Happy weekend, New Smyrna! In today’s happening-today edition: Sea turtle comeback, Amazon’s 1,500-job expansion, and Juneteenth Fest + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A hopeful recovery story: Wombat, a loggerhead stranded near Wilbur-by-the-Sea, returned to the wild after three months at Volusia County’s Marine Science Center, after arriving anemic and underweight, with hopes he'll join breeding population -- follow Wombat’s recovery.
Long-term neighborhood revival: Daytona Beach’s Midtown could see new affordable housing, street extensions and an athletic park under a proposed plan. First up, The Palms at Loomis would add more than 130 units -- read the full plan.
Major expansion underway: Amazon opened its second Deltona facility and will build another next door, creating over 1,500 full-time jobs within a square mile, while donating $25,000 to Backpack Buddies of Volusia County -- see Amazon’s expansion plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Staycation with hookups: Skip the long haul and post up at New Smyrna Beach RV Park, with over 200 RV sites, a heated pool, and AC cabins when you want walls. Solid for hosting spillover family, low-key weekends, or pretending laundry day is a mini-vacation.
Treetop timeout, anyone?: When the week calls for seafood comfort and a little whimsy, Norwood's Restaurant & Treehouse Bar delivers with a multi-level oak-perched bar, daily live music, and an in-house sommelier curating an extended wine list... classic NSB energy without feeling touristy.
Local fairway fix: Thinking about leveling up your routine with a private home base for golf and good company, Sugar Mill Country Club is the New Smyrna staple locals rave about. Check it out this week, from tee time to post-round hangs it delivers that low-key community feel you actually want.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market @ Old Fort Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Whether you wake with the pelicans on Saturday or roll in before lunch, the NSB Farmers Market delivers good stuff, no fuss. Fresh produce, legit baked goods, plants, and local makers fill Old Fort Park by City Hall. Small town, big flavor, zero pretense.
🧘 108 Sun Salutations & Community Potluck @ The Yoga Lounge (New Smyrna Beach) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – This Summer Solstice ritual serves 108 Sun Salutations, then a potluck that rewards your hamstrings and your social life. Move at your own pace, take breaks, and we might lose count together. Free for members, $25 for non-members, plus a raffle for a 10-class pack.
🎉 Juneteenth Fest @ Pettis Park (New Smyrna Beach) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the AC and head to Pettis Park for Juneteenth Fest, a celebration of culture, freedom, and excellence with live entertainment, kids’ activities, and local vendors. Expect good company, real conversations, and that neighborly vibe you wish lasted all year.
🌱 June Plant Exchange @ Rotary Park (Edgewater) | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Time to turn that multiplying spider plant into actual neighborhood currency at the June plant exchange. No cash here, just trades for cuttings, seeds, pots, or even a humble bag of soil. Prearranged swaps make it painless, labels help, and beginners fit right in.
🛍 Halifax River Market @ Tiki Docks Port Orange | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Grab your tote and wander Halifax River Market at Tiki Docs for sourdough everything, from bagels to chocolate chip cookies, plus gluten free treats, and gluten free sourdough by preorder. Produce, pickles, sauces, focaccia, coffee, food trucks, and people-watching that pairs nicely with carbs.
🚢 Father's Day Cruise @ Toon Tiki Charters (New Smyrna Beach) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Let Dad retire from captaining and take a Father’s Day cruise on the Toon Tiki. He gets free beer and a coozie, you BYOB, then you drift to an island for floats, cornhole, music, salty air, and family time. Mom calls it a day off.
🍳 Father's Day Brunch @ Riverpark Terrace (New Smyrna Beach) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:30 AM – Father’s Day calls for brunch at Riverpark Terrace, plus an acoustic set from a dad of four who knows his way around a lullaby and a power chord. Expect heartfelt tunes, sly alt-dad rock nods, and just enough sentimentality to justify the extra bacon. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The New Smyrna report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 72%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 54%
Patchy fog before 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis New Smyrna Beach mixed-use property spans about 0.79 acres between US-1 and the Intracoastal Waterway, blending residential comfort with serious investment muscle. With flexible independent units, it has the setup for a boutique inn, office hub, wellness space, or retail concept. It already generates over $130,000 a year in short-term rental income, just minutes from Canal Street and the beach.
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