Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
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🚧 Accidents
Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach reported on Oct.
20 that Biketoberfest 2026 saw the fewest serious injuries in six years—indicating improved safety at the event.
💼 Business
An October check at a Port Orange Publix found that during its BOGO sale, five items kept their regular prices while three saw price increases and two dropped in price — the check compared current prices with September’s advertised savings.
🌲 Environment
The Orionid meteor shower is at its peak today in Florida, with about (10 to 20) bright meteors visible each hour at dark sky locations and viewers are advised to plan ahead (a bright moon may reduce viewing).
📰 Finance
Florida Social Security payments will rise by 3.6 percent in January, increasing the median benefit by $70.95 to $2,041.95 for 5.4 million recipients — though rising costs may strain older adults.
🏈 Sports
Daytona International Speedway has opened fan voting for the infield grass design to be featured in the 2027 Daytona 500, with three designs competing for the honor.
Voting opened on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and continues until Wednesday, Oct. 28, with the winning design set to appear on Feb. 21.
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