ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
CONGRATS, GRADS! PAGE 1B
VOLUME 12, NO. 38
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024
End in sight for Hunter’s Ridge lawsuit Ormond Beach, Hunter’s Ridge developer and Flagler County agree on steps needed for resolution. PAGE 4A
City remains supportive of dog beach Efforts should focus on enforcing county rules outside of the program area, one commissioner said.
Derby day
Pathways Elementary fifth graders take part in their school’s ‘Most Spectacular Awe Inspiring Derby.’ PAGE 11A
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Delta Life Fitness hosts fifth Sweat with a Vet event. PAGE 12A
FUTURE LAND USE
City explores recreational and aeronautical uses for former Riverbend Golf Course. PAGE 4A
BACK-TO-BACK WIN Voters say Pumphouse BBQ has the ‘Best Burger’ in Ormond Beach. PAGE 8A
LIGHTNIN’ LEGACY
Lightnin’ Epton, namesake of the speedway’s ticket office, dies at 103 years old. PAGE 6A
Lucy Dorr and Sophia Figueroa made up The Kraken team during Pathways Elementary’s 19th annual Derby on Friday, May 17. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
CATCHER SIGNS
Seabreeze catcher Zane Barron signs with Hillsborough Community College. PAGE 10B
Track stars
Mainland’s McCants, Noelien and Sebreeze’s Mitzo place at state meet. PAGE 9B
Fun for foodies Ormond Beach MainStreet hosts 11th annual Taste of Ormond.
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INDEX
Calendar.................... PAGE 11A Comics ...................... PAGE 11B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 12B Sports......................... PAGE 9B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Never forgotten Local law enforcement agencies honor the fallen in annual service at Daytona Memorial Park. Marquis McCants takes his first attempt in the long jump event at the Class 3A State Championship track and field meet. Photo by Michele Meyers
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