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⭐ Cell Phone Ban, Track Stars, Hurricane Prep, and Unusual Research
Issue #551
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05 May
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⭐ Cell Phone Ban, Track Stars, Hurricane Prep, and Unusual Research
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📱 Florida Legislature Approves Student Cell Phone Ban
Florida lawmakers have passed legislation barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day. The ban extends "bell to bell," expanding on current restrictions that only prevent usage during instructional time.
For high schools, the bill maintains existing instructional-time restrictions but creates a pilot program in six counties—two small, two medium, and two large—that will test a full-day ban in high schools as well.
Some lawmakers raised concerns about students on field trips being unable to contact parents, but Representative Busatta countered, "Just like we did it when we were in school and we didn't have phones...parents were able to get a hold of us when they needed to."
The bill also includes provisions benefiting charter schools, including guaranteed shares of sales-tax money and removing the requirement for teacher approval when converting traditional public schools to charter schools.
Source: Ormond Observer
🏃 Mainland's Kajuan Curry Qualifies for State Championships in Three Events
Mainland High School senior Kajuan Curry is heading to the state track championships after qualifying in three events at the Region 2-3A track meet. Despite the 800-meter run being his "third-favorite" event, Curry placed second with a time of 1:58.96, automatically qualifying for states.
Curry also anchored Mainland's 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams, both of which placed second and qualified for the state championships. The 4x800 team shattered the school record with a time of 8:05.04.
"I'm hard on KJ, but he ran his butt off today," said Bucs coach Terry Anthony. "It was a very grueling day."
Senior Amyah Watlington was Mainland's only regional champion, winning the girls 100-meter hurdles in 14.13 seconds, breaking her own school record of 14.31. Watlington heads to the state championships on May 9 with the seventh-best time in Class 3A.
Source: Ormond Observer
🌀 Hurricane Preparedness Week Helps Residents Get Ready
Courtesy: NOAA
With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service have designated May 4-10 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. The initiative aims to raise awareness about hurricane dangers and encourage early preparation.
Early forecasts predict an above-normal hurricane season for 2025, with Colorado State University ranking Florida No. 1 for the probability of a named storm coming within 50 miles at 92%. AccuWeather warns this could be a year with "volatile hurricanes" that may rapidly intensify shortly before making landfall.
The National Hurricane Center will begin issuing tropical outlooks on May 15, with their official season predictions coming later this month. Current forecasts suggest 13-21 named storms, 7-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes.
Today's preparedness focus: "Know your risks, wind and water" – identify if you live in a flood-prone area or evacuation zone and check for structural weaknesses in your home.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
🏛 Florida Tech Researchers Study Roach Behavior and Psychology
Florida Tech researchers are giving cockroaches the respect they deserve. Associate Professor Darby Proctor runs the Roach Lab at Florida Institute of Technology, where she and her students explore roach behavior and psychology.
"Cockroaches are incredibly diverse and prevalent," says Proctor. "If the goal of science is to understand the world around us, cockroaches need to be explored to a greater extent than they are now."
The lab studies discoid roaches, native to the Caribbean, investigating questions like: Do roaches make friends? Is there cockroach courtship? How cognitively flexible are they? The research may provide insights into the origins of social behavior, with implications for understanding human psychology.
Proctor's research offers undergraduate students hands-on animal research experience without the ethical concerns of traditional labs that euthanize subjects. The roaches live comfortably in the lab, feasting on their favorite snack—Froot Loops cereal—and sometimes reproducing through parthenogenesis, where females clone themselves without males.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
This Day In History - Florida Events
1832 – The Treaty of Payne’s Landing is signed between the U.S. government and a group of Seminole leaders in Florida, aiming to relocate the tribe to Indian Territory (modern Oklahoma).
1885 – The city of Ocala adopts a resolution urging the formation of the Florida Prohibition Party, reflecting rising temperance sentiment in the state.
1891 – Florida State College (now Florida State University) in Tallahassee holds its first formal graduation ceremony.
1917 – Florida’s National Guard units are federalized for World War I service, contributing to the national war effort.
1925 – The Florida East Coast Railway completes a key section of track to support the Florida land boom, connecting Miami with Homestead.
1930 – A massive fire breaks out in Jacksonville, destroying several downtown blocks and prompting new city fire regulations.
1943 – The Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery School opens in Fort Myers (later becomes Buckingham Army Airfield), training thousands of aerial gunners during WWII.
1951 – Florida’s first television station, WTVJ (Miami), begins color broadcasting on a limited basis.
1961 – Cuban exiles in Florida publicly organize efforts to support anti-Castro activities following the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.
1970 – The first Earth Day events are formally recognized in several Florida cities on May 5 due to rescheduling delays from the national April 22 observance.
1980 – The U.S. Coast Guard intercepts multiple boats off the coast of Florida as part of the Mariel boatlift, during a surge of Cuban immigration.
1992 – Disney’s Wilderness Lodge opens near Magic Kingdom in Orlando, expanding the park’s themed resort options.
2000 – Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces statewide manatee deaths have reached a record high for the year as of May 5.
2006 – A sinkhole swallows part of a home in DeLand, prompting increased geological monitoring in Volusia County.
2020 – Florida reports its first day with zero new COVID-19 deaths since early March, offering a momentary sign of progress in the pandemic.
The Race is On! Ormond Burger Week is underway! Visit these Ormond eateries and place your vote. Event runs through May 11.
31 Supper Club – The Ultimate Umami Burger
63 Sovereign – Maple Sriracha Fry King
Alexanders – Prime A Burger
Cafe One – The One!
DB Pickles – Bruschetta Burger
Fat Paulies – B.A.M.M. Burger
Fletcher's – Death by Onions
Frida's – Al Pastor Burger (Not available on Cinco de Mayo)
Fugu – Wagyu Beef Bao
Good Vibes Scratch Kitchen – Good Vibes Creole Burger
Jimmy Hula's – Hulius
Kona Tiki Bar – The Mustang Patty
Lagerheads – Lagerheads Smashburger
Ormond Beach Sports Corner – OB Jam Krise Burger
Ormond Brewing Co. – M/C Burger
Ormond Garage – OG Irishman
Pirana Grille – Pirana Jamburger
Pumphouse – The Champ!
Steer In Burger – Just a Damn Good Burger!
Tangos – El Cubano
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NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info
Mon May 5
Event: 🎨 Coloring Club — Dark Moon Galleries, 9:15 – 11:15 AM
Dark Moon Gallery, 1120B Beville Rd, Daytona Beach, FLEvent: 🎊 Cinco De Mayo, 5 – 8 PM
Novel Tea Book Shop, 150 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with books, culture, and community fun in a cozy literary setting.Event: 🎉 Cinco de Mayo Parking Lot Party, 10 PM
746 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
A high-energy, late-night fiesta packed with music, dancing, and festive vibes.Tue May 6
Event: ☕ Morning Member Meetup, 12 – 1 PM
1001 Broadway Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
Connect with fellow members over lunch-hour networking and community updates.Event: UF/IFAS Satellite Plant Clinic - 10:30am - 12n
Ormond Beach Environmental Center, 601 Division Ave. Ormond Beach
For addtl info contact Linda Anderson 386-677-3072 (Sep-May)Event: 💃 COUNTRY 2-STEP: Weekly Group Dance Classes, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Dance-ology Studios, 533 N Nova Rd Suite 105, Ormond Beach, FL
Learn the basics or refine your steps in this upbeat group country dance class.Wed May 7
Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
Alfies Restaurant, 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
All Are Welcome! More info at (386) 441-4421Ormond Beach Garden Club Meeting, 9:30am - 12pm (Sep-May)
The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
The Ormond Beach Garden Club meets every 1st Wednesday from Sep-MayEvent: 🐦 Spring Bird Walks with Joan Tague, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Avenue, Ormond Beach Join Joan Tague for a morning walk identifying local bird species in their natural habitat.
Event: 🧑💼 Site Plan Review Committee Meeting, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CR103 (Ormond Beach City Hall), 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach This is a public meeting where the city's Site Plan Review Committee will discuss and review development proposals.
Event: 🚒 Leadership Ormond Beach XXI - Public Safety Day, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce & Fire Station 92, 189 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach A program by the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce offering insights into public safety services.
Event: 🤝 Opening BID 2025-35 Conference for 2025 Roadway Resurfacing, 2:00 PM Training Room (Ormond Beach City Hall), 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach A conference related to the bidding process for upcoming roadway resurfacing projects.
Event: 🎾 Pickleball Team Building Event, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill Hosted by the Women's Council of REALTORS Daytona Beach Area, this event offers a fun team-building opportunity through pickleball.
Event: 🎶 WEST COAST SWING - Weekly Group Classes, 6:00 PM - onwards Dance-ology Studios, [Full address not specified], Ormond Beach Weekly group classes for learning and practicing West Coast Swing dance.
Event: 🏛️ Board of Adjustments & Appeals Meeting, 6:00 PM City Commission Chambers (Ormond Beach City Hall), 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach A public meeting of the city's Board of Adjustments & Appeals.
NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info.
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