https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/ormond-beach/news-releases/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: News Releasesen-usWed, 10 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/10/volusia-county-to-give-free-trees-to-residents-in-celebration-of-florida-arbor-day/Among the trees available will be big red mayhaw, chinquapin, live oak, red mulberry, chickasaw plum, American persimmon, southern crabapple, pawpaw, and pecan.Heather Belden, Maggy Hessler, Volusia County Community InformationWed, 10 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/10/volusia-county-to-give-free-trees-to-residents-in-celebration-of-florida-arbor-day/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/02/halifax-health-welcomes-its-first-baby-of-2024/The baby girl, named Emerson, made her big debut six days before her due date, weighing in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces.John Guthrie, Halifax HealthTue, 02 Jan 2024 13:20:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/02/halifax-health-welcomes-its-first-baby-of-2024/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/votran-routes-to-be-adjusted-on-dec-25-and-jan-1-due-to-holidays/Riders are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly, considering the holiday schedule.Clayton Jackson, Volusia County Community InformationFri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/votran-routes-to-be-adjusted-on-dec-25-and-jan-1-due-to-holidays/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/volusia-county-to-hold-mandatory-workshops-for-cultural-council-grants/The workshops will be held on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29, 2024.Heather Belden, Volusia County Community InformationFri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/volusia-county-to-hold-mandatory-workshops-for-cultural-council-grants/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/security-first-insurance-debuts-new-float-in-32nd-annual-ormond-beach-home-for-the-holidays-parade/The new float made its debut as it traveled along the 1.5-mile parade route, accompanied by over 75 people, including team members and their families.Amy McCall, Security First InsuranceThu, 21 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/21/security-first-insurance-debuts-new-float-in-32nd-annual-ormond-beach-home-for-the-holidays-parade/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/19/photography-wanted-for-ocean-center-echo-gallery-exhibit/The art will be on display from May 2024 through March 2025.Kate Sark, Ocean CenterTue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/19/photography-wanted-for-ocean-center-echo-gallery-exhibit/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/18/emergency-cold-weather-shelters-open-in-volusia-county-as-temperatures-plummet/For residents on the east side of the county, Halifax Urban Ministries (HUM) is coordinating with churches to offer shelter.Clayton Jackson, Volusia County Community InformationMon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/18/emergency-cold-weather-shelters-open-in-volusia-county-as-temperatures-plummet/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/13/volusia-county-urges-residents-to-prepare-for-expected-coastal-floods-severe-rip-currents-significant-rainfall/The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk, high surf advisory and a coastal flood watch for Volusia County.David Hunt, Volusia County Community InformationWed, 13 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/13/volusia-county-urges-residents-to-prepare-for-expected-coastal-floods-severe-rip-currents-significant-rainfall/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/unf-poll-shows-that-floridians-are-most-concerned-about-housing-costs-economy-support-amendments-on-abortion-and-recreational-marijuana/Favorability ratings for Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump were each slightly under 50%, while only 34% of respondents reported a favorable opinion of President Joe Biden.University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabThu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/unf-poll-shows-that-floridians-are-most-concerned-about-housing-costs-economy-support-amendments-on-abortion-and-recreational-marijuana/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/29/adventhealth-daytona-beach-celebrates-milestone-moments-for-medical-office-building-surgery-center/The $45.7 million building at the AdventHealth Daytona Beach campus is expected to open in the spring of 2024.AdventHealth Central Florida Division Corporate CommunicationsWed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/29/adventhealth-daytona-beach-celebrates-milestone-moments-for-medical-office-building-surgery-center/