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Daytona
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flagler County government announced on September 16 that it has named Tywan Arrington as its new economic development manager—he will succeed Dolores Key following her retirement. Arrington, who previously worked as director of business development for Team Volusia EDC and serves on the United Way board, holds a master’s degree in economic development. WNDB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officer David Jewell, an off-duty Edgewater police officer who was fatally shot Monday in Ormond-by-the-Sea, was honored by the community as flowers and kind words were left at his cruiser outside the police department—Eduardo Machado, the accused, remains in jail without bond. WESH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Daytona Beach area is hosting many festivals this fall as visitors and locals will enjoy music, art and cultural events — including the Ormond Beach Live Original Music & Art Festival on September 27, Biketoberfest® from October 16–19, Halifax Art Festival on November 1–2, Greek Festival on November 13–16, Riverfest Seafood Festival on November 15–16, Fall Festival of the Arts on November 22–23 and Daytona Turkey Run on November 27–30. DaytonaBeach.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County leaders will vote Tuesday on a proposal to raise pet care fees as Halifax Humane Society stops sheltering stray animals starting Oct. 1—proposed changes include increasing spay and neuter surgery fees to $100 and lowering adoption fees for cats and senior dogs. News 6
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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