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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rebecca Welch said her children now thrive after a hard year of rebuilding with help from Food Brings Hope programs that offered food assistance and tutoring through KidsZone at South Daytona Elementary. The family received a Thanksgiving food box that eased financial pressures and boosted the children's confidence. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Family and friends remembered Sandy Burke Bishop in Daytona Beach—he was a former VBIA director and Food Brings Hope/Homes Brings Hope volunteer whose life was honored at a celebration of remembrance. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger said it will close its Groveland delivery fulfillment center along with facilities in Wisconsin and Maryland in January to speed up service and boost profit. The company expects a $2.6 billion charge this quarter and will work with Instacart — DoorDash and Uber Eats to improve online orders. News 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The lineup for Welcome to Rockville 2026 will feature headliners Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Guns N’ Roses, and Bring Me The Horizon at Daytona International Speedway from May 7 to 10. The festival will include over 160 bands on five stages — tickets and parking options are available. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County Schools were picked for a pilot drone program called Campus Guardian Angel, which uses $557,000 in state funds to help respond to active shooter threats. The drones, stored on campus and able to reach any area in as little as fifteen seconds, will be deployed beginning early 2026 (supported by Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin) and (backed by Sheriff Mike Chitwood). WNDB
- ➤ Lee Grant, a 100-year-old actress who was blacklisted during the Red Scare, said Florida's new teaching standards twist history and are a lie—she believes they misrepresent the fight against communism. The standards, which start next school year, require instruction that uses 'McCarthyism' as an insult and defends anti-communist views, state officials said. News 6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volusia County will upgrade about 5 1/2 miles of New Smyrna Beach coastline — part of the South Berm Construction Project — by pumping dredged sand to rebuild dunes damaged by hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Residents near the work zone must email county officials to complete easements while crews shape the sand and plant vegetation to hold the shore stable as work begins in coming weeks and continues through mid-March. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Mike Chitwood of Volusia County is using a billboard in Times Square to invite NYPD officers to move to Florida where they can serve a community that values them. He said the ad—paid for by the Volusia Sheriff's Foundation—comes as he criticizes New York's new leadership and local realtor Barrett Spray noted that officials expect a notable shift of personnel. WESH
- ➤ Daytona Beach officials presented early design concepts Tuesday+focusing on a major Main Street overhaul to boost walkability and activity. The proposals promise updated infrastructure+to enhance pedestrian access as the city plans further improvements. FOX 35 Orlando
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Legends Classic Basketball Showdown
7-8:30 p.m. — Ocean Center — Tickets available — Witness the UCF Knights take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in this exciting college basketball clash.
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Jeff White Music Performance
4-8 p.m. — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Experience an acoustic blend of Funk, Jazz, and Blue-eyed Soul by a local artist.
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Francesca Tarantino: Sunset Songwriter Cruise
4:30-8:30 p.m. — World Famous Boat Tours — Enjoy a scenic cruise while Francesca Tarantino performs a mix of rock and country rock hits.
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Austin Miller Live Performance
3-7 p.m. — Crimson House NSB — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of music inspired by classic rock legends with Austin Miller.
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Nextmile Run Club
6-8 p.m. — Riverfront Esplanade — Free entry — Experience Daytona Beach's vibrant community run with fitness and fun.
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Daytona Beach Turkey Trot 5k
7:30-11:30 a.m. — LandShark Bar & Grill — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive 5k run followed by a feast full of island flavor.
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Daniel Jüde Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of rock music with American singer-songwriter Daniel Jüde.
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Light Up Main Street Festival
2-9 p.m. — Daytona Beach Main Street — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season with lights, music, and festive cheer along Main Street.
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Nextmile Run Club
6-8 p.m. — Riverfront Esplanade — Free entry — Experience Daytona Beach’s most energizing community run that merges fitness and fun.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling holiday spectacle with stunning circus arts and captivating performances for the whole family.
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