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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A missing dog was found in a DeLand driveway when a local couple took the small pup to animal services—its microchip linked it to owner Christy Taylor who had been missing her pet for five years and flew in to reunite with it. WNDB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local writer Mike Miller spotlighted five haunted sites near Volusia and Flagler counties — including the Devil's Chair in Lake Helen, the old Mayfair Hotel in Sanford, sugar mill ruins in New Smyrna Beach, a historic oak at Bulow Creek State Park and a haunted stretch along I-4. His list shares eerie legends from Florida’s past that continue to draw curious visitors. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Daytona State College announced that starting in January, its Flagler/Palm Coast campus will offer a full Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program—this one-semester program includes 90 hours of clinical experience and serves as a prerequisite for the paramedic program. WNDB
- ➤ Embry-Riddle students built Langmuir probe instruments that will fly on NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to study Mars’ atmosphere and the effects of solar storms. The twin orbiters are set to launch no earlier than November from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and will send data back in 2027—helping scientists map how Mars lost its water. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coldest air of the season was recorded on Halloween—bringing chilly yet pleasant conditions for trick-or-treaters with highs in the low 70s. Fall weather remained mild through the weekend—though rain chances increased Sunday night into Monday before more seasonable temperatures returned later. WESH
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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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Over 50 Social Club Meetup
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Stonewood Grill & Tavern — No cost — Enjoy good food and casual conversation at a friendly gathering for those over 50.
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Hometown Hype Premiere
6-9:30 p.m. — Beachside Tavern — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the Hometown Hype short film along with free food and music.
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Face 2 Face - A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey as tribute artists celebrate the iconic hits of Elton John and Billy Joel.
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Greggie and The Jets: Elton John Tribute
7-9 p.m. — Crimson House NSB — Get ready to sing along to all your favorite Elton hits with this ultimate tribute band.
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