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⭐Tire "Amnesty" November 14, Gulf War Tribute, OB Pauses School Buy

Issue #1098

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.George Sloane
06 Nov

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🛞 Volusia Offers Free Tire Drop-Off in Pierson

Volusia County residents can drop off old tires for free from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 824 North County Road 3 in Pierson. Signs will direct drivers to the drive-through drop-off area.

Each household can bring up to 20 residential tires, all removed from their rims. Bring proof of Volusia County residency, such as a driver’s license or other government-issued ID. Commercial tires are ineligible, and staff will accept tires only during event hours.

Old tires collect rainwater where mosquitoes can breed. The county collected more than 3,500 tires during the previous program year. Residents can request mosquito control service or sign up for treatment alerts at Volusia County Mosquito Control.

🎖️ Gulf War Tribute Coming to Ormond Memorial Art Museum

In Ormond Beach, the City Commission voted unanimously Nov. 4 to approve a permanent sculpture honoring Gulf War veterans at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd.

Florida sculptor Julio Aguilera will create Guardian of the Gulf, a 10- to 12-foot work in weathering steel. The material’s earth tones are meant to evoke the desert landscape associated with the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm. The city will cover the $40,000 cost through its downtown community redevelopment fund, and installation is expected in 2027.

It will be the gardens’ fifth military tribute, joining sculptures honoring veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

🏫 Ormond Beach Pauses Osceola Elementary Purchase

At the same meeting, Ormond Beach commissioners voted unanimously to table the $2.5 million contract to buy the former Osceola Elementary site from the Volusia County School Board.

Mayor-elect Lori Tolland asked staff to seek an extension and explore other ways to fund the purchase after Amendment 3 passed. The city had planned to use recreation impact fees, potentially with an advance from pooled city cash. A county ECHO grant is among the alternatives under discussion.

City officials remain interested in the 11.6-acre site. They may also ask the neighboring Hillside Cemetery Association whether it wants to buy a portion. The incoming commission will be sworn in Nov. 17, and closing could take six to nine months if the purchase moves forward.

Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Danni Rose Banderas, 51, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 27 for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Bail $15,000.

  • William Russell Constant, 60, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 28 for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession or use of drug equipment. Bail $2,000.

Holly Hill Police Department

  • Carlos Quintese McCormick, 33, Holly Hill — arrested Oct. 26 for aggravated stalking. Bail not set.

  • Trystan D’quez Hunt, 27, Holly Hill — arrested Oct. 28 for battery by strangulation and false imprisonment. Bail not set.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

  • Christopher Wayne Haynes, 51, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 23 for trafficking in fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a park, and possession of a vehicle used to sell a controlled substance. Bail $100,000.

  • Domenick Anthony Latella, 34, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 23 for possession or use of drug equipment, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and tampering with physical evidence. Bail $20,500.

  • James Colton Taylor, 60, Holly Hill — arrested Oct. 23 for battery on a person 65 or older. Bail not set.

  • Wayne Edward Francesilla Jr., 45, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 24 for battery with a prior conviction. Bail not set.

  • Cristi Lynn Huffman, 43, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 27 for burglary with assault or battery. Bail not set.

  • Kai K. Ross, 25, Holly Hill — arrested Oct. 27 for possession of a Schedule II substance with intent to sell, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, and driving while license suspended as a habitual offender. Bail not set.

  • Kenneth D. Driggers, 53, Ormond Beach — arrested Oct. 28 for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession or use of drug equipment, and trespass after warning. Bail not set.

NOTE: This report lists arrests only, not convictions, from publicly available information, All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Events for Friday, November 6, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🇺🇸 Annual Veterans Breakfast, 9 AM — Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, Ormond Beach. Veterans and their families are invited for breakfast and guest speaker Dr. F. Harold Kushner, a retired Army colonel and former POW. RSVP: 386-441-0300. stayhappening.com

  • Event: 🎨 Painting & Drawing with Mixed Media Collage, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Second day of Christine Peloquin’s registered two-day workshop, which begins November 5. www.ormondartmuseum.org

  • Event: 📚 S.T.R.E.A.M. Jr.: Family Tales, 11 AM–noon — Ormond Beach Regional Library, Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Interactive learning stations for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Volusia County Public Library

  • Event: 🛍️ Sip and Shop Benefitting PEO Scholarships, noon–2 PM — Sea Dreams by Sara, 398 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach. Shop while supporting women’s educational advancement; 20% of purchases benefit PEO scholarships. stayhappening.com

  • Event: 🎶 Rock Around the Symphony, 5–8 PM — S.R. Perrott Hospitality Suite, 1280 U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. A 1950s-themed Symphony Society fundraiser with dinner, beer and wine, dancing, games, and prizes. $100; reservations: 386-253-2901. Ormond Beach, FL 32174

  • Event: 🎭 Free Family Art Night: Renaissance Masks, 5:30–7 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Create an art project together. All supplies provided; all ages welcome. Free, with no registration required. OMAM

  • Event: 🎬 Movies on the Halifax: Wicked, 6:30–9 PM — Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. A free outdoor movie. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, friends, and family. Wicked

  • Event: 🔥 Brotherhood Fellowship at the Fire, 6:30–8 PM — Calvary Christian Center, 1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. A men’s gathering with bonfires, food, yard games, fellowship, and personal testimonies. Calvaryfl

  • Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 7 PM — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Opening night of Halifax Repertory Theatre’s musical, featuring a live orchestra. Tickets: $35. Ormond Beach, FL 32174

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Holly Hill

Daytona Beach

Events for Saturday, November 7, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎄 Holiday Bazaar, 8 AM–2 PM — Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach. Shop crafts, jewelry, baked goods, and holiday décor. There’s also a homemade lunch and a themed basket raffle. observerlocalnews.com

  • Event: 🛍️ Thanksgiving Vendor Market, 10 AM–3 PM — Ormond Beach Elks Lodge 2193, 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond Beach. Browse handmade gifts, home décor, sweets, and boutique items. Admission and parking are free. eventvesta.com

  • Event: 📚 The Gilded Age of Ormond Beach, 2–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Alice and Ronald Howell give a free talk on the early settlers who helped shape Ormond Beach. Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens

  • Event: 🎨 First Saturday Ormond Art Walk, 3–7 PM — Participating galleries along Granada Boulevard, including Art Spotlight at 67 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Take the free shuttle between galleries or explore on foot. Art Spotlight hosts its “Six Degrees of Inspiration” opening reception with live music and light bites. maxdaytona.com

  • Event: 🎵 Riverside Live Music Under the Lights, 5–8 PM — Tomoka Outpost, Tomoka State Park, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Jordan Redding performs by the river, with food available from Nate’s Seafood. Bring a chair; regular park entry fees apply. happeningnext.com

  • Event: 🎭 Fiddler on the Roof, 7 PM — Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Halifax Repertory Theatre presents the Broadway musical with a live orchestra. Tickets are $35. www.daytonabeach.com

Holly Hill

Daytona Beach

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