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VOLUME 13, NO. 24
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Tradeoffs for low impact development Volusia adopts voluntary ordinance that bends restrictions on density and height for use of LID practices. PAGE 4A
Growth is at heart of 2045 plan updates Ormond Beach’s Comprehensive Plan to address stormwater needs.
Rescue squad Police rescue 17 malnourished dogs — including 10 puppies. PAGE 6A
PAGE 3A INSIDE EMPTY BOWLS
Volusia art students create ceramic bowls for Halifax Urban Ministries’ 17th annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser PAGE 7A
CLEANER ARRESTED Ormond Beach area cleaning company owner arrested for $18,500 jewelry theft. PAGE 6A
A PIECE OF HISTORY
Ormond Beach Police Lt. Tom Larsen holds one of the rescued puppies. Photo courtesy of Pauline Dulang/Ormond Beach Police Department
Home on historic John Anderson property in Ormondby-the-Sea listed for $5 million. PAGE 11A
SWEET TREAT
Insomnia Cookies opens first bakery location in Daytona Beach near DSC. PAGE 8A
Signing Day Mainland holds ceremony for nine student athletes. PAGE 8B
Dynamic Duo
INDEX
Palm Coast residents’ art on display at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center gallery.
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices........... PAGE 11B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
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Ormond Beach Fire Department holds first awards ceremony. Mainland football player Drayden Wood announces that he will be playing football at Warner University during the signing ceremony held at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. Photo by Michele Meyers
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