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⭐Record Sea Turtle Season, Fourth of July Festivities, Court Ruling On Panhandling
Issue #970
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🐢 Volusia County's Sea Turtle Season Nears Record Heights
Volusia County's beaches are experiencing one of their busiest sea turtle nesting seasons on record, with 1,144 nests documented as of June 30. That's fewer than 400 nests away from surpassing the all-time record of 1,516 set in 2023—and there are still nearly four months remaining in the nesting season. County officials say volunteers are finding more than 20 new nests on many mornings, with loggerhead turtles making up the vast majority. Green turtles, leatherbacks, and the rare Kemp's Ridley have also nested along Volusia's coastline this year. Experts believe decades of conservation efforts are paying off, helping sea turtle populations steadily recover while dedicated volunteers continue protecting nests and hatchlings every day.
Source: Ormond Observer
🎆 Fourth of July Celebrations Ready to Shine Across Volusia
With Independence Day just around the corner, communities throughout Volusia County are preparing for a full day of patriotic celebrations. Ormond Beach's annual Independence Day Celebration will once again be one of the area's signature events, taking place from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Rockefeller Gardens and The Casements. Families can enjoy live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m. Elsewhere around the county, residents can attend the Veterans Parade in Daytona Beach, climb the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse during special holiday activities, enjoy live entertainment in New Smyrna Beach, celebrate at Port Orange's Fourth of July Spectacular, or catch the popular Bandshell concert and fireworks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Source: MyNews13
⚖️ Appeals Court Rules Against Portions of Daytona Panhandling Ordinance
Turning to legal news, Daytona Beach's panhandling ordinance has received a significant setback after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that several provisions violate the First Amendment. The court agreed with an earlier federal ruling that restrictions targeting charitable solicitations were unconstitutional, while declining to rule on other sections because the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to challenge them. The decision leaves portions of the ordinance unenforceable while other sections technically remain in place. City officials are reviewing the ruling and considering whether to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Mayor Derrick Henry emphasized that laws addressing threats, trespassing, harassment, and other criminal behavior remain fully enforceable as the city evaluates possible revisions.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
Recent Deaths
- Mark Carlson, 67, of Ormond Beach, passed away on June 20, 2026.
- Richard Arthur Schwartz, 81, of Ormond Beach, passed away on June 19, 2026.
- Thomas J. Fischer, 74, of Ormond Beach, passed away on June 17, 2026.
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Wholesale to Retail -Fragrances 4 Less
There’s something fun about walking into a fragrance shop. It is part shopping trip, part treasure hunt, and part personality test. One spray says “date night.” Another says “fresh out of the shower.” Another says “I am definitely more interesting than my grocery list suggests.”
At Fragrances 4 Less, located at 100 E. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach, owner Matt Kynard has built a local shop around that exact experience.
Matt Kynard, Owner - Amanda, Store Associate
Matt did not start out in the fragrance business. He spent 15 years in the auto industry before burnout pushed him to look for something different. He had always been interested in fragrances, so he found a supplier and began selling from his home office on Amazon.
Then COVID changed the plan.
Matt moved the operation into an office at 100 E. Granada. The business grew quickly so he decided to build out the full retail storefront right on Granada Blvd at the same address.
Today, Fragrances 4 Less offers hundreds of perfume and cologne options, including well-known designer brands and quality off-brand alternatives, often priced 30% to 40% below retail. And according to Matt, many customers are surprised by what happens when they compare scents side by side.
Often, when buyers are given a choice, they cannot tell the difference between the designer name brand and the more affordable alternative.
One of the hottest lines in the store right now, Matt says, is Michael Malul London, a Designer Brand whose scents have been getting great reactions from customers. In some cases, shoppers even prefer them over the big designer labels.
The store serves both men and women about evenly. Men often come in shopping for themselves and for a wife or girlfriend, while women are more likely to be choosing something for themselves.
You can browse some of the available lines at www.Wholesale2Retail.org, but Matt says the best way to find the right fragrance is to stop in, sample the offerings, and let your nose make the decision.
Wholsale to Retail Fragrances 4 Less is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (386) 238-9091. Be sure to mention Ormond Local Pulse when you call or stop in for a SPECIAL DEAL!
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Fire and EMS Calls
- 6/30/2026, 11:28 AM — Non-emergency medical alarm near Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — Wildwood Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176. - 6/30/2026, 8:28 AM — Water rescue near North Beach in Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — N Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 6/30/2026, 12:28 AM — Medical emergency reported near Spring Meadows Drive
Medical Emergency — Spring Meadows Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 6/29/2026, 8:28 PM — Emergency response at skilled nursing facility in Ormond Beach
Medical Emergency — Wilmette Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. - 6/29/2026, 7:28 PM — Person injured in fall at beach address
Medical Emergency — Division Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach .
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Events for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Ormond Beach
Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
(New Location) Grace Life Beachside Church Hall, 6 Sandra Drive, Ormond Beach
All Are Welcome! More info at (386) 441-4421Event: 📋Site Plan Review Committee, 9:00 AM
City Hall CR103, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Review of upcoming site plans and developments for the city.
Event: 🧘Chair Yoga, 9:30 AM
Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Join certified yoga instructor Sandy Reid to move your body and relax your mind.
Event: 💻Introduction to AI, 2:00 PM
Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Learn what AI is and how it can be used in everyday life during this adult learning program.
Event: ⚖️Board of Adjustments and Appeals, 6:00 PM
City Commission Chambers, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach
Public meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏛️City Commission Meeting, 6:00 PM
City Hall, 301 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach
Regular public meeting of the Daytona Beach City Commission.
Event: 🎸Diving Board Session – Free Live Music, 6:00 PM
Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
Kick off the Fourth of July holiday with free live music from Jordan Redding, Temporary Setback, and Tru Phonic.
Event: 🎤Dented Mic Comedy Road Show, 7:00 PM
Cristy B Comedy Club, 242 S Beach St, Daytona Beach
Get ready for a night full of laughs with the Dented Mic Comedy Road Show live.
Events for Thursday, July 2, 2026
Ormond Beach
- Event: 🛍️ Ormond Beach Farmers Market, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 22 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Weekly market featuring local farmers, artisans, fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty vendors. - Event: 🩰 Ballerina Storytime, 10:00 AM
FREED Performing Arts, 605 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach
Free first-Thursday storytime and dance-themed class for young children. - Event: 🎤 James Brocato – Live Music, 6:00 PM
31 Supper Club, 31 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Live music on the Havana Bar Patio featuring everything from jazz standards to today's Top 40 hits. - Event: 🚗 Ormond Beach Skatepark RC Night, 8:00 PM
Ormond Beach Skatepark, 440 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach
All-ages family fun featuring electric RC vehicles on the track.
Daytona Beach
- Event: 🎶 Jon Cabrera – All American Anthems, 6:00–8:30 PM
ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach
A high-energy acoustic celebration of the songs that have become the soundtrack of summer. - Event: 🎸 Rob Hazen – Live Music, 7:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Enjoy an evening of live music on the beautiful Sessions Terrace. - Event: 🎺 United States Air Force Band of the West, 7:30 PM
Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Free concert featuring the Air Force's premier professional musicians performing patriotic favorites and contemporary selections.
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