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⭐ Daytona Beach Woman Sentenced in Husband’s Death Amid End-of-Life Debate
Issue #486
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01 Mar
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Daytona Beach Woman Sentenced in Husband’s Death Amid End-of-Life Debate
Ellen Gilland, 77, was sentenced to 366 days in state prison and 12 years of probation for fatally shooting her terminally ill husband, Jerry Gilland, in his hospital room at AdventHealth in Daytona Beach. She had pleaded no contest to the charges and had been free on bond since March 2023. Authorities stated that after the shooting, Gilland pointed the gun at hospital staff and fired in the direction of police officers before being taken into custody.
Judge Kathryn Weston credited her with 40 days of time served and ordered her to write letters of apology to those affected. She must also complete community service after her release.
The case has sparked debate over end-of-life choices, with supporters rallying outside the courthouse. Her attorney described her as deeply remorseful, emphasizing that her actions were driven by love and distress over her husband’s suffering.
Mystic Lobster Roll Co. Brings New England Flavor to Daytona Beach
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Mystic Lobster Roll Co. is set to open its first Volusia County location at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, with an anticipated launch in April. Franchise owners Juan Santamaria and Ramona Ricart, experienced in the food industry, relocated to Florida last year and see Daytona Beach as an ideal market.
The restaurant will feature Maine and Connecticut-style lobster rolls, specialty options like the Deep South roll, and lobster tacos. Beverages will include beer, wine, and New Jersey Boardwalk Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Guests will have access to outdoor seating, poolside service, and beach delivery.
Mystic Lobster Roll Co., founded in New Jersey, has expanded throughout Florida and will also operate a concession stand at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. While the couple is considering a future West Palm Beach location, their current focus is on Daytona Beach, where they will hire three employees and operate daily from 11 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m.
Pine Trail Elementary Runners Shine in Annual Pioneer Mile
Pine Trail Elementary students laced up their running shoes for the annual Pioneer Mile, a school tradition for over 30 years. Held on Feb. 28, the race saw 139 students qualify—84 boys and 55 girls—marking an increase from the previous year.
The event, established by former coach James Vollinger, requires boys to run a mile in eight minutes or less and girls in nine minutes or less to participate. This year, fourth-grader Espn Haines nearly broke the school record, finishing in 5 minutes and 59 seconds—just two seconds shy of the best time ever recorded. His sister, third-grader Breckland Haines, won the girls’ race with a time of 6:45.
The Pioneer Mile remains a beloved tradition at Pine Trail Elementary, encouraging students to challenge themselves physically and celebrate their achievements in endurance and speed.
Volusia County Seeks Providers for 2025 Summer Camp Program
Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is accepting applications from nonprofits, schools, churches, and municipalities to serve as summer camp providers for the 2025 summer camp scholarship program. Camps must operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for at least six weeks between June 2 and August 8, offering supervised recreation, sports, arts, and field trips for children ages 5 to 14. Camps focused on special needs children may accept participants up to age 17.
Scholarships will be available for children from families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Providers will be reimbursed per child based on attendance, within the county’s set rate.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 21 at www.volusia.org/scs. First-time applicants must attend a training on March 6. The Children and Families Advisory Board will review applications in April.
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Event: Aberdeen Spring Craft Show, 9am to 1pm
Aberdeen Clubhouse, 50 Allwood Green Blvd., Ormond BeachEvent: Florida Coffee Collective Coffee Crawl, 9 – 11 AM
Happy Co Surf & Coffee, 1210 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Wine Curiosity, 2 – 6 PM
beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Whey Jennings: DAYTONA BIKE WEEK AT IRON HORSE, 4 – 8 PM
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: BEACHSIDE MUSIC, 6:30 PM
Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Paint Your Partner Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Small Group Saturday-LS, 10 AM – 12 PM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Esh x Schief: Plantation Bay Golf Club, 6 – 10 PM
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, 100 Plantation Bay Dr, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: How to Buy a New Construction Home & Take Advantage of Incentives, 11 AM – 1 PM
Fountain View by D.R. Horton, 1383 Fountain Vw St, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: OBMS Panther Prowl 5K, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
151 Domicilio Ave, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Puddle of Mudd, March 1 – March 2
Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: MOONSHINE BANDITS, March 1 – March 2
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: BROKEN SPOKE SALOON — Bobby Friss, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: '25 Spring Sunshine Smash, 9 AM – 1 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FLSun Mar 2
Event: Full Throttle Bike Show, 6 AM–1 PM
Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond BeachEvent: Sunday Semi-Private: FG/KO, 10 AM–12 PM
Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond BeachEvent: Chris Ruggiero, 3–5 PM
Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: Rivergrille Mardi Gras, 3 PM
RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: Live Music at the Grille: Joey Grillo Duo, 2–5 PM
RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: Iron Horse Saloon, 4 PM
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: Big Engine: Saints & Sinners Sunday Night Bike Week
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: Oyster Shucking Pop-up Event
SoNapa Grille, 324 N Nova Rd, Ormond BeachEvent: Taste of Ormond
Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond BeachEvent: Puddle Of Mudd à Ormond Beach, FL
Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: MOONSHINE BANDITS
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: BOA and the AMG Present our BOA LIVE! On Tour
1081 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: The American Revolution Experience
Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N Beach St, Ormond BeachEvent: Open Mic Event
Kava Culture Kava Bar, 500 W Granada Blvd Ste 5, Ormond BeachEvent: The Salty Mermaid Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond BeachEvent: Bike Week Daytona Beach
Corbin Pacific Inc, 1433 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: 84th annual Bike Week - First Weekend
Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitor Bureau, 140 S Atlantic Ave Suite 500, Ormond BeachEvent: 84th Daytona Bike Week 2025
ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd, Ormond BeachEvent: Fastlane Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Shows 2025
Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E New York Ave, Ormond BeachEvent: 84th Daytona Bike Week | Official Bike Week
126 E Orange Ave, Ormond BeachEvent: Bike Week at the Boot Hill Saloon
Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St Bridge, Ormond BeachEvent: Daytona Beach Bike Week
Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership and Showroom, 1637 US-1, Ormond BeachEvent: Blue 88: Daytona Bike Week
Porthole Bar & Grill, 932 Herbert St, Holly HillMon Feb 3
Event: Shuffle Board, Monday-Saturday, 9am, 9 – 10 AM
New Smyrna Beach Shuffle Board Courts, 150 S Pine St, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Blistur: Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch Bar - New..., 2 – 6 PM
Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Co Rd 415, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Whey Jennings: DAYTONA BIKE WEEK AT IRON HORSE, 4 – 8 PM
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Monday Show in Ormond Beach!, 4 – 10 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Trike Show by Bike Show Mafia, 4 – 9 PM
1637 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: HIPPIES AND COWBOYS, 5:30 – 11:30 PM
Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Beachside Bar Deck & Grill — The Friends of Rock, 6 – 10 PM
Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: IRON HORSE SALOON — bobbyfriss.com, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: Monday Karaoke at Grind Gastropub, 6 – 10 PM
Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FLEvent: MOONSHINE BANDITS, March 3 – March 4
Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL
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