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VOLUME 14, NO. 50
Tractor Supply gets Planning Board’s OK
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Mayor Lori Tolland Tolland is elected as the city’s next mayor. Zone 4 race heads to runoff..PAGE 3A
New Tomoka Commerce Park plans include the big box store, small business warehouses. PAGE 11A INSIDE ALICE REPORT
44% of Volusia, Flagler families are under financial strain. PAGE 9A
VCS CELEBRATION
Volusia County Schools celebrates being an “A” district for second year in a row. PAGE 4B
RETAIL SALE
Halifax Plantation Village in Ormond Beach sells for $9M PAGE 9B
Ormond Beach City Commissioner and Deputy Mayor Lori Tolland (center) celebrates winning the mayoral race with her family at Houligans. Once sworn in, she will become the city’s first female mayor. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
ON A HIGH NOTE
Mainland’s marching band returns to the field. PAGE 12A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 9B Calendar..................... PAGE 5B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword...................PAGE 7B Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 6B Sports.......................... PAGE 1B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 8B
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Melissa DeVriese elected to represent Zone 1 DeVriese wins her race for Ormond Beach City Commission in the primary. PAGE 3A Melissa DeVriese celebrates her win with family and friends at Billy’s Tap Room. Courtesy photo
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