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⭐A Familiar Face at Seabreeze, Free ECG's For Students, Camps At Risk?

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🎓 A Familiar Face Takes the Helm at Seabreeze

Seabreeze High School is starting the new school year with a familiar Sandcrab in charge. Jodi Lewitt, the school's assistant principal since 2022, has been named principal, succeeding Tucker Harris, who is now Volusia County Schools' director of secondary schools. Lewitt enters her 23rd year in education and takes over a school with plenty of momentum: Seabreeze has earned an A rating for three consecutive years and ranks as the state's 11th-highest non-charter, non-magnet high school, according to the district. Her plan isn't to reinvent a successful formula. Instead, Lewitt wants to build on the school's strong relationships among students, faculty, alumni and families while maintaining its focus on student achievement.

❤️ Free Heart Screenings Offer an Idea for Volusia

Orange County is offering a program that could be worth expanding in Volusia County Schools. Florida's Second Chance Act now requires high school athletes to receive an ECG heart screening as part of sports participation requirements. The nonprofit Who We Play For is holding several free screenings around Central Florida, while additional screenings are available for $20—including one planned at Burns Sci-Tech Charter School in Volusia County. Students generally need the ECG only once, and families may opt out for medical or religious reasons. With sudden cardiac arrest a leading cause of medical death among young athletes, making free screenings widely available at Volusia schools could remove a financial hurdle while helping identify potentially dangerous heart conditions before students take the field.

Source: MyNews13

🏕️ Could Property Tax Cuts Put Camps at Risk?

That question of affordability extends beyond the school year. Florida's proposed Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028, potentially providing homeowners tax relief while reducing revenue available to local governments. Opponents warn that recreational programs, including affordable summer camps, could face higher fees or elimination. That's particularly relevant locally: Volusia County has already closed three summer camps amid budget cuts. Supporters counter that municipalities should reduce unnecessary spending rather than essential services and argue homeowners could use their tax savings toward privately funded activities. With many working parents relying on public camps as both recreation and affordable childcare, the debate highlights an important question for voters: whether lower property taxes could shift some household costs rather than simply eliminate them.

Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Marc Joseph Bowes, 60, Ormond Beach—arrested July 9; domestic battery by strangulation. Bail: $5,000.

  • Christopher M. Cardona, 42, Ormond Beach—arrested July 12; battery on specified personnel, burglary with assault/battery, criminal mischief, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, property damage. Bail: not set.

  • Rhett Augustus Houstoun, 36, Ormond Beach—arrested July 14; false imprisonment, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Bail: not set.

  • Michelle Lynn Fastman, 27, Ormond Beach—arrested July 15; fentanyl/meth trafficking, solicitation to deliver cocaine, unlawful use of two-way communication device, drug equipment possession/use, cannabis possession, controlled substance without prescription. Bail: not set.

Holly Hill Police Department

  • Joshua Alexander Davis, 32, Holly Hill—arrested July 16; battery with prior conviction/second subsequent battery. Bail: not set.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

  • Edward Anthony Churella, 45, Ormond Beach—arrested July 9; battery with prior conviction/second subsequent battery. Bail: $5,000.

  • Juan Manuel Robles, 48, Ormond Beach—arrested July 10; controlled substance without prescription. Bail: $2,500.

  • Shane C. Delay, 38, Ormond Beach—arrested July 11; criminal mischief, grand theft motor vehicle, petit theft. Bail: $6,000.

  • Stephen R. Hagg, 44, Ormond Beach—arrested July 12; robbery by sudden snatching. Bail: not set.

  • Andrea Lynn Phillips, 41, Ormond Beach—arrested July 13; battery with prior conviction/second subsequent battery. Bail: $2,500.

NOTE: This report lists arrests only, not convictions, from publicly available information, All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Fire and EMS Calls

Source:CrimeRadar—Ormond Beach.

All transcripts, headlines, and summaries are automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. These alerts are not an official report. Alerts are based on unconfirmed dispatch communications that may change as situations develop. Review the original audio and verify details with official sources before relying on this information

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📅 Local Events: Friday, July 24, 2026

It is a massive Friday night in Daytona Beach as the city kicks off its 150th Anniversary celebrations! Start your evening with a riverfront market, enjoy a free outdoor concert in Ormond Beach, or head to the Bandshell for an incredible drone light show.

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🎵 Live Music & Entertainment

Summer Sounds Free Concert Series

Enjoy the warm summer evening with free live music! The City of Ormond Beach continues its Summer Sounds Concert Series on the North Lawn of The Casements. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax along the beautiful Halifax River.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Location: The Casements North Lawn (25 Riverside Dr) | Cost: Free

🎨 Arts & Culture

Friday Afternoon Art Stroll

Kick off your weekend with a peaceful afternoon stroll through the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens. Enjoy the current summer art exhibits inside before taking a walk through the lush tropical gardens outside.

Time: Open until 4:00 PM | Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens (78 E Granada Blvd)

📍 Holly Hill

🏓 Active & Leisure

Friday Night Pickleball & Pints @ Pictona

Celebrate the end of the work week with Friday night open play! Grab some friends and head to the courts, then stick around for live music, food, and drink specials at The Kitchen restaurant on-site.

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

📍 Daytona Beach

🎉 Festivals & Celebrations

Illuminate the Decades: 150th Kickoff Celebration

Daytona Beach is turning 150! Head to the historic Oceanfront Bandshell for a signature Friday night kickoff event. Enjoy an evening of music, high energy, community spirit, and a spectacular drone light show honoring the city's past, present, and future right over the beach.

Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Daytona Beach Bandshell (70 Boardwalk) | Cost: Free

🍻 Nightlife & Entertainment

Main Street's Cheers to 150 Years

The 150th-anniversary party continues down the street! Main Street is hosting its own massive block party to celebrate the city's milestone. Expect great drinks, live entertainment spilling out from the local bars, and a lively crowd all night long.

Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Location: Main Street Entertainment District

🛍️ Shopping & Community

Riverfront Market

Start your evening browsing local goods at the Riverfront Shops! This evening market features local artisans, fresh produce, craft vendors, and great food right along Beach Street. It's the perfect pre-celebration stop before heading over the bridge.

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Location: Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach (179 S Beach St)

📅 Local Events: Saturday, July 25, 2026

It's the weekend! Spend your Saturday enjoying nature in Ormond Beach, playing pickleball at Holly Hill's evening social, or tasting your way through the huge Daytona Beach Wing Battle!

📍 Ormond Beach

🌳 Outdoors & Nature

Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail Drive

Spend your Saturday morning taking a gorgeous drive or bike ride along the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail. Enjoy over 30 miles of natural beauty, including state parks, historic sites, and beautiful ocean views.

Time: Open all day | Location: Starts at Birthplace of Speed Park (21 Ocean Shore Blvd)

🎨 Arts & Culture

Summer Art Exhibits at OMAM

Enjoy a peaceful Saturday stroll through the local arts! The Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens is a great place to escape the heat and explore beautiful indoor galleries and lush outdoor gardens.

Time: Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens (78 E Granada Blvd)

📍 Holly Hill

🏓 Active & Leisure

Saturday Dink N Drink @ Pictona

Saturdays are for pickleball! Head to the courts for Pictona's weekly Dink N Drink event, featuring open play, drink and food specials, music, and a fun community atmosphere.

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave) | Cost: Free for Members / $10 Non-Members

📍 Daytona Beach

🍗 Food & Drink

2nd Annual Daytona Beach Wing Battle

Enjoy this all-inclusive Wings & Alcohol event! Taste test from various competitors and cast your vote for the best wings in Daytona Beach. The event features unlimited wing samplings, drinks, live music, and a free game area.

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Location: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach (1100 Cornerstone Blvd) | Cost: Ticket required

🎸 Live Music & Concerts

Star Spangled Summer: Bob Seger & Allman Bros Tributes

Enjoy an oceanfront concert as "Beautiful Loser" and "Allman Revival" bring the iconic hits to life! Stay in your spot after the music, because Saturday night concerts at the Bandshell are always followed by a fireworks spectacular over the ocean.

Time: 7:15 PM | Location: Daytona Beach Bandshell (70 Boardwalk) | Cost: Free GA / VIP Available

🍻 Nightlife & Celebrations

Main Street's Cheers to 150 Years

The city's 150th-anniversary celebration continues on Main Street! Keep the party going with a massive weekend block party honoring the milestone. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and a lively crowd spilling out from the local bars.

Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Location: Main Street Entertainment District

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