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⭐OB Special Event Zone, Celebrating 102yrs, Volusia County Energy Assist
Issue #867
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Spring break in Volusia County has been a bit of a production. After 133 arrests and four shootings in Daytona Beach over the weekend, authorities up and down the coast are in no mood to repeat the experience. Enter the Ormond Beach Police Department, which announced Wednesday that a Special Event Zone will go into effect at noon today, March 20 — and if you’re planning to cruise the beachside with your bass-thumping sound system, you may want to reconsider your itinerary.
The zone covers a substantial swath of Ormond Beach's beachside, running from the southern incorporated city limits east to A1A, north to Sandcastle Drive, and back through the Granada Boulevard corridor between A1A and U.S. 1. The rules inside the zone are straightforward and unambiguous: zero tolerance. Traffic violations get doubled fines. Vehicles involved in infractions can be impounded for up to 72 hours, with fees due upon release. And if your music can be heard from 25 feet away? That's a traffic violation. The zone stays in effect "as long as necessary" — and any promoters or organizers of the unsanctioned event are on the hook for all enforcement costs. That's a bill nobody wants.
"Criminal and civil laws will be strictly enforced in the Special Event Zone. There will be zero tolerance for violations." — Ormond Beach Police Department
Now, Paradise Pointe Assisted Living in Ormond Beach just celebrated something worth pausing for: the 102nd birthday of Dorothy "Dee" Hardeman, Navy veteran, former nurse, poet, and — by the sound of it — one of the most remarkable people in this zip code.
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Hardeman was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1924 and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. After the war she went into nursing, eventually working at the former Ormond Beach hospital from 1967 to 1993. She remembers a time when A1A along Florida's coast was still a dirt road. She has watched this community transform from something barely recognizable into what it is today — and she's done it all with what her colleagues describe as warmth and wisdom to spare. In 1976, she wrote a patriotic poem called "I Am Your Flag." She has been married, widowed after 55 years, raised four children, and now has seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. At 102, she still goes to Bingo, attends happy hour, and shares stories with fellow veterans at Paradise Pointe's Veteran-to-Veteran Café.
Happy birthday, Dee. Volusia County is lucky to have you.
Finally, if you or someone you know is feeling the squeeze on energy bills or housing repairs, Volusia County's Community Assistance Division wants to help. On Monday, March 30, staff will be on hand at the Dr. Joyce M. Cusack Resource Center in DeLand (489 Mathis St.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for one-on-one assistance — no appointment needed.
On offer: applications for the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), which helps households with at least one person 60 or older maintain or restore electricity, gas, or propane service during an energy emergency. Staff will also prescreen applicants for three housing programs: the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation program, which offers up to $100,000 as a zero-interest deferred loan for serious health or safety deficiencies; the Wind Hazard Mitigation program, providing up to $20,000 for storm-hardening improvements like impact windows, garage doors, and gable-end tie-downs; and an Emergency Repair program offering up to $20,000 for urgent fixes to roofs, HVAC systems, septic, wells, and basic accessibility improvements like wheelchair ramps or grab bars. All funding comes from state and federal grants. To learn more, call 386-736-5955 or email [email protected].
Sources
"Ormond Beach Police: Special Event Zone to go into effect Friday for unsanctioned Spring Break event" — Ormond Observer, March 19, 2026
"Ormond Beach World War II Navy veteran celebrates 102nd birthday" — Ormond Observer, March 19, 2026
"Volusia County Offers Assistance with Energy Bills, Housing Repairs" — Volusia County, March 2026
Recent Arrests
Ormond Beach Police Department
Lori Anne Pancotti (61) – Arrested on 2024-03-06. Charge(s): DUI, driving with canceled license. Bail: $3,500.
Brandon Cameron Hudgins (37) – Arrested on 2024-03-07. Charge(s): Petit theft, possession of controlled substance (no prescription), possession of paraphernalia. Bail: $4,250.
Chase Robert Elmore (26) – Arrested on 2024-03-12. Charge(s): Grand theft (motor vehicle). Bail: $7,500.
Aaron Gregory Eriksen (52) – Arrested on 2024-03-12. Charge(s): Petit theft, possession of controlled substance (no prescription). Bail: $2,000.
Holly Hill Police Department
Lorenzo Paul Jones (69) – Arrested on 2024-03-07. Charge(s): Aggravated assault with intent to commit felony. Bail: Not set.
Joseph Kenneth Ross (65) – Arrested on 2024-03-08. Charge(s): Aggravated abuse of elderly/disabled adult. Bail: Not set.
Alexis Jean Gentry (25) – Arrested on 2024-03-10. Charge(s): Aggravated battery (deadly weapon), battery (second/subsequent offense). Bail: Not set.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Thomas Anthony Dembeck (41) – Arrested on 2024-03-06. Charge(s): Armed burglary, petit theft, possession of controlled substance (no prescription), grand theft firearm, illegal use of credit card. Bail: Not set.
Matthew J. Gaskin (27) – Arrested on 2024-03-06. Charge(s): Armed burglary, petit theft, grand theft firearm, possession of cannabis. Bail: Not set.
Kimberly Ann Smith (58) – Arrested on 2024-03-09. Charge(s): Aggravated assault (deadly weapon). Bail: $1,000.
Dylan Wade Bartlett Lovell (30) – Arrested on 2024-03-11. Charge(s): Domestic battery, obstruction without violence, fraudulent use of personal ID. Bail: $3,000.
Tracee Notestine Postell (49) – Arrested on 2024-03-11. Charge(s): Grand theft, organized scheme to defraud. Bail: $100,000.
Carl Davis (36) – Arrested on 2024-03-12. Charge(s): Aggravated stalking. Bail: Not set.
NOTE: This report lists arrests only, not convictions. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Yesterday’s Fire & EMS Calls
3/19/2026, 02:52 AM, Person bleeding near Beaver Lake Circle, Ormond Beach
3/19/2026, 09:25 AM, Structure fire on Pebble Beach Drive
3/19/2026, 09:25 AM, Car crash near Coral Sands Hotel
3/19/2026, 09:42 AM, Person in cardiac arrest with possible overdose in apartment
3/19/2026, 11:24 AM, Person found unconscious at Bella Oaks Drive
3/19/2026, 11:25 AM, Fire crew assisting at Ellsworth Avenue address
3/19/2026, 12:30 PM, Medical emergency at Walgreens in Ormond Beach
3/19/2026, 01:07 PM, Person experiencing abdominal pain at residential address
3/19/2026, 01:42 PM, Person treated for insect bite at Ormond Beach address
Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach
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Friday, March 20, 2026
🎸 Headline Concert
FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey
The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands come together in one electrifying show! Featuring vocalist Rudy Cardenas from American Idol, this time-machine tribute is guaranteed to get you out of your seat singing along to hits like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "I Want to Know What Love Is."
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center (399 N. US-1)
Tickets: Starting at $40
🏛️ Civic & Community
City of Ormond Beach Pension Board Meetings
Local government business continues at City Hall. Residents are welcome to attend the morning board meetings:
General Employees' Pension Board: 8:30 AM (Training Room)
Municipal Police Officers' Pension Trust Fund Board: 10:00 AM (Training Room)
Location: Ormond Beach City Hall (22 S. Beach St)
🏓 Major Sports Event
Pictona Challenge 2026 (Day 2)
Day two of the massive 5th annual Pictona Challenge! Hundreds of local and regional players are competing across the 49-court facility. It is a fantastic day to head to the courts, spectate some high-level pickleball, browse "Exhibitor's Row," and grab a bite at The Kitchen.
Time: Matches begin at 8:00 AM and run throughout the day
Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)
🍿 Family & Kids
Celebrate the last official night of the Volusia County schools' Spring Holiday! The Holly Hill Police Department is hosting a fun, free community movie night for local families.
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Check the Holly Hill city calendar for the exact viewing location
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🎨 Arts & Family Fun
Family Fun Day in the OMAM Play Place
As part of their "Membership Appreciation Week," the Ormond Memorial Art Museum is hosting a full day of family-friendly activities in their dedicated children's play area.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum (78 E Granada Blvd)
Blooming Buddies Youth Workshop
A fantastic morning activity for kids ages 5-12! Students will take a guided tour of the OMAM gardens and then create their own garden-inspired art. The workshop even includes a pizza and fresh veggie snack.
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum (78 E Granada Blvd)
Cost: $20 for OMAM members / $25 for non-members
🏍️ Social & Leisure
Ink, Bikes, & Local Vibes Open House
Head up to Destination Daytona for a completely laid-back Saturday afternoon. Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson is bringing in local vendors and live flash tattoo artists. Walk the lot, check out the bikes, grab some ink, and enjoy the local atmosphere without the massive Bike Week crowds.
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley-Davidson (1637 N US-1)
🏓 Major Sports Event
Pictona Challenge 2026 (Day 3)
It is the biggest and busiest day of this massive 4-day pickleball tournament! Today's schedule features the highly competitive Under-60 Mixed Doubles, as well as the Over-60 Men's and Women's Singles brackets. Expect a packed house, plenty of action to spectate, and a bustling "Exhibitor's Row" vendor village.
Time: Matches begin at 8:00 AM and run all day
Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)
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