Good morning, Daytona Beach.

Daytona's 33rd Biketoberfest will open Oct.

16 as the first major event after a court ruling made open carry legal statewide, and local merchants and fans have given mixed reactions over the change in gun law. Some business owners said they will continue with their usual safety practices while preparing for an expected crowd of about 100,000 riders and fans — urging caution as they adapt to the new rules.

Halifax Humane Society stopped accepting strays from parts of Volusia County on Oct.

1 — its Daytona Beach branch still takes in animals from Deltona, Holly Hill, Orange City and Ormond Beach from noon to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Other local shelters adjusted their intake hours as new service points were set up, and residents are advised to check with their municipal offices for details.

Today, Hurricane Imelda remains offshore but its strong winds and high surf & dangerous rip currents are causing coastal erosion and increased rain chances along the Atlantic, while local officials advise boaters and beachgoers to exercise caution.

Authorities say conditions may worsen later this week as the storm continues its path north.

Conservationist Jane Goodall visited Stetson University on Feb.

18, 2000 in DeLand to speak to over 2,500 people about science and nature. She died at age 91 on Oct. 1 while on tour in California—her work with chimpanzees in Africa changed how we understand animals.

Congress failed to pass a spending plan and a government shutdown began Oct.

1, leaving nonessential federal workers on furlough and essential staff, like TSA agents at Daytona Beach International Airport, working without immediate pay—Social Security benefits and mail delivery have not been affected while Medicare and park services may face delays. Flagler and Volusia counties, which together host over 700 federal employees, are monitoring the situation as federal offices continue adjusting to the shutdown.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University launched its SPACE lab to study how spaceflight affects our bodies by testing human tissues in a lab—research that may help protect astronaut health and lead to better treatments for diseases on Earth.

Motorcycle riders will join the MotoPassport Scavenger Hunt at Biketoberfest® from October 16 to 19 in Daytona Beach—using a free app to check in at 12 stops such as the Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club and the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.

The first 300 participants to complete the hunt will earn a collectible coin, and the Official Biketoberfest® Welcome Center will give out free posters, pins, and poker chips.

Beachtober Fest

5 PM – 9 PM — Dunes Brewing — Cost varies — Celebrate Bavarian culture with beachside fun and crisp brews at this lively festival.

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.

Big Engine Performance

1-5 p.m. — Saints & Sinners Pub — Free entry — Rock out with Big Engine as they bring their high-energy music to the biker crowd of Ormond Beach.

Gary Allan Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket information available — Experience a night of captivating country music with Gary Allan.

2025 Fall Southeast Section Meeting

12 AM - 8 AM — Courtyard by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport — Free entry — Connect with fellow community members at this engaging multi-day meeting.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Live Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of spontaneous humor with iconic improv legends from 'Whose Line is it Anyway?'.

Live Hart Concert

12-4 p.m. — Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Sales Center — Free entry — Experience the jazzy, mellow indie sounds of Live Hart, an artist to watch.

Over 50 Meetup at Stonewood Grill

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Stonewood Grill & Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy good food and casual conversations with fellow fun-loving people.

Biketoberfest® 2025 Kickoff

6-10 PM — Doghouse Bar & Grill — Free entry — Celebrate Biketoberfest® with live music, food trucks, and vibrant festivities.

The Good Life Band: Biketoberfest Performance

7-11 p.m. — Full Moon Saloon — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a vibrant mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to 90s.