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This Day In Florida History

• 1513 — Juan Ponce de León came ashore on the Florida coast during his first voyage to the region, in the expedition that gave Florida its name.

• 1861 — Florida’s secession convention voted for the state to become part of the Confederate States of America.

• 1864 — Union officers on Amelia Island recorded orders concerning Native American artifacts and military conduct there during the Civil War occupation of Fernandina.

• 1865 — In a Florida Civil War diary, Wilber Wightman Gramling noted news of Lee’s surrender, showing how quickly the collapse of the Confederacy reached Floridians.

• 1886 — The first 77 Chiricahua Apache prisoners, mostly women and children, arrived at Fort Marion in St. Augustine.

• 1901 — Writer Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, later famous for The Yearling and her association with Cross Creek, was born on April 13.

• 1937 — A WPA local-history effort in Titusville documented research into the early history of Brevard County.

• 1956 — Margaret Livingston Pressley was appointed sheriff of Glades County, one of the notable women to hold county office in mid-20th-century Florida.

• 1960 — During the Tallahassee civil-rights movement, additional letters of support were sent to Patricia Stephens on April 13 while she was jailed over the sit-ins.

• 1960 — In Chattahoochee, Maggie Clayton and her two-year-old son Roger were murdered, a crime that later led to the conviction and execution of Sie Dawson.

• 1964 — Civil-rights activity connected to St. Augustine’s desegregation struggle continued to intensify, including national attention after Mary Peabody’s appearance on television.

• 2001 — Former Florida Supreme Court justice and University of Florida president Stephen C. O’Connell died near Tallahassee.

Yesterday’s Fire & EMS Calls

• 4/12/2026, 01:19 PM, Person having breathing problems near Shadowcreek Way.

• 4/12/2026, 12:53 PM, Person with traumatic injury near Scott Drive.

• 4/12/2026, 11:19 AM, Person injured in fall near Falls Way Drive.

• 4/12/2026, 10:39 AM, Person fell at home on First Shoe Fall Drive in Ormond.

• 4/12/2026, 10:04 AM, Sick person reported at apartment in Ormond Beach.

• 4/12/2026, 09:47 AM, Medical alarm activated at Rivervale Lane address.

• 4/12/2026, 06:55 AM, Fire alarm at South Fanning Avenue address.

• 4/12/2026, 06:08 AM, Person with heart problem at Ocean Shore Boulevard.

• 4/12/2026, 05:25 AM, Medical emergency near Oak Grove Avenue in Ormond Beach.

• 4/12/2026, 01:16 AM, Person having breathing problem at Sunset Blvd address.

• 4/12/2026, 12:23 AM, Non-emergent vitals check at Ormond Beach address.

• 4/11/2026, 11:43 PM, Person having seizure near Laurel Oak Circle in Ormond Beach.

• 4/11/2026, 10:31 PM, Person reported sick near Fairway Drive, Ormond Beach.

• 4/11/2026, 07:00 PM, Person fell at apartment on Clyde Morris Blvd.

Source: CrimeRadar-Ormond Beach

_{All transcripts, headlines, and summaries are automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. These alerts are not an official report. Alerts are based on unconfirmed dispatch communications that may change as situations develop. Review the original audio and verify details with official sources before relying on this information}on.

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📅 Monday, April 13, 2026

📍 Ormond Beach

🛍️ Markets & Local Shopping

• Bloom Boldly Shopping Event

  • Support local, women-owned businesses! This spring vendor marketplace features unique shopping, networking, and community connection in a fun, high-energy setting.

  • Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Location: Anderson Price Memorial Building (42 N Beach St)

  • Cost: Free admission

🎨 Arts, Culture & Community

• OMAM Volunteer Guild Meeting

  • Join a community of advocates, creatives, and garden-lovers. This meeting is open to anyone looking to learn more about the Ormond Memorial Art Museum Guild and how to get involved through the power of art and nature.

  • Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum (78 E Granada Blvd)

📚 Library & Education

• La Hora del Cuento (Bilingual Storytime)

  • An interactive, bilingual literacy program designed for children ages 0-5 to learn the basic building blocks of literacy.

  • Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Location: Ormond Beach Regional Library (Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S Beach St)

• Adult Coloring Session

  • Take an hour to release some creativity and de-stress. All materials are provided while supplies last.

  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Location: Ormond Beach Regional Library (LaunchPad, 30 S Beach St)

📍 Holly Hill

🏓 Active & Leisure

• Monday Open-Play Pickleball @ Pictona

  • Start your week on the courts! The 49-court facility is back to its standard open-play schedule to kick off the week. Drop in for a few games or head inside to the Osprey Room for indoor table games at the "Club Hub."

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

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

🌳 Parks & Recreation

• Monday Afternoon at Sunrise Park

  • Enjoy a beautiful, relaxed Monday afternoon along the Halifax River. It's a great, quiet riverfront park to eat lunch, read a book, or watch the boats pass by as the new week starts.

  • Time: Open sunrise to sunset

  • Location: Sunrise Park (1135 Riverside Dr)

📍 Daytona Beach

🃏 Entertainment & Nightlife

• Poker Tournament: Satellite Into Event 13 ($600 Main Event)

  • Test your skills at the tables! The Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club is hosting a satellite poker tournament to win a seat into their $600 Main Event.

  • Time: Starts at 3:10 PM

  • Location: Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club (960 S Williamson Blvd)

🤸 Community & Fitness

• Active Classes at the Shores Community Center

  • Get your week moving! The Daytona Beach Shores Community Center has a packed Monday schedule of active events for locals:

    • Sittercise: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    • Zumba Gold: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    • Euchre (Card Game): 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    • Chair Volleyball: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Location: Shores Community Center (3000 Bellemead Dr)

🏛️ Civic & Local Government

• City of Daytona Beach Developer Initiated Meeting

  • Local city business is back in session. Residents are welcome to attend this public neighborhood meeting regarding upcoming local planning and development.

  • Time: 6:00 PM

  • Location: 137 Automall Circle, Daytona Beach

📅 Monday, April 13, 2026

📍 Ormond Beach

🛍️ Markets & Local Shopping

• Bloom Boldly Shopping Event

  • Support local, women-owned businesses! This spring vendor marketplace features unique shopping, networking, and community connection in a fun, high-energy setting.

  • Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Location: Anderson Price Memorial Building (42 N Beach St)

  • Cost: Free admission

🎨 Arts, Culture & Community

• OMAM Volunteer Guild Meeting

  • Join a community of advocates, creatives, and garden-lovers. This meeting is open to anyone looking to learn more about the Ormond Memorial Art Museum Guild and how to get involved through the power of art and nature.

  • Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Location: Ormond Memorial Art Museum (78 E Granada Blvd)

📚 Library & Education

• La Hora del Cuento (Bilingual Storytime)

  • An interactive, bilingual literacy program designed for children ages 0-5 to learn the basic building blocks of literacy.

  • Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Location: Ormond Beach Regional Library (Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S Beach St)

• Adult Coloring Session

  • Take an hour to release some creativity and de-stress. All materials are provided while supplies last.

  • Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Location: Ormond Beach Regional Library (LaunchPad, 30 S Beach St)

📍 Holly Hill

🏓 Active & Leisure

• Monday Open-Play Pickleball @ Pictona

  • Start your week on the courts! The 49-court facility is back to its standard open-play schedule to kick off the week. Drop in for a few games or head inside to the Osprey Room for indoor table games at the "Club Hub."

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

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

🌳 Parks & Recreation

• Monday Afternoon at Sunrise Park

  • Enjoy a beautiful, relaxed Monday afternoon along the Halifax River. It's a great, quiet riverfront park to eat lunch, read a book, or watch the boats pass by as the new week starts.

  • Time: Open sunrise to sunset

  • Location: Sunrise Park (1135 Riverside Dr)

📍 Daytona Beach

🃏 Entertainment & Nightlife

• Poker Tournament: Satellite Into Event 13 ($600 Main Event)

  • Test your skills at the tables! The Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club is hosting a satellite poker tournament to win a seat into their $600 Main Event.

  • Time: Starts at 3:10 PM

  • Location: Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club (960 S Williamson Blvd)

🤸 Community & Fitness

• Active Classes at the Shores Community Center

  • Get your week moving! The Daytona Beach Shores Community Center has a packed Monday schedule of active events for locals:

    • Sittercise: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    • Zumba Gold: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

    • Euchre (Card Game): 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    • Chair Volleyball: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Location: Shores Community Center (3000 Bellemead Dr)

🏛️ Civic & Local Government

• City of Daytona Beach Developer Initiated Meeting

  • Local city business is back in session. Residents are welcome to attend this public neighborhood meeting regarding upcoming local planning and development.

  • Time: 6:00 PM

  • Location: 137 Automall Circle, Daytona Beach

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