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Pump station gets $8.7M of Transform386 funds
The project on Fleming Avenue is designed to reduce flooding in the Central Park neighborhoods. PAGE 12A
Welcome back, JetBlue!
Joy to the world
JetBlue returns to Daytona after a seven-year absence.
The Casements Guild holds 47th annual Christmas Gala.
PAGE 6A INSIDE ALDI COMING SOON Aldi to open new store in Ormond Beach on Dec. 18. PAGE 4B
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VCS CONTRACT
Speech language pathologists oppose $1.8M contract to bring in outside services. PAGE 4A
SHARPEN SKILLS
Seabreeze, Mainland compete in DSC’s culinary competition. PAGE 8A Santa Claus takes photos with kids and their families at The Casements Guild’s 47th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 5. Photo by Michele Meyers
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Shopping with OBPD The Ormond Beach Police Department hosts its annual Shop with a Cop event. PAGE 1B
Sandy paws
Blaze Collins and Ormond Beach Police Officer Jorge Lorente. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Volusia County celebrates new dog beach in Daytona Beach.
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