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Issue #967

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🎓 Paradise Pointe Awards First Barbara Gammon Memorial Scholarship
Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care has named registered nurse La'Stephanic "Step" Curry as the inaugural recipient of the Barbara Gammon Memorial Scholarship, an award created to honor the legacy of the community's first resident while supporting employees pursuing careers in healthcare. Curry joined Paradise Pointe in 2023 and currently serves as both a charge nurse and nursing supervisor. She is completing the final semester of her bachelor's degree in nursing and plans to continue her education to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner focused on mental health. In her application, Curry shared that the loss of her brother inspired her passion for caring for patients with both medical expertise and compassion. Paradise Pointe CEO Darlinda Copeland said Curry exemplifies the kindness, empathy, and commitment to lifelong learning that defined Barbara Gammon. The annual scholarship will provide $1,000 each year to a team member pursuing education in healthcare, caregiving, or a related field.
Source: Ormond Observer
🚒 Flagler Deputy Stops Kitchen Fire Before It Spreads
A Flagler County Sheriff's deputy is being praised for his quick actions after rushing into a Palm Coast home to extinguish a dangerous kitchen fire. Deputy Christopher Murphy was the first to arrive at the scene Tuesday after reports of a grease fire. After confirming that all residents had safely evacuated, Murphy entered the home with his department-issued fire extinguisher and successfully put out the flames before firefighters arrived. Body camera footage released by the Sheriff's Office captured the dramatic response. Sheriff Rick Staly commended Murphy's courage, saying the deputy ran toward danger while putting the safety of residents first. Officials also credited Flagler County Fire Rescue and the Palm Coast Fire Department for helping ensure the fire was fully contained, preventing further damage to the home and neighboring properties.
Source: WESH 2 News


Angelic Gardens Brings Over Two Decades of Personalized Wellness to Ormond Beach

In an age where many businesses prioritize efficiency over experience, Angelic Gardens has spent more than 20 years doing the opposite. This full-service day spa on East Granada Boulevard has built its reputation on something increasingly rare: genuinely personalized care delivered in an atmosphere that feels more like home than a clinical treatment facility.
"We are a full-service day spa that offers massage, facials, and body treatments here in Ormond Beach," explains Kerri McDonnell, office coordinator at Angelic Gardens. But what the spa offers goes far beyond the standard menu of services. It's the approach to those services that sets Angelic Gardens apart.
Where Value Meets Expertise
At many spas, premium services come with premium upcharges. Not at Angelic Gardens. Hot stones, deep tissue, aromatherapy, sports massage, cupping, and prenatal massage are all available without additional fees. It's part of the spa's commitment to what McDonald describes as "giving clients more without hidden fees."
"Our therapists and estheticians are more than licensed professionals," McDonald says. "They are intuitive practitioners dedicated to their expertise in creating a personalized experience designed to help our clients feel and look their best." That dedication extends to continuing education, with therapists constantly updating their skills to bring fresh, current modalities to their practice.
The spa also provides something that shouldn't be revolutionary but often is: true hands-on treatment time. Clients receive the full service they book, from start to finish.

A Welcome That Makes a Difference
For many people, visiting a spa for the first time can feel intimidating. Angelic Gardens understands this deeply. McDonnell recalls how new clients often arrive feeling apprehensive about their first spa experience.
"Our staff makes them feel very comfortable by giving them a nice hot cup of tea and sitting them by the fireplace, and explaining what we do here in detail, and making them feel warm and welcome and part of the family," she explains.
This attention to emotional comfort is central to the spa's mission: helping clients relax, reduce stress, ease muscle tension and soreness, and improve mental wellbeing and emotional balance. The atmosphere reinforces this goal at every turn, designed to feel warm, homey, and inviting rather than clinical or impersonal.
Community Favorites and Special Offerings
Among the spa's most popular services are its highly reviewed couples massages, perfect for partners, friends, or mothers and daughters looking to share a relaxing experience together. Whether clients come for massage, facials, or body treatments, the focus remains consistent: customized care that addresses individual needs.
"We are beyond grateful to the Ormond Beach community for their support," McDonald says. To celebrate Angelic Gardens is offering a special promotion: $10 off a 90-minute massage or facial for anyone who mentions this article within the next month.

Experience the Difference
After more than two decades serving the Ormond Beach community, Angelic Gardens has proven that exceptional spa services don't require impersonal atmospheres or nickel-and-dime pricing. Instead, the spa has built lasting relationships through client-focused service, outstanding value, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel and look their best.
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Angelic Gardens is located at 115 East Granada Boulevard, Suite 9, Ormond Beach. To book an appointment or learn more about services, call (386) 846-5200 or visit dayspawellness.com. You can also connect with them on Facebook at DaySpaWellness or Instagram at AngelicGardensOrmond.
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Fire and EMS Calls
- 6/26/2026, 11:33 PM — Smoke odor reported at Regency Plaza Condominium
Fire & Arson — Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176. - 6/26/2026, 8:33 PM — Smoke investigation near Ormond Lane
Fire & Arson — US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 6/26/2026, 8:33 PM — Smoke investigation on Rio Way in Ormond Beach
Fire & Arson — Rio Way, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach .
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Events for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Ormond Beach
- Event: 🎨Watercolor Sea Turtle with Sylvia Gortz, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Learn watercolor techniques while creating a sea turtle painting in this instructor-led class for all skill levels. - Event: 🎭Art of Healing Workshop, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
A free guided art workshop focused on creativity, relaxation, and self-expression with all materials provided.
Holly Hill
- No public events found for this date.
Daytona Beach
- Event: 🎵Fat City Duo, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Enjoy a free evening of live classic rock, trop rock, country, and blues at Sessions inside the Hard Rock Hotel.
Events for Monday, June 29, 2026
Ormond Beach
- Event: 🎨Art Exhibit: The World We Make, 10:00 AM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach
Isabella Losskarn and Jeff Schofield present brightly colored assemblages and hyper-realistic imagery reflecting on contemporary society and mass consumption. - Event: 🖼Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo, 10:00 AM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach
Explore the representational works of Flagler College Professor Sara Pedigo, celebrating the poetics of light and quotidian experience.
Holly Hill
- No public events found for Holly Hill on this date.
Daytona Beach
- Event: 🤸AumShanti Yoga - Living on the Breath (Alignment Based), 9:30 AM
Rock Royalty Terrace at Hard Rock Hotel, 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
Start your morning with a relaxing alignment-based yoga session on the terrace overlooking the beach. - Event: 🎲Rock & Roll Bingo, 7:00 PM
Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel, 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
Enjoy a fun evening of Rock & Roll Bingo with music, drinks, and a great atmosphere at the Hard Rock Hotel. - Event: 🚣Sunset & Fireworks Kayak and Paddle Board Tour, 8:00 PM
Three Brothers Boards, 212 South Beach Street, Suite 100, Daytona Beach
Take a guided sunset kayak or paddleboard tour through scenic coastal waterways with chances to spot dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles.
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