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📊 Broker Battle Delayed in Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach’s plan to potentially switch employee benefits brokers hit pause this week. The City Commission voted 3-0 to reject bids from both the current provider, Brown and Brown, and the challenger, Foundation Risk Partners. Instead, the city will extend its contract with Brown and Brown while exploring long-term options in a future workshop.
The decision follows questions about fee discrepancies: Brown and Brown proposed a $50,000 annual fee, while Foundation Risk Partners came in at nearly double that. Two commissioners abstained due to conflicts of interest, and others stressed the need for more time to evaluate alternatives fairly.
With the current broker contract set to expire at the end of September, staff now face a tight timeline to ensure insurance coverage for employees remains uninterrupted. Commissioner Kristin Deaton emphasized the importance of being thorough—even if that means weathering some public criticism.
Expect this topic to resurface in a more detailed workshop down the line.
Source: Ormond Observer
🌀 Eyes on the Atlantic - Invest 91L Could Strengthen
The tropics are heating up again as the National Hurricane Center monitors Invest 91L, a broad area of low pressure that’s slowly gaining steam in the eastern Atlantic. With favorable conditions and a high 90% chance of development over the next week, this system could become Tropical Depression Ten—or even earn the name Tropical Storm Gabrielle—by the weekend.
Currently located well east of the Caribbean, Invest 91L is moving westward at 5 to 10 mph and could approach the Lesser Antilles by midweek. While there’s no immediate threat to Florida, forecasters emphasize that it’s too early to determine any long-term impacts. For now, residents are urged to monitor updates and take the opportunity to prep hurricane kits before shelves get bare.
Need an incentive? Florida made specific hurricane supplies permanently tax-free starting Aug. 1, so it’s a good time to stock up on essentials like batteries and generators.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
📈 Florida Surgeon General Seeks to End Vaccine Mandates
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has announced an aggressive new proposal: end all vaccine mandates in the state. Speaking at Grace Christian School, Ladapo said the Florida Department of Health plans to eliminate current rules and will ask lawmakers to nix any remaining requirements.
The move, supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, comes with the rollout of a new "Make America Healthy Again" advisory committee, co-chaired by First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. The group aims to prioritize parental rights, informed consent, and individual responsibility in healthcare decisions.
While the announcement aligns with the administration’s stance against COVID-19 mandates, critics say the plan goes too far. Democrats warn that removing vaccine requirements for diseases like polio and measles could lead to preventable outbreaks and a rollback of decades of public health progress.
Currently, Florida requires vaccinations for children attending daycare and school, with provisions for medical and religious exemptions. If this proposal moves forward, those mandates could disappear, sparking what is sure to be a heated legislative session.
Source: Ormond Observer
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Recent Arrests
Ormond Beach Police Department
Karen Marie Carman (60) – Arrested on 2025-08-25. Charge(s): Aggravated assault. Bail: Not set.
Holly Hill Police Department
Hermina Cardid Richardson (40) – Arrested on 2025-08-22. Charge(s): Burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, petit theft. Bail: $1,500.
Raymond J. McCauley (29) – Arrested on 2025-08-22. Charge(s): Possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Bail: $3,500.
Jordan D. Trent (32) – Arrested on 2025-08-22. Charge(s): Petit theft, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance without prescription. Bail: $3,500.
Jesse Daniel Snyder (28) – Arrested on 2025-08-24. Charge(s): Aggravated battery on a pregnant person, resisting an officer without violence. Bail: Not set.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Lloyd O. Mcafee (46) – Arrested on 2025-08-23. Charge(s): Possession of cocaine, controlled substance without prescription, paraphernalia, operating motorcycle without endorsement, driving while license canceled. Bail: $6,250.
Jeremie Michael Wiley (20) – Arrested on 2025-08-25. Charge(s): Underage possession of alcohol, possession of paraphernalia, fleeing or attempting to elude, resisting officer without violence, driving while license canceled. Bail: $7,000.
Scott Christopher Benoit (43) – Arrested on 2025-08-25. Charge(s): Burglary with assault or battery. Bail: $50,000.
Austin Scott Drewry (28) – Arrested on 2025-08-26. Charge(s): Grand theft from a dwelling. Bail: $2,500.
Edward Anthony Chorella (44) – Arrested on 2025-08-26. Charge(s): Battery. Bail: $5,000
Robert L. Barnes (46) – Arrested on 2025-08-26. Charge(s): Grand theft. Bail: $10,000.
Grant Hunter Jecoa Lamie (24) – Arrested on 2025-08-26. Charge(s): Burglary of an unoccupied conveyance. Bail: Not set.
Florida Highway Patrol
Dylan Lee Parker (22) – Arrested on 2025-08-23. Charge(s): Obstructing public road, resisting officer with violence, possessing fictitious driver’s license, possession of synthetic cannabis and cannabis, DUI. Bail: $4,200.
Mary Nelita Thomas (44) – Arrested on 2025-08-23. Charge(s): Driving without a license, possession of controlled substance without prescription, possession of paraphernalia. Bail: $8,400.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Michael Thomas Bailey (47) – Arrested on 2025-08-28. Charge(s): Harvesting saw palmetto berries without permit. Bail: $2,500.
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Fri Sep 5
Event: 🎸Friday night Saints & Sinners, Sep 5 – Sep 6
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Live music and nightlife experience at a classic biker-friendly venue.Event: 🎶MUSIC BY CARL MONTE, 6 PM
Loyal Order of Moose, 601 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Enjoy live music by Carl Monte at a casual local gathering spot.Event: 🎬Movies on the Halifax - The Princess Diaries
The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach
Outdoor movie screening at the historic Casements estate.Event: 💎Authentic Gemstone Jewelry Class, 1 – 3 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Learn to create your own authentic gemstone jewelry.
Sat Sep 6
Event: 🍷 Wine Curiosity, 2 – 6 PM
beach + vine, 1458 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Explore a variety of wines in a relaxed beachside setting.Event: 🎨 Ormond Art Walk: Carson Kapp Pop-Up, 3 – 7 PM
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Enjoy a pop-up art exhibit featuring Carson Kapp’s latest works.Event: 🏡 Open House: Sat 9/6 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, 12 – 2 PM
3013 Anchor Dr, Ormond Beach
Take a tour of this stunning home on the market.Event: 🎨 First Saturday ORMOND ART WALK, 7 – 11 PM
23 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Experience local art, live music, and vibrant community vibes.Event: 🍷 Four Seasons Wine Glass Painting Class, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach
Paint your own seasonal wine glass in this fun and artsy class.Event: 🎶 Saturday Concert Series featuring The Greentree, 6 – 10 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Live music and good vibes all evening long.Event: 🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness Workshop, 9 – 10 AM
Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Learn how to be ready for hurricane season with expert tips.Event: 🎸 Live Music: Derek Trull & Easystreet — RiverGrille, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
RiverGrille on the Tomoka, 950 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach
Enjoy a live performance by Derek Trull & Easystreet along the river.
Sun Sep 7
Event: 🎭 Emo Night Cabaret, 12 – 2 AM
443 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
An emo-themed cabaret night sure to spark nostalgia and energy.Event: 🎨 Back to School-Live Upcycle, 7 PM
Camelot Mobile Estates, 436 S Nova Rd Office, Ormond Beach, FL
A creative upcycling event to kick off the school year with sustainable flair.Event: 🌿 Light Up Seaglass Tree or Succulent Class - 9/7, 1 – 4 PM
The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
A hands-on craft class to make a glowing seaglass tree or succulent display.
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