Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Long and Scott’s Farm is preparing for its potential final fall season at its County Road 48 location — the farm has operated for over six decades and launched its famous corn maze in 2003 and will welcome families for affordable fall activities. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina man Cory Ray Woodall, 56, faces charges for an alleged fraud that scammed a 70-year-old Volusia woman out of $30K by convincing her to send cash under the guise of helping a wounded military dog and then using it to buy a car, mower, and trailer—Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he is charged with organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. News 6
- ➤ An 11-year-old boy was grazed by a stray bullet that entered his home in Daytona North last week when two off-duty Flagler County deputies practiced target shooting on private property+ sheriff officials said the boy sustained minor burns and is recovering while investigations continue. News 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An Embry-Riddle student team will launch its CubeSat EagleSat-2 this fall from Cape Canaveral to study how memory chips degrade from space radiation—students will track data from the campus ground station. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Biketoberfest will take place on October 16-19 in Daytona Beach and nearby counties, drawing an estimated 100,000 motorcycle fans for rides, live music, vendor displays and races at the Speedway — organizers also highlight scenic rides like the Ormond Loop and attractions such as the MotoPassport Scavenger Hunt. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sal Stewart, a 21-year-old former Daytona Tortugas infielder and lifelong Florida resident, made his MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday—getting a base hit and scoring a run in his first game. WNDB
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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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