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VOLUME 12, NO. 29
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
School district holds steadfast on Riverview transfer A meeting was held to educate neighbors on Osceola’s future. Some say the meeting was ‘hostile.’ PAGE 5A
FDOT to add more crosswalks
Ready, set, glow!
Fifth annual Rotary Glow 5K sees record number of participants. PAGE 1B
Safer pedestrian crossings in the works for Ormondby-the-Sea. PAGE 3A INSIDE RIVERVIEW UPSET
City says relationship with School Board is at ‘all-time low’ over fate of Osceola campus. PAGE 4A
FEE DISPUTE
Ormond Beach and Waste Pro in disagreement over fee calculations.
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RANDOM SEARCHES Volusia County Schools pursues a randomized screening policy. PAGE 9A
PEER SUPPORT
Program aims to help Volusia, Flagler first responders deal with mental health challenges. PAGE 6A
OPIOID CRISIS
Florida attorney general warns spring breakers of drug overdoses as Volusia first responders receive free naloxone. PAGE 9A Vicki Carter, Beka Burns, Dana Bates and Shelley Alspaugh. Photo by Michele Meyers
Ormond man arrested on 30 counts of child pornography
A 50-year-old Ormond Beach man was arrested last week on 30 counts of possession of child pornography, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office reports. Keenan Holland turned himself in on Thursday, March 14, on a warrant after VSO’s Child Exploitation Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. VSO stated on its Facebook page that, following the tip, detectives executed a search warrant and “recovered numerous items of evidence.” Holland remains at the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond, pending a first court appearance. VSO asks that anyone with information about this or any case of child pornography or exploitation contact the VSO Child Exploitation Unit at 386-323-3574.
Art in the abstract
Ormond Memorial Art Museum to host show by local artist AntoinetteSlick.
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Strong season Seabreeze flag football team improves to 7-3 after win over University High School.
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INDEX
Business....................PAGE 10A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 5B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Public Notices.............PAGE 7B Sports......................... PAGE 3B Real Estate................ PAGE 11A
Tomoka said yes Tomoka Christian Church Pastor Joe Putting celebrates his book on church growth. Antoinette Slick is known for her non-objective, abstract art. Courtesy photo
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