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VOLUME 13, NO. 50
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Citizen appeal fails to stop Circle K City Commission upholds approval for new gas station site plan on Nova, despite proximity to homes. PAGE 4A
Commission clashes with mayor over tax rate Jason Leslie wants to reduce millage rate.
Art flourishes on Granada First Saturday Art Walk joined by Music+Arts Expo. PAGE 1B
PAGE 4A INSIDE SENATE BILL 180
Volusia County wants request changes to state bill on development. PAGE 6A
HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids opens. PAGE 4B
‘HEARTBREAKING’
Five-month-old boy killed by family dog in Ormond Beach. PAGE 2A
PHOTO CONTEST
The Casements Camera Club presents July photo assignment 2025 winners. PAGE 8B
REVIEW OF CHARTER
The Novel Tea Book Shop owners Stephanie Gonter (left) and Angel Lowden (right), owner of The Studio, with their tea varieties. Photo by Michele Meyers
Volusia appoints commission. PAGE 6A
Volusia County sails back to school
JUNIOR STAR
The first day of school — Monday, Aug. 11 — is just days away . PAGE 8A
Kate Miller wins seven national medals in cycling. PAGE 10B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 4B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword...................PAGE 7B Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Sports......................... PAGE 9B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
Park reopens City celebrates reopening of Cassen Park, across from City Hall
PAGE 3A
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Fifth grade teachers Hollie Hendrickson, Kathy Reynolds, Jim Ravede, Latronda Sparrow-Morris and Anna Resillez. Photo by Jarleene Almenas