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• 🌀 Eyes on the Gulf: Tropics May Turn Active

• 🚨 Arrest Made in Daytona Beach Child Abduction At …

  • 📜 This Day In Florida History

  • 📢 Business Spotlight - Maria Davila

  • 🍔 Ormond Recipe Bot

  • 🌗 Today's Horoscope

  • 🍔 Looking For A Great Place To Eat?

  • 😂 Today's Meme

  • 💲💲 Local Dealz

  • Beach Cams

  • 🎥 Beach Cams

  • 📢 Got News?

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Today’s Forecast

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This Day In Florida History

• 1850 – Dr. John Gorrie demonstrates mechanical ice-making at a party in Apalachicola, marking the first public use of artificial refrigeration in the U.S.

• 1850 – Florida physician’s ice-maker demo aligns with Bastille Day, creating a notable moment at the French consul’s event.

• 1921 – Death of Florida’s most famous “cracker cowboy”, a key figure in the state's cattle ranching history.

• 1960 – First space launch from Florida’s Space Coast, with a Thor-Ablestar rocket lifting off from Cape Canaveral.

• 1964 – Civil Rights Act becomes law, significantly influenced by Florida-based activism and protests.

• 1974 – Disney announces plans for EPCOT Center, initiating a major development in Orlando's tourism economy.

• 1978 – Further details unveiled for Disney’s EPCOT Center, signaling expansion and innovation in theme park planning.

• 1984 – STS-41-D shuttle components moved for payload adjustments, marking a milestone in Florida's space operations.

• 2003 – First manatee born in captivity, named “Jose,” at a Florida marine facility.

• 2004 – Hurricane Charley makes landfall, causing significant damage and fatalities across the state.

• 2016 – JetBlue launches first commercial flight to Cuba, marking a historic reconnection after five decades.

• Annual – Tampa’s Archives Awareness Week begins, celebrating local history and archival preservation.

• Tampa Archives hosts events on July 14, including tours and commemorations honoring historical figures.

• Tampa Bay History Center’s 1920s exhibit kickoff week starts, showcasing the state’s cultural evolution.

• Annual – Death of the “cracker cowboy” commemorated, marking his lasting legacy in Florida history.

From Personal Loss to Hope: Maria Davila's Mission with Healthy Souls

Sometimes life's greatest challenges become the catalyst for extraordinary purpose. For Maria Davila, founder of Healthy Souls International, that transformation began with devastating personal loss and has evolved into a mission of hope that spans disaster zones across the country.

Davila's journey into humanitarian work started in 2015 when she signed up for evangelism training with her church. Just days before the training began, she lost everything in a house fire. "I know how it feels to lose everything," she reflects. That profound experience of loss became the foundation for her calling to help others in their darkest moments.

What began as mission work eventually led to the creation of Healthy Souls in 2019, ironically while Davila herself was homeless following Hurricane Dorian. "I was sleeping in my car and getting donated a plane to fly over to the Bahamas and donated a ship to send over pallets of goods," she recalls. "It was one of the hardest times of my life, but I witnessed God's miracles and His hand in everything."

Originally conceived as a mission to teach first aid and CPR in third-world countries, Healthy Souls International has evolved into something far more comprehensive. Davila has led relief efforts from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria to Pine Island after Hurricane Ian, and Louisiana, the Bahamas, and most recently, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

What sets Healthy Souls apart is its focus on the often-overlooked spiritual and mental health aspects of disaster recovery. "It's the psychological support more than anything else," Davila explains. "People are resilient with the physical stuff, but mentally, it's really hard on people."

Rather than simply dropping off supplies, Davila goes door-to-door, checking on people weeks after other volunteers have left. "In the first two weeks, all these volunteers show up with supplies, and it's overwhelming. But when people start leaving and things slow down, that's when the post-traumatic depression and all those feelings start to stir up."

Currently, Davila is headed to Texas next Tuesday to provide spiritual support following the recent flooding disaster there, invited by a sheriff who had previously volunteered with her in North Carolina. Her approach includes setting up prayer tents, cooking breakfast for first responders, and bringing licensed counselors to serve alongside her.

Looking ahead, Davila has purchased five acres in DeLeon Springs where she plans to build a retreat center. The facility will offer training programs and host a youth group for teens in the juvenile system, giving them much needed alternatives through community service and disaster relief training.

For those interested in supporting Healthy Souls' mission, Davila welcomes monetary donations for travel costs, volunteers for distribution centers, as well as licensed counselors willing to serve disaster-affected communities. Information about donations and volunteer opportunities can be found through the Healthy Souls website.

You can see more about Maria and the Healthy Souls supply wish list for needed equipment that can be ordered and sent to Texas for assistance on Amazon Here.

Through personal tragedy, Maria Davila discovered her calling to be present for others in their moment of greatest need, proving that sometimes our deepest wounds become our greatest source of strength to help heal others.

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 Mon Jul 14

• Event: 🍺 Monday is Growler Refill Day, 11 AM – 8 PM
  Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach
  Refill your growlers with your favorite kava blends all day long.

• Event: 🎨 Imagination in Motion: A Week of Cartoon, Music ..., Jul 14 – Jul 17
  1089 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
  A creative summer camp blending cartoons, music, and storytelling for young imaginations.

• Event: 🕹️ VR Summer Camp Week 7, Jul 14 – Jul 17
  1089 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
  Explore virtual reality worlds and learn immersive tech skills in this fun camp experience.

  Tue Jul 15

• Event: 🎤Mike Quick Acoustic Open Mic, 6 – 9 PM
  The Lounge, 215 S Woodland Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Enjoy a relaxed evening of live acoustic performances at The Lounge.

• Event: 🍹Monthly all Welcomed Club Meeting, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
  Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800, 190 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Join the welcoming club for discussions and networking.

• Event: 🌮Taco Tuesday at Kava Kula, 7 – 9 PM
  Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach, FL
  Celebrate Taco Tuesday with great food and good vibes.

• Event: 🧘‍♀️Morning Member Meetup - ZIA Health!, 8 – 9 AM
  Zia Health | Sabrina Patel, MD, 305 Clyde Morris Blvd #200, Ormond Beach, FL
  Connect with fellow members and learn about wellness with Dr. Sabrina Patel.

• Event: 🏀Private Training: 1 Day, 10 AM – 12 PM
  Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Sharpen your athletic skills with focused private training.

• Event: 🎶Live Performance, 9 – 11 PM
  2189 Old Dixie Hwy, Ormond Beach, FL
  Catch a late-night show featuring local musical talent.

 Wed Jul 16

• 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: 🎟️50/50 Raffle - July 16, 2025, Jul 16 – Jul 17
  655 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Support a local fundraiser with a chance to win big in this exciting raffle event!

• Event: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 7 – 8 PM
  Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach,
  Explore exhibits and enjoy an evening of art appreciation.

• Event: 🍔Culver's Fundraiser - July 2025, Jul 16 – Jul 17
  655 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Dine for a cause and support your community with proceeds benefiting local programs.

• Event: 🏗️Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
  10X Ormond Beach Apartments, 600 Crowne Commerce Ct, Ormond Beach, FL
  Get involved in community planning at this public review meeting.

  Event: 🌿Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
  Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail, Ormond Beach, FL
  Discussion on preservation and development efforts in scenic areas.

• 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
  Join a lively evening of Bingo fun with great prizes and drinks!

• Event: 🎨Seaglass Angel Class, 11 AM – 1 PM
  The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Craft a beautiful seaglass angel in this hands-on art class.

• Event: 🌵Succulent Terrarium Sand Art Class, 1 – 3 PM
  The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
  Create a vibrant terrarium combining succulents and sand art.

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