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⭐School Social Media Changes, Human Trafficking Arrests, Free State Parks On The Fourth

Issue #965

26 Jun

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📱 Volusia County Schools Disables Facebook Comments

Volusia County Schools has turned off comments on its official Facebook page, saying the move is intended to better serve students, families, and the community. In a statement posted to the district's page, officials said they will continue sharing updates, announcements, and student recognitions through their official communication channels but will no longer allow public comments on Facebook posts. The district also emphasized that only its official communication channels represent Volusia County Schools and encouraged anyone with questions or concerns to contact the appropriate department directly. To make that easier, the announcement included a directory listing contact information for district departments so inquiries can be answered accurately and promptly.

🚔 Flagler Operation Rescues Three Human Trafficking Victims

Flagler County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested ten people and rescued three human trafficking victims during a four-day undercover operation known as Operation Innocence Shield. Working with multiple law enforcement agencies through the Northeast Florida Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking Task Force, detectives targeted both individuals advertising sexual services online and those attempting to purchase them. Authorities say three women identified as trafficking victims were connected with nonprofit support services through Operation Light Shine, while additional suspects were arrested on prostitution, drug, and related charges. Investigators say the case remains active, with digital evidence still being analyzed and additional arrests expected as detectives continue identifying suspected traffickers and potential victims. Sheriff Rick Staly called the operation a significant step in removing trafficking from the community, while state officials praised the collaborative effort. For a complete list of arrests, charges, and additional details about the ongoing investigation, readers are encouraged to visit the source article.

🌳 Free Florida State Park Admission Returns for Fourth of July Weekend

Looking for an affordable holiday weekend adventure? Florida residents and visitors can enjoy free day-use admission to most of the state's 175 parks from July 3 through July 5 as part of the celebration of America's 250th birthday. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says the annual promotion encourages everyone to explore Florida's beaches, springs, trails, historic sites, and other natural attractions without paying entrance fees. There are a few exceptions, however. Free admission does not apply to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, or Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Overnight camping, cabin stays, concessions, rentals, and special event fees will still apply where applicable, making this a great opportunity to enjoy Florida's outdoors while keeping holiday costs low.

Recent Arrests

Ormond Beach Police Department

  • Sean Robert Ramage, 64, Ormond Beach— arrested June 12; controlled substance w/o prescription, drug equip. possession/use. Bail: $2,700.

  • Jimmy Critter Powell, 20, Ormond Beach— arrested June 12; burglary w/ assault or battery. Bail: not set.

  • Ryan Patrick Dobson, 40, Ormond Beach— arrested June 13; fleeing w/ assault or battery, resisting w/o violence. Bail: not set.

  • Loni A. Bagwell, 52, Ormond Beach— arrested June 14; writ of attachment, false imprisonment. Bail: not set.

  • Lee Anne Parker, 44, Ormond Beach— arrested June 15; burglary w/ battery. Bail: $25,000.

  • Vincent Klosz Tortora, 26, Ormond Beach— arrested June 18; retail theft, principal w/ motor vehicle, organized scheme to defraud, child ID fraud. Bail: not set.

Holly Hill Police Department

  • Denise Despard Kempf, 36, Holly Hill— arrested June 15; agg battery on pregnant person. Bail: $5,000.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office

  • Edward Lee Pavlak, 48, Ormond Beach— arrested June 13; drug equip. possession/use, controlled substance w/o prescription. Bail: $3,500.

  • Leonard Beach, 44, Ormond Beach— arrested June 14; trespass, child neglect. Bail: $2,500.

  • Omar Behar, 47, Ormond Beach— arrested June 14; controlled substance w/o prescription. Bail: $2,500.

  • Joziah Hirai, 37, Holly Hill— arrested June 17; controlled substance w/o prescription, drug equip. possession/use. Bail: $3,000.

  • Trayson Parker, 56, Ormond Beach— arrested June 18; child abuse w/o great bodily harm, out-of-state fugitive, drug equip. possession/use, criminal mischief. Bail: $2,500.

  • Tami M. Kaczmarek, 31, Holly Hill— arrested June 18; trespass, resisting w/o violence. Bail: $2,500.

  • John T. Lee, 45, Ormond Beach— arrested June 18; trafficking heroin, controlled substance w/o prescription, drug equip. possession/use. Bail: not set.

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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Fire and EMS Calls

  • 6/25/2026, 07:42 AM, Unconscious person reported at (number withheld) S Yonge St
    Medical Emergency — S Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/25/2026, 07:42 AM, Person with abdominal pain at Ormond Beach apartment
    Medical Emergency — John Anderson Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

  • 6/24/2026, 09:02 PM, Fire alarm at retirement center on Pleasant Drive
    Fire & Arson — Pleasant Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176.

  • 6/24/2026, 08:46 PM, Medical emergency at skilled nursing facility in Ormond Beach
    Medical Emergency — N Center St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 07:42 PM, Fire alarm at home on Middle Lake Drive
    Fire & Arson — Middle Lk Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 07:42 PM, Person with altered mental status at Ormond Beach apartment
    Medical Emergency — N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

  • 6/24/2026, 07:18 PM, Medical call at healthcare provider on Clyde Morris Blvd
    Medical Emergency — Clyde Morris Blvd, 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 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.

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.

Events for Saturday, June 27, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🥞Pancakes in Pajamas with Pops!, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
    Father-figure-and-daughter pancake breakfast with pajamas, toppings bar, music, crafts, photo ops, and family-friendly activities.
  • Event: 🎭CMTW Presents Between The Lines Jr., 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop presents two Saturday performances of Between The Lines Jr.
  • Event: 🎲Gametastic: Tabletop Games, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library Children’s Area, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, FL 32174
    Tabletop game session for children and families.

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🤝Recovery Support Meeting, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
    Unity of Daytona Beach, 908 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, FL 32117
    Narcotics Anonymous support meeting offering a safe, confidential space for people seeking recovery support.

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🧘AumShanti Yoga Rock Your 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: 🎧DJ Ced - Wilin Entertainment, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Sessions Terrace at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Brunch Remix set with DJ Ced spinning favorite vibes.
  • Event: 💦Summer Splash Saturdays, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
    Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Splash pad party with live DJs, interactive games, prizes, and family-friendly summer fun.
  • Event: 🎨MakerLab Paint by Stickers, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM
    Daytona Beach Regional Library Teen Area, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Creative MakerLab activity where participants create art using sticker-based designs.
  • Event: 🏴‍☠️Main Street Rum Fest, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
    Main Street from A1A to Peninsula Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL
    Pirate-themed street festival with live entertainment, costumed pirates, sword fighting, food trucks, rum-inspired drinks, and a Pirate Parade.
  • 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: 🎷Midtown Music Concert Series: Sax Therapyst and The Remedy, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
    Daisy Stocking Park, 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Free outdoor concert featuring Sax Therapyst and The Remedy.
  • Event: 🎸Rock The Beach - Tributes to Pat Benatar & Janis Joplin, 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 Forever Janis and All Fired Up.
  • Event: 🎶Bandshell Star Spangled Summer Concert Series & Fireworks - Liverpool Live: A Tribute to The Beatles, 7:15 PM
    Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    Free Saturday night Beatles tribute concert with fireworks scheduled after the show.
  • Event: 😂Comedy Showcase live at Cristy B’s, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
    Cristy B Comedy Club Daytona, 242 S. Beach St., Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    Stand-up showcase featuring a rotating lineup of Florida and touring comedians.

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