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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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 News-Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ 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. Hometown News
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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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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.
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Trivia Tuesdays
6-8:30 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Enjoy delicious beer and food while testing your knowledge in a fun trivia competition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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