DAYTONA BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 1, NO. 29
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Payroll error at VCS was ‘eye-opening experience’ Software reps say glitch caused ‘undue burden’ on school employees. Implementation plows ahead. PAGE 5A
INSIDE EARLY START
Volusia County has its first confirmed sea turtle nest of 2026, in Ormond Beach. PAGE 7A
REVAMP
Daytona Checkers unveils new remodel as it celebrates 35 years of local business. PAGE 8A
Art on the town Fifth annual Daytona Beach Arts Festival takes over Beach Street. PAGE 1B
CATS RESCUED
Volusia County rescues cats from a DeLand property. PAGE 2A
BETHUNE’S CANE
Mary McLeod Bethune cane to be featured at Obama Presidential Center. PAGE 5A
GIVING BACK
B-CU celebrates President Albert Mosley inauguration with Day of Service. PAGE 3B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Rachel Harness was one of several live music performers at the Daytona Beach Arts Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
School royalty Ryan Burley, Irma Quijada crowned Mr. and Miss Seabreeze. PAGE 1B Ryan Burley and Irma Quijada as Mr and Miss Seabreeze. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Five Star Track Mainland boys tie for fourth; girls place third at conference meet.
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