Recent News Archives

NOTE: WIFL Communications Director Dan Ryan was at his parent's house in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. when it was struck by a tornado Friday morning while the neighboorhood of Thunder communication intern Taylor Holley. Here's how they saw the events of Friday, February 2. 

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DELAND, Fla. – It’s kick or be kicked [off] when it comes to determining the Daytona Beach Thunder’s kicker job. ...

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DELAND, Fla. -- The Daytona Beach Thunder cut three players Wednesday night as the World Indoor Football League concluded its second day of full contact practice.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- The Daytona Beach Thunder will sponsor two “Faith Nights” during the 2007 season.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It’s “American Idol” without the Randy, Paula and Simon nastiness and for those who actually have singing talent as the Daytona Beach Thunder calls for any and all singers interested in performing the National Anthem at any of the seven Thunder home games this season.

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona Beach Thunder owners Zack McDonald, Kevin McDonald and Antone Smothers were three of six New Smyrna Beach High alumni honored by CAPS (Community & Alumni Providing Scholarships)Saturday, January 27 at New Smyrna Beach High School.

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DELAND, Fla. -- Many athletes experience a mid-life crisis of sports, changing from one position to another. It happens all too prolifically, but the E.J. Gordon story is unique. Gordon’s attempting to make the switch from college basketball to professional football as the Daytona Beach Thunder opens its 2007 training camp this weekend.  TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW INCLUDED

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DAYTONA BEACH , Fla. – Bethune-Cookman College quarterback Jarod Rucker helped out the Daytona Beach Thunder recently, but it had nothing to do with his on-the-field abilities. The Wildcat signal caller was one of 12 B-CC marketing research students whose class project was a market analysis of how the Thunder could improve its efforts to draw the African-American community to attending games in the 2007 season.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Taking a successful concept on the team level to the a league-wide effort, the World Indoor Football League announces that all four teams will honor "Local Legends" during the 2007 season. The Daytona Beach Thunder started the program last year, recognizing a former local high school standout, who after his college and/or professional playing days concluded, contributed to his community.

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