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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, a couple hundred people gathered in Ormond Beach to mourn conservative commentator Charlie Kirk by carrying American flags and homemade signs. Local leaders said the turnout was emotional—bringing the community together in a time of loss. News 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach was placed on lockdown after a threat on Thursday led to classes being canceled and students told to shelter in place—officials said this was one of several hoax calls targeting HBCUs nationwide. WNDB
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle and NASA signed a Space Act Agreement on Sept. 11 in Hampton, Virginia— the partnership will advance research and develop an augmented reality tool using NASA sensor data to improve landing training for moon and Mars missions. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- ➤ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced a partnership with Panhandle Helicopter Academy in Panama City Beach — letting FAA-approved helicopter students transfer flight training credits toward online degree programs with Embry-Riddle Worldwide. The move creates a clear academic pathway for aviation students. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking a tropical wave near Africa in the Eastern Atlantic that may develop into a tropical depression over the next week. Daytona Beach residents should remain alert as experts cite a 40% chance of gradual intensification — a reminder that a single storm can quickly change conditions. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Longtime New Smyrna Beach Fire Chief Shawn VanDemark announced his retirement effective October 18th after a 27 year career — he will join Volusia County Fire Rescue as operations chief. WNDB
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