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Jim Abbott

Daytona Beach

Business, Tourism and Entertainment Reporter at The Daytona Beach News-Journal

Florida native. Longtime journalist now covering tourism, general assignment and feature profiles in Daytona Beach. Tips welcome at [email protected]

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  • 4 days ago | news-journalonline.com | Jim Abbott

    Matanzas High School Principal Kristin Bozeman, who was named Flagler Schools’ Principal of the Year, is stepping down from the top spot at that school. Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore made the announcement Thursday morning in a meeting with Matanzas High School faculty and staff, according to a school district press release.

  • 1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Jim Abbott

    Nude sunbathing has been a long-standing tradition at Canaveral National Seashore's Apollo Beach. Signs alert visitors to the potential presence of nude sunbathers, minimizing complaints. While popular among a dedicated group, nude sunbathers represent a small fraction of the park's two million annual visitors.

  • 1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Jim Abbott

    Jim AbbottDaytona Beach News-JournalAnother summer at the World’s Most Famous Beach means another slate of weekend concerts at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell. Hosted by Friends of the Bandshell, the Saturday night “Star Spangled Summer Concert Series” is already underway, offered for free admission, with VIP reserved seating also available for $15 for those interested. This week’s lineup features Allman Revival & Beautiful Loser, tributes to the Allman Brothers and Bob Seger, respectively.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jim Abbott

    In addition to a lengthy discography with his own bands, guitar hero and rock legend Rick Derringer also contributed to an astonishing array of music by a wide range of stars, starting in the 1970s. Those collaborations also will be remembered fondly by Derringer fans mourning the innovative guitarist and rock star, who died on Monday in Ormond Beach, according to information from family and friends shared to the website TMZ. How did Rick Derringer die?

  • 1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Jim Abbott

    In addition to a lengthy discography with his own bands, guitar hero and rock legend Rick Derringer also contributed to an astonishing array of music by a wide range of stars, starting in the 1970s. Those collaborations also will be remembered fondly by Derringer fans mourning the innovative guitarist and rock star, who died on Monday in Ormond Beach, according to information from family and friends shared to the website TMZ. He was 77. How did Rick Derringer die?

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Jim Abbott
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12 May 25

Daytona's Welcome to Rockville weather forecast: Bands won't be the only thing that's hot https://t.co/5eZuBXMW8n via @dbnewsjournal

Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott @JimAbbottwrites
12 May 25

'Best times ever': Welcome to Rockville fans eager for four-day Daytona Beach metal fest https://t.co/6hQgwUwNvd via @dbnewsjournal

Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott @JimAbbottwrites
10 May 25

Incubus cancels at Sonic Temple due to illness. What's that mean for Welcome to Rockville? https://t.co/F7sIZLSJC4 via @dbnewsjournal