⭐ Help is Here for Storm-Affected Businesses

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14 Mar

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SBA Help, Bike Injuries and Robots

Help is Here for Storm-Affected Businesses
If Hurricane Milton left your business in a tough spot, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has your back. A Business Recovery Center has officially opened in Daytona Beach at the UCF Business Incubator. Business owners and residents can stop by Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for assistance with disaster loan applications, questions about recovery resources, and general guidance on getting back on track. The SBA offers various loans, including Business Physical Disaster Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Home Disaster Loans, to help repair damage and keep operations running smoothly. The clock is ticking, though—the deadline for Physical Disaster Loans is April 27, and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, it’s July 11. Need help? Head over to the center or check out all the details online at SBA.gov.
Source: Volusia County

Bike Week: Fewer Accidents, but Still a Wild Ride
Bike Week 2025 came and went, and Halifax Health is reporting some mixed news. The good? Overall trauma-related patient admissions dropped to 114 from last year’s 180. The not-so-good? Bike Week-related patient admissions actually rose slightly, from 55 to 57. There were also two reported deaths, down from four last year. The hospital also noted a decrease in helmet usage—only 41 riders were wearing them compared to 61 last year. Whether you’re a biker or just a spectator, safety should always be a priority—so let’s gear up responsibly for next year’s rally.
Source: Ormond Observer

Amazon’s New Robotic Warehouse: Ready to Roll!
Daytona Beach is about to get a high-tech boost—Amazon’s massive five-story robotic fulfillment center has officially received its certificate of occupancy. Located just south of Daytona International Speedway, this 2.8-million-square-foot facility is expected to bring at least 1,000 new jobs to the area by 2028. The e-commerce giant is eyeing a summer opening, just in time for the holiday shopping rush. With positions like “mechatronics and robotics technician” and “senior maintenance operations manager” already listed, job seekers should keep an eye out for hiring announcements in the coming months. The investment shows Amazon’s commitment to Daytona, and we can’t wait to see this tech-powered hub in action.
Source: Daytona News-Journal

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Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Kenneth William Fowler (27) – Arrested on Feb. 28. Charge(s): Possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Bail: $3,000.

  • Richard Paul Morrone (72) – Arrested on March 5. Charge(s): Aggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older. Bail: Not set.

Holly Hill Police Department

  • Christopher Steven McCall (35) – Arrested on Feb. 28. Charge(s): Possession of a sexual performance by a child, unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony. Bail: Not set.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office

  • Eugene Joseph Soriano (48) – Arrested on Feb. 28. Charge(s): Grand theft. Bail: $2,500.

  • Brittany Caprilozzi (38) – Arrested on March 5. Charge(s): Offering to commit prostitution, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Bail: $40,750.

  • Tracy Hoffman (39) – Arrested on March 5. Charge(s): Neglect of a child, possession of paraphernalia. Bail: $500.


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Fri Mar 14

  • Event: Yoga Outdoors with Kim - February and March at 10am, 10 AM
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: St Patrick's Day Party at Nova Community Center, 6–8 PM
    Nova Community Center, 440 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Friday Karaoke at the OB with HARRYOKE!, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 709 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Charity Rummage Sale, Mar 14–Mar 15
    56 N Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Cousins Maine Lobster🦞 at Copper Bottom, 3/14–12pm-8pm
    Copper Bottom Craft Distillery, 998 N Beach St, Holly Hill

  • Event: Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) Course (Mar 14 - 16, 2025), Mar 14–Mar 16
    Elite Strength and Performance, 1011 8th St Unit 301, Holly Hill

  • Event: Authentic Gemstone Jewelry Class, 1–3 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: "UNDER THE BIG TOP" A Carnival of Dance Showcase ..., Mar 14–Mar 16
    JJ's Dance Fusion, 298 S Nova Rd STE D, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Hotel California "A Salute To The Eagles", Mar 14–Mar 15
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: JimmyAli at The Grind on Friday's, 9:00–11:55 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open Mic Event, Mar 5–Apr 4
    Kava Culture Kava Bar, 500 W Granada Blvd Ste 5, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Watercolor Workshop with artist Bibi Gromling, Mar 4–15
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie, Feb 21–Mar 21
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

    Sat Mar 15

  • Event: Trustees Training Class, 8 AM
    Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800, 190 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Newborn Basics Class, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
    Pediatric Associates Ormond, 725 W Granada Blvd STE 1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open House - 11AM-1PM, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    114 Sunset Point Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Lighthouse Wooden Paddle Painting Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open House - 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM, 11 AM – 2 PM
    52 Pleasant Dr, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Sunset Flamingo Painting Class, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Nate Utley, 6 – 9 PM
    Ormond Garage, 48 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Seth Pause, 4 PM
    Oceanside Beach Bar & Grill, 1900 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Live Music: SoulFire — River Grille, 5 – 8 PM
    RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Roaring 20's Party @ Beachside, 7 – 10 PM
    790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: "DIRECT FROM NY" The NY Rockets "Good Rockin...", 7 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Esh x Schief: Sugar Works Distillery, 7 – 11 PM
    Sugar Works Distillery, LLC, 214 N Orange St, New Smyrna Beach, FL

  • Event: Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) Course, Mar 14 - 16, 2025
    Elite Strength and Performance, 1011 8th St unit 301, Holly Hill, FL

  • Event: Watercolor Workshop with artist Bibi Gromling, Mar 4 – 15
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: "UNDER THE BIG TOP" A Carnival of Dance Showcase, Mar 14 – 16
    JJ's Dance Fusion, 298 S Nova Rd STE D, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie, Feb 21 – Mar 21
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Yoga Outdoors with Kim - February and March at 10am, Mar 7 – 28
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Event: Open Mic Event, Mar 5 – Apr 4
    Kava Culture Kava Bar, 500 W Granada Blvd Ste 5, Ormond Beach, FL

  • Sun Mar 16

  • Event: Weekly Bowling, 6–8 PM
    Ormond Lanes, 260 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Yin Yoga, 4–5 PM
    Sol Wellness Yoga Studio, 725 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open House - 1PM-3PM, 5–7 PM
    30 Coquina Point Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Learn Dry Needling (SFDN1) Course (Mar 14 - 16, 2025), All day event
    Elite Strength and Performance, 1011 8th St unit 301, Holly Hill

  • Event: "UNDER THE BIG TOP" A Carnival of Dance Showcase, All day event
    JJ's Dance Fusion, 298 S Nova Rd STE D, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Yoga Outdoors with Kim - February and March at 10 AM, All day event
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Sunday Semi-Private: FG/KO, 10 AM–12 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Open Bezel Jewelry Class by Janie, All day event
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

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