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⭐ Speedway Infield Design, Volusia Forever Meeting, Sheriff's HQ Funding, Adult Soccer Gains Ground

Issue #1082

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.George Sloane
21 Oct

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Daytona International Speedway

🏁 Help Design Daytona 500’s Infield

Daytona International Speedway is letting fans choose the infield grass design for the 2027 Daytona 500.

Three options are competing: “Star-Spangled Skies,” featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds; “Racing in Motion,” combining checkered flags and stars; and “World Center of Racing,” showcasing the Speedway’s famous nickname.

Voting runs through Wednesday, Oct. 28, on the Speedway’s official website. The winning artwork will greet fans and television viewers during the 69th running of the race on Feb. 21, 2027.

🌳 Volusia Forever Reviews Properties Friday

Meanwhile, the Volusia Forever Advisory Committee meets Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. to evaluate properties submitted for its latest application cycle.

Members will check whether properties meet program criteria, then rank eligible applications.

The meeting takes place in County Council Chambers at the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. Residents can also watch at volusia.gov/forever-advisory.

For information, contact Nick Dunnam at 386-943-7081, extension 13459.

🚔 State Funding Considered for Sheriff’s HQ

Also in county business, officials were scheduled to consider accepting $1.5 million in state funding for the sheriff’s new headquarters at their Oct. 20 meeting.

The money would replace an equivalent county allocation, freeing those local dollars for future building projects.

The planned facility would consolidate departments, improve public access and strengthen emergency coordination. Its higher-ground location would reduce flood exposure and provide a safer backup site for emergency dispatch operations.

The supplied report was published before the vote and does not include its outcome.

Source: MyNews13

⚽ Adult Pickup Soccer Gains Ground

Back in Ormond Beach, residents are working with the city to create an adult pickup soccer program.

Organizers want casual games on available fields, rather than a formal league. Play stopped after the city enforced permit requirements, prompting discussions about scheduling, registration and fees.

Following an Oct. 14 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussion, organizer Gustavo Bom Conselho said the program’s basics appeared close to taking shape.

A supporting petition has gathered 248 signatures, reflecting interest in more opportunities for adults to stay active and meet neighbors.

Recent Deaths

  • Elena Grinko Lilly, 100, of Ormond Beach, passed away on September 30

  • Richard Melvin Sperlich, 86, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 7

  • Betty Jane Carlton, 80, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 8

  • Ellen Marie Perkins, 76, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 10.

  • Alicia M Vostrejs, 97, of Ormond Beach, passed away on October 8

Fire & EMS Calls

Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.

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Events for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
    Grace Life Beachside Church Hall, 6 Sandra Drive, Ormond Beach
    All Are Welcome!  More info at (386) 441-4421

  • Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🫖 Lunch at Polly’s Tea Room, seatings 11 AM–12:30 PM — River Lily Inn, 558 Riverside Drive, Holly Hill. Enjoy a Bridgerton or Downton Abbey lunch with tea and desserts. $23 plus tax and gratuity; reservations required at 386-253-5002. riverlilyinn.com

Daytona Beach

Events for Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ormond Beach

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🎵 Night Unplugged: Songwriter Circle, 6–8:30 PM — Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Jeremy and Andrea of Are Friends Electric welcome local artists for an evening of original acoustic music. ONE DAYTONA

  • Event: 😂 Jordan Garnett Live, 7–8:30 PM — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Stand-up comedy featuring Jordan Garnett and Nate Roscoe. Tickets required; two-item purchase minimum. Jordan Garnett live at Cristy B's

The Vampire Circus at Peabody Auditorium has been cancelled.

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