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⭐ New Doc In Town, Storm Prep, HH Man Threatens
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🩺 AdventHealth adds a pediatrician close to home
Families in Volusia County have one more pediatric option: Dr. Jenna C. Bonaccorso has joined AdventHealth Medical Group and will see patients at AdventHealth Daytona Beach and in Port Orange. A board‑certified pediatrician, Dr. Bonaccorso treats newborns through teens and offers well‑child visits, developmental screenings, breastfeeding support, adolescent care, urgent visits, and preventive medicine. She framed her practice around the familiar anxieties parents know well — fevers, coughs that won’t quit, and milestone check‑ins — saying she wants to “walk alongside families” through both celebrations and challenges and provide the same kind of care she’d want for her own family.
Dr. Bonaccorso earned her DO from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed pediatric residency training at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio. With her joining AdventHealth, local parents gain easier access to comprehensive primary pediatric care without long drives — a welcome convenience for busy families. Expect routine well checks, vaccine visits, and same‑day urgent appointments to be part of her clinic mix, helping keep everyday childhood care anchored in the community.
Source: Ormond Observer
🌧️ Volusia keeps an eye on PTC Nine; beaches to see rougher conditions
Turning from pediatric checkups to weather prep: Volusia County officials are monitoring a system labeled AL94 while forecasting 1–2 inches of rain for Saturday and Sunday, with a localized 10% chance of up to 4 inches in spots. Current projections keep AL94 far enough offshore to avoid major inland impacts, and expected rainfall early next week drops to roughly 1–1.5 inches or less as the system passes. That said, ocean conditions are forecast to worsen: breaking waves of 7–9 feet, rising rip‑current risks, and increasing marine hazards mean beach driving may become restricted or close entirely in affected stretches.
Officials are advising residents in low‑lying coastal zones to take simple precautions — clear drainage culverts and street drains, clean gutters, and ensure downspouts direct water away from foundations — to reduce localized flooding risk from heavy rain. Because coastal systems can shift quickly, the county urges everyone to check official county channels (website, social media, the Volusia County Emergency Management app and Volusia Beaches app) for the latest advisories and closures. Bottom line: minimal inland impact likely, but the shoreline will feel the storm’s teeth more noticeably.
Source: Volusia County
⚖️ Man charged after threatening Holly Hill commissioners over taxes
And finally, a far more serious note: Holly Hill police arrested 56‑year‑old Rodd Westpfahl after he posted a violent threat in a public Facebook group ahead of a Sept. 23 city commission meeting about a proposed property tax increase. Court records show Westpfahl allegedly wrote that if commissioners “jack up my property taxes like that. I will personally march down there and gun them all down.” He was charged with making written threats to kill or inflict bodily injury and was released on $50,000 bail after two days in custody. Police reported that when confronted at his Ferndale Street home, Westpfahl said he had been drinking when he made the comments.
The case underscores how heated local debates over taxes and government can sometimes flare into criminal threats; law enforcement and courts treat threats of violence as felonies rather than political rhetoric. The commission and community now face the dual task of continuing civic discussions about taxation while ensuring public officials and residents remain safe and civil. Social media moderating and responsible discourse remain important tools for preventing escalation.
Source: Daytona News‑Journal
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Event: 🎵Bill Ricci: Ormond Beach Live, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach A singer/songwriter celebrating his past three albums in a beautiful setting.
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Event: 🎃Halloween Apothecary Bottle Set Class, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Salty Mermaid, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach A crafting class where you can create your own spooky apothecary bottles for Halloween.
Event: 🎄Grinchmas Seaglass Tree Class, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Salty Mermaid, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach Get a head start on holiday decor by creating a unique Grinch-themed seaglass tree.
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Event: 🥃Moonshiner's Master Distiller Tour, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Copper Bottom Craft Distillery, 998 N Beach St, Holly Hill An exclusive tour and tasting experience at an award-winning local distillery.
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Event: 🧑⚕️MANAGING YOUR CHRONIC ILLNESS AND SICKLE CELL Seminar, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 176 Division Ave, Ormond Beach An informational community seminar on managing chronic illness and Sickle Cell disease.
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Event: 🍑Steeln' Peaches: Allman Brothers Tribute, 7:00 PM Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach A tribute concert celebrating the music of the Allman Brothers Band.
Event: 🤘Mugshot: Live at the Iron Horse, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach The Night Shift Party Weekend continues with a live performance from the band Mugshot.
Event: 🥋Self-Defense Fundamentals, 8:30 PM Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ormond Beach, 776 Parque Dr, Ormond Beach An introductory class on the fundamentals of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense.
Event: 🌳Worldwide Day of Play, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach A fun-filled day of outdoor play and creativity in the gardens for families.
Event: 🎃Halloween Apothecary Bottle Set Class, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Salty Mermaid, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach A crafting class where you can create your own spooky apothecary bottles for Halloween.
Event: 🎄Grinchmas Seaglass Tree Class, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Salty Mermaid, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach Get a head start on holiday decor by creating a unique Grinch-themed seaglass tree.
Event: 🎸Night Shift Party Weekend Bands, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach An afternoon of live heavy music featuring Day By Day, Caveman Cult, Corpsepile, The Red Chord, Druid Lord, Domain, Dying Fetus, ends of sanity, and Three Knee Deep.
Event: 🥃Moonshiner's Master Distiller Tour, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Copper Bottom Craft Distillery, 998 N Beach St, Holly Hill An exclusive tour and tasting experience at an award-winning local distillery.
Event: 🦋Kid Craft Class - Dazzling Dragonflies, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach A hands-on craft class for kids to create their own dazzling dragonflies.
Event: 🧑⚕️MANAGING YOUR CHRONIC ILLNESS AND SICKLE CELL Seminar, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 176 Division Ave, Ormond Beach An informational community seminar on managing chronic illness and Sickle Cell disease.
Event: 📖The Bystander Book Signing, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Novel Tea Bookshop, 150 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Beach Meet the author and get your copy of 'The Bystander' signed at this local bookstore.
Event: 🎤Seth Pause Live, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Oceanside Beach Bar & Grill, 1900 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach Enjoy live music with ocean views from performer Seth Pause.
Event: 🍑Steeln' Peaches: Allman Brothers Tribute, 7:00 PM Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach A tribute concert celebrating the music of the Allman Brothers Band.
Event: 🤘Mugshot: Live at the Iron Horse, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach The Night Shift Party Weekend continues with a live performance from the band Mugshot.
Event: 🥋Self-Defense Fundamentals, 8:30 PM Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ormond Beach, 776 Parque Dr, Ormond Beach An introductory class on the fundamentals of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense.
Sun Sep 28
Event: 🏈Sunday Semi-Private: FG/KO, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach A semi-private sports training session for field goal and kickoff practice.
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Event: 🏍️Live Music Big Engine, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 U.S. Rte 1, Ormond Beach Rock out with a live afternoon performance from the band Big Engine.
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Event: 💐OMAM Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach A special event to thank the dedicated volunteers of the museum and gardens.
Event: 🤝Unity Night @ Kava Kula, Time Not Specified Kava Kula, 142 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach A community gathering and social event at Kava Kula.
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