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⭐Amendment 3 To Strain Budgets, Seabreeze Out Of Playoffs, Elijah Claims Victory

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.George Sloane
08 Nov

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Cities Are Running Out of Salt Before Winter Even Starts

Road salt is one of those things nobody thinks about until plow trucks come back empty, and this year that's happening before the first snowfall. Some cities haven't gotten a single bid for winter supply, while others are paying nearly double last year's price. 

North America doesn't mine enough of its own, which is why it ships in 8 to 10 million tonnes from places like Egypt and Chile, two weeks away by boat.

Atlas Salt (TSXV: SALT | OTCQX: SALQF) is building a mine in Newfoundland near a deepwater port where ships can reach Boston in three days. With salt, the real cost is in shipping, and CEO Nolan Peterson says the difference is so big that overseas producers could give their salt away and still come out more expensive than Atlas. The project is shovel-ready and projected to generate roughly C$188 million a year in free cash flow.

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🏠 Amendment 3 Brings Tax Relief and Budget Challenges

Amendment 3’s passage with nearly 62% statewide approval will bring homeowners larger exemptions while forcing local governments to reconsider spending.

The measure raises the homestead exemption for city and county property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Volusia County projects an annual revenue reduction of $129 million, including $37 million affecting the sheriff’s budget and $16 million affecting fire rescue.

Supporters welcome relief from rising housing costs. Critics worry about service cuts and higher fees or assessments. State Rep. Bill Partington called for transition periods and protection of essential services.

Tax Collector Will Roberts emphasized that 2026 property tax bills remain payable. November payments qualify for a 4% discount.

🏈 Seabreeze Misses Playoffs by Half a Point

On the football field, Seabreeze’s season ended with a frustratingly narrow miss. The 6–4 Sandcrabs finished ninth in Region 2-4A, just 0.5 rating points behind eighth-seeded River Ridge.

Flagler Palm Coast also missed its regional field by half a point despite an 8–2 record, prompting coach Patrick Turner to question aspects of the ranking formula.

Mainland and Father Lopez advanced and will open on the road Friday, Nov. 13. Third-seeded Mainland visits district champion Winter Park, which receives home-field advantage despite its lower seed. Father Lopez travels to top-seeded Jacksonville Trinity Christian.

New Smyrna Beach also qualified and visits Lake Wales. Seabreeze was absent from the alternative Florida Invitational Tournament field.

🗳️ Ryan Elijah Claims Narrow Congressional Victory

In election news, Republican Ryan Elijah claimed victory Nov. 7 in Florida’s 7th Congressional District after state officials determined the initial unofficial results would not trigger a recount.

Elijah led Democrat Bale Dalton by 1,631 votes, a margin just above Florida’s 0.5% machine-recount threshold. Dalton had not conceded.

The district spans parts of Volusia and Seminole counties. Dalton carried Seminole, while Elijah’s stronger showing in Volusia helped put him ahead overall.

Overseas ballots may still arrive through Nov. 13, and results remain unofficial until certification scheduled for Nov. 17. Elijah, a former Orlando television news anchor, defeated incumbent Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary before advancing to the closely contested general election.

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Events for Sunday, November 8, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍂 Fall-A-Days Vendor Market, 10 AM–3 PM — Trailside Tennis Club, 300 Main Trail, Ormond Beach. Browse handmade goods, artisan crafts, and holiday gifts from more than 50 indoor and outdoor vendors. Eventeny

  • Event: 🎁 Holiday Craft & Food Fest, 10 AM–3 PM — Sea Dreams by Sara, 398 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach. Shop and eat your way through roughly 40 local craft, artisan, and food vendors. happeningnext.com

  • Event: 🌳 ReGrow the Loop: Tree ID Nature Walk, 10 AM–noon — Bulow Creek State Park, 3351 Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach. Learn how to identify local trees on a guided walk with Laura Ureta and Bryce Merritt. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes. observerlocalnews.com

  • Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 2 PM — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the Broadway musical with a live orchestra. Tickets: $35. www.daytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🎶 Sound Bath at Embody Pilates, 4–5 PM — Embody Pilates, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. A relaxation session with crystal singing bowls and chimes. Tickets: $29 plus a $0.73 service fee. Tune In Sound Healin

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Daytona Beach

Events for Monday, November 9, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍽️DINNER CHURCH-TOMOKA UNITED METHODIST Time: 6:00pm
      Location: Tomoka United Methodist Church Bleekman Hall, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd. - Ormond Beach 

  • Event: 📚 La Hora del Cuento, 11–11:30 AM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Bilingual stories, rhymes, and music in English and Spanish for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🤝 Learn & Explore: Council on Aging, 11 AM–noon — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sand Piper Room, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Learn about services available to older adults and caregivers with Council on Aging representative Samantha Duguay. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🌿 OMAM Volunteer Guild Meeting, 1–2 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Meet fellow art and garden enthusiasts and explore volunteer opportunities. New members welcome; annual Guild dues are $25. ormondartmuseum.org

  • Event: 💻 eLab, 1–3 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Get assistance with computers, personal devices, and everyday digital skills. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 📖 Friends of the Ormond Beach Library Board Meeting, 1–3:30 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sand Piper Room, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. A public meeting of the organization supporting library programs and literacy. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🪑 Wellness: Chair Strength, 3–4 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Guided chair exercises using the library’s Craft & Hobby resource. Registration required. Volusia County Public Library

Ormond-by-the-Sea

  • Event: 🏮 Illuminated Resin Pour Coastal Lantern, 11 AM–1 PM — The Salty Mermaid Art, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. Create an ocean-inspired lantern with resin, shells, sea glass, and fairy lights. Supplies included; $55 before booking fees. Reserve ahead. stayhappening.com

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Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🏠 Social Worker in the Libraries, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and 2–4:30 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. Connect with community resources and support services. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 👶 Baby Tales: On the Move, 11–11:30 AM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. A library program for babies and their caregivers. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: ♠️ $80 Double Board Bomb Pot Tournament, 12:10 PM — Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. An $80 buy-in poker tournament with 20,000 starting chips and 20-minute levels. Ages 18 and older; photo ID required. Daytona Beach Racing

  • Event: 🎬 Reel Time: Monday Classics, 2–5 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, North Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. An afternoon screening of a classic film. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🎲 Gametastic: Tabletop Games, 3:30–4:30 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. An afternoon tabletop gaming program for children. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🏛️ First Step Shelter Board Meeting, 4:30 PM — Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Center, Room 204, 1000 Vine St., Daytona Beach. A public board meeting concerning First Step Shelter. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🧘 Yoga in the Rose Garden, 5:30–6:30 PM — Riverfront Esplanade Rose Garden, 255 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Outdoor yoga with Renew Yoga Studio. Register and pay through the studio’s website.

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