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Aura Aero opens headquarters in Daytona Beach The French aircraft manufacturer cut the ribbon for its new facility at Embry-Riddle’s Research Park. PAGE 5A
ParkVolusia to bring in $3.8M The revenue is higher than expected.
Bucs triumph Mainland dominates Seabreeze in crosstown rivalry. PAGE 6B
PAGE 4A INSIDE LEMERAND’S GIFT
Lemerand honored for donation to Ormond Beach Police foundation. PAGE 10A
TEACHER RAISES
Volusia County Schools and VUE reach bargaining agreement PAGE 5A
DONATIONS NEEDED Halifax Urban Ministries says its pantries are running low. PAGE 10A
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Business..................... PAGE 5B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 3C Letters....................... PAGE 11A Neighbors.................... PAGE 1B Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
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Mainland’s running back Braylin Simmons flies to a first down. Photo by Michele Meyers
Honoring local vets MOAA to host Veterans Day on Nov. 11. PAGE 8A National Guard veteran Arnold Leeks is recognized during his retirement ceremony at Fort Myers in April. Courtesy photo
Trick or treat!
Mainland High School hosts trunk-or-treat event.
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