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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
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July 4th is more than fireworks in the Daytona Beach area. Concerts, contests and more.
Sure, fireworks are the star of the show on July 4th — and Volusia and Flagler's got them covered with pyrotechnic displays in nearly every community But what about stepping out to try something a little different this year? In Orange City, there's an old-fashioned pie-baking contest. Port Orange is hosting a Coney Island-style eating competition to see who can scarf the most watermelon the fastest. Live music will fill the air, from brass band sounds in Orange City to Eagles' classic hits in Daytona Beach, and much more. Check out all the events taking place in the area during the annual summer celebration of patriotism, family and barbecues: Pie-baking contest in Orange City; pies (in a red, white and blue theme) must be entered by 5:30 p.m. at the red and white tent, with judging at 5:45 p.m. Watermelon-eating contest follows at 7 p.m., with different age groups competing every 30 minutes. Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave. Visit for details. Pie-baking, watermelon-eating contest and classic car show in Port Orange, 5:30 - 9 p.m., City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle. Visit for details. Patriotic costume contest and hula-hoop contest from 7 - 8 p.m. in Edgewater, Menard May Park, 413 S. Riverside Drive. Visit for details. Skydive DeLand has an all-day event with discounted skydives, a slip-n-slide for D-license holders, smoke jumps, flag displays and tandem discounts. Cool off in kiddie pools, grab an Independence Day T-shirt and get into the Swoop & Chug challenge. Also, music, barbecued foods and cold drinks (including beer). Cap off the day at 6 p.m. with a DJ, bonfire and specialty holiday drinks at The Perfect Spot. Skydive DeLand, 1600 Flightline Blvd. Visit for details. Our Friends Electric, playing in Port Orange, 5:30 - 9 p.m., City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle. Visit for details. Groove Slayers, playing in Orange City; 5:30 - 9 p.m., Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave. Visit for details. Music featuring DJ Tom in New Smyrna Beach, 6 - 9:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 299 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Visit for details. Eagles tribute band Alter Egos at the Star-Spangled Summer Concert Series in Daytona Beach, 7:15 p.m. concert, Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk. Visit for details. Hayfire on the main stage and Brad Kriebel on the stage at DeBary's 4th of July Freedom Fest, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. Visit for details. Watch the Daytona Tortugas, the minor-league team of the Cincinnati Reds, face off against division rival, the St. Lucie Mets at 6:35 p.m., with gates opening one hour before, at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 Orange Ave. General admission is $8-$10; $11-$13 for reserved tickets; $20+ for VIP. Visit Daytona Tortugas for details. Looking to get out of the heat, at least for a little while, on the Fourth? Enjoy air-conditioned comfort when you buy tickets to the 6:30 p.m. stand-up comedy show featuring Tony Black and Scott Orbany at the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Here's the full list of Fourth of July fireworks in the Daytona Beach and Palm Coast areas: Daytona Beach, 9:45 p.m. on the beach near the Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk. DeBary, no time listed, at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive. DeLand, dusk, at Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave. Pierson, 9 p.m. at Chipper Jones Park, 128 W. Washington Ave. Deltona, 9:15 p.m. at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd. Edgewater, dusk, Menard May Park and Kennedy Park, S. Riverside Dr. and E. Ocean Ave. Lake Helen, 9 p.m. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Drive. New Smyrna Beach, 9 p.m. at Riverside Park, 299 S. Riverside Drive. Orange City, 9:10 p.m. at Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave. Ormond Beach, 9 p.m. at Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive. Port Orange, 9 p.m. at City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle. Palm Coast, 9 p.m. at Flagler Executive Airport, off of Fin Way at South Belle Terre Blvd. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Things to do on 4th of July in the Daytona Beach area
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
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Bob Hallett, CEO of Skydive DeLand, killed in deadly crash: Troopers
The Brief A driver was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving two pickup trucks on State Road 44 in DeLand, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The other driver and a passenger were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver that was killed has been identified as 74-year-old Bob Hallett, the CEO of Skydive DeLand. ORLANDO, Fla. - A driver was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving two pickup trucks in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers have confirmed the driver was Bob Hallett, the CEO of Skydive DeLand. He was 74 years old. What we know Troopers said the crash happened at around 7:52 a.m. on May 13 State Road 44 at Shell Road. The crash involved a 2018 Toyota Tacoma and a 2023 RAM 2500. Officials said the Toyota was traveling southbound on Shell Road, approaching a stop sign at the intersection of S.R. 44, while the Ram was traveling westbound on S.R. 44, approaching the intersection of Shell Road. Authorities said the driver of the Toyota failed to yield from the stop sign and began turning left to travel east onto S.R. 44 in the direct path of the Ram. As a result, the two cars collided. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers later identified the driver as Hallett. The driver and passenger of the Ram, a 46-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, were taken to AdventHealth DeLand with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. What's next Both directions of State Road 44 at Shell Road are currently blocked. Authorities are continuing to conduct their investigation. The backstory Hallett was 74 years old. He was the founder, president and CEO of Skydive DeLand. FOX 35 has reached out to Skydive DeLand, who said they will provide a statement in the near future. Local perspective Skydive DeLand was established in 1982 by Hallett. The business is known for being Florida's premier dropzone, offering tandem skydiving, AFF training and sport skydiving services. The company caters to all experience levels. SkyDive DeLand is located at 1600 Flight Line Blvd., DeLand. For more information, click here. This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from a report shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in a crash report on May 13, 2025.
