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Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 14, NO. 39
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FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2026
Tax reform would result in $92.8M loss for Volusia If passed, this will be a ‘government service reform,’ county manager said. Staff breaks down shortfall. PAGE 6A
INSIDE TOLL BOOTH DEATH Ormond woman crashes into toll both in Daytona Beach Shores, killing worker. PAGE 2A
ENTRANCE ISSUE
Prince of Peace and Volusia County work to find solution to access issue on Hand Avenue. PAGE 6A
Smooth sailing Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza makes its way to Daytona Beach. PAGE 1B
FIVE-STORY HOTEL
New Residence Inn by Marriott at Ormond Beach to open sometime in August. PAGE 8A
NEW DSC COACH
Reed Ridder ‘hits the air flying’ as new men’s basketball coach at Daytona State College. PAGE 6B
What does the Spirit of America mean to you? To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we are asking our readers to submit a short essay, anything from 10 words to 400 words, to answer this question: What does the Spirit of America mean to you? Responses may be published online or in print, including in the Observer’s annual Spirit of America section.
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A McMillan..................... PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
Dogs participate in the Hang 8 Dog Surfing competition. Photo by Stephen Matteo
Tassel time! Seabreeze’s Class of 2026 celebrates commencement. PAGE 3A Seabreeze graduates at the Ocean Center on Friday, May 29. Photo by Michele Meyers
Coming soon European Performing Arts Conservatory presents ‘Don Quixote’, ‘Aladdin.’
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