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⭐Avalon School Agreement Paused, New Halifax Urgent Care, Muniz Released, 1hr Amazon Delivery Here

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.George Sloane
13 Nov

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Courtesy Volusia County Schools

🏫 School Board Pauses $14 Million Avalon Park Agreement

The Volusia County School Board voted unanimously Nov. 10 to postpone an agreement that would require the developer of Avalon Park Daytona Beach to pay $14 million in school impact fees in three phases. Board members want a workshop to review the payment terms, student capacity and plans for a K–12 charter school.

The 8,818-home development west of I-95 and south of State Road 40 is projected to generate about 2,276 students over 10 years. District staff said existing schools lack capacity to absorb that growth. The developer plans to break ground in January 2027, according to the proposed agreement.

A separate agreement on the agenda calls for Ormond Crossings to transfer a 20-acre school site to the district in exchange for $1.1 million in impact fee credits.

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🩺 Halifax Health Opens Twin Lakes Primary Care Clinic

Halifax Health celebrated the opening of its Twin Lakes primary care practice at 1890 LPGA Blvd., Unit 170, in Daytona Beach, adding another option for patients in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach.

Dr. Nathan Kim and Dr. Shanice Mullings, both board-certified family medicine physicians, will care for patients of all ages, from infants to adults. The practice offers wellness visits, preventive care, chronic disease management, sports medicine and treatment for short-term illnesses.

Halifax Health President and CEO Jeff Feasel said the opening also reflects the hospital’s investment in training family physicians who go on to practice in the community.

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🏁 Frankie Muniz Released From Hospital After Daytona Crash

Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz was released from the hospital after crashing during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway. The Malcolm in the Middle star said he was sore and credited his Ford Mustang with protecting him.

Muniz had been scheduled to team up with NASCAR driver Austin Cindric to represent the Air Force in the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic on Nov. 11. He withdrew from the exhibition race after the crash.

The event brought together six teams representing the branches of the U.S. military and raised money for six nonprofits that serve veterans, service members and their families.

Source: MyNews13

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📦 Amazon Adds One-Hour Delivery in the Daytona Area

Amazon has opened a same-day delivery facility serving the Daytona Beach area. The company says the site brings more than 100 full-time jobs and can deliver eligible orders in as little as one hour.

The facility offers one-hour and three-hour delivery windows for an additional fee. Amazon says standard same-day orders typically arrive within about five hours.

Availability depends on the item and delivery address. Customers can check what qualifies at Amazon’s delivery page.

Source: WFTV

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Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Tiffany Chantelle Williams, 34, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 30 on a charge of child neglect. Bail $1,000.

  • Randall Scott Wood, 57, Ormond Beach — arrested Nov. 3 on charges of lewd or lascivious exhibition by an adult 18 or older involving a victim under 16, and indecent exposure. Bail $3,000.

  • Clayton Richard Pass, 59, Ormond Beach — arrested Nov. 4 on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle and dealing in stolen property. Bail $20,000.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

  • Frederick James Cartwright, 45, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 30 on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation. Bail not set.

  • Arijana Salcin, 31, Holly Hill — arrested Oct. 31 on charges of child abuse and burglary with assault or battery. Bail not set.

  • Kaitlyn Rae Weaver, 27, Ormond Beach — arrested Nov. 2 on charges of driving with a suspended license as a habitual offender, possession of a Schedule II substance, and possession or use of drug equipment. Bail not set.

  • Roberto G. Pagan, 22, Holly Hill — arrested Nov. 3 on charges of tampering with a witness, possession of a firearm by a delinquent, possession of cannabis, tampering with physical evidence, and false imprisonment. Bail not set.

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 & EMS Calls

Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.

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Events for Friday, November 13, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🛍️ Second Friday Night Market, 5–9 p.m. — Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave., Ormond Beach. Shop handmade goods, including macramé plant hangers and home décor from Tide Knot Studio. TIDE KNOT STUDIO

  • Event: 🎸 Sober Café Live, 6–10 p.m. — Saints and Sinners Pub, 1635 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Sober Café takes the stage for an evening of live music. stayhappening.com

  • Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 7 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the classic musical about Tevye and his family as their traditions are tested by change. Official Website

  • Event: 🎵 Live Music at Grind Gastropub, 7–11 p.m. — Grind Gastropub, 49 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Catch live music over dinner or drinks. gulf2coast.com

Ormond-by-the-Sea

  • Event: 🎨 Grinchmas Sea Glass Tree Class, 1–3 p.m. — The Salty Mermaid Art, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. Make a crooked sea glass holiday tree with fairy lights and a heart ornament. $65 before ticket fees; limited seating. Eventbrite

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🎶 O-Town Motown, 7–9 p.m. — MetroHealth Stadium at Pictona, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Hear classics made famous by The Supremes, The Temptations and other Motown artists. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bleacher seating and parking are free. Holly Hill, FL 32117

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🇬🇷 49th Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Enjoy Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing and a marketplace. Free admission. www.greekfestivaldaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🛍️ Riverfront Market, 5–9 p.m. — Riverfront Esplanade, 179 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Browse up to 45 local vendors and hear live music by Aaron Esposito along the waterfront. Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🎹 Piano Bar: Holiday Edition, 5:30–8 p.m. — Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach. Blake Guyre, Philip Mahoney and friends play piano favorites, sing-along hits and seasonal tunes. Free. Daytona Beach, FL 32114

  • Event: 🎄 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6–8:30 p.m. — Tanger Outlets, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach. Celebrate with live snowfall, music, holiday crafts and photos with Santa between H&M and Polo. Free. Daytona Beach, FL 32117

  • Event: 🎭 Burlesque at The Bank, 7:30–11 p.m. — The Bank & Blues, 701 Main St., Daytona Beach. Orlando Burlesque makes its venue debut with a theatrical, vintage-inspired revue. Tickets required. Burlesque at The Bank

  • Event: 🎤 Eddie B, 8 p.m. — Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. The comedian behind “What Teachers Really Want to Say” brings his classroom-inspired stand-up to Daytona. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets required.

Events for Saturday, November 14, 2026

Ormond Beach

Ormond-by-the-Sea

  • Event: 🌿 Peace in the Park, 9 a.m.–noon — Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, Pavilion 6, 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. A morning of nature walking, gentle movement, guided meditation, a sound bath and art activities. $35 before ticket fees; advance registration recommended. Eventbrite

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🛍️ Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Shop indoor and outdoor vendor spaces for secondhand finds. Daytona Beach, FL

  • Event: 🚗 Cars & Coffee Trackside, 9–11 a.m. — Porsche Corral at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts and bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. RSVP is free; a separate Speedway ticket is required. Space Coast Region of PCA

  • Event: ☕ Coffee with the Mayor, 11 a.m.–noon — Midtown Café, 536 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach. Ask Mayor Derrick L. Henry questions or share ideas. No registration required; free coffee and pastries while supplies last. Daytona Beach, FL

  • Event: 🇬🇷 49th Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Enjoy Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing and a marketplace. Admission is free. www.greekfestivaldaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🏁 HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona, 2 p.m. race start — Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Watch historic sports cars compete in an endurance event that continues into Sunday. Tickets required. Historic Sportscar Racing

  • Event: 🎸 Signal 20 Live, 8 p.m.–midnight — Main Street Station, 316 Main St., Daytona Beach. Hear rock hits from the ’80s and ’90s. Free entry; doors open at 4 p.m.

  • NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info.

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