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⭐OB 12yr Old Killed In Crash, Daytona Man Wins Cornhole Competition

Issue #1094

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.George Sloane
02 Nov

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Tomorrow: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

NOTE: Although the tropical season usually closes on November 30, due to continued activity there we will continue to include the tropical weather for a while longer.

🕯️ Ormond Beach Boy Dies in State Road 40 Crash

A 12-year-old Ormond Beach boy died and four other passengers were seriously injured in an Oct. 31 head-on crash on State Road 40 near Still Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said a westbound Tesla veered right before its driver overcorrected left into an oncoming pickup. The boy died at a hospital. An Ormond Beach woman, 64, two West Melbourne girls, ages 4 and 6, and an Ormond Beach boy, 10, were hospitalized in stable condition.

Both drivers and the pickup’s teenage passenger were uninjured. Everyone was wearing a seatbelt except the 4-year-old girl, FHP reported. The investigation continues.

🏆 Daytona’s Ethan Walker Tops Florida Cornhole Rankings

In local sports news, Daytona Beach’s Ethan Walker has turned a backyard pastime into a full-time career. The 22-year-old ranks No. 1 in Florida, finished the past year fifth in the American Cornhole League and recently won the World Singles Championship at the Kansas City Major.

Walker began playing in high school before attending Iowa’s Hawkeye Community College to play golf. He eventually left college to pursue professional cornhole. His parents were initially skeptical but supported the decision and have become enthusiastic fans.

Today, Walker travels to national tournaments, manages his social media channels and is building a cornhole training company. Alongside competing, his focus is teaching newcomers and helping the sport grow.

Source: MyNews13

This Day In Florida History

  • 1869: Voters in participating West Florida counties favored transferring their region to Alabama. The proposed annexation never occurred. en.wikipedia.org

  • 1874: James William Ewan, later known as the “Duke of Dade,” arrived at Fort Dallas in what would become Miami. by Casey Piket

  • 1920: The Ocoee Massacre began after Black residents attempted to vote. White mobs killed residents, burned homes and businesses, and drove the community’s Black population away. fldoe.org

  • 1923: Monroe County Sheriff Roland Curry traveled to retrieve a prisoner arrested following a fatal dispute at Cape Sable. keyslibraries.org

  • 1935: Carpenters restoring Key West’s Caroline Lowe house discovered a hollow railing believed to have concealed a Confederate flag during the Civil War. keyslibraries.org

  • 1965: Key West’s historical record documented a bank burglary in which thieves entered through the roof and opened 90 safe-deposit boxes. The theft occurred over the preceding weekend. keyslibraries.org

  • 1975: The Key West Woman’s Club received a Florida Bicentennial Committee grant for “Key West As It Was,” an oral-history project recording older residents’ memories. keyslibraries.org

  • 1982: Governor Bob Graham won reelection, defeating Republican challenger Skip Bafalis. results.elections.myflorida.com

  • 1985: Filming in Key West wrapped for Running Scared, starring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines. keyslibraries.org

  • 1993: Dennis Wardlow won reelection as Key West mayor. Emery Major, Jimmy Weekley and Sally Lewis won City Commission seats. keyslibraries.org

  • 2004: Mel Martínez won election to the U.S. Senate from Florida, defeating Betty Castor. results.elections.myflorida.com

  • 2004: President George W. Bush carried Florida against John Kerry, receiving approximately 52.1% of the statewide vote. Florida

  • 2010: Rick Scott defeated Alex Sink in Florida’s gubernatorial election. Ballotpedia

  • 2010: Marco Rubio won Florida’s U.S. Senate election against a field that included Charlie Crist and Kendrick Meek. results.elections.myflorida.com

  • 2020: Orange County’s Regional History Center held a remembrance ceremony honoring descendants of the Ocoee Massacre on its 100th anniversary.

Fire & EMS Calls

Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.

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Events for Monday, November 2, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🧘 Yoga Nidra + Sound, 4–4:45 PM — 7th Heaven Sound Baths, 725 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 11, Ormond Beach. Guided relaxation with crystal singing bowls while resting in a zero-gravity chair. No experience required; $48 per person, limited to seven participants. Advance booking required. stayhappening.com

  • Event: 💃 Ballroom Basics 101: Waltz, 7–7:50 PM — Dance-ology Studios, 533 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Beginner instruction in November’s featured dance, the waltz. No partner or experience necessary; tickets listed from $24.69. stayhappening.com

Holly Hill

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🧩 Imagine & Explore: Math Challenge, during library hours — John H. Dickerson Heritage Library, 411 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach. Drop-in learning activities encouraging school-age children, tweens, and teens to explore math and problem-solving through play. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 📚 Read It & Rate It, during library hours — John H. Dickerson Heritage Library, 411 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach. Children up to age 12 can select a book, read it, and share their review and rating with library staff. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🏠 Social Worker in the Libraries, 9 AM–12:30 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. Walk-in assistance with housing and utility resources, employment referrals, SNAP, and other county services. Thirty-minute appointments are also available. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: ♠️ $80 Double Board Bomb Pot Poker Tournament, 12:10 PM — Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach. An $80 buy-in tournament with 20,000 starting chips and 20-minute levels. Ages 18 and older; photo identification required. Daytona Beach Racing

  • Event: 🧘 Yoga in the Rose Garden, 5:30–6:30 PM — Riverfront Esplanade Rose Garden, 255 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. An outdoor yoga session with Renew Yoga Studio. Register and pay through the studio’s website. Riverfront Esplanade

  • Event: ⚽ Embry-Riddle Men’s Soccer: SSC Quarterfinals, 6 PM advertised; confirm before attending — Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium, 1 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach. Cheer on the Eagles in postseason soccer. The university schedule confirms the date and stadium but still lists the time as TBA; the visitor listing also contains conflicting admission information.

Events for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Ormond Beach

Daytona Beach

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