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⭐Daytona Drops Avalon Suit, School Sex Abuse, FEMA Flood Map Review, NASCAR Season Starts

Issue #1028

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.George Sloane
28 Aug

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⚖️ Daytona Drops Avalon Park Water-Rights Suit

The legal tug-of-war over utilities for Avalon Park Daytona Beach has taken another turn. Daytona Beach voluntarily dismissed its state court complaint against Ormond Beach on Aug. 24, following Avalon Park’s own dismissal earlier in the month.

The case, originally filed in December 2024, centered on which city would provide water and wastewater service to the planned 8,800-plus-home development west of I-95. Daytona City Attorney Randy Hayes said the city plans to seek recovery of its costs from the state case.

The dispute isn’t entirely over, however. A separate federal lawsuit filed by Avalon Park against Ormond Beach remains active, alleging the city’s regulatory actions are preventing development of the property.

🏫 Lawsuit Questions Volusia Schools’ Response To Sexual Abuse

Meanwhile, a newly amended lawsuit is raising questions about how Volusia County Schools responded to an alleged 2024 sexual assault involving students at Pathways Elementary in Ormond Beach.

The complaint alleges district officials failed to promptly remove an older student from campus despite being informed of the incident and having knowledge of previous misconduct. According to the lawsuit, the student remained at Pathways for five days before being transferred following continued pressure from the victim’s family, attorney and law enforcement.

The suit accuses the district of negligence and failing to adequately protect students or alert those supervising the after-school program. Volusia County Schools declined to address the allegations, citing its practice of not commenting on pending litigation.

🌊 FEMA Opens Flood Map Review Period

On another issue affecting Volusia residents, FEMA has opened a 90-day appeal and comment period for proposed updates to federal flood maps. The review began Aug. 20 and gives residents and business owners an opportunity to flag potential errors or challenge proposed flood-hazard information with supporting technical or scientific data.

For questions about the maps, residents can contact a FEMA Map Specialist at 1-877-336-2627, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

For properties in unincorporated Volusia County, correspondence including the resident’s name, full property address and comments may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, Building and Code Administration, 123 W. Indiana Ave., 2nd Floor, DeLand, FL 32720. Municipal residents should contact their city.

🏁 NASCAR’s 2027 Season Starts in Daytona

Finally, from flood maps to fast laps, Florida will bookend NASCAR’s 2027 season. The newly released schedule puts the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 21, following the exhibition Clash the previous weekend, while Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the championship finale for a second consecutive year.

Other schedule highlights include the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 23 and the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 5 as the Cup Series’ final regular-season race.

NASCAR will also stage a race at Naval Base Coronado on Aug. 1, part of a multiyear collaboration with the Department of Defense that is expected to bring a military-base street race to another installation in 2028.

Source: MyNews13

Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Taylor Renee Bond, 33, Ormond Beach — arrested Aug. 15; controlled substance w/o prescription, possession w/ intent to sell/manufacture/deliver, drug equipment possession/use. Bail: $10,500.

  • Jessica Nicole Tibbetts, 32, Ormond Beach — arrested Aug. 17; tampering with a witness, battery on person 65+. Bail: not set.

  • Allison Latoya Cook, 43, Ormond Beach — arrested Aug. 18; failure to redeliver leased equipment. Bail: $2,500.

Holly Hill Police Department

  • Jeffrey Louis Strauss, 72, Holly Hill — arrested Aug. 19; leaving scene of crash with injury. Bail: $2,500.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

  • Stacey Ann Kwiat, 60, Ormond Beach — arrested Aug. 14; illegal tracking device/app use, stalking, burglary of unoccupied conveyance. Bail: $8,000.

Florida Department of Corrections

  • Robert D. Treadway, 60, Ormond Beach — arrested Aug. 14; burglary of unoccupied structure. Bail: was set at $10,000.

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.

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Events for Friday, August 28, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🏎️ Open House – Ormond Garage at Birthplace of Speed Park, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Birthplace of Speed Park, 12 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
    Free open house featuring tours and two replica race cars commemorating Ormond Beach’s early land-speed racing history.

  • Event: 🌱 From the Ground Up: Heal the Root, Build the Life, 12:00–1:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Lunchtime workshop combining transformational life coaching and whole-body wellness, with practical steps for building healthier habits and goals.

  • Event: 🙏 Legacy Adults: A Prophetic Worship Encounter, 7:00–9:00 PM
    Calvary Youth Center, 1687 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    An evening of Spirit-led worship, prayer and Scripture; the event is open to everyone.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🎪 Riverfront Market, 5:00–9:00 PM
    Riverfront Esplanade, 179 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Weekly waterfront market with up to 45 local vendors, shopping and live music by Aaron Esposito.

  • Event: ⚾ Daytona Tortugas vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:35 PM
    Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    The Daytona Tortugas host the St. Lucie Mets for Friday-night minor-league baseball at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

  • Event: 😂 D.J. Demers at Cristy B’s, 7:00–8:30 PM
    Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 S Beach St, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Stand-up comedian D.J. Demers, known for appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan and America’s Got Talent, performs a special show.

  • Event: 🎵 Sounds of Summer: Caribbean Chillers – Jimmy Buffett Tribute, 7:15–9:30 PM
    Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Free oceanfront concert featuring Caribbean Chillers performing a Jimmy Buffett tribute; VIP seating is also available.

  • Event: 🏁 Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola, 7:30 PM
    Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Friday-night NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racing on Daytona’s high banks, serving as the series’ regular-season finale.

  • Event: 😂 Comedy Showcase at Cristy B’s, 8:30–10:00 PM
    Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 S Beach St, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Late-night stand-up showcase featuring a rotating lineup of comedians from Florida and beyond.

Events for Saturday, August 29, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎉Back to ’96: Ormond Main Street’s 30th Anniversary Block Party, 5:00–8:00 PM
    Cassen Park & Bailey Riverbridge, 1 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Free 90s-themed community celebration featuring live music, food and drinks, family activities, photo opportunities, and nostalgic fun.

    Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🧘Pilates at the Pavilion, 8:30–9:15 AM
    Riverfront Esplanade – South Pavilion, 355 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    A 45-minute full-body mat Pilates class emphasizing control, stability, strength, and core work; all levels are welcome and mats are provided.

  • Event: 🛼Backyard Rollout, 1:00–7:00 PM
    555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Community outdoor rollout featuring roller skating, food, local merchandise, vendors, and activities.

  • Event: ⚽ Embry-Riddle Men's Soccer Game, 6:00–9:00 PM
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1 Aerospace Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Free community game as the Embry-Riddle Eagles take on Georgia Southwestern, with giveaways, food, and school-spirit activities.

  • Event: 😂 D.J. Demers at Cristy B’s, 6:30–8:00 PM
    Cristy B Comedy Club, 242 S. Beach St., Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Stand-up from D.J. Demers, known for appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan, America’s Got Talent, and Just For Laughs.

  • Event: 🎸 Star Spangled Summer: REO Survivor & Co. plus Chicago Rewired, 7:15 PM
    Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Free summer concert featuring tributes to REO Speedwagon, Survivor, Loverboy and Chicago, followed by a free fireworks show at 9:45 PM.

  • Event: 🏁 Coke Zero Sugar 400, 7:30 PM
    Daytona International Speedway, 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale featuring a 160-lap, 400-mile race under the lights, with LOCASH performing the pre-race concert.

  • Event: 😂 D.J. Demers Comedy Showcase – Late Show, 8:30–10:00 PM
    Cristy B Comedy Club, 242 S. Beach St., Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Late-night performance featuring comedian D.J. Demers and his personal, observational stand-up comedy.

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