Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Bill Chanfrau Sr., a well-known Daytona Beach lawyer, was honored on Sept.
6 at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach as over 600 people gathered to remember his work for victims following his death on Aug. 23 after a fall in Iceland. His law firm—founded in 1976 and now led by his children—shows his lifelong dedication to justice.
🎭 Culture
The 33rd Annual Biketoberfest® rally will take place in Daytona Beach + Volusia County from Oct.
16-19 as part of the 2025 AMA National Gypsy Tour. The four-day event will feature live music, bike shows, scenic rides and motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway.
🎓 Education
Embry-Riddle student Grace Gratton — a junior in Space Physics — was named a 2025 Astronaut Scholar after completing a summer internship in space weather modeling at the Air Force Research Lab in Albuquerque.
She also became a Goldwater Scholar and plans to continue studying heliophysics to help protect systems from solar wind impacts.
🏛️ Government
Master Detective Kathryn Gordon of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office was named Officer of the Year by Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at the 25th Annual Banquet Honoring Local Law Enforcement in Daytona Beach last Thursday—she has investigated serious crimes, trained new detectives, and served on the agency's Emergency Response Team.
🎉 Daytona Beach Events
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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.
Esh x Schief Live Performance
8 PM - 12 AM — Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort — Free entry — Multi-genre electro/acoustic duo delivering classic covers and original tunes.
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.
Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free entry — Help keep Daytona Beach beautiful while enjoying the sun and community spirit.
Tom Segura Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with one of the biggest touring comedians on his Come Together tour.
Star Spangled Summer: Completely Unchained
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Daytona Beach Bandshell — Free entry — Experience the top tribute to Van Halen at the historic amphitheater by the beach.
Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free event — Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the beautiful Daytona Beach.
Daytona Boat Show
10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Ocean Center — Entry fee varies — Discover your dream boat with top dealers and manufacturers at this exciting showcase.
Wendy Gillis: That's What She Said
8 PM – 12 AM — Cristy B Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Wendy Gillis who brings her unique style to the stage.
Beach Squad Beach Cleanup
8:30-10:45 a.m. — Sun Splash Park — Free registration — Help keep Daytona Beach beautiful while enjoying the sun and Sea.
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