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⭐A Fire Season Worth Remembering, Update On Circle K Shooting, A Dress Made of Newspapers
Issue #904
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July 1998-Off Rt 40 West of Ormond Beach - Photo: Rick Wilson/Florida Times-Union Archives
🚩🚩With red flag warnings returning to the region, it's worth pausing on what Volusia County looked like the last time fire season truly got away from us. In the summer of 1998, wildfires swept across northeast Florida with devastating speed, pushing dangerously close to neighborhoods west of Ormond Beach — Plantation Pines, Rima Ridge, and communities along State Road 40 among them. Evacuations stretched across Volusia, Flagler, and surrounding counties as dozens of homes burned and entire subdivisions hung in the balance. The images from that summer — firefighters silhouetted against orange skies, residents fleeing with whatever they could carry, smoke so thick it turned afternoon to dusk — remain some of the most striking in the region's modern history. Florida's fire landscape hasn't fundamentally changed. The fuel loads, the wind patterns, the dry springs are all still here. 1998 is a useful thing to remember when the next red flag warning goes up.
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🔫🔫New reporting on the September 2025 killing of off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell at an Ormond-by-the-Sea Circle K reveals that the accused shooter, Eduardo Labrada Machado, had a documented encounter with law enforcement nearly three years before the shooting. In January 2023, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers responded to reports of someone firing multiple weapons near Tomoka State Park and traced the shots to Labrada Machado, then 21, who was found with an AK-47-style rifle, a Winchester rifle, and two pistols in his car. Officers seized the weapons, issued a misdemeanor citation for discharging firearms in public, and counseled him personally — one officer shaking his hand and telling him not to do "stupid stuff." He completed a gun safety course, paid the required fines, and had his weapons returned to him eight months later. Two years after getting his guns back, he purchased a 10mm Glock at a Daytona Beach shop at 2 p.m. on September 15, 2025, and used it two hours later to shoot Officer Jewell more than 20 times. Labrada Machado, now 24, faces a first-degree murder charge with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
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🖍️🖍️Ormond Beach artist and community engagement coordinator Tamara Huth attended the DeLandapalooza festival last weekend with a display booth — and a dress made entirely from copies of the Ormond Beach Observer, held together with tape and a little bubble wrap. The hat, she noted, completed the ensemble. Attendees at her Altered Art booth spent the afternoon folding newspaper hats, which became the runaway crowd favorite of the day. Huth works at the Pace Center for Girls in Ormond Beach and serves on the board of the Songwriters Showcases of America; the booth banner itself was sewn by Pace students from scrapped fabric. Her underlying philosophy — that creativity is a birthright too often extinguished before adulthood, and that almost anything can be raw material for art — came through clearly in a display that turned local news into local fashion. We're choosing to take it as a compliment.
Sources
"Parts of Florida were covered in flames, smoke and ashes in 1998" — Jacksonville.com, April 23, 2026
"Guns seized from accused Circle K cop killer 2 years before shooting" — Daytona News-Journal, April 23, 2026
"Ormond Beach resident upcycles copies of the Observer for a fashion statement" — Ormond Observer, April 24, 2026
Fire and EMS Calls
4/25/2026, 01:09 PM, Medical emergency reported near Old Kings Rd
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to have occurred near (number withheld) North Old Kings Road, Ormond Beach, involving unit 218 and Medic 113.4/25/2026, 01:03 PM, medical emergency reported at 364 s atlantic ave
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near South Atlantic Avenue and Arlington Way in Walnut Beach. Medic unit 151 responded to the scene.4/24/2026, 07:03 PM, Injury crash at West Granada and Williamson
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of West Granada Boulevard and Williamson Boulevard in Ormond Beach.
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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Events for Sunday, April 26, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🦆Nature Walk at Central Park, 8:00 AM – Sunset
Central Park, 601 Hammock Ln, Ormond Beach Take a peaceful stroll through the winding trails and scenic lakes of Central Park. This is an ideal time for bird watching and enjoying the lush, spring greenery of Ormond Beach.Event: ☕Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
31 Supper Club, 31 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach Enjoy a sophisticated brunch accompanied by live jazz in a venue that transports you back to the glamour of the 1930s.
Holly Hill
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill Finish the weekend strong at "The Hill." Sunday open play offers a great opportunity for social matches and family fun at this world-class pickleball facility.Event: 🧺Riverside Relaxation, All Day
Sunrise Park, 1135 Riverside Dr, Holly Hill A perfect day for a picnic or a walk along the Halifax River. This park provides some of the best waterfront views in the city for a quiet Sunday afternoon.
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏖️Jeep Beach: World's Most Famous Beach Parade, 7:30 AM Daytona Beach Shoreline (Starting at North end), Daytona Beach The grand finale of Jeep Beach 2026. Thousands of Jeeps gather for a massive parade along the sand of the "World's Most Famous Beach." It is a must-see spectacle for automotive enthusiasts.
Event: 🍳Sessions Brunch Remix: Vange Durst, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel (Sessions), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Elevate your Sunday brunch with live music from Vange Durst. Enjoy panoramic ocean views and a curated menu in a high-energy, rock-and-roll setting.Event: 🎸Lynne Gibson Duo Live, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel (Sessions), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Wind down the evening with soulful acoustic covers and original music from the Lynne Gibson Duo at the iconic Hard Rock.Event: 🕹️Sunday SIP (Service Industry Professional) Night, 9:00 PM – Close
Dave & Buster’s, 1507 Cornerstone Blvd, Daytona Beach A dedicated night for restaurant, hotel, and hospitality workers featuring half-priced drinks and free game play with proof of employment.
Events for Monday, April 27, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: ⚖️Special Magistrate Hearing, 10:00 AM City Commission Chambers, 22 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach This formal administrative session involves a Special Magistrate reviewing cases and evidence regarding local code enforcement and property ordinance violations.
Event: 🏠Housing Authority Meeting, 3:00 PM Housing Authority Office, 100 New Britain Avenue, Ormond Beach The local board meets to discuss the management of public housing, resident services, and ongoing community development projects in the Ormond Beach area.
Holly Hill
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill Start your week at one of the nation's premier pickleball facilities. Open play is available all day across 49 courts for members and visitors to participate in recreational or competitive matches.
Daytona Beach
Event: 💧Florida Water Resources Conference (FWRC), 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach A major professional conference bringing together environmental scientists, engineers, and utility managers to discuss the latest in water conservation and infrastructure.
Event: 🎸Houston Keen Live, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hard Rock Hotel (Sessions), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Enjoy an evening of live music with Houston Keen at the Hard Rock Hotel. This outdoor session offers a mix of popular covers and original tunes with a stunning view of the Atlantic.
Event: 🥁Devin Leigh & the Locs Live, 6:00 PM Ocean Deck, 127 S Ocean Ave, Daytona Beach Experience the high-energy blues and rock-abilly sounds of Devin Leigh at Daytona's iconic beachfront bar. The performance provides a classic "Old Florida" beach vibe for locals and visitors alike.
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