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Daytona Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHi there, Daytona Beach! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Daytona Beach school staff helped uncover alleged abuse of a 6-year-old
- Which wild band names are taking over Daytona’s Rockville festival?
- Top JROTC drill teams are marching into Daytona Beach next month.
Also on today's calendar: Daytona Beach Clean Up | In Honor of Earth Day and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Allegedly Abusive Couple Restricted 6-Year-Old Girl's Food To Keep Her From Getting 'Fat' (cafemom.com) — A 6-year-old student at Enterprise Elementary in Daytona Beach was removed from her home after staff noticed facial bruises and contacted state child welfare officials and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the girl described repeated physical punishment and severe food restrictions before both her mother and a man living in the home were arrested on abuse-related charges. Authorities emphasize that anyone suspecting child abuse should report it immediately. 
• Breaking down Daytona's Welcome to Rockville band names (news-journalonline.com) — Welcome to Rockville is bringing more than 160 hard rock, metal, and punk bands to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach May 7-10, plus a new pregame night. Headliners include Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me the Horizon, and My Chemical Romance, and this piece playfully breaks down the quirky themes behind many band names on the lineup.
• South Iredell High Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team preparing for national competition (iredellfreenews.com) — Daytona Beach will host the All Service Drill Competition May 2-3, bringing in elite JROTC teams like South Iredell High’s Marine Corps unit, fresh off a strong national finish. The article highlights their recent awards, intense preparation, and fundraising push as they get ready to compete on the Daytona stage.
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Daytona Beach Clean Up | In Honor of Earth Day
611 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
8:00 am
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Widow/Widower Support Group
THE BLAKE AT LPGA , 1635 N Williamson Blvd , Daytona Beach
3:00 pm -
Planning Board Meeting
Daytona Beach, FL Calendar , 301 S Ridgewood Avenue City Commission Chambers , Daytona Beach
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Midtown Music Concert Series
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Crab & Seafood Festival
Daytona Beach, FL Calendar Daytona Beach, FL 32115
11:00 am -
Networking Group 1
Ormond Beach Chamber , 165 W. Granada Blvd , Ormond Beach
7:30 am -
Special Magistrate Rental Program Meeting
Daytona Beach, FL Calendar , 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue Commission Chambers , Daytona Beach
9:00 am -
Networking Group 3
Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce , 165 W. Granada , Ormond Beach
12:00 pm -
Parkinson's Support Group
The Blake at LPGA , 1635 N WILLIAMSON BLVD , Daytona Beach
2:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Job Fair - For High School Students & The Public
The REC , 4655 City Center Circle , Port Orange
4:00 pm -
Leads Group I
Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
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Leads Group IV
Miller's Ale House , 907 Taylor Rd , Port Orange
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Riverfront Music Festival
Riverfront Esplanade , 249 N Beach St , Daytona Beach
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Maxi was LOST on April 16, 2026 in Daytona Beach, FL 32117 near Off 6th street in holly hill near central Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Upper Diamond) - Need a recommendation for a dog groomer who can handle a large (95 lbs), usually sweet, cream golden who absolutely hates being groomed.
He will not cooperate and will have to be muzzled. Suggestions? Thanks. (Nextdoor Ortona)
- Under Armour, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, PT in Daytona Beach. Apply here.
- Crestview Management, LLC posted a job opening for Valet Cashier Hilton Daytona Beach Resort in Daytona Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Daytona Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ormond Beach
- Ormond Beach restaurant shuts down following beloved owner's passing (news-journalonline.com)
- Walmart to remodel 58 Florida stores; 5 in Volusia County (news-journalonline.com)
- Charity Gayle Tour Bus Accident Leaves Singer with Concussion, Shows Postponed (theunionstar.com)
Daytona Beach Shores
- The Essential Breakdown of Chariot Auto Repair Jersey City: The Full Picture: The Role of Iiirally (thedetroitbureau.com)
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