have raised warnings against rip currents—a 10-year-old remains missing near Destin and a father died at Fort Lauderdale Beach while trying to save his daughter—while rescue teams have saved over 700 swimmers and Director Tammy Malphurs urges swimmers to stay calm and swim parallel to shore if caught in a rip current. WESH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, a Texas man named Zachary Miller fired rounds at another vehicle on I-4 near Daytona Beach during a road-rage incident and later confessed to his actions, leading to his arrest on charges including discharging a firearm from a vehicle, missile into a dwelling & attempted felony murder. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders are working to improve roads and sidewalks around Osteen Elementary after Hurricane Milton caused flooding last fall. The county and school district raised the sidewalks with gravel — and they plan to expand the retention pond while keeping the project within budget. WESH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this week, severe storms produced an unusual surge in positive lightning strikes that sparked fires and damaged several homes near Daytona Beach—data showed these rare strikes jumped from 5-10% to about 30% due to dry air aloft and fast-developing storms. Experts urge residents to head indoors when thunder roars. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twelve local government employees graduated from the Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy on June 12th at the Sheriff’s Office Operations Center — a program organized with Daytona State College that taught budgeting, risk management, and customer service over four months — and received certificates of completion. WNDB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is offering free or low-cost mammogram screenings today in Volusia County at the Florida Department of Health building in Daytona Beach at 8:30 a.m.—walk-ins are welcome. WESH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle's women's rowing team won the Division II Women's Rowing Championship on June 18 by finishing eight-tenths of a second ahead of Western Washington on a 2,000-meter course—making program history. The eight boat led by coxswain Jolee Paulk overcame fatigue from extra training and previous races—securing 26 points to clinch a national title. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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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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Star Spangled Summer Concert
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the melodic tribute to The Eagles at this beloved summer celebration.
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