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⭐Volusia Schools Earn Kudos, Sample Ballots Delayed, River Bend Supporters Demand
Issue #1081
.George Sloane
20 Oct
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🎓 Volusia Schools Earn State Recognition
Volusia County Schools has been named an academically high-performing district, joining just 17 others statewide.
The designation recognizes two consecutive A grades, no F-rated schools, compliance with class-size requirements and a clean financial audit.
The status lasts three years, provided requirements continue to be met, and offers flexibility including up to two virtual instructional days.
Superintendent Carmen Balgobin called the achievement a team win, crediting teachers, staff, families and community partners for combining strong academics with responsible financial management.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
📬 Sample Ballots Delayed in the Mail
Meanwhile, Volusia voters waiting for sample ballots should see them arriving soon. The Elections Office says its printing vendor missed the planned mailing schedule because of production demands and internal issues.
Supervisor Lisa Lewis apologized for the inconvenience and said the office is reviewing the vendor’s obligations.
You can review your sample ballot now at VolusiaElections.gov. To request that elections staff print and mail a copy, call 386-736-5930.
The delay concerns sample ballots for reviewing your choices before voting.
Source: Ormond Observer
⛳ River Bend Supporters Demand Progress
Back in Ormond Beach, River Bend advocates held press conferences Oct. 15–16, urging the city to restore public golf and provide clearer documentation of next steps.
Their renewed push follows competing proposals to reopen the course or expand airport businesses and hangars. The 172-acre property, closed since 2020, is not currently for sale.
Residents question whether updated airport planning is necessary. The city says deed restrictions require written FAA consent and that staff continues seeking guidance on the required review.
Supporters want transparency—and a path back to the fairways.
Source: Ormond Observer
Fire & EMS Calls
October 19, 10:47 a.m. — Person having a seizure at Pinewood Mobile Home Park
October 18, 11:47 p.m. — Person experiencing cardiac emergency near Ormond Beach
October 18, 7:19 p.m. — Person with altered mental status in Ormond Beach
October 18, 6:41 p.m. — Citizen assist at intersection in Ormond Beach
October 18, 6:30 p.m. — Emergency response to apartment call near Memorial Avenue
October 18, 5:05 p.m. — Person unconscious and fainting near Ormond Beach
October 18, 4:50 p.m. — Person sick at Publix in Ormond Beach
October 18, 4:49 p.m. — Hazardous condition on Seabreeze Drive
Similar report also listed at 4:29 p.m.; combined as a likely duplicate.October 18, 4:09 p.m. — Person reported sick at apartment in Ormond Beach
Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.
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Events for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com
Event: 🎨 The Natural Way to Draw with Lisa Carlson, 1–3:30 PM — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. First session of a four-week drawing course for beginners and experienced artists. Series tuition: $195 members/$215 nonmembers; registration required. ormondartmuseum.org
Daytona Beach
Event: 🚓 National Night Out, 5–8 PM — Jackie Robinson Stadium, 9 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach. Join the community’s annual gathering promoting neighborhood connections and public safety. NNO
Event: 🎸 Tiki Mike’s Distortion Night, 6–11:58 PM — Tiki Mike’s, 312 Seabreeze Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Enjoy ’90s and 2000s grunge and alternative-rock favorites, including Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Stone Temple Pilots. Free admission. Tiki Mike's Distortion Tuesdays
Event: 🍷 Starry Night Wine Society: Germany & Austria, 7–9 PM; doors open 6:30 PM — Starry Night Gallery, 230 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Explore German and Austrian wines with light food pairings and door prizes. Tasting begins at 7:15 PM; RSVP through the event page
Events for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Ormond Beach
Event: Ormond By The Sea Lions Club Meeting, 6:30 PM,
Grace Life Beachside Church Hall, 6 Sandra Drive, Ormond Beach
All Are Welcome! More info at (386) 441-4421Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 PM — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse pumpkins at the church’s annual fall patch. www.observerlocalnews.com
Holly Hill
Event: 🫖 Lunch at Polly’s Tea Room, seatings 11 AM–12:30 PM — River Lily Inn, 558 Riverside Drive, Holly Hill. Enjoy a Bridgerton or Downton Abbey lunch with tea and desserts. $23 plus tax and gratuity; reservations required at 386-253-5002. riverlilyinn.com
Daytona Beach
Event: 🏠 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting, 4–5 PM — City Hall, Conference Room 149B, 301 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach. Public meeting addressing affordable housing matters. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
Event: 🏛️ City Commission Meeting, 6 PM — City Hall, Commission Chambers, 301 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach. Attend the commission’s public meeting on city business.
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