ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 14, NO. 32
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Flagler deputy sues Ormond for ‘unlawful arrest’ The deputy, arrested last year for fleeing and eluding, is suing the city — and officer who arrested him. PAGE 5A
First sea turtle nest is here!
Friendly competition
Out of 24 contestants, juniors Ryan Burley and Irma Quijada are crowned Mr. and Miss Seabreeze. PAGE 1B
Season is off to an early start, with first nest laid in Ormond. PAGE 2A INSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL
City Commissioner Travis Sargent: How can city better its legal process? PAGE 4A
ADDRESSING ISSUE
Technical payroll error caused ‘undue burden’ on Volusia County Schools employees. PAGE 5A
FUTURE VISION
Planning Board members on property rights, city planning. PAGE 4A
ART FEST
Daytona Beach Art Festival takes over Beach Street. PAGE 1B
The contestants for Mr. and Miss Seabreeze 2026-2027. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Mazel Tov!
Ninth biennial Jewish Heritage Festival brings dance, food, community to Ormond Beach. PAGE 7B
INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
Off to nationals!
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Anna Schwartz, of Ormond Beach, qualifies for gymnastics nationals.
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Judith Aisha Cornell dances as Jewish matriarch Miriam on the stage at the Jewish Heritage Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
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