⭐Tomatoes, Summer Solstice, BP Medication Recall

Issue #961

22 Jun

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🍅 Tomatoflation Begins to Ease

Tomatoes have become a symbol of rising grocery costs after severe winter freezes damaged much of Florida’s commercial tomato crop. The weather-related losses, combined with production problems in Mexico, helped drive tomato prices to record levels this spring. In April, the national average price reached nearly $2.70 per pound, about 40% higher than a year earlier.

The good news for shoppers is that relief may be on the horizon. Florida growers reported a strong rebound by late spring, and production recovered significantly during May. As harvests expand in Florida and other states, experts expect tomato supplies to improve and retail prices to gradually decline this summer.

☀️ Summer Arrived, But Daylight Is Already Shrinking

Father’s Day was extra special this year because it coincided with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The rare calendar pairing won't happen again until 2037.

The solstice officially marked the beginning of astronomical summer and delivered more than 14 hours of daylight to parts of Florida, including Daytona Beach. While summer is just getting started, the solstice also marks a turning point. From now through Dec. 21, the winter solstice, daylight hours will gradually decrease each day.

The change is subtle at first, but the countdown toward shorter autumn evenings is officially underway.

💊 Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Nationwide

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall involving more than 11,000 bottles of chlorthalidone, a medication commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. The recall was initiated after testing found the tablets failed dissolution specifications, meaning they may not break down properly and could affect how the body absorbs the medication.

The affected 25-milligram tablets were manufactured by Inventia Healthcare Limited and distributed by Rising Pharma Holdings. Officials have not reported any health problems linked to the recall, and the FDA has not yet assigned a classification.

Patients should check bottle lot numbers and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider with any concerns.

Source: Epoch Times

This Day In Florida History

  • 1564 — French colonists under René Goulaine de Laudonnière established Fort Caroline near the St. Johns River.

  • 1922 — Florida’s attorney general issued a formal opinion on county commissioners’ authority to contribute to county fairs.

  • 1946 — Jacksonville police officers Ellis V. Dyal and Richard M. Scarborough were killed in the line of duty.

  • 1950 — Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s inpatient capacity was increased to 325 beds.

  • 1950 — Florida’s attorney general issued an opinion finding no statutory provision for printing independent candidates’ names on the general-election ballot.

  • 1956 — Florida’s attorney general issued a formal opinion on tax exemptions involving municipal housing projects.

  • 1961 — The City of Fort Lauderdale Lakes was incorporated in Broward County.

  • 1961 — Margate changed from a town into an incorporated city.

  • 1961 — Sunrise Golf Village was created in Broward County; it later became the City of Sunrise.

  • 1965 — John E. Champion was named president of Florida State University.

  • 1965 — Divers recovered the first treasure from a Spanish 1715 Treasure Fleet wreck off Florida’s east coast.

  • 1970 — The U.S. Supreme Court decided Williams v. Florida, upholding Florida’s use of six-person juries in certain criminal cases.

  • 1988 — The U.S. Supreme Court decided Florida v. Long, a Florida Retirement System benefits case.

  • 1990 — Florida’s ban on thong bikinis in state parks took effect.

  • 2021 — Florida’s governor signed civics-education legislation including HB 5, SB 1108, and HB 233.

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Events for Monday, June 22, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • DINNER CHURCH AT TOMOKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

      Time: 6:00pm
      Location: Tomoka United Methodist Church Bleekman Hall, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd. - Ormond Beach 

  • Event: ✝️Tomoka Christian Church VBS – Ormond Beach Campus, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Tomoka Christian Church – Ormond Beach Campus, 1450 Hand Avenue, Ormond Beach, FL
    Vacation Bible School program running June 22–26.

  • Event: 🍳Summer BreakSpot: Dine-in Breakfast, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Free breakfast program for children and teens.

  • Event: 🎨Beginning Watercolor: Floral Egg, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Adults can explore watercolor basics in a guided art workshop.

  • Event: 📖La Hora del Cuento, 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Spanish-language storytime program for preschool children.

  • Event: 💻eLab, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Computer-skills training and assistance for adults.

  • Event: 🗿Seward Johnson Sculptures, Time not listed
    Ormond Beach Main Street District, Granada Boulevard corridor from A1A to Lewis Street, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Free outdoor public sculpture installation on display daily through June 30.

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓Junior Summer Pickleball Camp, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, FL 32117
    Youth pickleball camp with games and instruction; paid registration listed.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🍳Summer BreakSpot: Dine-in Breakfast, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Free sit-down breakfast provided during the listed morning hour.

  • Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga - Living on the Breath, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Alignment-based yoga class on the Rock Royalty Terrace.

  • Event: 👶Baby Tales, 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Early-literacy program for babies and caregivers.

  • Event: 🏎️STREAM: Engineering with Balloon Cars, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Hands-on engineering activity where children build balloon-powered cars.

  • Event: ✂️Introduction to Cricut®, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Introductory craft technology class for adults and teens.

  • Event: ⚽World Cup Watch Party, Match times vary
    PopStroke Daytona Beach, 1283 Cornerstone Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Watch World Cup matches on 40 televisions with match-day food and drink specials.

  • Event: 🎸Rock & Roll Bingo, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
    Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Music-themed bingo night with cards, prizes, and music between games.

Events for Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🍳Summer BreakSpot: Dine-in Breakfast, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Free nutritious breakfast for kids and teens ages 18 and under.

  • Event: 📖Ready to Learn Pre-K Storytime, 10:00 AM–10:30 AM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Interactive early-literacy storytime program for children ages 3–5.

  • Event: 🧵Embroidery Basics: Cable Plait Stitch, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Hands-on embroidery class focused on learning the cable plait stitch.

  • Event: 🎨Zendoodle, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Relaxed adult art session using meditative doodling techniques.

  • Event: 🥪Summer BreakSpot: Dine-in Lunch, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Free nutritious lunch for kids and teens ages 18 and under.

  • Event: 🎬Stream Movies with the Library, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Learn about the library’s streaming movie platforms and how to access them.

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓Junior Summer Pickleball Camp, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, FL 32117
    Youth pickleball camp with instruction, games, skill-building, and social play.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🍳Summer BreakSpot: Dine-in Breakfast, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Free dine-in breakfast for children and teens during summer break.

  • Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga - Let It Be Flow, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Beginner-friendly Vin/Yin yoga class combining vinyasa flow with restorative yin practice.

  • Event: 🎨Beginning Watercolor: Watering Can Bouquet, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Adult watercolor workshop featuring a watering-can bouquet project.

  • Event: 🎉Celebrate Summer, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Summer library program for children and families.

  • Event: 🥪Summer BreakSpot: Dine-in Lunch, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Free dine-in lunch for children and teens during summer break.

  • Event: 🎲Adult Gametastic, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Adult tabletop and social gaming session at the library.

  • Event: 🎵Taylor Road Band, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Live music performance presented at the library.

  • Event: 🎲Gametastic: Tabletop Games, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Tabletop game session for children and families.

  • Event: 💻eLab, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library eLab, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Computer skills training and assistance session for adults.

  • Event: ⚾Daytona Tortugas Baseball Games - 2026 Season, Most games start 6:35 PM
    Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Minor League Baseball home game at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

  • Event: ⚽World Cup Watch Party, Match times vary
    PopStroke Daytona Beach, 1283 Cornerstone Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Watch World Cup matches on 40 televisions with match-day food and drink specials.

  • Event: 🎵Lynne Gibson Duo, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
    Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Live American roots music blending jazz, blues, soft rock, country, bluegrass, and folk.

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