DAYTONA BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 1, NO. 44
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Volusia to push pause on data centers No data center projects are currently proposed, but council members want to establish safeguards. PAGE 10A
INSIDE TURTLE TIME
Volusia County sets new record for sea turtle nests in a season. PAGE 8A
Decade by decade
HOME FOR VETERAN
Veteran of the Year receives keys to his home newly rebuilt through Transform386. PAGE 8A
Daytona Beach celebrates 150th. You pick the era.
FENTANYL BUST
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Dozens charged in multicounty fentanyl trafficking investigation; State Attorney Larizza says operation will have lasting impact. PAGE 2A
NEW LEADER
An interview with Seabreeze High School’s new principal. PAGE 3B
STATE PERSPECTIVE
Affordability and freedom should be Florida’s focus, Paul Renner says in Observer Q+A. PAGE 9A
NEW DATABASE
Volusia County creates new database to track domestic violence. PAGE 10A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Rocky Dejohn and Lisa Miller enjoy reminiscing through decades of hit songs while in their 1960s outfits at “Illuminate the Decades” at the Daytona Bandshell. Photo by Rachel Mills.
Here’s the pitch! Firemen vs. Deputies: Volusia softball showdown, at The Jack. 3A Fire and rescue team holds up the trophy after their 26-6 victory over the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. Photo by Rachel Mills
Oh, snap! First day of football practice at Seabreeze High School.
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