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⭐New OB D.A.R. Member, Dr. Michelle Brown Publishes, DB Audit Widens, Woman Dies At Beach
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Registrar Denise Sikes, Chaplain Karen Knowles, Allison Phillips and Regent Susan Demorsky. Courtesy photo
🇺🇸 The Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution inducted its newest member, Allison Phillips, at its April meeting — bringing the chapter's total membership to 120. For a local chapter of an organization whose membership requires documented lineage to the American Revolutionary era, 120 members in a single community chapter is no small thing. Learn more at fssdar.com/CaptainJamesOrmondDAR.
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✨Dr. Michelle Brown, a Bethune-Cookman University graduate and CEO of Brown Transformation Consulting, published her first book in March — "The S.P.A.R.K. Effect: A Framework Redefining Leadership of the Future." The acronym stands for Strategy, Plan, Action, Results, and KPI Knowledge, but the book's real engine is Brown's own story: a first-generation college student from Southern California who arrived at B-CU on a Division I softball scholarship, finished her bachelor's degree in three years, stayed for a master's, and eventually earned a doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The book emerged from a personal moment of feeling stuck — and the recognition that many organizations and individuals face the same thing. Her consulting work, she says, is about moving people and institutions from knowing what the problems are to actually solving them. Find it wherever books are sold.
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🔍What began as a city audit into the Daytona Beach Fire Department's purchasing cards has expanded into what the Florida Attorney General's office is now calling an active criminal investigation. Seven city officials have been directed to surrender their phones, tablets, computers, and other personal devices used for city business. The list includes City Manager Deric Feacher, Growth Management Director James Morris, Mayor Derrick Henry, commissioners Dannette Henry and Paula Reed, Fire Chief Dru Driscoll, and Business Enterprise Management Director Michael Stallworth. State investigators are seeking emails, text messages, social media communications, and documents tied to specific topics — among them, inquiries about the Florida Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, a Ford F-250 truck purchase, a specific property on Orange Avenue, a former fire department employee, and use of terms like "whistleblower" and "attorney general." State Sen. Tom Wright, who originally requested the audit, said investigators keep finding new issues. The city clerk must appear before a statewide prosecutor on May 13. As always: subpoenas compel testimony and document production; they do not establish guilt.
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🌊A 32-year-old woman died Saturday evening after being pulled from the ocean near the Main Street Pier in Daytona Beach. Volusia County Beach Safety responded around 7:38 p.m. after another swimmer, caught in the same rip current, alerted rescuers that a woman had gone under. Lifeguards initiated a Code X — a missing person in the water — and located her floating 80 to 100 meters offshore. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she died. The other swimmer was treated for exhaustion. It is the second rip current fatality in the county in recent weeks, arriving on the same weekend that the formal sea turtle nesting season begins. The ocean does not care about the calendar, and rip currents do not announce themselves. Please swim near a staffed lifeguard tower.
Sources
"Ormond Beach DAR chapter adds new member, grows membership to 120" — Ormond Observer, May 2, 2026
"Bethune-Cookman grad publishes book about finding your S.P.A.R.K." — Ormond Observer, April 30, 2026
"Seven Daytona Beach officials must turn over data from phones, tablets, and laptops" — MyNews13, May 1, 2026
"Woman dead after rip current drowning incident at Daytona Beach" — WESH, May 2, 2026
Fire and EMS Calls
5/2/2026, 04:07 PM, Outside fire near Grande Street and Ridgewood Avenue
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an outside fire near the intersection of Ridgewood Avenue and Grande Street in Holly Hill. The incident involved no confirmed structure fire.5/2/2026, 03:38 PM, Fire alarm at business on West Granada Boulevard
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a commercial location near West Granada Boulevard and Old King Road in Ormond Beach.5/2/2026, 03:16 PM, Fire alarm at home on Ormwood Drive
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported fire alarm near Ormwood Drive and Ellicott Drive in Ormond Beach. The situation may involve a possible fire alarm activation.5/2/2026, 02:36 PM, Person overdoses near Sand Point Circle in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible overdose at a residence near Sandpoint Circle in Ormond Beach. Responders worked to locate the address and confirm the caller’s information.5/2/2026, 01:02 PM, Power line hazard near Soto Avenue and Northbrook
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to Soto Avenue and Northbrook Drive in Ormond Beach for a reported electrical hazard involving a power line.5/2/2026, 11:37 AM, Non-traumatic medical emergency reported at Ormond Crest
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible non-traumatic medical emergency occurred near Riverside Drive and Kismet Drive.5/2/2026, 09:50 AM, Person making violent threats on Riverside Drive
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders investigated reports of violent threats near the intersection of Riverside Drive and East Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach. The situation involved no confirmed injuries at the time of communication.5/2/2026, 03:47 AM, Person with breathing problem near Sanchez Avenue
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving breathing difficulties occurred near Sanchez Avenue across from North Richard Avenue and McIntosh Road.5/1/2026, 11:17 PM, Medical emergency at skilled nursing facility in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 213 dispatched to a skilled nursing facility emergency near North Center Street, room number withheld, Ormond Beach.
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Events for Sunday, May 3, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎨52nd Annual Art in the Park, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
The final day of this premier juried outdoor festival features over 100 fine artists and crafters along the Halifax River. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and a dedicated kids' craft zone at the historic Rockefeller estate.
Event: 🎭I HRT Broadway: A Broadway Review, 2:30 PM
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 North US-1, Ormond Beach
Catch the final matinee performance of this high-energy musical production. Local performers deliver the most iconic showstoppers and choreography from Broadway's legendary history.
Holly Hill
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Sunday open play is available all day at this world-class facility. With 49 courts, including covered options, it's the perfect spot for social matches and family-friendly recreation.
Event: 🦅The Limit – An Eagles Tribute!, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MetroHealth Stadium at Pictona, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
A free concert series performance featuring tight harmonies and iconic guitar solos. This Florida-based group recreates the legendary hits of The Eagles, including "Hotel California" and "Take it Easy."
Daytona Beach
Event: 🎸Big Engine: Saints & Sinners Sunday, 1:00 PM
Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 N. US Hwy 1, Daytona Beach Area
A local favorite for high-octane rock and roll. This Sunday session features the band Big Engine in a high-energy atmosphere popular with motorcycle enthusiasts.
Event: ⚾Daytona Tortugas vs. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, 1:05 PM
Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach
Enjoy family-friendly minor league baseball at the historic "Jack." Sunday games often feature "Bark in the Park" or "Kids Run the Bases" promotions.
Event: 🍹Roadhouse Raiders Live at Margaritaville, 4:00 PM
Latitude Margaritaville, 2400 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach
Unwind with live music at the Latitude Margaritaville Town Square. The Roadhouse Raiders provide an upbeat soundtrack for an afternoon of social dancing and relaxation.
Events for Monday, May 4, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🖼️Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Ormond Memorial Art Museum (OMAM), 78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach This solo exhibition features the works of artist Sara Pedigo, whose paintings capture the beauty of fleeting light and the intimacy of everyday domestic spaces. The museum gardens are also open for a peaceful morning stroll.
Event: 🦆Nature Walk at Central Park, 8:00 AM – Sunset Central Park, 601 Hammock Ln, Ormond Beach Take advantage of the cooler morning hours to explore the winding trails and scenic lakes of Central Park. It is an ideal time for birding and wildlife photography in the heart of Ormond Beach.
Holly Hill
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill Monday open play kicks off the week at this world-class facility. With 49 courts available, players of all skill levels can drop in for recreational matches and social play.
Event: 🕯️Here Comes the Sun: Candle Making, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM AdventHealth Well 65+ Daytona Beach (Holly Hill Area), 2209 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach/Holly Hill Line A creative workshop where participants can learn the art of candle making. This guided session focuses on creating summer-inspired scents to brighten up your home.
Daytona Beach
Event: 🌊Florida Water Resources Conference, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach The region’s premier technical conference for water and wastewater professionals continues. The event features educational workshops and an extensive exhibit hall focused on water conservation and infrastructure.
Event: 🎸Monday Night Jam Session, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hard Rock Hotel (Sessions), 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Unwind from the workday with live music and panoramic ocean views. The Hard Rock’s Monday sessions offer a relaxed rock-and-roll atmosphere and specialized drink menu.
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