ORMOND BEACH
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 14, NO. 47
Sandcrabs’ new leader PAGE 3B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JULY 30, 2026
Volusia to push pause on data centers No data center projects are currently proposed, but council members want to establish safeguards. PAGE 10A
INSIDE
Back in action
TURTLE TIME
Volusia County sets new record for sea turtle nests in a season PAGE 8A
The Seabreeze Sandcrabs return to the field for the first day of football practice.
HOME FOR VETERAN Volusia County Veteran of the Year receives keys to his home newly rebuilt through Transform386 PAGE 8A
PAGE 8B
FENTANYL BUST
Dozens charged in multicounty fentanyl trafficking investigation; Larizza says operation will have lasting impact. PAGE 2A
HERE’S THE PITCH
Firemen vs. Deputies: Volusia softball showdown, at Jackie Robinson Ballpark PAGE 3A
STATE PERSPECTIVE
Affordability and freedom should be Florida’s focus, Paul Renner says in Observer Q+A. PAGE 9A
Seabreeze quarterback Noah Bogdanowicz takes a snap on the firstl day of preseason practice July 27. Photo by Michele Meyers
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
FREE
ON NEWSSTANDS.
$1/WEEK
ON YOUR DRIVEWAY.
Deck the halls! Ormond Beach Mainstreet hosts Christmas in July. 11A Ormond Beach Mainstreet staff, the Clauses, and the Gary Yeomans team, at Christmas in July. Courtesy photo