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⭐First Responders Train, Beaches Prepare for the Holiday, Major Drug Raids
Issue #971
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A Volusia County firefighter trains at a hotel structure. Photo courtesy of FDOT
🚒 First Responders Get Real-World Training in Ormond Beach
Before several former hotel properties near the I-95/U.S. 1 interchange come down to make way for a major roadway improvement project, the Florida Department of Transportation turned the buildings into a valuable training ground for local first responders. Fire rescue crews from Volusia and Flagler counties, along with Ormond Beach and Holly Hill, spent more than a week conducting realistic emergency response exercises that included fire suppression, roof ventilation, and multi-agency coordination. Officials say training in actual structures provides invaluable experience that can't be duplicated in a classroom. Once training concluded, the buildings were cleared for demolition as construction moves forward on the massive interchange project, which is designed to improve safety and traffic flow for approximately 125,000 motorists each day.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏖️ Beach Safety Teams Ready for Busy Fourth of July Weekend
As thousands of visitors head to the coast for Independence Day, Volusia County Beach Safety is ramping up preparations for one of the busiest weekends of the year. The agency plans to staff approximately 80 lifeguard towers from Ormond Beach to New Smyrna Beach while monitoring conditions through six control towers and its Watchtower tracking system. Officials are urging beachgoers to swim only near staffed towers after rescuing between 20 and 30 swimmers during Memorial Day weekend. Visitors are also reminded that alcohol and fireworks are prohibited on county beaches and are encouraged to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and download the Volusia Beaches app for real-time surf conditions. Tourism leaders are hopeful the holiday weekend will also provide a welcome boost to the area's summer economy.
Source: MyNews13
🚔 Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Targets Holly Hill Properties
Meanwhile, a large law enforcement operation unfolded across Volusia County as the Volusia Sheriff's Office, alongside several local, state, and federal agencies, executed search warrants connected to an investigation into a group Sheriff Mike Chitwood identified as the "Cutthroat Killers." Authorities say the investigation involves suspects linked to multiple shootings and several fatal overdose cases throughout the county. One search focused on a house owned by Greater Harvest Ministries in Holly Hill, prompting Pastor Terry Brown to publicly deny any wrongdoing by the church itself. Brown emphasized that deputies searched a separate residence owned by the church—not the sanctuary—and called for a public apology after comments suggesting otherwise. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue serving warrants and gathering evidence.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
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Wholesale to Retail -Fragrances 4 Less
There’s something fun about walking into a fragrance shop. It is part shopping trip, part treasure hunt, and part personality test. One spray says “date night.” Another says “fresh out of the shower.” Another says “I am definitely more interesting than my grocery list suggests.”
At Fragrances 4 Less, located at 100 E. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach, owner Matt Kynard has built a local shop around that exact experience.
Matt Kynard, Owner - Amanda, Store Associate
Matt did not start out in the fragrance business. He spent 15 years in the auto industry before burnout pushed him to look for something different. He had always been interested in fragrances, so he found a supplier and began selling from his home office on Amazon.
Then COVID changed the plan.
Matt moved the operation into an office at 100 E. Granada. The business grew quickly so he decided to build out the full retail storefront right on Granada Blvd at the same address.
Today, Fragrances 4 Less offers hundreds of perfume and cologne options, including well-known designer brands and quality off-brand alternatives, often priced 30% to 40% below retail. And according to Matt, many customers are surprised by what happens when they compare scents side by side.
Often, when buyers are given a choice, they cannot tell the difference between the designer name brand and the more affordable alternative.
One of the hottest lines in the store right now, Matt says, is Michael Malul London, a Designer Brand whose scents have been getting great reactions from customers. In some cases, shoppers even prefer them over the big designer labels.
The store serves both men and women about evenly. Men often come in shopping for themselves and for a wife or girlfriend, while women are more likely to be choosing something for themselves.
You can browse some of the available lines at www.Wholesale2Retail.org, but Matt says the best way to find the right fragrance is to stop in, sample the offerings, and let your nose make the decision.
Wholsale to Retail Fragrances 4 Less is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (386) 238-9091. Be sure to mention Ormond Local Pulse when you call or stop in for a SPECIAL DEAL!
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Fire and EMS Calls
- 7/1/2026, 11:15 AM — Bleeding emergency near Broadmoor Circle, Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — Broadmoor Cir, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 7/1/2026, 10:15 AM — Unconscious patient found near Wild Fern Lane in Osteen
Medical Emergency — Wild Fern Ln, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 7/1/2026, 10:15 AM — Cardiac patient conscious at (number withheld) Aston Circle
Medical Emergency — Aston Cir, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 7/1/2026, 10:15 AM — Person injured in fall near West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 7/1/2026, 9:15 AM — Emergency cardiac call near Ormond Beach Street
Medical Emergency — S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 7/1/2026, 8:15 AM — Healthcare transport request at Ormond Beach facility
Medical Emergency — N Old Kings Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 7/1/2026, 8:15 AM — Elevator emergency at Ocean Air Condo
Rescue / Technical Emergency — Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176. - 7/1/2026, 8:15 AM — Non-emergency medical alarm near Brandy Hills Drive in Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — Brandy Hills Dr, Port Orange, FL 32129. - 7/1/2026, 3:15 AM — Patient transported to Care Center of Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — Hand Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 6/30/2026, 10:15 PM — Person reported sick at YMCA on Sterthaus Drive
Medical Emergency — Sterthaus Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach .
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Events for Thursday, July 2, 2026
Ormond Beach
- Event: 🛍️ Ormond Beach Farmers Market, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 22 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Weekly market featuring local farmers, artisans, fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty vendors. - Event: 🩰 Ballerina Storytime, 10:00 AM
FREED Performing Arts, 605 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach
Free first-Thursday storytime and dance-themed class for young children. - Event: 🎤 James Brocato – Live Music, 6:00 PM
31 Supper Club, 31 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Live music on the Havana Bar Patio featuring everything from jazz standards to today's Top 40 hits. - Event: 🚗 Ormond Beach Skatepark RC Night, 8:00 PM
Ormond Beach Skatepark, 440 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach
All-ages family fun featuring electric RC vehicles on the track.
Daytona Beach
- Event: 🎶 Jon Cabrera – All American Anthems, 6:00–8:30 PM
ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach
A high-energy acoustic celebration of the songs that have become the soundtrack of summer. - Event: 🎸 Rob Hazen – Live Music, 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Enjoy an evening of live music on the beautiful Sessions Terrace. - Event: 🎺 United States Air Force Band of the West, 7:30 PM
Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Free concert featuring the Air Force's premier professional musicians performing patriotic favorites and contemporary selections.
Events for Friday, July 3, 2026
Ormond Beach
- Event: 🎨2026 Summer ART Camp at St. James Episcopal Church, Time not listed
St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Dr., Ormond Beach, FL
Summer art camp for ages 6–12, running June 15–July 31. - Event: 🖼️Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Exhibition featuring representational works celebrating light and everyday experience. - Event: 🖼️The World We Make: Art of Izzy Losskarn & Jeff Schofield, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Art exhibition exploring mass consumption, over-production, and the manufactured business of everyday life.
Daytona Beach
- Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Morning Vin/Yin yoga class on the Rock Royalty Terrace. - Event: 🎹Summer Soundtrack – Piano Bar Fridays, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Outdoor piano bar performance featuring audience requests and sing-alongs. - Event: ⚾Daytona Tortugas vs. Palm Beach Cardinals, 6:35 PM
Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Florida State League baseball under the lights. - Event: 🎤Sounds of Summer: U.S. Bee Gees – The Bee Gees Tribute, 7:15 PM
Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Free Friday-night tribute concert as part of the City's Sounds of Summer series. VIP seating is available, but general admission is free. - Event: ⚽FIFA World Cup Watch Party, Match times vary
PopStroke Daytona Beach, 1283 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Watch FIFA World Cup matches on large-screen TVs with food and drink specials throughout the tournament.
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