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Daytona
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach police officers captured a massive iguana roaming near a home—residents reported the animal earlier—and secured it in a patrol car. FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Publix announced that customers were allowed to openly carry firearms in its Florida stores as of Sept. 25 following a landmark court ruling that found the gun ban unconstitutional — the company said local police will be called if a customer creates a threatening scene. News 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Volusia County Council voted to withdraw $611,000 in cultural arts grants for nearly three dozen local organizations after a debate over drag performances—local arts leaders warned the decision may risk budgets and force some smaller groups to close. Arts leaders stressed that the funding cut could harm theaters, museums, and community programs that depend on this support. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle students used the U.S. State Department's Critical Language Scholarship Program and a Defense Department-funded Boren Award to study Russian, Korean, and Indonesian last summer—each program helps boost their language skills for future military and government careers. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Council voted to revive an ordinance allowing dogs on about 1.7 miles of Daytona Beach between Williams Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard—officials said Daytona Dog Beach Inc. will cover start-up costs while rules and safety measures are planned before a final vote. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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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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Jasmine Cain Live at Dirty Harry's during Biketoberfest
7-11 p.m. — Dirty Harry's Pub & Package — Free entry — Rock out at Daytona Beach's party central for a killer night of music.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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