Saturday, July 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ South Daytona police named a person of interest after a 70-year-old woman was critically injured in a battery at the Red Carpet Inn and taken to Halifax Health — police say the investigation is ongoing. News 6
- ➤ South Daytona Police said a battery incident occurred at the Red-Carpet Inn — a 70-year-old woman collapsed into a pool of blood and was rushed to Halifax Health in critical condition — and a person of interest has been identified while officials continue investigating. WESH
- ➤ Two men convicted of murdering six people over an Xbox in 2004 are asking a Volusia County judge to separate their cases—she has not made a final decision yet. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Florida is experiencing a dangerous heat wave—driven by a high-pressure ridge over the Atlantic—that brings temperatures from 96 to 100 inland and lower 90s on the beaches with heat index values up to 115, and Monday is forecast to peak near 100 inland. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 22, the Volusia County Council approved funding for lift station upgrades in Daytona Beach and design services for a stormwater master plan update in New Smyrna Beach — moves aimed at reducing flood risk and modernizing aging utilities with federal HUD recovery funds. The council also began contract negotiations for watershed management and drainage projects that will guide future improvements in vulnerable areas. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free registration — Help keep Daytona Beach beautiful while enjoying the sun and making a difference.
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Palm Beach Cardinals at Daytona Tortugas
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Cost varies — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League baseball game featuring local favorites.
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Elder Law Workshop: Protect Your Home and Savings
2-4 p.m. — Coastal Legacy Law — Free entry — Discover key strategies for safeguarding your legacy from nursing home costs.
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Palm Beach Cardinals at Daytona Tortugas
6:29-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Palm Beach Cardinals face off against the Daytona Tortugas in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Sounds of Summer: Caribbean Chillers - Jimmy Buffett Tribute
7:15-11:15 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Check for ticket pricing — Experience the vibrant sounds and atmosphere of a Jimmy Buffett concert with the Caribbean Chillers.
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Star Spangled Summer Concert Series
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the electrifying tributes to Boston and Styx at a historic amphitheater.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30 – 10:45 AM — Sun Splash Park — Free participation — Help keep Daytona Beach clean while enjoying the sun and community spirit.
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Star Spangled Summer: American Stones
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the most authentic tribute to The Rolling Stones during a summer concert at the historic Bandshell.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free registration — Help keep Daytona Beach clean while enjoying the sun and community spirit.
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Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling Minor League Baseball game as the Mighty Mussels take on the Tortugas.
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