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⭐General Ames Tribute, Cindric Wins, NSB Teen OK, El Nino Raises Risk, Cool This Weekend
Issue #1106
.George Sloane
14 Nov
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🏛️ Ormond Beach Groups Plan Tribute to General Adelbert Ames
Local veterans and historical groups are working on two additions to Ames Park along the Halifax River. A Florida Historical Marker will recognize the site of General Adelbert Ames’s winter estate, while a proposed monument will honor his military and public service.
Ames served as a Union Army officer during the Civil War and later became Mississippi’s governor and a U.S. senator. He died at his Ormond Beach estate in 1933.
American Legion Post 267 and the Major General John A. Logan Camp 9 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War have funded the marker. The separate monument campaign has raised about $7,000 toward its $12,000 goal. The organization’s Florida department is leading that effort.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏁 Austin Cindric Wins Daytona’s Veterans Day Classic
Austin Cindric took the checkered flag for the U.S. Air Force in Ford Racing’s inaugural Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic on Nov. 11 at Daytona International Speedway.
Cindric and Marine Corps representative Robert Noaker traded the lead in the closing laps of the 30-minute road course race before Cindric pulled away. Ryan Preece finished third for the Navy, and Brad Keselowski placed fifth for the Army.
The exhibition brought together 12 Ford drivers representing all six military branches. Noaker joined the field after Ryan Blaney withdrew with an injury. Jenson Altzman took the place of Frankie Muniz, who withdrew after a practice crash.
Source: NewsDaytonaBeach
New Smyrna Beach Teen Found Safe, Amber Alert Canceled
Authorities canceled an Amber Alert on Thursday, Nov. 12, after a 16-year-old from New Smyrna Beach was found safe.
New Smyrna Beach police said the investigation remains open. Detectives are still looking into whether the man identified in the original alert was involved.
Source: MyNews13
🌪️ El Niño Could Raise Winter Tornado Risk in Volusia and Flagler
National Weather Service meteorologists say a strong El Niño could bring more rain and more opportunities for severe storms to Central Florida this winter. During El Niño, the subtropical jet stream tends to shift closer to Florida, bringing conditions that can strengthen passing storms.
Historical records show that tornadoes in Central and South Florida have been nearly twice as common during El Niño years as during neutral or La Niña years. An unusually strong El Niño was also in place during the deadly February 1998 outbreak, which included a fatal tornado near DeLand.
Meteorologist Derrick Weitlich encouraged residents to follow local watches and warnings and decide in advance where they would shelter, especially if they live in a mobile home.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
☀️ Cool Mornings and Sunny Skies This Weekend
Central Florida’s strongest cold front of the season so far has cleared the area, bringing a chilly start to Saturday, Nov. 14. Forecasts are projecting morning temperatures in the low to mid-50s along the coast, with much of inland Central Florida dipping into the 40s.
Saturday will be sunny, with regional highs in the mid-60s and northwest winds keeping the air cool. Sunday starts chilly again across much of the region, but a shift to northeast winds will help temperatures recover. Sunshine continues, with afternoon highs expected to reach the mid-70s.
Source: ClickOrlando
Fire & EMS Calls
November 13, 4:42 p.m. — Person reported having trouble breathing near Orchard Avenue
Medical Emergency.November 13, 2:05 p.m. — Person reported sick near Aaron Circle
Medical Emergency.November 13, 2:05 p.m. — Chest pain reported near South Beach Street
Medical Emergency.November 13, 2:05 p.m. — Medical call at a nursing facility on Clyde Morris Boulevard
Medical Emergency.November 13, 1:05 p.m. — Possible overdose reported on Calle Grande Street
Medical Emergency.November 13, 1:05 p.m. — Chest pain reported near North Beach Street
Medical Emergency.November 13, 9:05 a.m. — Fire crew assists a resident on North Yonge Street
Other Non-Crime Event.November 13, 9:05 a.m. — Person reported sick near North Old Kings Road
Medical Emergency.November 13, 6:05 a.m. — Animal bite reported near North Tymber Creek Road
Medical Emergency.November 13, 5:05 a.m. — Breathing trouble reported near South Nova Road
Medical Emergency.
Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.
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Events for Saturday, November 14, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎸 Memorial Rock Show Honoring Aaron Sautter, noon — Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. A live rock benefit and memorial show honoring Aaron Sautter. stayhappening.com
Event: 📚 Meet the Author: Ellis Hart, 1 p.m. — 150 Tomoka Ave., Ormond Beach. Meet author Ellis Hart at this afternoon literary event. stayhappening.com
Event: 🎭 Masquerade Ball and Thou Art Performance, 5–9 p.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Enjoy dancing, appetizers and a theatrical performance about Shakespeare and his muse. Tickets are $75–$95. Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Event: 🍽️ Friendsgiving Potluck at Kava Kula, 5 p.m. — Kava Kula, 142 E. Granada Blvd., Suites 213–214, Ormond Beach. Share a meal and enjoy drink specials. Call or sign up at the bar if you’d like to bring a dish. stayhappening.com
Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 7 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the classic musical about Tevye and his family as their traditions are tested by change. www.ormondbeach.org
Ormond-by-the-Sea
Event: 🌿 Peace in the Park, 9 a.m.–noon — Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park, Pavilion 6, 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. A morning of nature walking, gentle movement, guided meditation, a sound bath and art activities. $35 before ticket fees; advance registration recommended. Eventbrite
Daytona Beach
Event: 🛍️ Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Shop indoor and outdoor vendor spaces for secondhand finds. Daytona Beach, FL
Event: 🚗 Cars & Coffee Trackside, 9–11 a.m. — Porsche Corral at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts and bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. RSVP is free; a separate Speedway ticket is required. Space Coast Region of PCA
Event: ☕ Coffee with the Mayor, 11 a.m.–noon — Midtown Café, 536 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach. Ask Mayor Derrick L. Henry questions or share ideas. No registration required; free coffee and pastries while supplies last. Daytona Beach, FL
Event: 🇬🇷 49th Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Enjoy Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing and a marketplace. Admission is free. www.greekfestivaldaytonabeach.com
Event: 🏁 HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona, 2 p.m. race start — Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Watch historic sports cars compete in an endurance event that continues into Sunday. Tickets required. Historic Sportscar Racing
Event: 🎸 Signal 20 Live, 8 p.m.–midnight — Main Street Station, 316 Main St., Daytona Beach. Hear rock hits from the ’80s and ’90s. Free entry; doors open at 4 p.m.
Events for Sunday, November 15, 2026
Event: 🧘 Sunrise Pilates at Happy Co., 8–9 a.m. — Happy Co. Surf & Coffee, 1210 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. Start the morning with a Pilates class.
Event: 🇬🇷 49th Annual Greek Festival, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Enjoy Greek food, pastries, music, dancing and a marketplace on the festival’s final day. Free admission.
Event: 🎶 Sunshine Dances of Universal Peace, 1–3 p.m. — Unity of Daytona Beach, 908 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Join a group dance session with singing and movement. Check with the organizer for availability.
Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 2 p.m. — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the classic musical about Tevye and his family.
Event: 🎭 Thou Art: Afternoon Encore, 2–4 p.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. An encore performance of the play about Shakespeare and his muse.
Event: 🏁 HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona, racing continues until 2 p.m. — Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Catch the finish of the historic sports car endurance race. Tickets required.
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