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⭐VoTran Service Changes, Food Banks Prepare, Florida Driving Law Reminder

Issue #964

25 Jun

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Vortran

🚌 VoTran Route Changes Take Effect June 28

VoTran riders will see several service adjustments beginning June 28 as Volusia County continues to optimize its transit system. Transit staff will be available at major routes and transfer centers to help riders navigate the changes.

Updates include Route 3, 4, 11 and 15 moving to hourly service, while Route 5 outbound trips will depart five minutes later. A new Route 9 will connect Volusia Mall with western Daytona Beach, serving the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, Tanger Outlets and the Florida Department of Health. Route 11 will discontinue service along Beach Street and Madison Avenue, with portions shifting to Route 9. Route 12 will receive minor schedule changes and will now travel on Beach Street in both directions, while service on portions of Ridgewood and Palmetto avenues will end. Minor schedule adjustments are also planned for Routes 18, 30 and 70, with additional changes to Routes 33, 70 and Sunday service expected later this fall.

For route maps and schedules, visit votran.org or call 386-761-7700.

🥫 Food Banks Brace for Storm Season

As hurricane season ramps up, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is asking residents to think beyond stocking their own supplies and consider helping neighbors facing food insecurity.

President and CEO Derrick Chubbs says food banks are entering the summer with fewer donated resources while facing higher operating costs from fuel, transportation and food prices. At the same time, many families continue struggling with rising grocery bills and the financial impacts of severe weather.

Second Harvest distributes enough food for approximately 300,000 meals each day across seven Central Florida counties. The organization is encouraging residents to volunteer, donate or participate in virtual food drives before hurricane season reaches its peak, helping ensure food assistance remains available when communities need it most.

🚦 Cutting Through Parking Lots Can Cost You

Trying to bypass a traffic light by driving through a nearby parking lot may save a few seconds, but it could also cost you money and points on your driver's license.

Florida law specifically prohibits drivers from leaving one roadway and using a parking lot or private property to avoid obeying an official traffic control device. Violating the law is considered a moving violation.

Drivers caught cutting through parking lots can face a $158 fine, plus additional court costs and surcharges, along with three points added to their driving record. Those points can increase insurance premiums and, if accumulated over time, may even lead to a license suspension.

Sometimes the fastest route really is waiting for the light to change.

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Fire and EMS Calls

  • 6/24/2026, 08:28 AM, Medical emergency at Fairview Avenue and Washington Street
    Medical Emergency — S Washington St & Fairview Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 07:28 AM, Person reported sick, non-emergency near Lake Bridge
    Medical Emergency — Lake Bridge Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 07:28 AM, Restaurant structure fire on West Granada Boulevard
    Fire & Arson — W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 06:28 AM, Person with breathing problems and crushed fingers
    Medical Emergency — Bryant St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 04:28 AM, Person having a seizure at Ocean Shore Boulevard
    Medical Emergency — Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

  • 6/24/2026, 04:28 AM, Gas odor reported on South Nova Road
    Fire & Arson — S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/23/2026, 08:46 PM, Woman emergency at Royal Floridian Resort in Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

  • 6/23/2026, 08:28 PM, Person experiencing chest pain near Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — John Anderson Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

  • 6/23/2026, 06:28 PM, Person suffered fall near China Moon Drive
    Medical Emergency — China Moon Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

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

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Events for Thursday, June 25, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🛍️Ormond Beach Farmers Market, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
    David Hood Plaza, 22 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Weekly Thursday farmers market featuring local produce and market vendors.
  • 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: 👶Toddler Time, 10:00 AM–10:30 AM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Interactive early-literacy program for toddlers and caregivers.
  • 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: 📚Book and a Snack Book Club featuring Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Monthly culinary-themed book club and snack discussion program.
  • Event: 🧶Learn to Knit, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Hands-on knitting class for adults in the library LaunchPad.

Holly Hill

  • No public events found for this date.

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 Free Your Mind Flow, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Vin/Yin yoga class on the Rock Royalty Terrace.
  • Event: 👨‍👩‍👧Family Tales, 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Family storytime program for children and caregivers.
  • Event: 🪑Sit & Be Fit, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Seated fitness and stretching program for adults.
  • 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 sit-down lunch served during the listed hour.
  • Event: 💻Computer Class: Internet Basics, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Meeting Room 2, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Introductory internet-skills class for adults.
  • Event: 🤝Social Worker in the Library, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Meet with a library social worker for help identifying community resources and services.
  • 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: ⚽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: 🎶Summer Soundtrack: Jon Cabrera Unplugged – 80s Back in Time, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
    Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Live acoustic-looping performance featuring 1980s favorites and interactive singalongs.
  • Event: ⚾Lakeland Flying Tigers at Daytona Tortugas, 6:35 PM
    Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Minor League Baseball game at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
  • Event: 🎵Esh X Schief Duo, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
    Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Live music performance at Sessions.

Events for Friday, June 26, 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: 🥪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: 🐾Tales with Tails, 2:00 PM–2:15 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Children can practice reading with a friendly therapy dog in a short read-aloud session.
  • Event: 💻eLab, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library LaunchPad, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Basic computer skills training and one-on-one technology assistance for adults.

Ormond-By-The-Sea

  • No public events found for this date.

Holly Hill

  • Event: ⚽FIFA World Cup Norway vs France, 3:00 PM
    Drunken Duck Brewing Company, 101 2nd St., Suite 401, Holly Hill, FL 32117
    World Cup watch event at the taproom; doors open at 2:45 PM.

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 Stairway to Savasana, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
    Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Hatha yoga class on the Rock Royalty Terrace.
  • 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 sit-down lunch served during the listed hour.
  • Event: 🎬Friday Flicks, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Afternoon movie screening for adults at the library.
  • Event: 🧱S.T.R.E.A.M.: Engineering with LEGO Bricks, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Hands-on LEGO engineering activity for children.
  • Event: 🎮Gametastic: Electronic Games, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Children’s Auditorium, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Electronic gaming session for children and families.
  • 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: 🎹Summer Soundtrack: Piano Bar Fridays with Blake Guyre – All Request Roulette, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
    Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Interactive piano bar night where audience requests help shape the playlist.
  • Event: ⚾Lakeland Flying Tigers at Daytona Tortugas, 6:35 PM
    Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Minor League Baseball game at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
  • Event: 🎸Rock The Beach – A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM
    Wave Terrace at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Tribute concert featuring Nicaea Band and Nightrain.
  • Event: 🎶Sounds of Summer: Rosanna & Smokin’ – Toto & Boston Tributes, 7:15 PM–9:30 PM
    Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Free oceanfront tribute concert presented by the City of Daytona Beach.

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