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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 40-year-old firefighter/EMT candidate from Ormond Beach died Friday morning in Bunnell during a pre-employment agility test with Flagler County Fire Rescue—after finishing the test, he complained of shortness of breath, became unresponsive, and was pronounced dead at AdventHealth Palm Coast. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Solis-Guzman, an 18-year-old from Lakeland, was sentenced to eight years in prison and five years of probation after he pulled a gun during a spring break fight on New Smyrna Beach on March 14—he pleaded no contest to charges including aggravated assault on an officer, firearm possession during a felony, and tampering with evidence. News 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Festival founder Danny Wimmer announced on Friday that Welcome to Rockville will continue at Daytona International Speedway for ten more years (2026 to 2035) with Speedway President Frank Kelleher and NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar confirming the deal. The 2025 festival set an attendance record with 230,000 fans, and future headliners will be revealed soon. WNDB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rain coverage was high on Friday and is expected to continue today as Erin's effects fade while beaches return to normal with calmer surf and fewer rip currents. Race organizers at Daytona International Speedway warn that tonight's race may face rain delays at 7:30 p.m.—tomorrow’s event will likely face afternoon storms. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Halifax Humane Society will stop taking in dangerous animals, such as rabies and bite cases, starting Oct.1. The shelter will eventually stop accepting strays as county officials quickly plan a new intake center — county managers said they are set to protect public safety amid this change. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WESH 2’s Alan Campbell took a test lap with Daytona International Speedway’s president Frank Kelleher to get a feel for the track ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400—where 40 drivers will compete for the final playoff spots. The test lap reached speeds of about 100 mph and set the stage for a high-stakes race. WESH
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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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Star Spangled Summer: In The Light Of Led Zeppelin
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience a musical journey through Zeppelin classics and symphonic orchestrations.
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