r/DaytonaBeach • • Apr 17 '25

Local Newsletter

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Hey Y'all,

So every week on Tuesday at 9:30am I release a local newsletter. We highlight a local restaurant, a local business, have a schedule of weekend events, and pet of the week. Our subscribers (free to subscribe) have been growing fast over the past month.

If anyone wants to get their name our there amongst locals and sponsor the newsletter we have opportunities available. A link below shows this weeks issue. Enjoy!

https://daytonabeachdaily.beehiiv.com/p/vegan-cafe-to-reopen-in-daytona


r/DaytonaBeach • • Feb 01 '25

TIPS FOR ICE - See something, Say something

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WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS. Here's the deal:

🔘 Border Patrol can verify citizenship within 100 miles of a border or "external boundary." This includes coastlines, so NYC, Philadelphia, and all of NJ are within the 100-mile zone.

🔘 Border patrol can only ask brief questions about citizenship, and they cannot hold you for an extended time without cause.

🔘 You always have the right to remain silent. You do not need to answer their questions.

🔘 WITH THAT SAID, IF YOU ARE A BORN CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE, YOU NEED TO SPEAK UP.

🔘 The most important acts of resistance are the small ones. Make it difficult and uncomfortable for ICE agents to do their jobs. They are counting on citizens to turn a blind eye and allow them to deport undocumented citizens without challenge. Disabuse of that notion.

🔘 If you are on a train, bus, or anything else and ICE or CBP boards, you need to stand up and loudly let everyone know that they have the right to remain silent or only answer questions in the presence of an attorney, no matter their citizenship or immigration status. There have been numerous reports that confronting the agents in this way has caused them to leave without verifying citizenship. THIS CAN SAVE LIVES. 🙌

🔘 If you see anyone being held up by immigration, loudly ask if they are being detained and if they are free to go.

🔘 Immigration officers cannot detain anyone without reasonable suspicion, an agent must have specific facts about you that make it reasonable to believe you are committing or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law. If an agent detains you, you can ask for their basis for reasonable suspicion, and they should tell you.

🔘 Always say no to a search and let everyone know that they can and should refuse consent to a search.

🔘 They cannot search or arrest anyone without facts about that make it probable that they are committing, or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law.

🔘 Silence alone meets neither of these standards. Nor does race or ethnicity alone suffice for either probable cause or reasonable suspicion

🔘 white citizens, you have a level of privilege which protects you from retaliation from ICE for being "rude" and making a scene, which makes it your DUTY to speak up and make sure people without the same privilege know their rights. GET LOUD. YELL. YELL IN SPANISH IF YOU KNOW IT. LET PEOPLE KNOW THEY DON'T HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING. MAKE ICE UNCOMFORTABLE. THROW SAND IN THE GEARS OF WHITE SUPREMACY.

⭐️ Bonus info ⭐️ 🔘It is perfectly legal to record immigration agents as long as you are not on government property or at a port of entry. If your train/bus gets boarded, pull your phone out and start videotaping immediately.

🔘 If you are detained or see someone getting detained, get the agent's name, number, and any other identifying information. Get it on video if possible.

🔘 Contact the ACLU or your local Immigrant/Migrant support orgs (Rapid Response Network if you're in CO - 1-844-864-8341) if you see someone's rights being violated. (this has been copy and pasted)


r/DaytonaBeach • • 57m ago

Mail in ballot?

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Is anyone else having issues receiving their mail in ballot? I’ve been using mail in ballots for years and I’ve confirmed my mail in ballot request is active any my information is correct. There are two other voters in the house who received theirs without issue but mine isn’t getting delivered. I’ve contacted the supervisor of elections and they sent me a replacement which was sent two weeks ago and had also not been delivered. They’re sending me a third one now. Is this a me issue or is anyone else going through the same?


r/DaytonaBeach • • 29m ago

Tennis / Pickle ball Partner

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Hi everyone, im 39M and moving to Daytona from Deland. I'm living at Oceans West right by the tennis and pickleball courts! I'm a decent tennis player and have taken lessons but haven't played in years and need to find someone to hit with or possibly play pickleball. I have a couple pro staffs that are dusty and need to use them and run around 🤣

I prefer tennis but mainly want to hit around and possibly play sets and make a few new friends... Im familiar with the Ponce area for fishing but am still getting moved in and appreciate anyone that wants to reach out 🤙


r/DaytonaBeach • • 14h ago

Family Movie Night

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Open & free to the public!


r/DaytonaBeach • • 21h ago

BBQ

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I'd like some opinions. Which do you prefer? Colt's BBQ or Brian's BBQ over in DeLand? or is Dustin's the best choice?


r/DaytonaBeach • • 20h ago

Dash cam Installation

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Looking for somebody who knows how to install car dash cams. any suggestions?


r/DaytonaBeach • • 21h ago

Huge estate sale(inside) this Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7am-7pm Port Orange

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r/DaytonaBeach • • 22h ago

Golf buddy

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Looking for a regular friend to play golf with during the week. I’m no pro but like to play


r/DaytonaBeach • • 1d ago

Support Riverbend Victims

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r/DaytonaBeach • • 3d ago

What is this??

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146 Upvotes

Was driving to work this morning and witnessed whatever the hell this is. Does anybody know? I watched what looked like a rocket launch into the sky, then it “exploded”, and turned into this?? I have video as well but can’t upload here rn. I’ll try to add it to the comments later


r/DaytonaBeach • • 3d ago

Why do these people park here?

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On Peninsula drive, we see these people parked on the side of the road all the time. We can’t figure out what they’re doing. Are they employees of the resort?


r/DaytonaBeach • • 3d ago

Tattoo artists with scar experience?

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I’m willing to travel, but would prefer to stay local-ish. Does anyone here know of any tattoo artists who have experience tattooing over/dealing with moderate scarring? I’ve been looking to get started on my right sleeve but I have a lot of spots that might pose an issue.


r/DaytonaBeach • • 4d ago

Where the Florida peeps at

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r/DaytonaBeach • • 4d ago

Polliwubz Kandi

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Frogs + Dubstep = POLLIWUBZ 🐸🎧🔥

Hi all! I’ve been working hard putting together kandi creations the past month and filled my first bulk order the other day. I’m accepting commissions! Here are some of my recent designs/pieces. The first two photos are Wizard of Oz inspired for the upcoming Emeralds vs Gold drag show in Orlando on October 16th.

Selling simple kandi bracelets for $2 each and designs with charms for $3. Bulk orders get a discount! I can do custom text also.

You can find me on Insta at @polliwubz


r/DaytonaBeach • • 4d ago

I don’t have any Halloween plans what are some fun things to do?

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Im 19F and just moved here, I don’t really have any plans for Halloween yet, but I’d love to go out and do something fun instead of spending it alone
I’m pretty open to anything, whether it’s a Halloween party, haunted house, exploring somewhere, or just hanging out with a group of people. Just looking to make some friends and have a fun Halloween, Let me know if anyone has plans or is in the same situation! :)


r/DaytonaBeach • • 4d ago

Looking for musicians

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Hey! How’s it going? Drummer here. I am searching for musicians that would be interested in jamming and potentially playing some live shows. Some genres that I dig are shoegaze, Midwest emo, post-hardcore, metalcore, indie rock, alternative rock, and others. Feel free to message me :)


r/DaytonaBeach • • 5d ago

South Daytona / Ridgewood Drive

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Looking at Condo off S Ridgewood down near the Dunlawton end . River club to be specific . Anyone know anything about the area ? Pros or Cons ?


r/DaytonaBeach • • 5d ago

Any Cheap(er) Movies Seniors

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Used to take myself to senior midweek movies at the theater for 20 bucks top.

It was double that when I looked around last week.

Anyone know special discounts days, club perks or somewhere who still does the senior deals.

Tia!


r/DaytonaBeach • • 5d ago

Looking for singers for my punk band and to play shows!

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DM me if interested!


r/DaytonaBeach • • 5d ago

It's worth the drive to Gainesville.

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The largest used book sale in Florida, and possibly in the South, is only 97 miles away from Daytona Beach!   Come out to Gainesville and check out the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale event on Oct 24-28.  More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, prints, puzzles, comics, manga and magazines have been donated for the sale!   There is a large section of children's books. The Collector's Corner contains signed books, first editions and a large selection of Florida-related materials.  Hours are 9-6PM on Saturday, and 12-6PM the other four days of the sale.  See the website for more details. Hope to see you there!

https://www.folacld.org/index.html


r/DaytonaBeach • • 5d ago

Anyone ever stayed at the recently rebranded Soho Inn on speedway boulevard?

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Formerly the Baymont, but I saw that it recently changed to Soho Inn. Has anyone ever stayed there or recently under the new group? I was trying to find a website to possibly make a reservation but only saw 3rd party pages like hotels.com, etc.


r/DaytonaBeach • • 6d ago

Hooters closed

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Gonna preface this that I'm not here to argue quality, who has the best wings, etc

Just saw that the Daytona location fell on the chopping block. For those younger than 40 or so, Hooters actually used to be a pretty decent place to go. The business model when it began allowed each franchise to adapt to its locale. This was before it went corporate and turned into Applebee's + skimpy uniforms. Even then, the Daytona location managed to maintain a sense of uniqueness.

The thing that really set it apart was the parcel upon which it sat ---- front and center on Daytona International Speedway. On race weekends, it was the place to be. The parking lot became closed to general coming and going, and it turned into a big party with music, sponsor activations, show cars, games, and just good, old-fashioned rowdiness. It was fantastic. The inside of the place was fairly plastered with NASCAR memorabilia, photos of race car drivers who visited, and it was always one in-one out, line out the door.

I was in the Army most of my adult life, and spent a lot of that time stationed just up the road in Georgia. When Speedweeks came around, I always took a couple days of leave and as soon as I signed out, I'd beeline south on I-95, hit the LPGA exit and get to that back entrance off Bayless. I was usually in pretty good with management, and they'd save me a parking spot and allow me to cut the aforementioned line at the door. As a big time NASCAR fan, there was no other place I wanted to be. The partying commenced, we'd go across the street to catch the race, then back to Hooters to party some more into the night.

A few years ago, the private equity wrench really tightened down, and they cut some very long-tenured staff. That was when I'd had enough and finally cut ties. When that happened, I even told my wife that I predicted locations would start closing soon. Still, I figured the Daytona location would endure, if for no other reason than its proximity to the speedway.

I'll try to dig up some photos from those halcyon days. If anyone has some of their own, I'd love to see them.

EDIT TO ADD: Just found out it waa bought by the NASCAR entity that owns One Daytona (and they purchased the Bob Evans a few months ago)


r/DaytonaBeach • • 6d ago

Predatory practices?

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Your local outraged electrician here again with today’s rant.

Earlier this week we were contacted by young first time home buyer who had a problem with her meter. FPL had determined that there was a damaged component and to call an electrician. To our surprise they recommended that “gay” franchise service company, which we learned of when she called us because she “couldn’t afford to pay them so much money again.” When we asked her what that meant, she told us that they had recently done work for her and charged her almost $9,900.00 to change her electrical panel, but the price went up to $11,000.00 because they offered her financing, which was the only way she could afford to do the repair.

When we visited her to see what the current problem was, we noted that the service company had put their company’s label on the panel, which explained why FPL made that recommendation.

When we inquired further about what work was done for $11,000.00, she shared the invoice for the work that was done, and we were shocked. The work that they performed would’ve cost her $4-5,000.00 from a local company.

What made it even more frustrating was that the work was done without a permit, and it would not have passed inspection because it was done wrong.

My point here is not to get into the weeds about specifics of the repair, but to remind you folks that these companies take advantage of people’s general lack of knowledge about electrical repairs AND fears of fire, or insurance cancellations, or a misunderstanding of the complexity of a job. And if you balk at the price, they quickly bring up financing to make it seem more affordable. On top of that, their Service techs” are salesmen as well who receive commissions for the jobs they land. That arrangement alone is a recipe for upselling and dishonesty.

In the realm of residential electrical repairs, there is nothing, aside from maybe a total renovation or addition to the home, that would cost $11K.

If you feel like a quote from someone is too high, you absolutely should get a second quote. And...don’t be afraid to ask questions! Any reputable company will be happy to accommodate you.


r/DaytonaBeach • • 6d ago

Predatory practices?

29 Upvotes

Your local outraged electrician here again with today’s rant.

Earlier this week we were contacted by young first time home buyer who had a problem with her meter. FPL had determined that there was a damaged component and to call an electrician. To our surprise they recommended that “gay” franchise service company, which we learned of when she called us because she “couldn’t afford to pay them so much money again.” When we asked her what that meant, she told us that they had recently done work for her and charged her almost $9,900.00 to change her electrical panel, but the price went up to $11,000.00 because they offered her financing, which was the only way she could afford to do the repair.

When we visited her to see what the current problem was, we noted that the service company had put their company’s label on the panel, which explained why FPL made that recommendation.

When we inquired further about what work was done for $11,000.00, she shared the invoice for the work that was done, and we were shocked. The work that they performed would’ve cost her $4-5,000.00 from a local company.

What made it even more frustrating was that the work was done without a permit, and it would not have passed inspection because it was done wrong.

My point here is not to get into the weeds about specifics of the repair, but to remind you folks that these companies take advantage of people’s general lack of knowledge about electrical repairs AND fears of fire, or insurance cancellations, or a misunderstanding of the complexity of a job. And if you balk at the price, they quickly bring up financing to make it seem more affordable. On top of that, their "service techs” are salesmen as well who receive commissions for the jobs they land. That arrangement alone is a recipe for upselling and dishonesty.

In the realm of residential electrical repairs, there is nothing, aside from maybe a total renovation or addition to the home, that would cost $11K.

If you feel like a quote from someone is too high, you absolutely should get a second quote. And...don’t be afraid to ask questions! Any reputable company will be happy to accommodate you.