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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach is phasing out its intake of stray animals to focus on owner surrenders and prevention programs—local shelters and government officials report that the change has shifted more pets to other animal care groups now facing a surge in demand. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach will be torn down in three years to make way for a new 90,000-square-foot building called The Brown—funded by a $150 million donation from Cici and Hyatt Brown—with half the money secured and the rest to come once the community raises $25 million. WNDB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Daytona Beach residents will see a Moon and Jupiter coming close on Dec 7 at 11 p.m.—a rare sight—and the Geminid meteor shower will peak on Dec 13-14 at 10 p.m. looking east; they can also watch Comet 3I/ATLAS near Earth on Dec 19 at 1 a.m. WESH
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A billboard on Dec. 1 — on a 276.5-acre site along I-95 in Daytona Beach — showed renderings of the planned Florida Logistics Center, which will offer up to 3 million square feet for distribution use. The industrial park is bordered by Williamson Boulevard and Andros Isles Apartments and is managed by the Coraci family of New Jersey as represented by Cobb Cole Law Firm. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida basketball coach Steve Ridder reached his 800th win with his men's team at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University— a milestone celebrated in the locker room. He built the school’s basketball program over nearly 40 years— and the moment quickly went viral online. FOX 35 Orlando
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Blues Night with Blood Brothers & Guests
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Bank & Blues Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of authentic blues with celebrated artists Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and more.
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CMTW Presents Frozen Jr. Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen JR. brought to life by talented young performers.
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Tru Phonic Live at Saints & Sinners Pub
6-10 p.m. — Saints & Sinners Pub — Free entry — Experience the fusion of Funk, Rock, Jam, Blues, Soul, Jazz, and Hip-Hop with Tru Phonic.
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Children's Sugar Plum Tea Party
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticketed event — A festive tea party awaits children aged 3-12 filled with seasonal cheer and sweet treats.
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Clue Live On Stage
7:30-9 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate whodunit comedy based on the beloved board game and 1985 film.
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Christmas at the Opry
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium — Celebrate the season with timeless Christmas classics and joyful melodies in a heartwarming holiday show.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6-7 p.m. — Brannon Center — Get your tickets now to experience the music of Fleetwood Mac under the enchanting glow of candlelight.
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Daytona Beach's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — WingHouse Bar & Grill — Ticketed entry — Embrace the holiday spirit in your ugliest sweater while enjoying games, contests, and festive cheer.
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Esh x Schief: Ocean Deck Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy a night of multi-genre tunes from a talented electro/acoustic duo.
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Roots & Rhythm Open Jam with Alaia Luna
6-9 p.m. — The Hub on Canal — Free entry — A monthly jam session led by local artist Alaia Luna for musicians and music lovers of all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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