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VOLUME 13, NO. 51
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FDOT to fix ‘Granada obstacle course’ State says it will remove some curb extensions and chicanes in Ormond Beach’s downtown district. PAGE 3A
Visitors to pay to park at Andy Romano
Class is now in session Volusia County Schools welcomes students back for a new school year. PAGE 1B
Ormond Beach plans to launch fees for non-residents at its beachfront park. PAGE 4A INSIDE FUNDS FOR CONKLIN
The Conklin Davis Center celebrates $500,000 in state appropriations. PAGE 3A
END OF AN ERA
MOAS closes Children’s Museum, marking start of upcoming major transformation. PAGE 7A
FEATURED FAMILY
Meet OMAM’s featured art night family for August 2025. PAGE 10A
REDISTRICTING
Florida House looks into redrawing congressional districts again. PAGE 5A
BACKPACK DRIVE
Nonprofits hosts back-toschool event at South Ormond Neighborhood Center. PAGE 3B
Mainland High School Principal Melissa Fraine and Superintendent Carmen Balgobin celebrate the school’s “A” grade. Photos by Jarleene Almenas
Preseason sneak peak PAGE 6B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 5B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword...................PAGE 7B Letters.......................PAGE 12A McMillan....................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ...................... PAGE 3C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Fountain Square Village in Ormond Beach launches a new weekly farmer’s market. Seabreeze quarterback Michael “Bearhog” McDonough (right) checks his options during the FHSAA officials clinic at Spruce Creek on Fridy, Aug. 8. Photo by Michele Meyers
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