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⭐ Sheriff Chitwood Releases Video of Police Shooting in Holly Hill Tuesday

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30 May

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Sheriff Chitwood Releases Video of Police Shooting in Holly Hill Tuesday

Tuesday afternoon In Holly Hill, a police officer fatally shot Michael Anthony Edminson, a 40-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis, after he threatened violence and charged at law enforcement with a knife. The incident was documented on body-worn camera footage. Despite attempts to deescalate, Edminson was shot after advancing on the officer multiple times. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, with the footage released to the public for transparency.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is currently investigating the shooting, which follows standard protocol in officer-involved fatalities. The incident's footage was released by Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who is assisting in the ongoing investigation.

This is graphic footage..viewer discretion is advised.

City of Ormond Beach Partners with Designing Local for Downtown Art Strategy

Ormond Beach City Commission has awarded a $80,000 contract to Designing Local of Columbus, Ohio, to create the city's first Downtown Public Art Master Plan. The plan will provide a framework for public art installations, including location identification, cost estimation, and community engagement strategies. The initiative builds on the city’s existing mural program and aims to enhance the cultural appeal of downtown Ormond Beach.

Seabreeze High Celebrates Class of 2024: High Achievements and New Beginnings

The Seabreeze High School Class of 2024 celebrated their commencement with notable achievements: a 97% graduation rate, over 32,000 hours of community service, and more than $8 million in scholarships. Principal Tucker Harris led the ceremony, which included poignant moments of reflection and recognition of both significant and everyday accomplishments. The event highlighted the graduates' readiness to move forward, buoyed by their substantial academic and extracurricular achievements.

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Floridians Spend More on Groceries as Prices Hit Record Highs

A recent study by Trace One has revealed a significant rise in grocery prices, with Floridian households particularly feeling the impact. From March 2020 to March 2024, grocery costs have escalated by 24.7% nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Florida, the financial strain is evident as the average household now allocates approximately $287 each week and about $1,148 monthly to grocery expenses. This expenditure represents 8.2% of total consumer spending in the state, slightly higher than the national average of 8.0%. The study, utilizing data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau, points out that this increase is the most significant since the 1970s. Essential items like eggs, flour, and sugar have seen the sharpest price hikes. This trend suggests that groceries are consuming a growing portion of household budgets, especially in regions with lower incomes or where grocery prices are inherently high, putting considerable economic pressure on many Floridian families.

Heart Health in the Golden Years: Statins Prove Effective for Older Adults

A new study highlights the effectiveness of statins for individuals over the age of 75, suggesting they can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and death. This finding, detailed in the Annals of Internal Medicine, addresses a gap in previous research which often excluded this older age group. As more people live past 75, personalized risk assessments are recommended to determine the appropriateness of statin use, with potential updates to clinical guidelines on the horizon.

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