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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Halifax Humane Society is hosting free pet adoptions today and tomorrow from noon to 6 p.m. at its Lohman Pet Adoption Center at 2364 LPGA Blvd in Daytona Beach. The event offers vet check-ups, shots, microchipping, and spay/neuter care — and the society aims to find homes for 100 pets with food trucks, live music, and face painting for kids. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bliss Beach at 3218 S. Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach Shores reopened Aug. 4 after Hurricane Milton damaged Bruno’s Pizzeria, and owners Lisa Walker and Shawn Lockhart will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 26 to mark the upgrade—with a new menu that features made-to-order pizza, mocktails, and croffles. Hometown News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins held a news conference in California at Stockton Metropolitan Airport to explain plans for extraditing Harjinder Singh, a semitruck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike that caused a crash killing three people. News 6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that Hurricane Erin is causing damage along Florida’s coast and may wash out sea turtle nests—putting eggs at risk from strong waves and high tides. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Council hired Gus Zambrano as assistant county manager to lead special projects, including recovery work for Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Milton, after a 7-0 vote on Aug. 19. Zambrano, 61, left his role in Hollywood and now lives in Port Orange with his family—he said he listens to residents to solve government problems. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Florida banned the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine—also known as 7-OH—by issuing an emergency order on Aug. 13 after a rise in overdose calls and addiction warnings. Officials say the temporary ban awaits legislative action and stress that unregulated use may lead to severe withdrawal and overdose risks. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Volusia Recovery Alliance, named Nonprofit of the Year 2024, must leave its space at 454 S. Yonge St. in Ormond Beach when the building is sold and is seeking a new 5,000 square foot location in East Volusia that is near a bus stop for its peer-driven recovery services. The agency will also host its seventh annual Overdose Awareness and Remembrance Day on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Salvation Army in Daytona Beach at 10 a.m. Hometown News
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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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Star Spangled Summer: Def Leppard & AC/DC Tributes
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience an electrifying tribute concert featuring Absolute Def Leppard and Highway to Hell.
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The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rich sounds of The Marshall Tucker Band with hits spanning decades.
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