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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City and county leaders in Daytona Beach are reviewing a plan for a new dog-friendly beach that would designate one of three coastal stretches from Williams Avenue to Seabreeze Avenue, the Hartford approach, or a section between Zelda and Seabreeze for pets. The council will vote on the measure soon — it follows the success of a similar zone in Ormond Beach and aims to support rising pet visits and tourism. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain and king tides flooded low-lying areas and swallowed beaches in coastal Central Florida on October 7—widespread flooding affected the region. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Council approved a $38.36M contract on Tuesday with Wharton-Smith to build a new 55,000 square foot Sheriff's Office headquarters near DeLand Municipal Airport on North Woodland Boulevard—this two-story facility will include parking for 500 vehicles and a backup for the county’s 911 system while county officials work to secure a state grant to cover the funding gap. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Flagler County mourned Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas who died Saturday in a hit-and-run crash in DeBary that killed his wife and a motorcyclist—county leaders praised his work on major beach and coastal projects while investigators searched for the driver. WESH
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Volusia County Council approved nearly $50 million in grants from federal funds under the Transform386 program to improve flood defenses and upgrade stormwater systems — projects that will add new drainage systems and acquire key properties to reduce future flooding. The grants help protect homes and roads across the county. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ An appeals court in Florida ruled on October 2 that the smell of marijuana alone does not give police probable cause for a search - officers now must show extra evidence like visible impairment or drug paraphernalia to justify a search. WNDB
- ➤ A Florida lawmaker filed a bill on Oct. 7 that would require every public college and state university to rename one roadway after the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk—state funds would be withheld from any institution that fails to comply within 90 days. The measure lists specific new roadway names for schools such as USF, UCF, FSU, and others to honor Kirk after he was fatally shot on Sept. 10. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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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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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.
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Biketoberfest® 2025 Kickoff
6-10 PM — Doghouse Bar & Grill — Free entry — Celebrate Biketoberfest® with live music, food trucks, and vibrant festivities.
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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.
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Big Engine: Dirty Harry’s Friday
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Dirty Harry's Pub & Package — Free entry — Rock out with Big Engine as they deliver high-energy tunes from Jacksonville’s vibrant music scene.
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Leaving Eden Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Boot Hill Saloon — Check for ticket prices — Experience the electrifying new millennium rock band featuring 'EVE', the Empress of Rock, live in Daytona Beach.
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Biketoberfest Music Celebration
12–4 p.m. — Biketoberfest — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mix of Rock, Country, and Party music from The Good Life Band.
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