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School Board considers hiring in-house attorney
The board has historically hired outside counsel for representation. But is an internal position better? PAGE 4A
Tomoka Oaks golf course hearing set for Tuesday After two delays, the City Commission will review developers’ rezoning request.
Shalom, Ormond Beach! Eighth biennial festival celebrates Jewish culture. PAGE 3A
PAGE 2A INSIDE FEE INCREASE
Volusia County Council raises stormwater fees by $1.50 for unincorporated areas. PAGE 4A
HAPPY RETIREMENT
Ormond Beach Police celebrates retirement of Officer Rob Pearson. PAGE 5A
SPEAKEASY
Rockefeller’s owners strive for restaurant to be new hotspot in Ormond Beach. PAGE 8A
ART SHOWCASE
Ormond Beach Art Guild hosts Spring art exhibit. PAGE 1B
Dancer Judith Aisha Cornell has performed at all of the Jewish Heritage Festivals in Ormond Beach since the first one in 2008. Photo by Michele Meyers
Giant leap
YOUR TOWN ADVENTHEALTH OFFERS FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS AdventHealth will be providing free sports physicals to student athletes at the Daytona International Speedway this week. The screenings began on Wednesday, April 10 and will run through Saturday, April 13. Students are asked to register at FSSportsPhysicals.com. A link to required paperwork can be found within the registration process and within the confirmation email. Walk-ins will be allowed based on availability but advance registration is requested.
The Mainland Bucs won the boys Five Star Conference track championship.
Eyes on the sky
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Hinson Middle School students participate in viewing of solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
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INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 4B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports......................... PAGE 5B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
Best of the fest One Daytona hosts fifth art festival. PAGE 3B
Mainland sophomore Bernard Berry takes fifth at the Five Star Conference meet hosted by Flagler Palm Coast High School. Photo by Michele Meyers