ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 14, NO. 41
JUNETEENTH PAGE 8A
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2026
Volusia County voters to decide on charter changes Five charter amendments, including a conservation lands registry, to be placed on November ballot. PAGE 4A
Three Ormond races head to primaries Mayoral, Zone 1 and 4 races to be on August ballot. PAGE 5A INSIDE
Just keep swimming Aqua Journey Swim School in Ormond Beach focuses on water safety. PAGE 1B
VOGS IN THE WATER
Vertical oyster garden initiative expands into Flagler County. PAGE 3A
PARK PROJECT
Ormond OKs additional work at Andy Romano Beachfront Park for ADA-compliance. PAGE 4A
DENIAL
Planning Board says no to propane tanks outside new Circle K on Nova. PAGE 6A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Aqua Journey Swim School instructor Aleesha Denning teaches 2-year-old Bobbi Goodin to swim. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Players back on the court Mainland coach Joe Giddens hosts eighth annual summer basketball league. PAGE 8B Mainland plays against the Florida Vultures at Mainland’s summer basketball league on June 11. Photo by Michele Meyers
Sweet memories The Frozen Frog ice cream shop brings ‘cool treats, warm smiles.’
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