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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ICI Homes and city officials are negotiating a plan to repair dangerous, wet sidewalks in the Mosaic neighborhood off LPGA Boulevard—residents report that moss and mold from poor drainage have caused several falls. The repairs will aim to prevent further accidents. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Skip Patsos—founder of Skip’s Western Outfitters—was injured in an accident on Saturday when a truck backing out of a driveway collided with a minivan outside his flagship store in Osteen and he underwent emergency surgeries on both legs while now remaining in hospital with further procedures planned for full recovery. News 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Taylor Ebersol from Legacy Pointe at UCF won the 2024 Senior Chef Showdown and appeared on Good Day Orlando—where he showcased his crab cakes to benefit seniors from local living communities. FOX 35 Orlando
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $13 to $14 an hour today—part of a series of yearly raises approved under Amendment 2 that will give 40-hour workers an extra $2,080 per year. WESH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University welcomed a record 10,121 new students for the 2024-25 school year, with 2,410 joining the Daytona Beach campus and total enrollment now at 8,748—a 24% rise over five years. This milestone marks strong local growth as the university celebrates 100 years of aviation education. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Imelda brought rough seas, heavy rain and winds up to 40 mph in Volusia and Brevard counties yesterday—forecasters said it strengthened near the Bahamas and will reach hurricane strength today as it turns east-northeast. Beachgoers are urged to stay away from the dangerous surf and secure outdoor items. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Two tropical systems in the Atlantic are sending big waves along Florida’s coast—live beach cams at Daytona Beach, Port Canaveral, and New Smyrna Beach show rough surf expected today. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County will host in-person storm damage assistance events on October 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at libraries in Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Deltona, Daytona Beach and at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center in DeLand—helping homeowners apply for funds to repair or replace homes damaged by Hurricanes Ian and Milton. Hometown News
- ➤ Yesterday, Orange County, Windermere, Deltona, and Edgewater filed a lawsuit against Florida officials over SB180—a law that restricts local control by freezing changes to zoning and development plans made after hurricanes. They claim the law violates home rule and may cost taxpayers money. News 6
- ➤ Twenty-three cities and two counties filed a lawsuit in Leon County on September 29 to block SB 180 — a new state law signed in June that stops local governments from setting tougher building rules until at least October 2027. Officials say the law hurts local power and favors developers, and they aim to restore local control over planning. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Beachtober Fest
5 PM – 9 PM — Dunes Brewing — Cost varies — Celebrate Bavarian culture with beachside fun and crisp brews at this lively festival.
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Kamenar Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Tickets available — Enjoy a high-energy performance by the independent hard rock band Kamenar from Tampa, FL.
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Gary Allan Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket information available — Experience a night of captivating country music with Gary Allan.
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