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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ White Castle signed a lease to build a new restaurant — at 1944 LPGA Blvd. in Daytona Beach — marking its fourth Florida location. The chain plans a modern design with indoor and outdoor seating, two drive-thru lanes, and over 70 jobs when it opens late summer. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leonard Fries Jr., a suspect in drug trafficking from Ormond Beach who was first arrested on May 16 during a narcotics search at his home, was rearrested on Aug. 22 on six additional charges after detectives obtained two extra arrest warrants following controlled narcotics purchases—and he now faces a total of 13 charges. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Ormond Beach Police are investigating possible abuse at Riverbend Academy and Riverbend Community Church dating back to the early 2000s—detectives ask anyone with information to contact Detective M. Mele. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County has named Ray Tyner as its new Growth and Resource Management director after a vote of seven to zero on Aug. 19, replacing Clay Ervin whose last day was Aug. 1; he will start on Sept. 22 at a salary of $181,000 and oversee Building + Code Administration, Environmental Management and Planning and Development Services while continuing to live in unincorporated Flagler County. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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