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⭐Razzle's Death Suit, Winter Flooding Concerns, Vets Day Closures

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.George Sloane
09 Nov

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⚖️ Razzle’s Settled Wrongful Death Suit Before Closure News

Razzle’s Nightclub settled a wrongful death lawsuit Oct. 27, a week before news emerged that the longtime Daytona Beach venue would close.

Kelly Ratisher filed the case after her 19-year-old son, Jared, died in a June 2024 car crash. The lawsuit alleged nightclub staff stamped his hand as being 21 or older despite his underage identification, allowing him to buy alcohol.

The settlement’s terms are confidential. Ratisher believes her lawsuit contributed to the closure, although that connection has not been independently established.

Jared, her only child, had recently decided to join the Navy. His mother said they planned to discuss his future over lunch the day after he died.

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🌧️ Extreme Florida Rain Raises Winter Flooding Concerns

Elsewhere in Florida, extraordinary early-November rainfall has forecasters examining how quickly localized storms can become disasters. A gauge near Malabar recorded 24.5 inches, while flooding in Palm Bay claimed two lives, according to the report.

Meteorologists said repeated thunderstorms fed by tropical moisture produced totals far beyond expectations. Such concentrated events can be difficult to identify more than a few hours ahead.

Experts have warned that El Niño could bring a wetter winter and additional flooding risks. For Volusia, another concern is runoff entering the north-flowing St. Johns River, potentially raising water levels downstream.

A “1-in-1,000-year” rainfall designation describes a 0.1% annual probability, rather than a fixed interval between events.

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🇺🇸 Veterans Day Closures and Collection Schedules

Looking ahead to Wednesday, Nov. 11, Volusia County administrative offices, all county public library branches and the county animal shelter will close for Veterans Day.

Votran, VoAccess and VoRide will maintain regular schedules. Garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk collection will also continue as usual in unincorporated Volusia County. Households with Wednesday pickup should place materials curbside by 6 a.m.

Residents within city limits, including Ormond Beach, should check with their municipal waste provider for holiday arrangements.

The Tomoka Farms Road Landfill and West Volusia Transfer Station will operate on their regular schedules, allowing residents to use those facilities during the holiday.

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This Day In Florida History

  • 828: Florida’s territorial council replaced Key West’s city charter with a new act incorporating the Town of Key West. keyslibraries.org

  • 1831: The U.S. schooner Shark returned to Key West after exploring mainland areas containing previously undocumented stands of valuable live oak timber. keyslibraries.org

  • 1838: The U.S. Army established Fort Gatlin during the Second Seminole War, near present-day Orlando. Florida Division of Historical Resources

  • 1924: Tallahassee’s weeklong Florida Centennial Celebration began, commemorating 100 years since the city became the territorial capital. floridamemory.com

  • 1937: Willard M. Albury won election as Key West mayor, alongside a slate of other municipal officials. keyslibraries.org

  • 1940: Key West’s historical record documented Navy construction of 50 housing units for lower-income personnel at Trumbo Air Base. keyslibraries.org

  • 1947: Miami’s Rickenbacker Causeway and Crandon Park were dedicated, improving public access to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. by Casey Piket

  • 1950: Four Key West boys admitted cutting and removing about 100 feet of the Key West–Havana telephone cable, believing it was abandoned salvage. keyslibraries.org

  • 1967: Apollo 4 launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking the first flight of the Saturn V rocket and the first launch from Complex 39A. NASA

  • 1983: Space shuttle Discovery arrived at Kennedy Space Center for the first time, joining NASA’s shuttle fleet. NASA

  • 1985: Georgia defeated the Florida Gators, 24–3, in Jacksonville, ending Florida’s first stint atop the Associated Press football rankings. floridagators.com

  • 1998: The Lower Florida Keys Hospital District Commission voted to negotiate a 30-year lease of its health system to Health Management Associates. keyslibraries.org

  • 2000: During the disputed presidential election, Democrats requested manual recounts in Volusia, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. guides.law.stanford.edu

  • 2013: Florida State defeated Wake Forest, 59–3, continuing the Seminoles’ undefeated march toward a national championship. seminoles.com

  • 2022: Nicole strengthened into a hurricane as it approached Florida, threatening coastal communities already damaged by Hurricane Ian. Its Florida landfall followed early November 10.

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Events for Monday, November 9, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍽️DINNER CHURCH-TOMOKA UNITED METHODIST Time: 6:00pm
      Location: Tomoka United Methodist Church Bleekman Hall, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd. - Ormond Beach 

  • Event: 📚 La Hora del Cuento, 11–11:30 AM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Bilingual stories, rhymes, and music in English and Spanish for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🤝 Learn & Explore: Council on Aging, 11 AM–noon — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sand Piper Room, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Learn about services available to older adults and caregivers with Council on Aging representative Samantha Duguay. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🌿 OMAM Volunteer Guild Meeting, 1–2 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Meet fellow art and garden enthusiasts and explore volunteer opportunities. New members welcome; annual Guild dues are $25. ormondartmuseum.org

  • Event: 💻 eLab, 1–3 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Get assistance with computers, personal devices, and everyday digital skills. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 📖 Friends of the Ormond Beach Library Board Meeting, 1–3:30 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sand Piper Room, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. A public meeting of the organization supporting library programs and literacy. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🪑 Wellness: Chair Strength, 3–4 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Guided chair exercises using the library’s Craft & Hobby resource. Registration required. Volusia County Public Library

Ormond-by-the-Sea

  • Event: 🏮 Illuminated Resin Pour Coastal Lantern, 11 AM–1 PM — The Salty Mermaid Art, 1546 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-by-the-Sea. Create an ocean-inspired lantern with resin, shells, sea glass, and fairy lights. Supplies included; $55 before booking fees. Reserve ahead. stayhappening.com

Holly Hill

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🏠 Social Worker in the Libraries, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM and 2–4:30 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. Connect with community resources and support services. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 👶 Baby Tales: On the Move, 11–11:30 AM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. A library program for babies and their caregivers. localdaytonabeach.com

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

  • Event: 🎬 Reel Time: Monday Classics, 2–5 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, North Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. An afternoon screening of a classic film. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🎲 Gametastic: Tabletop Games, 3:30–4:30 PM — Daytona Beach Regional Library, Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. An afternoon tabletop gaming program for children. localdaytonabeach.com

  • Event: 🏛️ First Step Shelter Board Meeting, 4:30 PM — Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Center, Room 204, 1000 Vine St., Daytona Beach. A public board meeting concerning First Step Shelter. localdaytonabeach.com

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

Events for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎨 The Natural Way to Draw with Lisa Carlson, 1–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. The fourth session of a drawing-from-life course. Advance registration required. ormondartmuseum.org

  • Event: 🖌️ Elf Legs Acrylic Painting, 2–3:30 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Adults learn acrylic painting techniques while creating a holiday-themed painting. Supplies provided; registration required. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🔬 S.T.R.E.A.M., 3–4 PM — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Hands-on activities combining science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math for school-age children. Volusia County Public Library

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏛️ City Commission Meeting, 6 PM — City Hall, Commission Chambers, 1065 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. A public meeting addressing city business. AreaMatter

Daytona Beach

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