Good morning, Daytona Beach.

The O'Neil family moved into their new home in Daytona Beach with help from FBH Community on Dec.

19 — a fresh start after years of renting as support eased financial stress with the holidays approaching.

The Daytona Beach Symphony Society will host two concerts at the News-Journal Center (221 N.

Beach St.) featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams Salutes America on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. and the Buffalo Philharmonic performing Brahms and Bruch on March 7 at 7 p.m.

Embry-Riddle alumni and aviation enthusiasts gathered at Daytona Beach International Airport on Dec.

19 to view the last US-registered Douglas DC8 before its retirement by Samaritan’s Purse. The plane, which flew 210 aid missions and delivered 9 million pounds of supplies, was honored at Mission Aviation Day.

Jenna Teachman, 12, returned home to Port Orange after a week-long trial of a landmark experimental cancer treatment in Los Angeles.

Her family said she chose comfort and rest for Christmas — and the community has rallied with financial and emotional support.

AdventHealth DeLand will soon install a Siemens MAGNETOM Sola MRI system (set to begin in Q2) in West Volusia to offer quicker, clearer exams and more comfort for patients; MRI testing will continue through the campus mobile unit during construction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduction to Wet Felting

10:30 a.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens — $120 Members, $150 Non-Members — Discover the art of wet felting and unleash your creativity with all materials provided.

Trivia Tuesdays

6-8:30 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Enjoy delicious beer and food while testing your knowledge in a fun trivia competition.