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⭐Transform386 Storm Help, Body Washes Up On Beach, Flying Is Safer

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29 May

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🏠 Transform386 Brings Recovery Help to Ormond & Daytona

Homeowners in Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Milton will soon have direct access to recovery assistance.

Volusia County’s Transform386 Homeowner Recovery Program is hosting in-person intake events at regional libraries, offering one-on-one guidance for residents navigating rebuilding options. Staff will help review eligibility requirements, explain documentation needs and walk applicants step by step through the process.

Daytona Beach residents can attend the intake event on Thursday, June 11, from 4–6 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library. Ormond Beach residents can receive assistance Thursday, June 25, from 4–6 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library.

The program supports rehabilitation, reconstruction, mobile home replacement, reimbursement for eligible completed repairs and even voluntary buyouts for high-risk properties.

More than 300 households have already received help through Transform386, with additional applications underway.

🚨 Body of Murder Suspect Washes Ashore in Volusia County

Authorities confirmed Thursday that the body of a murder suspect wanted out of Gainesville washed ashore along Ocean Shore Boulevard in Volusia County.

The suspect, 31-year-old Xavion Perry III, had been accused of fatally shooting a woman in Gainesville before fleeing the scene. According to previous reports, he abandoned his vehicle near Main Street in Daytona Beach and ran toward the pier before jumping onto the sand below.

Law enforcement agencies had been actively searching for him amid concerns about threats he allegedly made during a livestream on social media.

Deputies recovered the body near the 3600 block of Ocean Shore Boulevard. The remains have been turned over to the medical examiner’s office.

Officials have not released additional details pending the investigation.

Source: WESH.com

✈️ Study Shows Flying Safer Than Bathtubs and Bicycles

Big plane crashes dominate headlines, but statistically speaking, flying remains remarkably safe.

A new study from the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University found that a person has a 1 in 45.5 million chance of dying in a commercial plane crash in a given year.

In fact, the study determined a person is twice as likely to drown in a bathtub and 1.4 times more likely to choke on food than to die in an airline crash. By miles traveled, air passengers go approximately 90.9 billion miles per fatality — far surpassing other transportation modes.

The report emphasizes that while aviation accidents receive significant media attention, commercial aviation accidents are exceedingly uncommon.

Researchers say the goal isn’t to dismiss risk, but to align public perception with statistical reality. Even with a slight increase in fatal accidents in 2025, long-term trends show air travel has grown safer over time.

For anxious flyers, the takeaway is simple: the numbers are overwhelmingly on your side.

Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Khsibi Montassar, 31, Ormond Beach— arrested May 17; domestic battery by strangulation, witness tampering. Bail: not set.

  • Chase Amir Green, 21, Ormond Beach— arrested May 20; burglary of unoccupied structure. Bail: not set.

  • Joseph Mack Queen, 39, Ormond Beach— arrested May 20; violation of pretrial release, controlled substance possession without prescription, resisting officer without violence. Bail: not set.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

  • Ronnie Eugene Lunnie, 46, Ormond Beach— arrested May 15; criminal mischief, grand theft motor vehicle. Bail: $5,000.

  • Vanessa Lynn Hildenbrand, 50, Ormond Beach— arrested May 16; controlled substance possession without prescription, drug equip. possession/use. Bail: $5,500.

  • Shane Allen Reiman, 52, Ormond Beach— arrested May 20; battery on person 65+, resisting officer without violence. Bail: not set.

  • Bryan Carman, 54, Ormond Beach— arrested May 20; DUI with property/person damage, enhanced. Bail: not set.

Volusia County Detention Center

  • Jamin Cuttino Stevens-Leggett, 38, Holly Hill— arrested May 18; firearm possession by convicted felon. Bail: $2,500.

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, May 29, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: Calvary Kids Indoor Playground and Cafe Grand Re-Opening - 4–6 p.m.
    1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
    Grand re-opening event for Calvary Kids Indoor Playground and Cafe.

  • Event: Black Sheep Ceili Band plays to support The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida - Snowball Express - 7–9:30 p.m.
    Fletcher’s Irish Pub, Ormond Beach
    Live music fundraiser supporting The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida / Snowball Express.

  • Event: Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo - Museum hours
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum, Ormond Beach
    Ongoing arts and culture exhibition listed by the Ormond Beach Chamber, running April 23 through August 2.

Holly Hill

  • Event: Friday Night on the Courts @ Pictona

    • Start your weekend with some friendly competition! Pictona is buzzing on Friday evenings as locals hit the courts for open play and gather at The Kitchen for post-game food and drinks.

    • Time: Open daily (typically 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

    • Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

  • Event: Food Truck Friday at the Duck

    • Support local business and enjoy a laid-back Friday night. The Drunken Duck Brewing Company rolls into the weekend with local food trucks parked outside to pair with their excellent rotating tap list.

    • Time: Taproom opens at 4:00 PM

    • Location: Drunken Duck Brewing Company (101 2nd Street, Unit 401)

Daytona Beach

  • Event: MCTV Spring Break - 1–11 p.m.
    Riverfront Esplanade, 351 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
    Two-day retro ‘80s and ‘90s-themed event with live performances, DJs, contests, games and family-friendly activities.

  • Event: Friday Night Live: Are Friends Electric - 6–8:30 p.m.
    Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach
    Free outdoor Friday Night Live concert at ONE DAYTONA.

  • Event: Daytona Tortugas vs. Tampa Tarpons - 6:35 p.m.
    Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach
    Minor league baseball game featuring the Daytona Tortugas against the Tampa Tarpons. Promotion listed as City of Ormond Beach Night.

  • Event: Wicked Serenity — Tribute to Godsmack - 7 p.m.
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
    Rock the Beach tribute concert at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach.

Events for Saturday, May 30, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: Quiet Light: The Art of Sara Pedigo - Museum hours
    Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
    Ongoing exhibition featuring paintings by artist and educator Sara Pedigo. Museum hours are listed as Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Holly Hill

  • Pickleball Dink N Drink Saturdays!

    • Get your weekend pickleball fix! Pictona hosts its weekly Saturday social featuring open play, music, food and drink specials, and raffle prizes for members and guests.

    • Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    • Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (1060 Ridgewood Ave)

Daytona Beach

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