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Daytona
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 101-year-old World War II veteran Art Hobbs will be among the honored guests at the Pearl Harbor Day event on Sunday, Dec. 7 at AmVets Post 2 (Edgewater). The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ FPL + K9s for Warriors turned Army veteran Carlos Cruz's home into a winter wonderland on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Daytona Beach to honor his service. The gesture marked the program's 18th year of celebrating veterans statewide. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Key Food Supermarket will open its new store in Port Orange on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3818 S. Nova Road. The event will offer gift card giveaways, prize raffles, DJ music, food tastings and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ JetBlue returned to Daytona Beach on Thursday, Dec. 4 with its first nonstop flight from New York since January 2019 after a seven-year break. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Aldi will open half of the former Winn-Dixie at Riverwood Shopping Center on Dec. 18 after a ribbon-cutting at 8:45 a.m. at 4025 S. Nova Road in Port Orange — the discount grocer took over the space when the supermarket closed in March. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Playa Bowls is opening two new restaurants by year’s end in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach—serving acai bowls, smoothies, and more. The New Smyrna Beach site holds a grand opening at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, while the Daytona Beach location soft opens later with seating and chill zone. Hometown News
- ➤ Aldi will open two renovated stores on Dec. 18 in Volusia County (one at 4025 S. Nova Road in Port Orange and one at 353 W. Granada Blvd in Ormond Beach). The Port Orange store is addressing fire safety issues to secure a TCO by Dec. 12. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Raylen and Ahmeir Jones attended the Lemerand Center of Excellence after-school tutoring program on Dec. 4, enjoying extra reading time, field trips, and homework help as part of FBH Community (a local initiative that supports families and students). The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ KidsZone, part of FBH Community's after-school programs, provides a safe space for 10-year-old Zelda Redding to learn basketball and teamwork while overcoming her family's recent hardships. The program helps children build academic skills and resilience during these challenging times. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews will replace docks damaged by hurricanes and boating mishaps at NSB eastside boat ramps with a modern floating system starting Monday, Dec. 8 - the work is scheduled to finish by May while nearby parking, ramps and other facilities remain open. Hometown News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AdventHealth Daytona Beach performed its first LAMPOON procedure today to treat high-risk heart valve patients—a less invasive option that helps them avoid open-heart surgery and speed up recovery. Hometown News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Daytona Beach Planning Board approved Gelcorp Industries' revised plan for a 165-unit condo tower at 2001 North Atlantic Ave, reducing the project to 21 stories to address flooding and infrastructure concerns. Phase one will begin with a sales center, with construction to follow on the former Beachcomber Oceanfront Inn site. Hometown News
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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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Candlelight Christmas Carols Concert
8:30-9:45 p.m. — Brannon Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.
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Carvana PPA Tour
6:59-9:59 p.m. — Pictona at Holly Hill pickleball — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays with local events while enjoying the festive atmosphere and activities around Daytona Beach.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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