⭐ Surveying The Coast, Kuiper Launch, Job Scams

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16 Jun

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⭐ Surveying The Coast, Kuiper Launch, Job Scams

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🌊 Keeping Our Coastline in Check

In a continued effort to defend its sandy borders, the Volusia County Council has greenlit funding for its annual beach profile surveys. These scientific surveys, conducted in partnership with Taylor Engineering since 2019, provide crucial data on how sand moves along the county’s coastlines. By tracking shifts from the dunes to 30 feet offshore, the county can more accurately plan for storm recovery, erosion control, and long-term beach preservation.

Survey crews—armed with waders, all-terrain vehicles, and survey boats—collect high-resolution topographic data that shapes everything from local infrastructure protection to coordination with federal agencies. Results from this year’s survey will be in by the end of the year, and they’ll help ensure our shores remain a safe, resilient destination for years to come.

🚀 Project Kuiper Set for Liftoff Monday

Cape Canaveral is about to roar to life again as United Launch Alliance prepares to send Amazon’s second batch of Project Kuiper satellites into orbit. The launch is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. Monday, June 16, from Launch Complex 41. Riding atop a mighty Atlas V rocket equipped with five solid rocket boosters, the mission will deliver 27 satellites into low-Earth orbit.

Part of Amazon’s goal to deliver global broadband access—especially in underserved areas—Project Kuiper is aiming for a constellation of over 3,200 satellites. With this launch, 54 will be operational. The weather looks promising, with a 75% chance of favorable conditions. If all goes well, this marks another milestone in Amazon’s $10 billion push to catch up to SpaceX’s Starlink, which already has a sizable lead in the satellite internet race.

⚠️ Job Scams on the Rise as Unemployment Hits 400K

With over 400,000 Floridians unemployed this spring, scammers are seizing the opportunity to target job seekers. According to the FTC, Americans lost a staggering $764.8 million to job and business opportunity scams in 2024—an increase of nearly $250 million from the year before.

Elissa Murray, a Central Florida resident, was nearly caught in a sophisticated fake job scam. After posting her resume online, she received what appeared to be a legitimate job offer from someone claiming to represent Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The offer came complete with an interview via Teams, an employment letter, and even a check for $2,500. Fortunately, her bank flagged the check as fraudulent before she sent any money back—a common tactic used by scammers to steal funds.

Experts advise job hunters to independently verify company details, avoid too-good-to-be-true offers, and never deposit unexpected checks. In the age of digital hiring, a little extra caution can go a long way.

This Day In World History

  • 1487 – Battle of Stoke Field: The last major engagement in the Wars of the Roses is fought; Henry VII defeats the Yorkist forces, ending the conflict.

  • 1745 – Jacobite Rising begins: Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) lands in Scotland to start the Jacobite uprising.

  • 1815 – Battle of Ligny: Napoleon defeats the Prussian army under Blücher, two days before Waterloo.

  • 1858 – Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” Speech: Lincoln delivers his famous speech upon accepting the Illinois Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

  • 1903 – Ford Motor Company founded: Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company in Michigan.

  • 1911 – IBM founded: Originally the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR), it would later become IBM in 1924.

  • 1925 – France accepts border agreements: Germany and France accept the Locarno Treaties confirming borders post-WWI.

  • 1933 – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) created: Part of Roosevelt’s New Deal reforms during the Great Depression.

  • 1944 – Iceland becomes a republic: Iceland formally separates from Denmark and becomes an independent republic.

  • 1955 – Disneyland opens to the press: A preview day is held before the public opening on July 17 in Anaheim, California.

  • 1961 – Rudolf Nureyev defects to the West: The Soviet ballet dancer seeks asylum in France during a performance tour.

  • 1963 – Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space: Aboard Vostok 6, the Soviet cosmonaut orbits Earth 48 times.

  • 1976 – Soweto Uprising begins in South Africa: Student protests against apartheid education policies spark a deadly crackdown.

  • 1992 – End of apartheid political segregation: The African National Congress ends its boycott and re-engages in negotiations with the government.

  • 2012 – Aung San Suu Kyi gives Nobel lecture: After years of house arrest, the Burmese opposition leader delivers her Nobel Peace Prize lecture in Oslo.

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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 Jun 16

  • Event: 🍖Smoked & Loaded: A Father’s Day Weekend Affair, all day
    31 Supper Club, 31 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Celebrate Father’s Day with smoked meats, cocktails, and live music all weekend long at this stylish supper club.

  • Event: 🎉100th Anniversary Main Street Pier, all day
    The Roof, 1200 Main St Bridge, Daytona Beach, FL (Note: Technically not Ormond/Holly Hill, but adjacent. Listed for relevance)
    Enjoy historical displays and festivities marking a century of pier memories.

  • Event: 🎶Open Mic Event, ongoing
    Kava Culture Kava Bar, 500 W Granada Blvd Ste 5, Ormond Beach, FL
    An open mic experience inviting local talent and fresh voices every evening through July 7.

  • Event: 🎾Trailblazers Summer Camp: Session 1, all day
    Ormond Beach Tennis Center, 38 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Kick off the summer with tennis skills, fun games, and sportsmanship-building activities for kids.

  • Event: 🏛️Historic Landmark Preservation Board, 4 PM
    10X Ormond Beach Apartments, 600 Crowne Commerce Ct, Ormond Beach, FL
    Local voices come together to discuss preserving Ormond Beach’s architectural history.

  • Event: 🧉Monday is Growler Refill Day, 11 AM – 8 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach, FL
    Bring your growler for discounted refills and enjoy the island vibes at this kava lounge.

  • Event: 🕶️The Good Life Band: Beachside Bar Deck & Grill, 6 – 10 PM
    Beachside, 790 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live tunes and ocean breezes set the tone for a perfect Monday night by the sea.

  • Event: 👾VR Summer Camp Week 3, all day
    1089 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Immersive virtual adventures await young minds at this tech-savvy summer program.

 Tue Jun 17

  • Event: 🚗FLOW (Florida Licensing On Wheels), 10 AM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL
    Mobile DMV services available for license renewals and other state ID needs.

  • Event: 🪴Garden Gatherings: Create your own Tumbler, 2 PM
    3065 FL-40, Ormond Beach, FL
    Get creative and design your own custom tumbler in a relaxing garden setting.

  • Event: 🎨Private Training: 1 Day, 2 – 4 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Focused athletic training session tailored to individual performance goals.

  • Event: 🍷AFRW Women, Wine & Wisdom, 5 – 7 PM
    Wine Not? West, 1108 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    An evening of empowering conversations, networking, and wine tasting.

  • Event: 🌮Taco Tuesday & Live Music! 🎶, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
    29 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Enjoy tacos, tunes, and good vibes late into the evening.

  • Event: 🕊️Divine Service in Ormond Beach, FL, 9:00 – 10:15 PM
    101 Timberlake Ln, Ormond Beach, FL
    A peaceful evening spiritual gathering open to the community.

  • Event: 🕺Adult Beginner Hip Hop, 9:15 – 10:00 PM
    615 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL
    Fun and upbeat hip hop dance class for adult beginners.

  • Event: 🎸Andrew, Adkins, 6 – 9 PM
    Grind Gastropub & Kona Tiki Bar, 49 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live music and tropical drinks make for the perfect midweek break.

 Wed Jun 18

  • 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) 441-4421

  • Event: 🗺️Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
    Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail, Ormond Beach, FL
    Planning discussions that help shape future development along the scenic route.

  • Event: 🦎Critter class, 3 – 5 PM
    46 Spring Meadows Dr, Ormond Beach, FL
    Educational and interactive session for families and nature lovers.

  • Event: 🌊Mixed Media Night Light or Suncatcher Class, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Craft your own beachy suncatcher or night light with ocean-inspired vibes.

  • Event: 🍍Wednesday is BINGO Night at Kava Kula, 7 – 11 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach, FL
    Grab a shell of kava and join in for fun prizes and community vibes.

  • Event: 💃Intro to Poleography 6-Week Series, 9:30 PM
    443 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
    A unique fitness journey combining dance, strength, and choreography.

  • Event: 🖼️4 Week Beginner Stained Glass – Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM
    Tess Blum Art, 510 W Minnesota Ave, Ormond Beach, FL
    Learn stained glass techniques and create colorful masterpieces over four weeks.

  • Event: 🎤Tommy Mac Band (Day 1 of 2), ongoing
    3400 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
    Live performance kicks off with local favorites bringing music midweek.

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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