ORMOND BEACH
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VOLUME 13, NO. 39
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Can Riverbend be reopened, and if so, should it? Ormond Beach to seek clarification from the FAA, while proposing other uses for the golf course land. PAGE 2A
VCS to update impact fees
Go teams!
Volusia County Schools plans for fee study in 2026.
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Pathways Elementary holds its 20th annual ‘Most Spectacular Awe Inspiring Derby’
PAGE 4A INSIDE DRUG RAID
Lenny’s Pizza owner arrested on drug charges after raid in his Ormond Beach area home. PAGE 6A
DOGS AND DIVAS
Ormond Beach women raise almost $12K for Halifax Humane Society. PAGE 2B
BUCS JAMBOREE
Mainland encouraged by performance at high-powered football jamboree. PAGE 8B
Ormond Beach hometown heroes banner program applications now open The city’s applications for its Hometown Heroes banner program are now open for 2025. The banner program honors Ormond Beach residents and family members who are in active military service, have been honorably discharged, or died in the line of duty. The city places their photo on a banner, to be displayed on the Granada Bridge for the month of November. Honorees also receive a replica keepsake for themselves or their family. This is a free program, but space is limited to 96 honorees. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Visit ormondbeach.org/925/ Hometown-Heroes.
Team Candy Crushers drivers Gianna Tolko and Alexis Watson hand out candy as they cruise in the parade. Photo by Michele Meyers
‘Helping them believe’: Stories of transformation
Pace Center for Girls Volusia-Flagler surpasses $100,000 fundraising goal. 3A
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Business...................... PAGE 1C Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Crossword.................. PAGE 8B Letters........................ PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 2C
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Spring ahead Seabreeze holds family event at Red and White scrimmage. Pace Center for Girls students are celebrated during the “Believing in Girls” breakfast on Friday, May 16. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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