🌱 Why this Daytona Beach wedding venue suddenly closed and won’t refund couples.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why this Daytona Beach wedding venue suddenly closed and won’t refund couples.
• What Daytona Beach commissioners will decide about the city manager next month
• What newly released records reveal about a Daytona Beach officer’s past conduct

Also on today's calendar: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach Celebrates Earth Day with Sneaker Recycling Program and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Brides scramble after Daytona Beach wedding venue abruptly closes, says refunds not an option (wesh.com) — A well-known wedding venue at Daytona Beach’s Ocean Walk Shops has been evicted, leaving couples who already paid thousands scrambling to find new locations and told they won’t get refunds. The company is offering credits at other cities’ Crystal Ballroom sites, but at least one Daytona Beach bride says she’s lost trust and is racing to re-plan before her summer date.
   

2. Daytona Beach city manager's job in limbo amid financial concerns (wdbo.com) — Daytona Beach’s city manager could lose his job as commissioners weigh financial control concerns and ongoing audits into city credit card spending. With his contract expiring May 31, they now face deadlines and potential severance costs, and will revisit the issue at their May 6 commission meeting. Residents may see more fallout as state auditors continue probing city finances.
   

3. Past internal investigation records released for Daytona Beach officer accused of excessive force (wesh.com) — Daytona Beach residents are learning more about a local officer after police released past internal investigation records and confirmed no criminal charges will be filed in a recent force incident caught on video. The documents outline both commendations and a sustained excessive-force finding from a 2025 case, while an internal affairs investigation into the latest encounter is now underway.
   

4. Friend, Moon lead another comeback as Tortugas top Mets, 8-6 (milb.com) — Daytona Tortugas fans just saw another big comeback at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, with Jacob Friend and Bernard Moon powering an 8-6 win over the St. Lucie Mets. Daytona’s offense has exploded for 25 runs in two games, and the team continues the home series Friday night, giving locals another chance to catch the hot bats in person.
   

5. Man accused of urinating on Florida airport taxiway, chasing after planes indicted by federal grand jury (wesh.com) — A man from nearby Holly Hill has been federally indicted after allegedly ramming a gate at Daytona Beach International Airport, trying to board planes, and running on the taxiway while intoxicated. Prosecutors say he faces serious federal charges over damaging airport facilities and breaching secure areas. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at the local airport used by many residents.
   

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📸 Around Daytona Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Daytona Beach

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Friday April 17

• Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach Celebrates Earth Day with Sneaker Recycling Program
  Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach , 1100 Cornerstone Blvd , Daytona Beach
  10:00 am

Saturday April 18

• Garage Sale Weekends
  Daytona Flea & Farmers Market , 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd , Daytona Beach
  5:00 am
• Lenox Park Public Meeting
  Daytona Beach, FL Calendar , 825 South Grandview Ave. , Daytona Beach
  11:00 am

Tuesday April 21

• Board of Building Codes Meeting - Cancelled
  Daytona Beach, FL Calendar , 301 S Ridgewood Avenue City Commission Chambers , Daytona Beach
  9:00 am
• Historic Preservation Board Meeting - Cancelled
  Daytona Beach, FL Calendar , 301 S Ridgewood Avenue Commission Chambers , Daytona Beach
  6:00 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Leadership Ormond Beach Economic Development Day
  Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce , 165 W Granada Blvd , Ormond Beach
  8:00 am
• Youth Advisory Board Meeting
  Daytona Beach, FL Calendar , 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue Conference Room 149B , Daytona Beach
  4:30 pm

Thursday April 23

• 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
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• FPLI Party with Live Entertainment and BBQ Dinner
  Pictona at Holly Hill , 1060 Ridgewood Ave , Holly Hill
  7:00 pm

Monday April 20

• Monday Karaoke at Grind Gastropub
  Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar , 49 W Granada Blvd , Ormond Beach
  6:00 pm

Tuesday April 21

• Leads Group III
  Copperline Coffee , 5521 S Williamson Blvd, #420 , Port Orange
  8:30 am
• Leads Group II
  McKenna's Place , 3781 S Nova Rd , Port Orange
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Staying grateful.
  Staying active. Staying positive. God provides the opportunity. I bring the work. Live for something you’re proud of. (Nextdoor Lake Forest)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Samson was LOST on April 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, FL 32114 near Madison Avenue and Mulberry st Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Upper Diamond)

• Foundation Building Materials posted a job opening for Stocker in Daytona Beach. Apply here.
• Shaner Hotel Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper | Homewood Suites by Hilton Daytona Beach Speedway Airport in Daytona Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Daytona Beach here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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