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VOLUME 14, NO. 24
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Volusia officials: ‘Toilet to tap’ is not a local issue County ordinance, charter amendment proposal to ban wastewater recycling for potable use fails 4-3. PAGE 4A
Ormond couple has first dance at Safe, clean Never too late for love Valentine’s Day prom event. PAGE 1B (and standard) sidewalks Ormond abandons decorative banding idea for downtown sidewalks. PAGE 4A INSIDE ICE ENFORCEMENT
Volusia law enforcement agencies reimbursed by state for supporting ICE operations. PAGE 8A
80 YEARS FOR OMAM Ormond Memorial Art Museum is celebrating milestone anniversary in 2026. PAGE 3A
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Samadhi Wildlife secures 10 acres for new sanctuary, launches new fundraiser. PAGE 5A
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John Mertens and Elizabeth Rae Tomei share a kiss during the Brookdale Valentine’s Day Prom. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
America speaks to arts classes at Royalty in the building Miss Seabreeze High School.PAGE 3B
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 8B Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan takes a photo with the Vocal Ensemble group. Photo by Sydney Tevin
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