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In his final days in office, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Daytona Beach’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark as a National Commemorative Site. The ballpark, which still hosts college …
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Chris Gollon
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1/10/25
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A bill entered into Congress to make Daytona Beach's Jackie Robinson Ballpark a National Commemorative Site has passed both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, placing it just one step away …
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Chris Gollon
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12/27/24
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The Daytona State College esports team won a national championship last week, in which students competed over the game Rocket League. The victory took place on Friday, in which DSC students bested …
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Chris Gollon
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12/18/24
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Tropicana Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, will not be ready for the league’s opening day next year according to the Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin. It still …
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Chris Gollon
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10/16/24
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The Flagler School Board on Wednesday approved adding mandatory EKGs to the health screenings required for students to compete in high school sports. The decision came after speculation that the …
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Chris Gollon
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9/19/24
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Paul Goldsmith, the last driver to win a race at the Daytona Beach and Road course preceding Daytona International Speedway, passed away on Friday at 98 years old. Goldsmith raced for 13 years in the …
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Chris Gollon
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9/9/24
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The football game between Mainland High School and Cocoa High School was delayed Friday night, due to a large police response to an incident in the vicinity. The game, which took place at Mainland's …
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Chris Gollon
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8/31/24
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24-year-old Harrison Burton captured a dramatic and historic win at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, clinching his place in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Not only is Harrison the third …
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Chris Gollon
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8/26/24
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Locally-raised NASCAR driver Daniel Dye will be promoted to a full-time ride in the NASCAR Xfinity Series next season, his team announced this weekend. Kaulig Racing will be fielding Dye in the #10 …
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Chris Gollon
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8/24/24
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The Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola went down Friday evening at Daytona International Speedway, featuring the top racers of the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The second-highest division of NASCAR racing, the …
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Chris Gollon
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8/24/24
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2024 Daytona 500 winner William Byron received a prestigious honor on Friday: his handprint, footprint, and signature were enshrined in the Daytona 500 Champions Walk of Fame outside Daytona …
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Chris Gollon
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8/23/24
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One of NASCAR's most iconic families will serve as the grand marshals for Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400, per an announcement by Daytona International Speedway. The Pettys, the winningest family in …
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Chris Gollon
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8/20/24
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Justin Lawrence is one of four Daytona State College attendees ever to reach a Major League Baseball roster, and is the only one currently active in the league. He transferred there from his Division …
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Chris Gollon
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7/8/24
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Miki Sudo, a Florida-forged professional competitive eater, won her tenth straight Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Thursday, in the women's division of the July 4th classic. In doing so, …
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Chris Gollon
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7/4/24
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Matanzas High School has found its new head wrestling coach: Dennis Kitko was hired to take over the job starting in the 2024-25 school year, according to a statement released by Flagler Schools on …
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Chris Gollon
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6/24/24
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Trevor Lawrence, the star quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has agreed to sign a five-year extension with the team for a stunning $275 million. It makes him the highest paid player in the …
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Chris Gollon
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6/14/24
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David Halliday, the head coach for Flagler Palm Coast High School’s track and field program, has been named a finalist for the 2024 National High School Coach of the Year award. The award is …
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Chris Gollon
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6/11/24
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One of northeast Florida's most storied athletic stars will be making a homecoming of sorts later this year to speak before a local nonprofit club. Tim Tebow, former NFL quarterback and professional …
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Chris Gollon
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5/21/24
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A long, long-time employee of Daytona International Speedway and recently-recognized local legend, Juanita 'Lightnin' Epton, has passed away at 103 years old. Epton worked the ticket office at the …
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Chris Gollon
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5/17/24
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Days ahead of another of Daytona International Speedway's largest events, the facility has announced that tickets have gone on sale for the 2025 running of the Rolex 24, with festivities taking place …
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Chris Gollon
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5/8/24
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