⭐ Volusia County EMS Honored with Bronze Award

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Volusia County EMS Honored with Bronze Award for Excellence in Cardiac and Stroke Care

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Volusia County Emergency Medical Services has earned the 2024 Mission: Lifeline bronze achievement award from the American Heart Association for its excellence in heart attack and stroke care. The award acknowledges the agency’s effective implementation of high standards of care, from the initial emergency call through hospital treatment. EMS personnel can provide critical interventions earlier than if patients arrived by car. Jim Judge, Emergency Services Director, highlighted the agency’s commitment to combining advanced technology with compassionate care. Volusia County EMS manages 70,000 calls and transports 54,000 patients annually.

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Area Gas Prices Fall as Oil Prices Decline, Offering Some Relief to Drivers

Florida gas prices have dropped to $3.40 per gallon, thanks to falling oil prices and decreased crude oil imports from China. AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins indicated that prices might continue to fall as global fuel demand weakens. GasBuddy reports the lowest prices in Volusia and Flagler counties, though prices may vary and some may require cash payments. Member-only stations are not included in the list. Here are some area prices (subject to change, of course)

Ormond Beach:

  1. RaceTrac (1670 W Granada Blvd) - $3.35

  2. Shell (201 W Granada Blvd) - $3.35

  3. Love's Travel Stop (1657 N US-1) - $3.39

  4. 7-Eleven (1950 W Granada Blvd) - $3.39

  5. Mobil (5 S Yonge St) - $3.39

Holly Hill:

  1. Murphy USA (1903 N Nova Rd) - $3.33

  2. Citgo (1892 N Nova Rd) - $3.36

  3. Marathon (1695 N Nova Rd) - $3.38

  4. Sunoco (100 Daytona Ave) - $3.39

  5. Mobil (1589 N Nova Rd) - $3.39

Daytona Beach:

  1. BP (600 W International Speedway Blvd) - $3.19

  2. The Rite Track (580 Mason Ave) - $3.19

  3. A.L. Prime Energy (1898 S. Clyde Morris Blvd) - $3.25

  4. 7-Eleven (930 S Atlantic Ave) - $3.25

  5. Buc-ee's (2330 Gateway N Dr) - $3.29

Volusia County Schools Faces Financial Setbacks with $5 Million Return Due to Fewer Students

Volusia County Schools will return nearly $5 million to the state due to decreased enrollment, affecting the district's ability to increase salaries. Enrollment has dropped to 57,172 from about 64,000 pre-pandemic, a decline School Board Chair Jamie Haynes attributes to negative social media. The district’s proposed property tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year is 5.285 mills, slightly reduced from last year but still above the rollback rate. The final budget and tax rate will be decided in a public hearing on September 10.

Citizens Insurance Requests 13.5% Rate Increase Amid Market Transition

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has requested a 13.5% rate increase, pending approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation by August 26. This move aims to transition its 1.2 million policyholders to the private market and ensure it does not compete unfairly with private insurers. The proposed hike has raised concerns among homeowners and association leaders, who are already struggling with high premiums, averaging nearly $11,000 annually. Critics argue that the increase could worsen financial pressures and prompt residents to consider moving.

Source: MyNews13.com

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Ormond Beach Police Department

•Anthony J. Conte, 84, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 20 and charged with tampering with a witness by preventing communication to law enforcement and battery on person 65 years of age or older. Bail was not set.

•Charles Douglas France, 66, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 21 and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Bail was set at $60,000.

•Christopher Allen Rose, 33, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 21 and charged with possession of burglary tools, burglary while armed, trespass on a construction site, criminal mischief and possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Bail was set at $5,000.

Holly Hill Police Department

•William Michael Milewski, 35, of Holly Hill, was arrested July 19 and charged with domestic battery by strangulation. Bail was not set.

•Frederick Christopher Rich, 41, of Holly Hill, was arrested July 19 and charged with child abuse. Bail was set at $2,500.

•Dominic Joseph Carano, 65, of Holly Hill, was arrested July 25 and charged with battery on person 65 years of age or older. Bail was not set.

•Savannah Behrens, 28, of Holly Hill, was arrested July 25 and charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant person. Bail was set at $5,000.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office

•Sunshine Marie Austin, 43, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 19 and charged with unregistered motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and paraphernalia. Bail was set at $3,500.

•Logan M. Knapik, 37, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 22 and charged with leaving scene of crash with injury. Bail was set at $3,000.

•Stewart A. Stone, 41, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 23 and charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property and false owner information on pawned items. Bail was set at $5,000.

•Bryant Eugene Byrd, 59, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 24 and charged with possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Bail was set at $3,000.

•Nicholas Paul Nisivoccia, 33, of Ormond Beach, was arrested July 25 and charged with possession of a sexual performance by a child enhanced. Bail was set at $2,250,000.

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