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⭐Rockville Returns In May, Woman Struck On OB Beach On The Mend, Road Project Creates an Unintended Barrier For Major Parishes
Issue #901
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🎸🎸Mark your calendars: Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway May 7–10, bringing over 160 bands across five stages for four days of rock in every conceivable subgenre. The headliner lineup is serious — Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, and My Chemical Romance headline, with Breaking Benjamin, All-Time Low, Mayday Parade, and dozens more filling out the bill. Beyond the music, the festival includes carnival rides, food, art installations, shopping, and for out-of-towners, the option to camp inside the Speedway itself. Day passes, two-day passes, and four-day passes are all available. Full lineup and tickets at welcometorockville.com.
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🚗🚗An update on a story from March that deserves a follow. On March 14, a 51-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while sunbathing on Ormond Beach, leaving her critically injured. Investigators found she had been lying just inside a traffic lane near Andy Romano Park when the driver — who was not wearing his required prescription glasses and made an illegal U-turn — ran her over. The driver remained at the scene and received traffic citations. Her son Bryan flew in from Puerto Rico and has been at her bedside around the clock since. The family reports that after weeks in a coma, she is beginning to move her hands and toes and is more alert. It is a long road, but the direction has changed. The family has set up a GoFundMe for those who wish to help.
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🚧🚧The $5.1 million Hand Avenue road project has produced an unintended consequence for one of Ormond Beach's largest institutions. Prince of Peace Catholic Church, located at 600 S. Nova Road, went before the Volusia County Council Tuesday asking for a newly installed median to be removed or redesigned. The median — part of an ongoing safety improvement — blocks eastbound drivers from turning left into the church's Hand Avenue entrance, which serves the parish thrift store, the adoration chapel, and critically, a food pantry that fed over 10,000 families last year and is on pace to exceed that number in 2026. The thrift store funds the pantry. Many parishioners are seniors for whom longer detour routes present real difficulty. Church members say they received no advance notice of the access change. The county's solution — a U-turn at a nearby condo entrance — has not been well received. Ormond Beach commissioners, including Deputy Mayor Lori Tolland who is herself a parishioner, are considering writing a letter of support to the County Council. Commissioner Travis Sargent said he's also received concerns from his church, Tomoka Christian. No resolution yet, but the issue is now formally on the table.
Sources
"Welcome to Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in May" — MyNews13, April 22, 2026
"A car ran over a 51-year-old woman sunbathing on Ormond Beach" — WESH, April 22, 2026
"Prince of Peace Catholic Church asks Volusia to nix new median part of Hand Avenue redesign" — Ormond Observer, April 22, 2026
Fire and EMS Calls
4/22/2026, 02:49 PM, Citizen assist at Green Forest Drive residence
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a request for citizen assistance near Green Forest Drive in Ormond Beach. The call involved aid with transport coordination.4/22/2026, 02:29 PM, Person reported with abdominal pain at Ormond Beach address
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 92 and Squad 53 dispatched for abdominal pain emergency near Pine Cone Trail in Ormond Beach.4/22/2026, 01:32 PM, Non-emergency medical call at Villa Health Rehab
As discussed during the dispatch call, a non-emergent medical call was reported near Chippewa Circle at Villa Health Rehab.4/22/2026, 01:13 PM, Person found unconscious near west Granada Boulevard
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of an unconscious person near West Granada Boulevard and North Orchard Street in Ormond Beach. The incident involved building F of a nearby complex.4/22/2026, 12:51 PM, Person with abdominal pain at Orange Grove Drive
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving abdominal pain was reported near Orange Grove Drive at an unspecified room location in Ormond Beach.4/22/2026, 12:39 PM, Person found unconscious at Ormond Family Dental office
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics and firefighters responded to a report of an unconscious person at a dental clinic near West Granada Boulevard and Chelsea Place Avenue in Ormond Beach.4/22/2026, 12:24 PM, Person having a stroke near Airport Road in Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units responded to a possible stroke reported around Airport Road in Ormond Beach. Paramedics and fire personnel were dispatched to provide assistance.4/22/2026, 10:46 AM, Person reported sick near Pine Cone Trail, Ormond Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person was reported near Pine Cone Trail and Main Trail in Ormond Beach. Responders mentioned blood type 3 during the call.4/22/2026, 10:11 AM, Fire alarm at wastewater facility on North Orchard
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm activation at a wastewater facility near North Orchard Street in Ormond Beach.4/22/2026, 09:35 AM, Medical call at Riverview Learning Center in North Beach
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported at Riverview Learning Center near Osceola Avenue and Alita Avenue in North Beach.4/22/2026, 08:50 AM, Fall injury and vehicle crash reported in Ormond
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall at a residence near Myrtle Jo Drive in Ormond Beach and a possible vehicle crash near Royal Parkway and Plumbing Avenue. The nature of the injuries or circumstances remains unconfirmed based on initial radio traffic.4/22/2026, 08:34 AM, Skilled nursing transport at Ormond Beach facility
As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a reported non-emergent skilled nursing transport near Wilmette Avenue in Ormond Beach, possibly involving Brookdale.
Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach
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Events for Thursday, April 23, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🚜Jeep Beach Off-Road Experience, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cracker Ranch, 1637 N US Hwy 1 (Nearby Hub), Ormond Beach
This exclusive off-road event allows registered Jeep Beach participants unlimited access to the Cracker Ranch Offroad Park. Drivers can navigate multiple trails ranging from mild to moderate difficulty, featuring plenty of mud, sugar sand, and an expanded obstacle course.
Event: 🎨Summer ART Camp, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St James Episcopal Church, 44 S Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach
A recurring creative session for students to engage in hands-on artistic projects across various mediums, fostering local youth talent during the spring season.
Event: ❎What is Home Rule and How Does It Affect You? 4:00 PM-6:00PM
Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Join the League of Women Voters of Volusia County for informative discussion: What is Home Rule and How Does It Affect You? This timely conversation will help unpack how local decision-making powers, enshrined in the passage of Volusia County’s Home Rule Charter referendum in 1970, shape our communities, how regulations passed at the State level can override Home Rule, and what that means for us. Speakers: Seminole Co. Comm. Lee Constantine; OB Comm. Lori Tolland; Charter Review Committee member Pat Northey; former Vol. Co. atty Lonnie Groot.
Holly Hill
Event: 🚶Red Hot Chili Steppers Walking Club, 9:00 AM
Gemini Springs Park (Meeting Point), 37 Dirksen Dr (Regional Activity), Holly Hill Area
Join the local walking club for a healthy morning trek through nature. This community group meets every Thursday to promote fitness and social connection among residents.
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Enjoy access to one of the nation's premier pickleball facilities. With 49 courts available, players of all skill levels can drop in for recreational play, social matches, and practice.
Daytona Beach
Event: 📖Lifeway: Going Beyond Live, 10:00 AM
Ocean Center, 101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
The start of a multi-day spiritual gathering featuring Bible teaching and worship. This event draws attendees from across the region for sessions focused on faith and community building.
Event: 🎸Jeep Beach Main Street Party, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Main Street, Daytona Beach
A highlight of the Jeep Beach week where thousands of Jeeps line the iconic Main Street. The evening features live music, vendor displays, and a vibrant block-party atmosphere for enthusiasts and spectators alike.
Events for Friday, April 24, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🚙Jeep Beach 2026: Vendor Show & Obstacle Course, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach (Regional Hub)
The main event weekend kicks off with over 200 vendors, a massive obstacle course for Jeep owners, and the Jeep Beach Village. While the Speedway is the hub, expect heavy Jeep traffic and satellite gatherings throughout Ormond Beach.
Event: 🎭I HRT Broadway: A Broadway Review, 7:00 PM
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US1, Ormond Beach
A spectacular musical review featuring favorite hits from Broadway's biggest shows. This opening night performance showcases local talent in a high-energy theatrical production.
Holly Hill
Event: 🏓Open Play Pickleball, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill
Friday open play at one of the top pickleball destinations in the country. Players of all levels are welcome to drop in for games on the 49 available courts.
Event: 🎸Project Y2K Live, 9:00 PM
The Bank & Blues Club, 701 Main St (Nearby), Daytona Beach/Holly Hill Area
A high-energy tribute to the music of the early 2000s, featuring rock, pop, and alternative hits that defined the turn of the millennium.
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏁Jeep Beach Track Laps, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach
Registered Jeep owners get the unique opportunity to drive their vehicles on the world-famous Daytona International Speedway track as part of the main event festivities.
Event: 🔊Jeep Beach Sound Exhibition, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach
A showcase of the most impressive and loudest audio systems in the Jeep community, featuring custom builds and industry-leading technology.
Event: 🍹Jeep Beach Luau & Tiki Party, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
An evening of tropical fun, live music, and networking for the Jeep community overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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