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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bandit—a calm 3-year-old stray dog with blue and brown eyes—is looking for a home at Halifax Humane Society on LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach and would be a good fit for a family that likes to be active; interested adopters should call 386-274-4703 before his graduation on November 5. WESH
- ➤ Ponce Inlet's Marine Science Center announced it will hold its 2025 Wildlife Festival on November 1st from late morning to early afternoon with free admission — featuring live animal presentations and interactive activities for all ages. The festival will offer a presentation on gopher tortoises and other animals — and a free shuttle service will run from Winter Haven Park if parking fills near the center. WNDB
- ➤ Volunteers from Fix It Forward, led by Ed Rosa — the nonprofit founder — held a mobile repair event at the West Volusia Dream Center to fix about a dozen cars for low-income drivers and homeless people. The event, which addressed repeated battery issues on vehicles like Zamara Stalter's 2004 Chrysler Sebring, helped improve safety for those living paycheck to paycheck. News 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's Daytona Beach will open soon at 1511 Cornerstone Blvd in the Tomoka Town Center retail complex. The store will offer customer favorites such as Chili & Lime Tortilla Chips—its top seller—and Brazil Nut Body Butter. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Embry-Riddle awarded 32 SURF awards to undergraduates this summer— more than twice the number from past years. Sophomore Andrew Murphy earned his award to test 3D-printing filaments for possible lunar use— work that may boost his career prospects in aerospace research. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane hunters reported that Tropical Storm Melissa’s winds increased to 60 mph — up from 45 mph as its pressure dropped from 1001 to 999 mb on October 24th. Local officials are monitoring the storm while Daytona Beach remains dry today. WESH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders are debating whether to demolish the 1943 recreation center on Orange Avenue across from Jackie Robinson Stadium or restore it as a park that honors the work of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps — the building has been boarded up and deteriorating since 2012 and plans include bronze statues to remember its historic use. WESH
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International Food, Wine and Boo Fest
1-8 p.m. — Manatee Island — BOGO 2 for 1 tickets available — Indulge in global cuisines and Halloween-themed entertainment at this festive culinary event.
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Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend featuring Eric Darius
5-10 p.m. — Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort — Package details available online — Experience a weekend filled with smooth jazz performances and a Halloween costume contest.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
7-10 p.m. — LPGA International — Admission includes dinner and entertainment — Solve a thrilling murder mystery while enjoying a delectable meal and the chance to win a prize.
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Halifax Art Festival 2025
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Riverfront Shops of Daytona — Free entry — Explore impressive artworks and enjoy live entertainment at Florida's 2nd oldest art festival.
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VDub Island Bash Car Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Manatee Island — $20 entry for VWs — Celebrate all things Volkswagen with music, food, and live entertainment in Daytona Beach!
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PSAI Annual Convention & Trade Show
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Ocean Center — Entry fees start at $500 — Explore the largest trade show for the portable sanitation industry with exhibitors and hands-on learning.
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Sip & Paint: JEEP Edition
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Copper Bottom Craft Distillery — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity while sipping craft cocktails and getting creative in this fun JEEP-themed painting event.
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Big Engine Concert at Doghouse
6-10 p.m. — Doghouse Bar & Grill — Cover charge may apply — Experience high-energy Rock N Roll from Jacksonville's own Big Engine at this lively venue.
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Big Engine: Saints & Sinners Saturday Night
6-10 p.m. — Saints & Sinners Pub — Check for admission cost — Enjoy a night of rock n roll with Big Engine, showcasing their energetic performances from their Florida roots.
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Jeff White Musik Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Ticket Info Not Provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Jeff White, a rootsy blend of Funk, Jazz, and Blue-eyed Soul.
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