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VOLUME 12, NO. 39
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024
U.S. 1 and I-95 interchange design to cost $12.8 million The Florida Department of Transportation is hoping to complete the design phase by fall 2026. PAGE 4A
Brower’s beach driving plea fails 4-2
Remembering their sacrifice Ormond Beach’s annual Memorial Day Service honors fallen vets. PAGE 3A
Troy Kent, knowing the vote would fail, voted against having the discussion — just so he can bring it back up at a future meeting. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
In a play he described as a “chess move,” Volusia County Councilman Troy Kent voted against a request by the County Council chair to discuss reinstating driving on the beach on a stretch from International Speedway Boulevard to Auditorium Boulevard in Daytona Beach. Kent, who said he was in favor of having the discussion, was met with three nays from his fellow council members — Danny Robins, Jake Johansson and Matt Reinhart. With one council member absent at the May 21 meeting, David Santiago, if Kent had voted in favor, the motion would have died. “I’m going to vote no on this so that I have an opportunity to bring this back up when Mr. Santiago is here,” Kent said. “This needs a full discussion of the entire council. It puts a lot of weight on Mr. Santiago, but hey — that’s part of the job.” SEE BEACH DRIVING PAGE 4A
INSIDE OUT OF THIS WORLD Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Pierre Louis places a ceremonial wreath during Ormond Beach’s Memorial Day Remembrance Service on Monday, May 27. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Congratulations, Class of 2024! You did it. Lowell Lohman and Carl Persis greet Spruce Creek Elementary students in spacesuits. PAGE 7A
A dream is a wish European Performing Arts Conservatory in Ormond Beach to present “Cinderella,” its first big production.
SEASON HOPES
New head football coach Mike Klein pleased with Seabreeze’s progress despite spring game loss to Fleming Island. PAGE 8B
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INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar...................... PAGE 1B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
Doughnut buzz Seabreeze seniors Imani Victory and Olivia Bell. Photo by Michele Meyers
Swillerbees is opening a new location in Ormond Beach. Mainland Valedictorian Mateo Antonio Castillo. Photo by Michele Meyers
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