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⭐ Ex-OB Officer Jailed, Free Clinic Awarded, It’s Back To School Soon.
Issue #637
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👮 Former Officer Jailed for Violent Arrest and Cover-Up
Jacob Cannon
In a ruling that capped off a troubling case, former Ormond Beach Police Officer Jacob Ryan Cannon was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation after being found guilty of felony battery. The incident involved Cannon throwing a handcuffed woman, Shanna McRee, to the floor during a volatile arrest on Dec. 6, 2024. McRee sustained a gash requiring seven stitches and now bears a visible scar across her forehead.
Cannon, who resigned from the force in January, was also found to have lied to investigators about the event, leading Judge Kathryn Weston to impose the sentence without leniency. Weston noted the absence of medical attention given to McRee at the time and the subsequent attempts to mislead superiors about the incident. Restitution for McRee is still being determined, with a 60-day window for the court to decide on the amount.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
💸 Big Boost for Free Healthcare in Volusia
It was a big day at the Volusia Free Clinic as they celebrated the grand opening of their new facility — and a record-breaking donation to match. Volusia County Women Who Care (VCWWC) awarded the clinic a grant of $35,007.95, the largest single-quarter gift in the organization’s history.
Presented by VCWWC President Teresa Smith during the July 17 ribbon-cutting ceremony, the grant supports a major expansion of the clinic’s capacity to serve uninsured and underserved residents. Thanks to a community-wide effort, the clinic’s new space came complete with donated furnishings, medical equipment, and a full build-out — plumbing and paint included. VCWWC also handed out additional grants to Halifax Urban Ministries and the Early Learning Coalition in support of children’s literacy programs.
As Smith put it, the achievement reflects “the power of collective giving” — and the community's growing commitment to accessible care.
Source: Ormond Observer
📚 Bell Time: Back-to-School Countdown Begins
Parents, it’s time to dust off those lunchboxes. Central Florida students, including those in Volusia County, are just two weeks away from the start of the 2025-26 school year. Classes begin Monday, August 11, and wrap up on May 28, 2026.
Key dates include holidays like Labor Day (Sept. 1), Thanksgiving week (Nov. 24–28), and winter break (Dec. 22–Jan. 6). Teachers will have professional development days scattered throughout the year, with early release Wednesdays a near-weekly occurrence — except for a few exceptions such as Oct. 8 and Dec. 17.
Mark your calendars and get your school supply lists ready: the academic year is almost in session, complete with backup plans for weather disruptions and all.
Source: MyNews13.com
Recent Deaths
Donald Calvin Riley, 92, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 25, 2025
John Oliver Akers, 77, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 24, 2025
Sylvia Gierbolini, 91, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 22, 2025
Geoffrey John Bennett, 76, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 19, 2025
Hortense B. Stowe, 98, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 16, 2025
Diane Louise Stephens, 78, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 15, 2025
Mary Katherine McCarthy, 79, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 13, 2025
Raymond J. Patala, 75, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 13, 2025
Mitchel Ray Smith, 71, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 12, 2025
Susan Fornace, 67, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 10, 2025
Gloria J. Saillant, 95, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 10, 2025
Mavis Catalina Smith, 100, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 9, 2025
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Wed Jul 30
Event: 🎨 Ormond Beach – Ormond Beach Regional Library, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Library program or gathering open to the public.Event: 🎸 Wednesday Night - LOVE our LOCALS - The Gus Show!, 6 – 9 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Live performance celebrating local talent and community.Event: 📚 Mystery/Thriller Book Club, Jul 30 – Jul 31
150 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Beach
A book club meeting focused on mystery and thriller novels.Event: 🛶 Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail, Ormond Beach
Committee meeting concerning site plans along the scenic loop.Event: 🎲 Wednesday is BINGO Night at Kava Kula, 7 – 11 PM
Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach
Bingo night at a local kava bar with fun and prizes.Event: 🏃♂️ Private Training: 1 Day, 12 – 2 PM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach
Individualized athletic training session at the sports complex.
Thu Aug 1
Event: 🎉 Surprise Party, Fri, Aug 1 – Sat, Aug 2
142 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
Celebrate in style with this festive surprise gathering.Event: 🎨 Free Family Art Night: Paper Lizard Sculptures, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Join for a fun and creative evening crafting colorful lizard sculptures.Event: 🖌️ SEA TURTLE PAINT CLASS & LUNCH - COUNCIL ON AGING, 5 PM
351 Andrews St, Ormond Beach, FL
Enjoy a relaxing painting session featuring sea turtles, followed by lunch.Event: 🏋️ Private Training: 1 Day, 12 – 2 PM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
Personalized athletic training sessions to improve performance.Event: 🎬 Movies on the Halifax - Inside Out 2, 8:30 PM
The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
Outdoor family movie night featuring the animated hit "Inside Out 2".Event: 🎸 JimmyAli at The Grind on Friday, 9:00 – 11:55 PM
Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
Live performance by JimmyAli with great food and tropical vibes.
Fri Aug 2
Event: 🎨 First Saturday Ormond Art Walk, 5 – 9 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Stroll through local galleries and enjoy vibrant artwork displays.Event: 🏄 Salt & Social Club, 1 – 3 PM
Happy Co Surf & Coffee, 1210 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
A community gathering with beach vibes, coffee, and conversation.Event: 💃 Pole Workshops w/ Mariia Diachkina, 5:30 PM
443 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach
Learn from world-class pole performer Mariia Diachkina in this dynamic workshop.Event: 🏊 Hydro Swim Club Tryouts!, 11:30 AM
Ormond Beach Family YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Dr #5128, Ormond Beach
Try out for the local swim club and make a splash!Event: 🎳 9-Pin No Tap Fundraiser Tournament For Chelsea, 12 – 3 PM
Ormond Lanes, 260 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Join this fundraiser tournament to support Chelsea and have bowling fun.Event: 🤸 Small Group Saturday-LS, 10 AM – 12 PM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach
Engage in sports and fitness in a small group setting.Event: 🌿 The Wellness Way Approach to Inflammation, 11 AM – 12 PM
The Wellness Way - Ormond Beach, 725 W Granada Blvd STE 8, Ormond Beach
Discover holistic methods to manage and reduce inflammation.Event: 🎨 Authentic Gemstone Jewelry Class, 1 – 3 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Craft your own gemstone jewelry with guidance from expert artists.Event: 🎨 Handpainted Hat Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Design and paint a unique hat in this fun, creative session.Event: 🧜 Mixed Media Magical Mermaid - Acrylic Painting Class, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Create a whimsical mermaid painting using mixed media techniques.Event: 🎨 DIY Your School Supplies Workshop, 10 AM – 12 PM
The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden LLC, 150 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Beach
Decorate and personalize school supplies with artsy flair.
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