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⭐Habitat & County House 4 Vets, What's Open/Closed Monday, Speedway Gets New Lights, Beach Tragedy

Issue #932

24 May

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🏠 Habitat and County Partner to House Four Veterans

Four local veterans are one step closer to homeownership thanks to a partnership between West Volusia Habitat for Humanity and Volusia County’s Volusia Values Veterans Program (V3P). Construction is wrapping up on four homes along East Walts Avenue in DeLand, with veterans services staff and local volunteers pitching in for the final push.

Over two days in May, five veterans services officers and a corrections officer joined fellow veterans to paint and landscape the properties. Beyond volunteer labor, the County’s Community Assistance Division provided $79,400 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funding to support construction, and households may also receive down payment assistance.

Some homeowners were referred through Halifax Urban Ministries’ Barracks of Hope program, which serves veterans overcoming homelessness and other challenges.

“Stable housing is one of the most powerful tools we have,” said Veterans Services Director Scott Olson — and this effort puts that belief into action.

🇺🇸 What’s Open (and Closed) This Memorial Day

As Memorial Day approaches, Volusia County has outlined holiday closures and service schedules to help residents plan ahead.

All County administrative offices and public library branches will be closed Monday, May 25, reopening Tuesday. However, residents in unincorporated areas can expect no changes to garbage, recycling, yard waste, or bulk collection. The West Volusia Transfer Station and Tomoka Farms Road Landfill will also operate as usual.

For transit riders, VoTran and VoAccess will run on a Sunday schedule, though VoRide services will not operate on the holiday.

Several facilities that are typically closed on Mondays — including Lyonia Environmental Center, DeBary Hall, and the Marine Science Center — will also remain closed for Memorial Day.

The holiday may mean lighter office traffic, but essential services will largely remain on track.

💡 Daytona International Speedway to Install New LED Lighting

Big changes are coming to Daytona International Speedway — and they’ll be bright.

The iconic 2.5-mile track is installing a new, state-of-the-art LED lighting system spanning the entire racing surface. The project, led by Musco Lighting, is already underway and expected to be completed in January 2027 — just in time for the Rolex 24 and the Daytona 500.

The upgraded system will deliver brighter, more consistent illumination while cutting energy consumption by 50 percent. LED RGB accent lighting will also sync with caution lights, adding a new visual element for fans in the stands and watching at home.

Speedway President Frank Kelleher said the project ensures the venue continues setting the standard for motorsports, while NASCAR officials noted it supports broader sustainability goals — including net-zero operating emissions by 2035.

In short, the future of racing at Daytona is looking a lot more luminous.

🌊 Beach Safety in Focus After Tragic Incident

A 2-year-old girl died May 23 after running into a traffic lane on the sands of New Smyrna Beach and being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred near East Seventh Avenue. Authorities say the driver remained on scene and impairment or excessive speed are not believed to be factors.

With beach traffic increasing during holiday weekends, officials are urging parents to consider non-driving sections of the beach when visiting with children. For those in driving zones, beach safety officials recommend setting up on the ocean side of traffic lanes and holding children’s hands when crossing.

The tragedy underscores an important message: even in familiar places, vigilance matters.

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Events for Sunday, May 24, 2026

Ormond Beach

Holly Hill

  • Event: Holly Hill Riverside Market - 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Holly Hill Riverside Market, Holly Hill
    Weekly Sunday market with fresh produce, coffee, breakfast favorites, pastries, local honey, plants, gifts, homemade dog treats and more. Dogs are welcome on leash.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: Break the Silence 5K — Domestic Abuse Council - 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
    Riverfront Esplanade, Daytona Beach
    Run/walk event to raise awareness about domestic violence and support those impacted by it.

  • Event: AumShanti Yoga Dream On, Stretch Long - 9:30–10:30 a.m.
    Rock Royalty Terrace, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
    Gentle yoga session at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach.

  • Event: DJ Ced — Wilin Entertainment - 12–5 p.m.
    Sessions Terrace, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
    Brunch Remix event with DJ Ced spinning music during the afternoon.

  • Event: Nick Hildyard - 7–10 p.m.
    Sessions, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
    Live music performance at Sessions.

Events for Monday, May 25, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: Memorial Day Remembrance Service - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Rockefeller Gardens Park, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
    Free annual remembrance service honoring fallen service members. Presented by the City of Ormond Beach Parks & Recreation Department, Memorial Remembrance Committee, American Legion Post 267, and American Legion Unit 267.

Holly Hill

  • Event: Flex & Stretch - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
    Fitness/stretching class listed for May 25. Verify with the organizer before attending.

  • Event: City Hall Closed - Memorial Day - All Day
    Holly Hill City Hall, 1065 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
    City offices closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: Brunch Remix — DJ Ced - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Sessions Terrace, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave.
    DJ Ced spinning music during the Brunch Remix event.

  • Event: Memorial Day Murph Free Workout - 9:00 AM
    223 Fentress Blvd., Daytona Beach
    Memorial Day workout event listed for May 25. Verify with the organizer before attending.

  • Event: Rock & Roll Bingo at Hard Rock - 7:00 PM
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
    Evening music/bingo event listed for May 25.

  • Event: Monday Night Karaoke @ Yayas - 9:00 PM
    Yayas Beachside Bar, Daytona Beach
    Monday night karaoke event listed for May 25.

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