DAYTONA BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 1, NO. 38
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FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2026
Army Corps won’t help with Nova Canal flooding Daytona Beach explores several new flood mitigation strategies after federal study is canceled. PAGE 6A
Two Daytona races head to primaries Who is running for City Commission? PAGE 5A INSIDE COUNTY CHARTER
Five charter amendments, including land registry, to be placed on November ballot. PAGE 4A
VOGS IN THE WATER
Vertical oyster garden initiative expands into Flagler County. PAGE 3A
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Daytona Beach Shores mayor says that ‘no false claim’ was made to opponent’s supporter in County Council race. PAGE 9A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Beach Juneteenth Making history Daytona Festival celebrates freedom. PAGE 8A since 1865 Shirley King, Yadira Salters, and Annette Reid celebrate Juneteenth at the Daytona Beach Festival. Photo by Rachel Mills
Players back on the court Mainland coach Joe Giddens hosts eighth annual summer basketball league. PAGE 8B Mainland plays against the Florida Vultures at Mainland’s summer basketball league on June 11. Photo by Michele Meyers
Top sale in LPGA House in LPGA sells for over $1M in Daytona Beach.
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