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Daytona
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Daytona Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FBH Community has helped the Shaffer family by providing healthy food choices and after-school activities as they face job loss and health challenges after a car accident and upcoming surgeries. The nonprofit supports over 700 local children with food and learning programs. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- ➤ Manuel Benavides, a 4th grader at Palm Terrace Elementary, gained confidence after leaving the ESOL program with help from friend Emerson and his teachers. He was selected for FBHonors at the Lemerand Center of Excellence to boost his progress. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Orlando-based Gissy Family Investments closed the purchase of the 500-ft pier in Daytona Beach Shores in November and has already started investing $1 million to restore it & add new food and retail options while Crabby Joe’s stays open. The Daytona Beach News-Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City leaders plan to lease Daytona Beach’s historic Fire Station No. 1 as a restaurant, and proposals must be submitted by 3 p.m. Feb. 10 (2026). Firefighters will move to a new station on Ridgewood Avenue next year, keeping the building’s exterior intact. WESH
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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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Books & Brews
5-9 p.m. — Dunes Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy craft beer and storytelling with author Sara Dahmen as she presents her novel The Tinsmith 1865.
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Drive-In Movie Night at Tiki Cove
6:30-8 p.m. — Tiki Cove at Venetian Bay — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a delightful drive-in movie experience under the stars.
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IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Roar Before The Rolex 24
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with meet and greet options available.
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