Monday, August 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Volusia County teen hit by a car on August 11—first day of school for Volusia County Schools—is recovering while officials search for the tow-truck driver who aided him. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County detectives arrested 47-year-old Lakesha Heard after she was extradited from Atlanta and tricked a local woman into depositing $9,300 into a Bitcoin ATM when she pretended to be a lieutenant warning of missed jury duty—investigators linked her to an organized fraud ring run by a Georgia state prison gang. News 6
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Blaney won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday—he charged in the final laps to secure his second Daytona win and 15 career victories. His win locked his playoff seed for the NASCAR Cup Series while early crashes affected several drivers. WNDB
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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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Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help clean the beach while enjoying the sun and contributing to ocean health.
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