✔ Volusia-Flagler Annual Memorial Service Pays Tribute

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Ormond Local Pulse
17 May

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Volusia-Flagler Annual Memorial Service Pays Tribute to Decades of Fallen Heroes

In Volusia and Flagler counties, a memorial service was held to honor 37 officers and two K-9s who have died since 1895, with special recognition given to recent and historical losses within local law enforcement including Cpl. Michael Bakaysa of the Ormond Beach Police Department. The event, marked by a collective mourning and remembrance, was attended by officers whose badges bore ribbons symbolizing their loss. Ponce Inlet Mayor Lois Paritsky and Police Chief Jeff Glazier both spoke on the heroism and lasting legacies of the fallen officers, emphasizing their lifelong dedication to protecting the community.

11th Annual Taste of Ormond Returns with a Culinary Feast and Exclusive Mixology Experience This Sunday

Rockefeller Gardens in Ormond Beach is set to host the 11th annual Taste of Ormond event this Sunday, offering unlimited food tastings, wine, and craft beer from 4pm to 7pm. Admission starts at $75, with VIP options available. The event also includes the 31 Supper Club Mixology Experience for an additional $25, providing an intimate setting for cocktail demonstrations. This gastronomic gala supports Ormond Beach MainStreet's efforts to revitalize the local business district and promote cultural activities.

Flagler County Eyes Harsher Laws Against Dune Trespass Amid Erosion Crisis

In an urgent response to the ongoing coastal erosion, Flagler County, Florida, is poised to escalate legal penalties for unauthorized access to beach dunes. The County Commission is set to vote on Monday on an emergency order that would classify walking on the dunes as a second-degree misdemeanor, subject to up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. This measure, described by Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed during a recent public address, underscores the critical need to protect these vulnerable natural barriers, which suffer from frequent damage due to hurricanes, Nor’easters, and other tidal events.

The proposed crackdown comes as part of a broader effort by local authorities to preserve the county's shorelines, which have been battered by a series of intense weather events in recent years. At a luncheon hosted by the Flagler Tiger Bay Club, Hadeed highlighted the ecological importance of the dunes and the lengthy six-month recovery period required for dune vegetation to strengthen after being disturbed.

Further emphasizing the severity of the situation, Hadeed recounted the county's struggles with significant beach erosion, notably following Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Tropical Storm Nicole in 2022, which led to substantial damage to infrastructure including the collapse of parts of Highway A1A.

Local officials, including Hadeed, have praised efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers to renourish the beaches and have committed to a long-term plan to manage and restore the coastline with limited resources but abundant determination. Hadeed’s speech articulated a community-driven resolve, stating that despite financial constraints, "grit and determination" have been central to the county's strategy to combat beach erosion.

As the County Commission convenes to deliberate on the emergency order, the stakes are high for Flagler County's beaches, which are crucial not only for environmental sustainability but also for the community's safety and economic well-being.

Recent Arrests
Ormond Beach Police Department

- Steven D. Coggins, 39, Ormond Beach, arrested May 5, charged with controlled substance possession without prescription. Bail: $2,500.

- Brittney Porter, 33, Ormond Beach, arrested May 5, charged with possession of paraphernalia, controlled substance without prescription, resisting officer without violence, and grand theft. Bail: $8,500.

- Bo FW Brewer, 64, Ormond Beach, arrested May 7, charged with aggravated assault. No bail set.

- Ariel C. Ferrari, 30, Ormond Beach, arrested May 9, charged with controlled substance possession without prescription. Bail: $2,500.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office

- Connor Louis O'Connor, 20, Holly Hill, arrested May 5, charged with fleeing/eluding and no motorcycle endorsement. Bail: $3,000.

- Patrick D. Fulton, 56, Holly Hill, arrested May 6, charged with pretrial release violation and failure to properly register as sex offender. No bail set.

- Troy Edward Green, 39, Ormond Beach, arrested May 7, charged with battery. Bail: $2,500.

- Clayton Allen Cornett, 18, Ormond Beach, arrested May 7, charged with robbery by sudden snatching. Bail: $10,000.

- Grover Nelson Effler, 57, Ormond Beach, arrested May 9, charged with DUI with damage to person/property, DUI, leaving scene of crash with property damage, and crash leaving scene with injury. Bail: $7,000.

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