⭐ Ormond Beach Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

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Ormond Beach Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

Julio Liriano and Nick Mancuso-Photo courtesy of Ormond Beach Police/Pauline Dulang

The Ormond Beach Police Department welcomed two new officers, Julio Liriano and Nick Mancuso, at a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 5. Mancuso, a Palm Coast native and Matanzas High School graduate, served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army, with deployments in South Korea and Germany. After leaving the military in 2023, he began studying early childhood development at Daytona State College.

Liriano, originally from the Dominican Republic, moved to New York City at age 10 and graduated from the High School of Environmental Studies in Manhattan. He relocated to Florida in 2021 and completed training at the Law Enforcement Academy at Daytona State College.

The department expressed excitement over the officers' arrival, highlighting their dedication to serving the community.

Off-Beach Parking Changes Coming in January

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Volusia County will begin charging fees for off-beach parking at County-operated lots starting Jan. 1, 2025. Residents registered with ParkVolusia will be exempt, though this benefit excludes municipal parking lots and boat ramps, such as those in New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach. For municipal locations, residents should consult the respective city governments for applicable fees.

27th Street Oceanfront Park (New Smyrna Beach)
Flagler Avenue Oceanfront Park (New Smyrna Beach)
Esther Street Oceanfront Park (New Smyrna Beach)
Grayce Barck North Beach Community Park (New Smyrna Beach)
Marianne Clancy Park (New Smyrna Beach)
North Causeway Boat Ramp (New Smyrna Beach)
Swoop Boat Ramp (New Smyrna Beach) Breakers Oceanfront Park (Daytona Beach)

ParkVolusia registration also does not cover access to Lighthouse Point Park and Smyrna Dunes Park, where residents must purchase an annual pass or pay a daily fee.

Nonresidents can buy an annual parking pass or pay $20 daily for County-operated lots. Overnight parking from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. is prohibited for all users, with penalties for violations.

For more details on parking policies or to register, visit parkvolusia.org.

Volusia County Schools See Decline in Student Vaping with New Program

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Volusia County Schools are reporting a significant drop in student vaping incidents, attributing the success to a newly implemented nine-week educational program. The course, designed to raise awareness about the risks of substance abuse, has reduced the number of students caught with vapes to 360 this year, compared to 463 at the same time last year.

Previously, measures like vape detectors and citations failed to deter repeat offenders. By prioritizing education over punishment, the district hopes to achieve long-term behavioral changes among students.

District officials are encouraged by the program's early success and plan to continue it in the future, aiming to further reduce vaping and create a healthier school environment.

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