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⭐Four In OB Mayoral Race, Local Business Feels Fuel Pinch, Two Deer Walk Into A Bar In Flagler Beach
Issue #⭐900⭐
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George Doran - courtesy Photo
✅The Ormond Beach mayor's race now has four candidates. George Doran, a deputy fire chief in Alachua County who moonlights at Island Doctors and the Daytona International Speedway, filed to run on April 10. A two-tour Afghanistan veteran and former elected board member in St. John's County, Doran has been an Ormond Beach resident for about three years. He was upfront with the Observer about two arrests from 2012 and 2014 — neither resulting in a conviction — that he says occurred in the difficult period after returning from combat. His platform centers on responsible growth, public safety, utilities, and retaining city workers, and he plans to make each campaign event a charitable fundraiser regardless of the election outcome. He joins incumbent Mayor Jason Leslie, Commissioner Lori Tolland, and landscaping business owner Damien Curry in the August primary field.
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⛽The ripple effects of global oil market instability are landing closer to home than many residents might expect. Aerial Messages, a Flagler County-founded aerial banner advertising company that now operates nationally and internationally, has watched its aviation fuel costs jump roughly two dollars per gallon in recent weeks — from just under $5 to around $7. The company burns about 50 gallons a day and spends approximately $8,000 monthly on fuel alone. Experts point to ongoing conflict involving Iran, a significant player in global energy markets, as a contributing factor. The company's CEO says they're absorbing the increase for now rather than passing it to clients, but that equation has limits. Next time you see a banner plane over the beach, there's a little more riding on that flight than the ad it's towing.
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🦌And finally, the story of the week — possibly the month. Two white-tailed deer crashed Tortuga's Florida Kitchen and Bar in Flagler Beach on Saturday morning, sprinting through the dining area, scattering bar chairs, nearly flattening a waitress, and clearing a table in a single leap before disappearing into the parking lot and heading west toward 6th Street Deli. The whole thing was captured on security footage. Witnesses speculated the pair originated from a wooded lot nearby. Neither deer purchased anything, left a tip, or offered any explanation for their visit. Florida's white-tailed deer population has rebounded from a historic low of 20,000 to an estimated 625,000 statewide, which apparently now includes at least two regulars on the Flagler Beach bar circuit. The footage is available online and is absolutely worth your two minutes.
Sources
"Alachua County firefighter files to run for Ormond Beach mayor" — Ormond Observer, April 21, 2026
"Rising aviation fuel prices hit Central Florida small businesses" — MyNews13, April 19, 2026
"Flagler Beach Bar Visited by 2 Deer on Saturday" — News Daytona Beach, April 2026
Recent Deaths
Karen Shaw Wilkinson, 81, of Ormond Beach, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Marvin Joel Wittenstein, 87, of Ormond Beach, passed away on April 14, 2026.
Roland Bruce McCorkle, 79, of Ormond Beach, passed away on April 13, 2026.
Joy R. Anderson, 74, of Ormond Beach, passed away on April 12, 2026.
Wilhelmus P Castricum, 90, of Ormond Beach, passed away on April 11, 2026.
⭐ POLL RESULTS ⭐
Most commenters prefer parking head-in because they feel it is faster and easier.
Several said they get annoyed waiting for drivers who back into spaces, especially when it takes a long time.
Some feel head-in parking gives them better control in narrow spaces and is more traditional or cautious.
A few commenters said they are uncomfortable or unable to back into spaces, especially in busy places like grocery stores.
Backup cameras influenced opinions both ways: one person said a backup camera makes backing out easier, while another said they do not have one and therefore prefer head-in parking.
One commenter noted that backing in seems more appropriate for delivery or service vehicles that need access to materials in the back.
One person said they try to avoid backing altogether by looking for pull-through parking spots.
Fire and EMS Calls
4/21/2026, 05:25 PM, patient fallen at ormond in the pines apartment
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported for a fall patient at Ormond in the Pines near Morris Boulevard in Ormond Beach.4/21/2026, 04:24 PM, Emergency response dispatched to Ormond Beach address
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders called to a medical emergency near Deer Lake Circle in Ormond Beach.4/21/2026, 04:13 PM, Person experiencing cardiac arrest near Wayland Circle
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews including medic units 141 and 142 responded to a reported cardiac arrest near Wayland Circle in Ormond Beach.4/21/2026, 12:30 PM, Stroke emergency reported near North Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke at a residence near North Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach. The incident occurred in an apartment complex at the intersection of Atlantic and Maple Lane.4/21/2026, 11:58 AM, Child suffers traumatic injury in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, units dispatched code 3 for a pediatric traumatic injury at a church near W Granada Blvd in Ormond Beach, near Energy Blvd.4/21/2026, 11:46 AM, Medical emergency reported near South Vista Avenue in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near South Vista Avenue in Ormond Beach.4/21/2026, 08:59 AM, Person reported sick near South Greenway Drive in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was received for a sick person near South Greenway Drive close to Windsor Drive and Sandy Palm Drive.4/21/2026, 01:49 AM, Person experiencing breathing problems in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, breathing problems reported near Hall Drive, Ormond Beach at streets Alabama Avenue and Gulf Avenue.4/20/2026, 09:39 PM, Non-emergency citizen assist on Midway Avenue
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crew from Engine 93 was dispatched for a non-emergency citizen assist near Midway Avenue in Ormond Beach, close to Washington Street and South Young Street.4/20/2026, 08:12 PM, Non-emergent medical call at Warning Wolf Drive
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible non-emergent medical call was reported near Lawndale Court and Warning Wolf Drive in Ormond Beach. Units Medic 154 and Squad 13 were dispatched.4/20/2026, 08:06 PM, Overdose reported on Avenue B in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units responded to a possible overdose near Avenue B and Oak Street in Ormond Beach.
Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach
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Events for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🦆Nature Walk at Central Park, 8:00 AM – Sunset
Central Park, 601 Hammock Ln, Ormond Beach
Explore the various trails and lakes of Ormond Beach's largest park, ideal for birding and capturing the peak of Florida's spring landscape.
Event: 🏗️Site Plan Review Committee, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
City Hall CR103, 22 S. Beach Street, Ormond Beach
A technical municipal meeting where city staff and developers review proposed site plans for compliance with local land development regulations.
Event: 🎨Summer ART Camp, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St James Episcopal Church, 44 S Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach
A recurring creative workshop for students to explore diverse artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
Event: 🎖️Veterans Creative Expressions Workshop, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum (OMAM), 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
A specialized therapeutic art workshop designed specifically for veterans and active-duty military to explore self-expression through various art forms.
Holly Hill
Event: 🏓Delmarva - Florida Social Pickleball, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
A mid-week social gathering for pickleball enthusiasts to engage in friendly matches and community building at the world-class Pictona complex.
Event: 🌎Earth Day Open House, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lyonia Environmental Center (Nearby/Holly Hill Outreach), 1065 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities, environmental crafts, and educational displays focused on local Florida conservation.
Daytona Beach
Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga - Highway to OHM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Hard Rock Hotel (Rock Royalty Terrace), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
A beginner-friendly gentle yoga class held outdoors overlooking the ocean, designed to help participants relax, renew, and restore.
Event: 🛞Jeep Beach 2026: Off-Road Experience, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cracker Ranch (Jeep Beach Hub), Daytona Beach Area
An exclusive off-road driving experience for registered Jeep Beach participants featuring multiple trails ranging from mild to moderate difficulty.
Event: 🧹Bethune-Cookman University Beach Cleanup, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Daytona Beach Shoreline, North Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
A community service event hosted by BCU students and faculty to preserve the local coastline as part of the university's environmental initiatives.
Events for April 23, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🚜Jeep Beach Off-Road Experience, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cracker Ranch, 1637 N US Hwy 1 (Nearby Hub), Ormond Beach
This exclusive off-road event allows registered Jeep Beach participants unlimited access to the Cracker Ranch Offroad Park. Drivers can navigate multiple trails ranging from mild to moderate difficulty, featuring plenty of mud, sugar sand, and an expanded obstacle course.
Event: 🎨Summer ART Camp, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St James Episcopal Church, 44 S Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach
A recurring creative session for students to engage in hands-on artistic projects across various mediums, fostering local youth talent during the spring season.
Event: ❎What is Home Rule and How Does It Affect You? 4:00 PM-6:00PM
Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Join the League of Women Voters of Volusia County for informative discussion: What is Home Rule and How Does It Affect You? This timely conversation will help unpack how local decision-making powers, enshrined in the passage of Volusia County’s Home Rule Charter referendum in 1970, shape our communities, how regulations passed at the State level can override Home Rule, and what that means for us. Speakers: Seminole Co. Comm. Lee Constantine; OB Comm. Lori Tolland; Charter Review Committee member Pat Northey; former Vol. Co. atty Lonnie Groot.
Holly Hill
Event: 🚶Red Hot Chili Steppers Walking Club, 9:00 AM
Gemini Springs Park (Meeting Point), 37 Dirksen Dr (Regional Activity), Holly Hill Area
Join the local walking club for a healthy morning trek through nature. This community group meets every Thursday to promote fitness and social connection among residents.
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Enjoy access to one of the nation's premier pickleball facilities. With 49 courts available, players of all skill levels can drop in for recreational play, social matches, and practice.
Daytona Beach
Event: 📖Lifeway: Going Beyond Live, 10:00 AM
Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
The start of a multi-day spiritual gathering featuring Bible teaching and worship. This event draws attendees from across the region for sessions focused on faith and community building.
Event: 🎸Jeep Beach Main Street Party, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Main Street, Daytona Beach
A highlight of the Jeep Beach week where thousands of Jeeps line the iconic Main Street. The evening features live music, vendor displays, and a vibrant block-party atmosphere for enthusiasts and spectators alike.
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