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⭐New 911 Tools, Pioneer Books Preserved, Theft Threatens Dollar General
Issue #1072
.George Sloane
11 Oct
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Volusia County
🚨 New Tools for 911 Dispatchers
Volusia County Council approved new technology Oct. 6 to help 911 dispatchers assess emergencies and coordinate responses.
The Priority Dispatch System will guide call takers through questions tailored to medical, fire and law enforcement situations, helping identify the urgency and resources needed. Trained personnel will continue speaking directly with callers.
Implementation will include testing, integration and dispatcher training. The system is expected to begin handling live calls in the coming months.
Source: Volusia County
📚 Pioneer Families’ Books Preserved
A piece of local history has found a new caretaker. Historian Jordan Hobson acquired approximately 70 books once owned by the families of E.G. Harris and Dr. William H. Carter, early Holly Hill settlers.
Harris also holds a place in Daytona Beach history as its first year-round photographer.
The collection offers a tangible connection to families who helped shape these communities—a reminder that local history can live between the covers of an old book.
Source: Ormond Observer
🛒 Theft Threatens Neighborhood Store
In Daytona Beach, employees warn that theft could force a Dollar General near International Speedway Boulevard to close. General Manager Erin McCauley estimates the store lost more than $300,000 in merchandise last year.
Additional staffing and fewer shopping carts have not stopped the losses, she says. Employees are instructed to avoid confrontations that could endanger them.
Residents worry a closure would reduce shopping options in an area a city commissioner has described as a food desert. No closure has been announced.
Source: WESH
Fire & EMS Calls
October 10, 12:31 p.m. — Person injured after a fall at Ormond Beach apartment
Medical emergency.October 10, 10:31 a.m. — Non-emergency manpower assistance on Old Kings Road
Non-emergency assistance.October 10, 8:31 a.m. — Fire alarm at storage facility on West Granada
Fire alarm.October 10, 7:31 a.m. — Fire alarm at hotel on South Atlantic Avenue
Fire alarm.October 10, 7:31 a.m. — Person having emergency allergic reaction in Ormond Beach
Medical emergency.October 10, 6:31 a.m. — Medical alarm near Forest Boulevard, DeBary
Medical alarm. The supplied location is DeBary.October 10, 6:31 a.m. — Medical alarm at Ormond in the Pines
Medical alarm.October 10, 2:31 a.m. — Person with breathing problems near Woodstream Lane
Medical emergency. Duplicate listing combined.October 10, 1:31 a.m. — Emergency call at Central Park intersection in Ormond Beach
Medical emergency.
Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.
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Events for Sunday, October 11, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🏍️ Triketoberfest, 9 AM–6 PM — Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson, 1637 North US Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Demo rides, brunch and bike blessing, trike games, and an afternoon rollout party. Free admission. Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, 1–6:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. Observer Local News
Holly Hill
Event: 🏳️🌈 National Coming Out Day Social, 2–5 PM — Drunken Duck Brewing Company, 101 2nd Street, Unit 401, Holly Hill. Free community celebration with Volusia Pride, Mr. Come Out US, raffles, and prizes. All welcome. Volusia Pride
Daytona Beach
Event: 🎸 Battle of the Babes Benefit Concert for the Cure, 1–11 PM — Main Street Station, 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach. Female-fronted bands, raffles, vendors, and food trucks supporting Charlene’s Dream. Free admission. Main Street Station
Event: 🎨 Members Showcase Opening Reception, 1–4 PM — Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 South Palmetto Avenue, Daytona Beach. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and view the juried awards exhibition. Free admission. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Event: 😂 Smile City Comedy Show, 6–7:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Stand-up comedy showcase. Tickets $17.59–$28.29 including fees; two-item purchase minimum. tickets.bestofdaytona.com
Event: 🎤 Comedy Open Mic Night, 8–9:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Watch local comedians or sign up to perform. Free admission with a two-item purchase minimum.
Events for Monday, October 12, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Shop for pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com
Event: 🌿 OMAM Volunteer Guild Meeting, 1–2 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Meet fellow art and garden enthusiasts and learn about volunteering. New members welcome. ormondartmuseum.org
Event: 🎨 School’s Out for Art Workshop, 2–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Children ages 5–12 explore an artist’s work and create their own artwork. Supplies included; advance registration encouraged. ormondartmuseum.org
Daytona Beach
Event: 🦪 Shucktober Fest, 10:30 AM–2 AM Tuesday — Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club, 127 South Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach. Enjoy fresh oysters, oyster shooters, drink specials, and music at the beachfront restaurant. Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Event: 🧘 Yoga in the Rose Garden, 5:30–6:30 PM — Riverfront Esplanade Rose Garden, 255 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Join Renew Yoga Studio for an outdoor yoga session along the riverfront. Registration and payment available online. Riverfront Esplanade
Event: 🎵 Hayfire Live, 7 PM–midnight — Main Street Station, 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach. Catch Hayfire performing during the venue’s Biketoberfest pre-party week. Main Street Station
Event: 💃 Shades of HUNKS, 7–9 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Suite 100, Daytona Beach. Male revue for ages 21+. Doors open at 6 PM; tickets $17.59–$55.05 including fees, with a two-item purchase minimum.
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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