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VOLUME 14, NO. 8
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County Council doubles down on cutting arts funds Councilmen cite need to fund roads and infrastructure instead. Arts groups warn of anti-LGBTQ chilling effect. 4A
New sculpture tour approved Arts District to bring new sculptures to downtown in 2026. PAGE 4A INSIDE IS 1.5% ENOUGH?
Volusia United Educators asks school district for better pay as bargaining stalls. PAGE 5A
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Community honors World War II veteran as he turns 100. PAGE 3B
Exercising the First Amendment Ormond Beach holds its first ‘No Kings’ protest, joining the nationwide movement. PAGE 3A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 5B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 3C Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes .......................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Hundreds attended the first “No Kings” protest in Ormond Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18. Photo by Michele Meyers
Aloha, foodies! Ormond MainStreet holds 12th annual Taste of Ormond event. PAGE 1B Seabreeze culinary students Adyson Doherty, Isabel Mazelow and Diya Patel, smile for the camera. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Ruff riders
Biketoberfest poker run event raises money for Daytona Dog Beach.
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TACO Tuesday! Burger & Brew Wednesday! and
TWO TACOS + CHIPS & DRINK
ANY BURGER + A CRAFT DRAFT
Tues. Street or Standard Tacos. Add $2 and get any Taco.
Wed. 5pm-Close. Single Patty Only. One per Customer.
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