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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gabrielle Jackson and her family, who faced job loss and car troubles, received support from FBH Community with furniture, food and tutoring from the Lemerand Center of Excellence, which helped them embrace the holiday season in Daytona Beach. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ International Speedway Square, a retail center near Daytona Speedway, was sold on Dec. 8 for the first time since its 1999 opening + video footage from Dec. 15 confirmed the change. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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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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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Peabody Auditorium — Cost info not available — Experience an enchanting performance of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.
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Esh x Schief: OCEAN DECK
9 PM - 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Check event page for details — Multi-genre electro/acoustic duo covering classics and creating original music.
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Christmas Day Champagne Buffet
11 AM – 4 PM — Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach — Cost varies — Enjoy a festive buffet with great food and live music in a vibrant holiday atmosphere.
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Jeff White Music Performance
4-8 p.m. — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic roots soul music from local artist Jeff White.
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Daytona KartWeek
All day — Daytona International Speedway — Tickets available on-site — Experience the excitement of the largest karting event in the world at Daytona International Speedway.
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Esh x Schief: Ocean Deck Music Event
9 PM – 1 AM — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a night of multi-genre electro/acoustic music as great hits from the past are covered and original tunes for the future are created.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with The Good Life Band
8 PM – 12 AM — Halifax River Yacht Club — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate the New Year with a lively mix of Rock & Roll, Country, and Party Music from the 60s to the 90s.
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