Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Heat advisories were in effect on Thursday as the heat index climbed to 110° (with the temperature reaching 96°) and rain chances hit 60%, which were expected to lower temperatures into the weekend for residents in central Florida.

Loggerhead sea turtle Wombat returns to the wild today after three months of care at the Marine Science Center in Volusia County.

Staff treated the young turtle with antibiotics & nutritional supplements and attached flipper tags for future tracking.

Developers plan a decades-long Midtown redevelopment with new affordable housing, street extensions, and an athletic park.

The project’s first phase – 134 units at 729 Loomis Ave – allows residents to move in before demolitions begin; construction could start in 14 months, with move-ins by late 2028.

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.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: U.S. Bee Gees Tribute

7:15-11:59 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of tribute music while cooling off by the ocean breeze.

Star Spangled Summer: Alter Eagles Tribute

4th of July Celebration — Evening — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the iconic sounds of the Alter Eagles during a festive Independence Day concert.

Baseball Match: Palm Beach Cardinals vs Daytona Tortugas

6:35-7:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Watch thrilling minor league baseball action as the Palm Beach Cardinals take on the Daytona Tortugas.

Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Daytona Tortugas

6:35-7:35 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling matchup between the Palm Beach Cardinals and Daytona Tortugas.

Palm Beach Cardinals at Daytona Tortugas

6:35 – 7:35 PM — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch the baseball showdown as the Palm Beach Cardinals face off against the Daytona Tortugas.