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Daytona
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ 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. Hometown News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WESH
- ➤ 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. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. DaytonaBeach.com
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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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~ James Clear
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