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Daytona
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Volusia Community Notes list many upcoming events in the region — from the THRIVE Women’s Conference at the Ocean Center to history tours, martial arts open houses and free pet clinics, with details provided for each event in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange. Residents can join educational talks, family activities and cultural programs scheduled over the next several days. Hometown News
- ➤ On Thursday morning, Daytona Beach fire crews and local groups held a streetwalk along Ridgewood Avenue at 7:45 a.m.—the event ended at a resource fair open until noon that offered help with addiction and mental health via healthcare, housing and recovery programs. News 6
- ➤ The 14th annual Peanut Butter Challenge invites residents to donate sealed peanut butter jars to help feed families and is accepting donations at local Extension offices until Nov. 26—volunteers coordinate friendly county competitions to boost food support. Hometown News
- ➤ FBH Community launched a free Fresh Market offering fruits and vegetables to residents in the 32114 area on Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mickel A. Brown Activity Building of Dickerson Center — a project supported by Halifax Urban Ministries, AdventHealth, Truist and City officials to address food insecurity in a local food desert. Hometown News
- ➤ Alfred 'Fred' LaPonzina celebrated his 105th birthday on Sept. 23 at VFW Post 3282 in Port Orange as a crowd gathered to honor his long life and service. The WWII veteran has lived in Florida since 1991 and continues to dance with his wife—a tribute to his enduring spirit and community ties. Hometown News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon opened its new robotic fulfillment center at 2519 Bellevue Ave in Daytona Beach with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23—bringing together employees and community leaders to celebrate over 1,000 new jobs and local partnerships. The 630,000-square-foot center can hold up to 30 million items and will ship more than 800,000 packages per day when fully operational—boosting the regional supply chain. Hometown News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting in New Smyrna Beach, Andrew Wiggins from the Florida Chamber of Commerce said Florida’s economy is strong but needs more job training to match 9,575 open jobs with 12,608 unemployed workers. He noted that smart investments in education and workforce skills will help the state reach its goal of a top workforce by 2030—while the first quarter saw a 1.4% GDP growth. Hometown News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FPL awarded a $7,981 grant to FUTURES Foundation to support STEM teacher training in Volusia County Schools, and Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Aerospace Engineering program was ranked No. 4 nationally while its campus was named the No. 1 Most Innovative School in the South. Volusia County Schools will launch a new Welding Technology program at Deltona High School on Oct. 9—offering hands-on training to nearly 200 students as demand for welders grows. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials will vote on a final agreement for Mosaic neighborhood sidewalk repairs on Oct. 15, and proposals for city work may be released later this month. Commissioner Stacy Cantu said residents have long complained about poorly drained, slippery sidewalks — records show past bond reductions add to the issues — as repairs are expected to take months and cost around $1 million. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ The New Smyrna City Commission approved new contracts with police and fire unions that raise starting salaries and enhance benefits—while setting a millage rate of 4.6370 mills from property values. City officials said the updates are budget-neutral and support public safety with no immediate fiscal impact. Hometown News
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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?'.
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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.
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