DAYTONA BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 1, NO. 40
The Spirit of America CELEBRATING THE 250TH 1B-2B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JULY 2, 2026
The transformation of Midtown Daytona Beach leaders unveil plan to replace aging public housing with modern developments. PAGE 3A
Record pace for Volusia turtles
Community heroes
Flags for Heroes ceremony in Daytona honors 200, including two Volusia deputies. PAGE 3B
Over 1,100 nests and counting, Volusia county reports. PAGE 5A INSIDE ‘A’ FOR VOLUSIA
Grades released July 1, and Volusia is A-rated. PAGE 4A
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Volusia County Schools disables comments on Facebook. PAGE 4A
‘SHOW N’ TELL’
Maker Daytona Beach draws over 90 attendees for interactive community interactive ‘Show N’ Tell.’ PAGE 3B
INDEX
Business......................PAGE 7B Calendar..................... PAGE 3B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 6C Real Estate................. PAGE 6B
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Deputy Jose Rivera stands at attention in front of the flags at Veteran’s Plaza in Daytona beach. Photo by Rachel and Abe Mills