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VOLUME 12, NO. 45
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024
Stars, stripes and fireworks Ormond Beach celebrates the Fourth of July. PAGE 1B
INSIDE NEW COACH ON DECK
U.S. Swimming national champion to lead Ormond’s Hydro4 swim team. PAGE 7B
SHOOTER ARRESTED Deputies identify Ormond Beach 18-year-old as suspect for Fourth of July shooting. PAGE 6A
FUNDING SOUGHT
Cultural Council to review grant applications from 32 arts and heritage organizations. PAGE 2A
On the dotted line
Florida FAME Sunshine Chapter holds signing day event for its fourth cohort of local manufacturing trainees. PAGE 3A T’Seanna Owens signs on to Germfree as Emily Schmitz watches during the FAME signing Day event at the Daytona State College Advanced Technology College on Tuesday, July 9. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Cheer success
Seabreeze grad overcomes challenges, earns full ride to Jones College. PAGE 7B
HEALTH METRICS
Local health organizations are conducting a new Community Health Needs Assessment. PAGE 6A
INTERNATIONAL ART
Dance in focus Ormond Ballet hosts guest artists for summer dance workshop.
PAGE 4A Ocean Art Gallery to host exhibit by artist Flavio Galvan. PAGE 5A
RAMP CLOSURE
Rockefeller Drive beach ramp closure delayed to July 15. PAGE 6A
INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 4B Letters........................ PAGE 8A McMillan..................... PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
Camera-ready Ormond Beach kids launch family into future in modeling, acting. Da’Veon Brown (right) poses with his mom, Latoya Mulligan, on the front porch of their home in Daytona Beach. Photo by Micheale Meyers
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