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Daytona
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities confirmed a 67-year-old man died after a shooting sparked by a fight over beer and cigarettes in a DeLand homeless camp on Monday night—detectives took 36-year-old Charles Eugene Iseman to a hospital for evaluation and charged him with second-degree murder. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Erin is tracking northward and will bring rough seas, hazardous surf and strong rip currents to Volusia County beaches this week. Local officials removed trash cans and other beach equipment to prevent damage—residents and boaters are urged to check the beach flag system and follow lifeguard instructions for safety. Hometown News
- ➤ Hurricane Erin is moving north in the Atlantic and produced dangerous rip currents on Florida’s east coast on Tuesday while hazardous conditions will continue through Thursday—Volusia County officials removed beach equipment and urged swimmers to stay near staffed lifeguard towers, advising residents and visitors to use the Volusia Beaches app for real-time updates. Officials will keep monitoring the storm as its outer effects impact local beach safety. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Rough surf and dangerous rip currents are forecast along our coast from today through Friday—seas will reach between 6 and 15 ft and a high surf advisory remains in effect until 11:00 Thursday evening. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Halifax Humane Society will end its contract with Volusia County and stop accepting stray and dangerous animals starting Oct. 1—after nearly 40 years of handling these cases; Volusia County will open a new intake shelter in DeLand and receive occasional help from Halifax until 2027. News 6
- ➤ Florida is suing textbook publishers McGraw Hill and Savvas for overcharging school districts and including content that is not in line with state rules—Attorney General James Uthmeier filed the suit on August 19, seeking up to $60.5 million in penalties; Gov. DeSantis said that if the state wins, money will go back to the schools. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NASCAR driver William Byron joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom yesterday—discussing his back-to-back Daytona 500 wins and his plans for the Wawa 250 and Coke Zero Sugar 400, which are set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway in Central Florida. FOX 35 Orlando
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Big Engine at Boot Hill Saloon
8 PM - 12 AM — Boot Hill Saloon — Cost info not provided — Experience the roaring sounds of Big Engine as they rock at Daytona's favorite biker venue.
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Wawa 250
3:30-9:00 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — $25+ — Experience the thrill of NASCAR racing with country music flair from Tim Dugger.
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Trackside Chapel Service with Stephen McWhirter
1:15-5:15 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — Free entry — Experience worship and inspiring talks before the races with guest speaker Joey Logano.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free registration — Join a community effort to keep Daytona Beach clean and enjoy a morning by the ocean.
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Clearwater Threshers at Daytona Tortugas
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the local action as the Clearwater Threshers take on the Daytona Tortugas in this exciting Minor League Baseball matchup.
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Clearwater Threshers vs. Daytona Tortugas
6:35-8:05 PM — Daytona Tortugas — Ticket required — Enjoy a night at a historic ballpark and witness the excitement of minor league baseball.
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2025 ONE SOUND: When Music and the Word Collide
7 PM – 3 PM — 100 N Atlantic Ave — Donation required — Celebrate gospel music with inspiring performances and a message of hope.
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Elite Tuner Car Show
3-8 p.m. — Ocean Center — Premier showcase of custom tuner cars and high-performance builds.
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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help keep Daytona Beach beautiful while enjoying a day by the ocean.
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Friday Night Rock with Big Engine
6 PM - 12 AM — Saints & Sinners Pub — Entry details not specified — Enjoy an evening of live rock music from the renowned band Big Engine.
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