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It’s Friday, Daytona Beach! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: NASCAR’s Daytona package changes, a moon day celebration, and pickle fest + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New setup for Daytona: NASCAR will cut horsepower to 465 and shrink the spoiler to four inches at Daytona, aiming for more passing and keeping pack speeds similar after criticism of superspeedway racing -- see the Daytona package changes.
Proposed rules target e-rides: Daytona Beach commissioners were set to hear a proposal to ban certain high-powered or throttle-assisted e-bikes, set a minimum age of 11, require passenger helmets, and allow fines and impoundment -- see the ordinance details.
A tense rescue unfolds: Flagler County deputies rescued a lost 14-year-old bicyclist in Palm Coast, with bodycam video capturing reunion after her mother’s emergency call spurred a search leading to the teen’s return -- watch the rescue reunion.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Old-school biker vibes: Boot Hill Saloon still nails the essentials... cold pints, crispy bar bites, and live sets that make Tuesday feel like Saturday. Grab a stool, people watch like a pro, then wander the gift shop for a tee that says you know your way around Daytona better than Google Maps.
History you can feel: Feeling museum-averse? The Mary McLeod Bethune House on Bethune-Cookman’s campus delivers the kind of goosebump-y, right-here-in-Daytona story that makes you proud to call this place home, a quick, meaningful reset between errands that trades gift shops for the rooms where real change took root.
Light, heat, relief: Whether you need a quick after work reset or a calm place to recover, Transformative Wellness, Red Light Therapy & Infrared Sauna has full-body red light sessions in a 360° Prism Light Pod plus a private Clearlight infrared sauna. Self-scheduling and secure, automated access make it an easy, judgment-free routine.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ Daytona Tortugas City Nights @ Jackie Robinson Ballpark | Friday (7/17) at 6:30 PM – Rally the home team spirit and hop to historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark for Palm Coast and Flagler County Night with the Tortugas. It’s small-town pride meets peanuts, cold drinks, and good-natured heckling, with neighbors in the stands and the summer breeze doing its thing.
🎬 Girls Night Out Short Film Festival @ Cinematique Theater | Friday (7/17) at 7:00 PM – Make it a proper Girls Night Out with brains, a short film fest that actually delivers. Expect women filmmakers, cool vibes, smart storytelling, and the kind of conversation that makes you forget your group chat, your laundry, and the endless reboots.
🌙 Artemis Rising: A National Moon Day Celebration @ Lohman Planetarium | Friday (7/17) at 7:00 PM – Trade beach glow for lunar glow at Lohman Planetarium’s National Moon Day celebration, with an immersive Artemis show and courtyard telescope views of a waxing crescent. Relive Apollo 11, peek at Artemis II, and leave quietly impressed. Free for members with registration, $10 otherwise.
💦 Summer Splash Saturdays @ Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA | Saturday (7/18) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re splashing with the kids or claiming the shady bench, Summer Splash Saturdays at ONE DAYTONA chills the Florida heat with DJs, games, and prizes. Think backyard sprinkler, but with better music, happier kids, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Ben & Jerry’s.
🎄 Christmas in July @ Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson (Ormond Beach) | Saturday (7/18) at 12:00 PM – Only in Daytona can you get Christmas in July at the Harley shop, with Beach Santa swapping reindeer for rumble. Expect free lunch, photo ops, kids’ crafts, and plenty of chrome, then bask in that sweet AC like it’s a holiday miracle.
🎸 Star Spangled Summer: Fleetwood Max @ Daytona Beach Bandshell | Saturday (7/18) at 7:15 PM – Bring a lawn chair and your Rumours-era falsetto for Fleetwood Max, a faithful Fleetwood Mac tribute in the free Star Spangled Summer concert series. Big harmonies, breezy vibes, and zero Ticketmaster fees. It’s nostalgia you can hear, dance to, and still make bedtime.
🥒 Pickle Fest @ Tiki Docks (Port Orange) | Sunday (7/19) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to embrace your inner brine, this is it. Pickle Fest takes over Halifax River Farmers Market with live music, a mechanical pickle to ride, 80-plus vendors, food trucks, cocktails at Tiki Docks, and absurdly scenic waterfront loitering. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Daytona Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 33%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 60%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThe Breckenridge pairs elegance with everyday function, featuring an airy two-story foyer and a gourmet kitchen built for effortless entertaining. Its open living layout keeps everything connected, while endless customization options let the space adapt to different tastes and lifestyles. Clean lines, spacious flow, and modern appeal make this home stand out.
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