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VOLUME 14, NO. 11
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FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
In pursuit of government efficiency After debate over spending cuts this summer, Ormond Beach to ‘DOGE’ itself ahead of 2026 budget season. 5A
Nova Road makeover
HOME OF THE BRAVE
FDOT to resurface nearly 4 miles of Nova Road, add new traffic signal.
Ormond Memorial Art Museum holds annual Veterans Day Tribute. PAGE 3A
PAGE 4A INSIDE SHUTOUT
Seabreeze girls soccer team finding chemistry with its second straight shutout, 2-0 against Matanzas. PAGE 7B
KEVIN GRAY
Ormond Beach recently recognized retiring deputy Public Works director. PAGE 6A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 3B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 9B Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Ormond Beach City Commissioner Travis Sargent speaks during OMAM’s annual Veterans Day Tribute on Nov. 11. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Filling the gap Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Jewish Federation help 3,500 families. PAGE 8A
Playoffs begin
VCSO Sheriff Mike Chitwood with Rabbi Rob Lennick, overseeing the distribution of food to Volusia County residents. Photo by Sierra Williams
Discipline, trust, solidarity: mindset leads Mainland to No. 2 seed playoff advantage.
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