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⭐Schools Score Big, Shark Safety Advances, Fraud Crackdown Hits Home

Issue #969

30 Jun

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 🦈 Lulu's Law Brings Shark Alerts to Cell Phones

From the classroom to the coastline, beach safety is receiving a significant boost with the signing of Lulu's Law. President Donald Trump approved the legislation Friday, requiring the Federal Communications Commission to allow wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks. The law honors Lulu Gribbin, the Alabama teenager who lost a hand and part of a leg during a shark attack while diving for sand dollars along Florida's Panhandle. Just 90 minutes earlier and only a few miles away, another woman also lost an arm in a separate attack. Supporters hope the new alert system will provide beachgoers with faster warnings during dangerous situations and help prevent future tragedies.

Source: WESH.com

📚 Volusia County Schools Continue Academic Climb

Volusia County Schools is celebrating another year of academic progress after the Florida Department of Education released its 2026 spring assessment results. The district improved reading achievement across every tested grade level and either increased or maintained math scores throughout grades 3-8. Students also posted impressive gains in Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Civics, and U.S. History, with several categories outperforming state averages. Superintendent Carmen Balgobin praised the hard work of students, teachers, staff, and families, calling the results a reflection of a community-wide commitment to student success. The district also led Central Florida coalition districts in several year-over-year improvements and hopes to build on last year's milestone designation as an "A" school district.

⚖️ Historic Health Care Fraud Sweep Includes Ormond Beach Case

Federal officials have announced the largest health care fraud crackdown in U.S. history, charging 455 defendants in schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in fraudulent claims. Florida accounted for a significant share of the cases, including one Miami defendant accused of submitting $3.76 billion in false Medicare and Medicaid claims. The investigation uncovered a wide range of alleged fraud involving unnecessary medical equipment, opioid prescriptions, wound care products, and falsified patient records. Locally, Ormond Beach resident Venessa K. Thomas is among those charged, accused of submitting nearly $262,000 in Medicaid claims for mental health services that investigators say were never provided. Authorities say the nationwide effort demonstrates an increased focus on protecting taxpayer-funded health care programs.

🚔 Teens Arrested After Pond Gathering in Ormond Beach

Meanwhile, Ormond Beach police responded to reports of a large group of teenagers swimming in a park pond where "No Swimming" signs are clearly posted. Officers found eight juveniles at the scene, including two Daytona Beach teens who were allegedly intoxicated. Witnesses reported that several teens confronted a passerby before police were called. Investigators say the two arrested juveniles, ages 16 and 17, were attempting to pressure other teens into drinking alcohol, though most refused. Both reportedly resisted officers during the arrest before being transported for medical clearance and later taken to the county's Family Resource Center. The incident serves as another reminder about the risks associated with underage drinking and unsafe recreation areas.

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  • 6/29/2026, 11:10 AM — Person with altered mental status on Dover Falls Road
    Medical Emergency — Dover Falls Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
  • 6/29/2026, 10:10 AM — Non-emergency medical dispatch near Warwick Avenue
    Medical Emergency — Warwick Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
  • 6/29/2026, 9:10 AM — Traffic crash with injuries on Ocean Shore Blvd
    Traffic — Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL.
  • 6/29/2026, 9:10 AM — Person found near Avenue and Michigan Avenue
    Medical Emergency — N Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
  • 6/29/2026, 9:10 AM — Young anxious patient near Warwick Avenue
    Medical Emergency — Warwick Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
  • 6/29/2026, 7:10 AM — Medical call near Hampton Court in Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — Hampton Ct, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
  • 6/29/2026, 12:10 AM — Person suffering stroke at Chelsea Pl Ave in Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — Chelsea Pl Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.
  • 6/28/2026, 10:10 PM — Person with breathing problems near Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — dR, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.
  • 6/28/2026, 7:10 PM — Medical emergency for woman near N Center St in Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — N Center St, Pierson, FL 32180.
  • 6/28/2026, 7:10 PM — Woman suffers chest pain near Sunny Beach Club in Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach .

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Events for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Ormond Beach
  • Event: 🎨Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo, 10:00 AM
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
    Sara Pedigo is an artist whose representational work celebrates the poetics of light and quotidian experience.
  • Event: ⚾Volusia Sports Center - Transition Tuesday's, 5:30 PM
    Volusia Sports Center, 1137 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach
    Let us help your athlete with a smooth transition as they end their spring machine pitch season and prepare for fall kid pitch season!
Daytona Beach
  • Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga - Let It Be Flow (Vin/Yin) w/Lauren, 9:30 AM
    Hard Rock Hotel, 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
    Enjoy a relaxing morning yoga session hosted on the Rock Royalty Terrace.
  • Event: 🎩Celebrate Summer: America250: Magician Mark Alan and Bixby, 10:30 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Pkwy, Daytona Beach
    Join Magician Mark Alan for an hour-long comedy magic show with music, sound effects, lots of laughs, and audience participation.
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    Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club, 960 S Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach
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    Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel, 918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona 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) 441-4421

  • Event: 📋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.


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