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This Day In Florida History

• 1807 — John Milton, who later became Florida’s Civil War governor, was born near Louisville, Georgia.

• 1836 — William Nuttall, connected to the El Destino Plantation papers and early territorial Florida plantation history, died of apoplexy.

• 1885 — The German-American community of Gotha, Florida, in Orange County, was officially designated.

• 1906 — Albert Sayward Wing, later connected to Tampa historical records, was born.

• 1931 — Madison County physician and businessman Dr. Hazel Washington Harrell died of pneumonia.

• 1939 — An Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad engine was photographed in Panama City, documenting Florida railroad history.

• 1945 — Football player and coach Steve Spurrier was born in Miami Beach.

• 1949 — Officials gathered at the 4th Annual Southeastern Air Show and Exposition at Craig Field in Jacksonville.

• 1959 — Flooding in Tallahassee’s Lakewood subdivision was documented after water surrounded homes.

• 1960 — Supporters Ray and Cynthia Arvio wrote to jailed Tallahassee civil-rights activists Patricia Stephens, Priscilla Stephens, Angela Nance, and Barbara Broxton.

• 1961 — Former Florida House member Grant Stockdale, recently appointed U.S. ambassador to Ireland, was documented visiting legislative friends in Tallahassee.

• 1963 — A visitor was photographed at Tussaud’s London Wax Museum in St. Petersburg Beach, part of Florida’s mid-century tourism culture.

• 1964 — A fish camp on the Escambia River was documented, preserving a record of outdoor recreation in Northwest Florida.

• 1967 — The Florida Legislature designated orange juice as the official state beverage.

• 1976 — Members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida were photographed in the Florida Senate in Tallahassee.

• 1980 — Fidel Castro announced that Cubans wishing to leave could depart from Mariel Harbor, launching the Mariel Boatlift, which soon brought tens of thousands of refugees to Florida.

Fire and EMS Calls

• 4/19/2026, 04:28 PM, Crash with injuries near Woodland Avenue
  As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash with injuries reported near the intersection of Northeast Highway 118 and US Highway 1 in Ormond Beach.

• 4/19/2026, 03:13 PM, Person with altered mental status at Tiffany Condos
  As discussed during the dispatch call, second call to Engine 14 for altered mental status emergency near Tiffany Condos by Longwood Drive in Ormond Beach.

• 4/19/2026, 12:17 PM, Traumatic injury reported near Pine Hill Place, Ormond Beach
  As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible traumatic injury at a location near Pine Hill Place and West Minnesota Avenue in Ormond Beach.

• 4/19/2026, 09:55 AM, Citizen assist at Orchard Street residence
  As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crew responded to a citizen assist call near Orchard Street and Heimlich Avenue in Ormond Beach. The situation did not appear to involve a crime.

• 4/19/2026, 04:04 AM, Person injured after fall at Longwood Drive address
  As discussed during the dispatch call, a fall emergency is reported near Longwood Drive close to Clarksville Road and Leonard E Avenue.

• 4/19/2026, 03:20 AM, Fire alarm at abandoned Makai Hotel with occupants
  As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an abandoned hotel on South Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach. Units arrived on scene after reports from a security guard and indications that people may be staying inside.

• 4/18/2026, 09:13 PM, Person experiencing breathing problems in Ormond Beach
  As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a reported breathing emergency near Ocean Pines Drive in Ormond Beach. Multiple units, including Engine 94 and Medic 218, responded to assist at the scene.

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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📅 Monday, April 20, 2026

📍 Ormond Beach

🎶 Live Music & Worship

• Charity Gayle: The REJOICE Tour

  • Experience an incredible night of live worship! Nationally renowned worship leader Charity Gayle is bringing her "REJOICE" tour to Ormond Beach, featuring special guest Ryan Kennedy.

  • Time: 7:00 PM (Early entry doors open at 5:45 PM)

  • Location: Calvary Christian Center (1687 W Granada Blvd)

  • Tickets: General admission and VIP options available

🏛️ Civic & Local Government

• Historic Landmark Preservation Board Meeting

  • Local city business resumes to start the week. Residents are welcome to attend this public board meeting focused on preserving the historical integrity and landmarks of Ormond Beach.

  • Time: 4:00 PM

  • Location: Ormond Beach City Hall, CR103 (22 S Beach St)

📍 Holly Hill

🏓 Active & Leisure

• Monday Open-Play Pickleball @ Pictona

  • Start your week on the courts! The 49-court facility is back to its standard open-play schedule to kick off the week. Drop in for a few games or head inside to the Osprey Room for indoor table games at the "Club Hub."

  • Time: Open daily (typically 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

  • Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

📍 Daytona Beach

🚙 Major Events & Festivals

• Jeep Beach 2026: Track Laps (One Day Only!)

  • Start your engines! As part of the massive, ongoing Jeep Beach festival, today is the single day that registered Jeep owners are allowed to actually take their rigs out for laps on the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. It is a must-do bucket list item for any Jeep enthusiast!

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Location: Daytona International Speedway (1801 W International Speedway Blvd)

• Jeep Beach Coastal Cleanup Kick-Off

  • Give back to the beach! Stop by the Hard Rock Hotel to pick up your Coastal Cleanup sacks to help keep Daytona beautiful throughout the massive 10-day event.

  • Time: Check official Jeep Beach app for exact morning times

  • Location: Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave)

🎸 Nightlife & Entertainment

• Rock & Roll Bingo at the Hard Rock

  • Spice up your Monday night with a music-driven twist on a classic game! Head over to the Sessions restaurant for Rock & Roll Bingo. Win drink cards and grand prizes while jamming out to a great playlist.

  • Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Bingo starts at 7:30 PM)

  • Location: Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave)

🤸 Community & Fitness

• Active Classes at the Shores Community Center

  • Get your week moving! The Daytona Beach Shores Community Center has a packed Monday schedule of active events for locals:

    • Intro to Pickleball: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Held at McElroy Park)

    • Sittercise: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    • Zumba Gold: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    • Euchre (Card Game): 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    • Chair Volleyball: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Location: Shores Community Center (3000 Bellemead Dr)

Events for April 21, 2026

Ormond Beach

• Event: 📖Once Upon a Storytime, 10:00 AM

  The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

  The final session of the season for toddlers and preschoolers featuring storytelling and activities in the historic Rockefeller winter home.

• Event: 🏗️Pre-Bid Meeting: Andy Romano Beachfront Park Shade Structures, 11:00 AM

  Training Room, 22 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach

  A technical meeting regarding the replacement project for shade structures at Andy Romano Beachfront Park.

• Event: 🌮James Brocato Live Music & Taco Tuesday, 2:00 PM

  31 Supper Club, 31 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  Gourmet taco specials paired with live music from multi-instrumentalist James Brocato in a sophisticated atmosphere.

• Event: 🚔City Commission Workshop - Code Enforcement, 5:30 PM

  City Hall CR103, 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach

  A public workshop focused on Code Enforcement and Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) strategies.

• Event: 🏛️City Commission Meeting, 6:00 PM

  City Commission Chambers, 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach

  The regular scheduled meeting for the Ormond Beach City Commission.

Holly Hill

• Event: 🏓Delmarva - Florida Social Pickleball, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

  Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

  A social pickleball event for players to connect and compete at the world-class Pictona facility.

Daytona Beach

• Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga - Let It Be Flow, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  Hard Rock Hotel (Rock Royalty Terrace), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach

  A Vin/Yin flow yoga session led by Lauren, offering a relaxing morning experience overlooking the ocean.

• Event: 🛞Jeep Beach Summit: Lucy Spotts Live, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Rolex Lounge at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach

  Singer-songwriter Lucy Spotts performs live as part of the Jeep Beach Summit festivities.

• Event: 🎸Jeep Beach In Boots: A Salute to Our Heroes, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach

  A patriotic celebration featuring live music from Rick Monroe & The Hitmen and a tribute to service members.

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