Former owner of Ormond Beach pharmacy sentenced to 25 years for trafficking prescription drugs
The former owner and operator of a Volusia County pharmacy was sentenced to 25 years in prison for trafficking prescription drugs, according to a news release from Florida Attorney General Ashley Mood’s office.
Florida firefighter to donate organs in selfless last act after surfing accident, family says
Ethan Wilson — a husband, father and firefighter who was hospitalized last week after being found unresponsive at New Smyrna Beach — will donate his organs in a final act of lifesaving generosity toward others, according to his family.
Volusia County firefighter hurt during surfing accident dies from injuries, sheriff says
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An Ormond Beach firefighter and paramedic who was found unresponsive in the water while surfing, has died.
On Wednesday, Ethan Wilson was found near the New Smyrna Beach jetty, was pulled to shore, and was transported to the hospital.
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Central Florida doctor accused of inappropriately touching patients, running pill mill
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Police are asking for patients of a local doctor to come forward over concerns they may have interacted with them inappropriately. Dr. Scott Hollington has an office on Memorial Circle near Nova Road in Ormond Beach. According to court documents obtained by Channel 9, patients accused Hollington of battery in 2019 and 2021. Then in 2021, the report states another woman said Hollington asked to touch her hair during an appointment. Last October, Hollington was indicted and charged with 10 counts of distribution of controlled substances, and one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
wftv.comMan, 20, killed in Daytona Beach drive-by shooting
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A 20-year-old man died after he was shot multiple times in the driveway of a Daytona Beach home Monday night, police said. Police said someone drove by in an unknown vehicle and fired several shots at Travis Hubbert Jr., 20, and the home on Tucker Street around 11:45 p.m.Hubbert later died from his injuries at Halifax Medical Center. Officers said they don’t know the motive behind the shooting. Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Ormond BeachThe shooting remains under investigation. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comHave you seen him? Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Ormond Beach
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is looking for help to find a missing man in Volusia County. Agents said 76-year-old John Dunbar disappeared from his home on South Washington Street in Ormond Beach on Monday and hasn’t been seen since. Read: Displaced, homeless Good Samaritan residents say they must move againPolice said he could be in a blue Dodge Ram with Florida Purple Heart license plate QC0ZY. Watch: Apopka man arrested in connection with gun shop robberies in Melbourne, ClearwaterAnyone who sees Dunbar or his vehicle is asked to call 911. Read: Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin released from hospitalClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comDeputies search for man who robbed Ormond Beach gas station at gunpoint
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County need your identifying the man who robbed an Ormond Beach gas station Monday night. Deputies believe the suspect is a man seen in surveillance video wearing dark clothing and using a handgun as he demands money from a Chevron station clerk. Photos: Deputies search for man who robbed Ormond Beach gas station at gunpointExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Deputies search for man who robbed Ormond Beach gas station at gunpointAt one point in the video the man looks right at the camera, seeing just his eyes. Watch: Police: 2 teens found shot to death Christmas night in wooded area of Palm BayIt also looks like he is wearing gray and black sneakers. Watch: Southwest system meltdown that stranded passengers won’t be the last, industry expert saysAnyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
wftv.comWater beads: How these sprinkle-sized toys can become deadly when swallowed
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — An Ormond Beach boy nearly died after swallowing a toy that’s not only a choking hazard, but that expands when wet. Water beads, which are colorful and could be mistaken for candy, start out smaller than a sprinkle, but when you put them in water, they expand. Ormond Beach mom Sara Gent had no idea how dangerous they could be until she saw a video on TikTok of a mom talking about how the tiny beads can cause major intestinal blockages. Finally, he threw up three water beads. Read: Oh, (cold) snap: Tips to keep you safe, warm during Florida freezeWheeler said several children, like Henry, have been hospitalized across the country after ingesting water beads.
wftv.comDeputies seeking information in Volusia county gas station robbery
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County are investigating a robbery at a gas station near Ormond Beach on Monday night.
Investigators said that just before 10 p.m., a masked man armed with a handgun entered the Chevron station at 1716 Ocean Shore Boulevard and demanded cash.
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Popular spot for bikers, Destination Daytona, has been sold
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Destination Daytona, the popular retail and entertainment complex, has been sold.
The Ed Morse Automotive Group announced Thursday that it has purchased the iconic entertainment complex from the Rossmeyer family.
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Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies say
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County deputies said three teenage girls “created their own disaster” while vandalizing a foam and insulation business in Ormond Beach. Deputies said the teens, ages 12 to 13, caused more than $350,000 in damage Thursday to Imperial Foam & Insulation. Photos: Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies sayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 3 Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies sayThe damage included slashed bags of raw polystyrene material, forklifts that were moved and crashed into products, smashed property and spray-paint graffiti, deputies said. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleDeputies said two of the girls spray-painted their names onto foam blocks. Watch: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleDeputies said the girls were caught down the street.
wftv.comDeputies: Dozens of businesses busted for underage sales of alcohol, tobacco in Volusia County
Shell (885 S. Volusia Avenue, Orange City) - Sold (1) 24 oz Twisted Tea Peach and (2) packs White Owl peach cigarillos21. Deltona Discount Market (785 Deltona Boulevard, Deltona) - Sold (2) packs White Owl peach cigarillos29. Dizzy D’s Bar & Liquor Store (1200 Deltona Boulevard, Deltona) - Sold (1) Twisted Tea30. Circle K (815 Deltona Boulevard, Deltona) - Sold (1) Twisted Tea31. Deltona Express Mart (1199 E. Normandy Boulevard, Deltona) - Sold (1) pack White Owl peach cigarillos32.
wftv.comTampa man staying at Ormond Beach hotel found dead in possible drowning
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County lifeguards said a Tampa man was found dead in the ocean in Ormond Beach on Wednesday. Watch: Driver in stolen RV found dead after standoff with deputies on US-27 in Lake CountyLifeguards said they were called for an apparent drowning near the Traders Inn Beach Club. Watch: Volusia County teen accused of breaking into home, shooting at deputies also facing arson chargesOfficials are not sure if his death was due to rough surf, a medical issue or trauma. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comMan accused of dragging, raping woman in Ormond Beach arrested again, deputies say
A man who was acquitted last month over two years after being accused of dragging an unconscious woman to his car and raping her in Ormond Beach was arrested again Thursday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Former hospital could become site for new homes in Ormond Beach
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A former hospital could become the site of new homes in Ormond Beach. Watch: FAA investigating after close call between small plane and jetliner at Orlando International AirportThe oceanside hospital closed after Hurricane Irma in 2017. There is a plan to build 15 homes on the site and to use a lot across the street to build a new hotel. Watch: Labor Day travel surge expected at Orlando International Airport this weekend“So, anything like that over the next few years will help the city of Ormond Beach and beachside bring more people and more revenue and people to the beach,” said Dave Lamotte. Watch: Florida’s failing insurance market contributing to rent crisisThere’s a neighborhood meeting on Sept. 14 to discuss the potential project.
wftv.comDr. Larry Petker Honors Wife Sandi with $25,000 Endowment to Daytona State College
Ormond Beach chiropractor Dr. Larry Petker and his family have established an endowed scholarship fund with the Daytona State College Foundation in memory of his beloved wife, Sandi, who passed away last December.
flaglerlive.comVolusia County is looking for volunteers to help with beach cleanup July 5
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County is encouraging residents and visitors to help with a beach clean up after the busy holiday weekend. Volusia beach cleanup (WFTV)Read: ‘How deep can you dig?’: TikTok trend leaves huge holes on Florida beachesAccording to the county, the Monday after the July 4 holiday is one of the busiest beachcleanup days of the year. That’s why the county is coordinating three separate cleanup locations along Volusia County beaches. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.com16-year-old killed in deadly motorcycle crash, deputies say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 16-year-old was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. in Volusia County. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Interstate 95 near U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach. Read: After cross-county chase, Brevard County deputies shoot, kill man accused of kidnapping 2 womenThe motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the incident report, the Fort White teen was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
wftv.comNovel genetic experiment shrinks tough-to-treat cancer
(Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon via AP) (Uncredited)In a novel experiment, a woman with advanced pancreatic cancer saw her tumors dramatically shrink after researchers in Oregon turbocharged her own immune cells, highlighting a possible new way to someday treat a variety of cancers. It’s the first time this sort of treatment has worked in a very difficult-to-treat cancer type,” said Dr. Josh Veatch of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, who wasn’t involved with the experiment. T cells are key immune soldiers, able to kill off diseased cells -- but too often cancer evades them. They add an artificial receptor to patients' T cells so the immune fighters can recognize a marker on the outside of blood cancer cells, and attack. Wilkes knew researchers were testing immunotherapy to fight different hard-to-treat tumors, and a biopsy showed a specific mutation was fueling her cancer.
wftv.comTruck carrying watermelons overturns, shutting down I-95 for hours
VIDEO: Truck carrying watermelons overturns, shutting down I-95 for hours VIDEO: Truck carrying watermelons overturns, shutting down I-95 for hours (WFTV)ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Interstate 95 is back open after a semi truck carrying watermelons flipped and blocked the road. When the Jeep reentered the highway, it collided with a semi truck carrying watermelons. The semi truck overturned, blocking all northbound lanes of I-95. Read: Buffalo supermarket mass shooting: 10 dead, suspect identifiedI-95 was shut down for hours while the truck and watermelons were cleared from the roadway. Read: One dead, five hurt after plane crash lands on Florida bridge, striking carBoth drivers remained at the scene and neither driver sustained injuries in the crash.
wftv.comJudge revokes bond for former WWE superstar Tamara ‘Sunny’ Sytch charged in deadly crash
Video: Judge revokes bond for former WWE superstar Tamara ‘Sunny’ Sytch charged in deadly crashVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A former WWE superstar is back behind bars. A judge revoked the bond for Tamara “Sunny” Sytch for her DUI manslaughter arrest. The judge revoked Sytch’s bond, citing concerns over her past DUI arrests. Police arrested Sytch last week after her blood results came back and she quickly posted bond. READ: WWE Hall of Famer involved in deadly crash in Ormond BeachThe judge agreed with the state.
wftv.comWWE Hall of Famer ‘Sunny’ arrested after deadly crash in Ormond Beach, police say
WWE Hall of Famer ‘Sunny’ arrested after deadly crash in Ormond Beach, police sayORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar has been arrested after a crash in Ormond Beach that left one person dead, according to police. READ: WWE Hall of Famer involved in deadly crash in Ormond BeachOfficers said Tamara Lynn Sytch was arrested Friday after an ongoing investigation into a deadly crash on March 25 involving three cars. The crash occurred around 8:28 p.m. on U.S. Highway 1, just north of State Road 40 and led to the death of Julian Lasseter. According to a report, Sytch’s blood was taken by a search warrant served shortly after the time of the crash. READ: Dean accused of sexually battering child after late-night workout at local middle schoolPolice said Sytch has been charged with several counts, including DUI causing death, causing death while driving with a suspended license, DUI causing injury to a person and DUI causing property damage.
wftv.comWATCH: Suspected drug dealer runs into Walmart in attempt to escape Volusia deputies
Video: Suspected drug dealer runs into Walmart in attempt to escape Volusia deputies Police said he nearly hit people on bicycles while he offered to sell them drugs. (WFTV)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A suspected drug dealer in Volusia County led deputies on a pursuit from New Smyrna Beach to DeLand and finally ended at a Walmart in Ormond Beach. Video: Suspected drug dealer runs into Walmart in attempt to escape Volusia deputies Police said he nearly hit people on bicycles while he offered to sell them drugs. Photos: Suspected drug dealer runs into Walmart in attempt to escape Volusia deputiesExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Suspected drug dealer runs into Walmart in attempt to escape Volusia deputiesDeputies said that as Jones was running, he dropped several items, including a bag of drugs and a cellphone that was still actively scanning law enforcement radio traffic. SEE: Volusia County deputies find 10 stolen vehicles at chop shopDeputies said Jones is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with a total bond of $43,500.
wftv.comWWE Hall of Famer involved in fatal crash in Ormond Beach
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar is under investigation for her involvement in a crash in Ormond Beach that left one person dead. Sytch, who went by the ring name “Sunny” in the WWE, was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center to be treated. Police say their investigation into the crash may lead to criminal charges, pending the results of toxicology tests on Sytch’s blood. READ: Judge revokes bond for man accused of killing New Smyrna Beach teen in drunk-driving crash“Our hearts go out to the Lasseter family that lost their loved one in such a tragic event,” Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information on the crash to contact Ormond Beach Officer Rick Taylor at rick.taylor@ormondbeach.org.
wftv.comWoman dies after being pulled from the ocean Monday in Volusia County
Woman dies after being pulled from the ocean Monday in Volusia CountyORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Lifeguards in Volusia County said a woman died after she was pulled from the ocean Monday afternoon. READ: Surfer bit by shark in New Smyrna BeachThe drowning occurred around 1:30 p.m. at at 187 South The Beach in Ormond Beach near Garnada. Officials said no one saw her go under in the water before she was seen floating face down and lifeguards were alerted. The woman was unresponsive as members of Volusia County Beach Safety performed CRP to try and save her life. WATCH: Spring breakers arrive in Volusia County as bikers leave townLifeguards advise to always swim in front of an occupied tower to help ensure your safety.
wftv.com‘It was horrible’: Couple claim they were blindsided by vacation club fees
They claim they were told the vacation club offers cruises, hotels and airline tickets at wholesale prices. Global Discovery Vacations, also known as Global Connections, had been in trouble with the state. Global Discovery Vacations denied any wrongdoing but agreed to change the way it does business. The Ormond Beach company also said its vacation club fees and discounted travel options are fully disclosed before the contract is signed. The Ormond Beach company also said vacation club fees and its discounted travel options are fully disclosed before the contract is signed.
wftv.comNeed a summer job? Volusia County Beach Safety hosting lifeguard tryouts
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Are you looking for a summer job? The Volusia County Beach Safety is hosting lifeguard tryouts on Saturday. There is a $500 incentive for lifeguards if they meet criteria specifying number of weekend work days over their first summer, beach safety officials said. Those who wish to participate in the selection process must attend one of the tryouts as well as Volusia County Beach Safety’s lifeguard recruit class (mandatory 48-hour ocean rescue training). Participants must attend a 40-hour first responder class and CPR course or provide proof of equivalence, according to beach safety officials.
wftv.comAntisemitic flyers turn up at Ormond Beach homes
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Some Volusia County residents said they recently found an unwanted delivery in their driveways. Ormond Beach police confirmed certain homeowners along Riverside Drive found small packages containing an antisemitic message Monday morning. The paper’s message concluded with, “These flyers were distributed randomly without malicious intent.”WATCH: Video shows man stealing crossbow, stuffing it down his pantsAnti-semitic flyers (Ormond Beach Police Department)In an incident report released by police, several residents detailed seeing a silver Jaguar driving erratically along the street before finding the flyers on Monday. Ormond Beach Police said they are looking for the driver of that car to see if they can connect him to the packages left in driveways. Eyewitness News told you last month about residents in some Brevard County neighborhoods who found similar flyers.
wftv.comDeadly crash slows traffic along I-95 in Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A crash is causing a roadblock along a section of Interstate 95 in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said Tuesday. Troopers responded to the northbound crash near Ormond Beach shortly before 2:30 a.m.READ: FDOT announces opening date for I-4 Ultimate express lanesFHP reported the closure of at least one northbound lane of I-95 in the area of mile marker 274. I-95 crash in Volusia CountyAs of 4 a.m., investigators remained at the scene of the deadly crash. WFTV is working to gather more information from FHP. Stick with WFTV.com for new details on this developing story.
wftv.comPolice search for woman, 18, last seen walking dog in Ormond Beach
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Police in Ormond Beach are searching for an 18-year-old woman. Officers said Sydney Powell disappeared on Monday while walking her dog near Virginia Terrace and Arroyo Parkway. Her family found the dog but hasn’t seen Powell since. READ: Orlando police continue to search for shooter who killed 17-year-old during music video filmingThe family said Powell has the mental capacity of a 13-year-old. READ: 40 Starlink satellites launched from Space Coast to reenter atmosphere following geomagnetic stormMissing Ormond Beach woman (Ormond Beach Police Department)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comFather Lopez Catholic School senior accused of making shooting threats on social media
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A student at Father Lopez Catholic School in Daytona Beach was arrested Monday, accused of posting threatening videos to social media. Father Lopez senior arrested for allegedly making threats over social media. pic.twitter.com/I2YnBZwYCq — Mike Springer WFTV (@mspringerwftv) February 7, 2022School staff notified Daytona Beach police who then contacted Ormond Beach Police once it was determined that Boyer lived in their city. When officers went to interview Boyer at his home Monday morning, police say he admitted to making videos of himself making threats to “shoot up” the school. “I am very proud of the individual(s) that came forward and reported this incident,” Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said in a statement.
wftv.com100-Room Hotel in Heart of Flagler Beach, ‘A Good Fit,’ Could Break Ground in 2nd or 3rd Quarter of 2022
Bhoola is a fixture in the hotelier scene in Volusia County and managed the Margaritaville Beach Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, a 202-room, eight-story project on the ocean that may have affinities with the Flagler Beach project. Elite has worked with Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and Suites, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, Castillo Real and Best Western among others. “It is a franchise that I have dealt with before,” Bhoola said, and that’s “very fitting of Flagler Beach’s lifestyle.”“Crossing our fingers,” Flagler Beach City Manager William Whitson said. The lot was owned until July by William and Zoee Forehand, the Flagler beach residents and business owners. The Flagler Beach Resort, a four-story hotel, had occupied the lot for nearly 50 years until it was demolished in 1972.
flaglerlive.comOceanfront mansion in Ormond Beach is most-expensive home ever sold in Volusia County
An Ormond Beach mansion absolutely shattered the record for most expensive home ever sold in Volusia County earlier this month. The oceanfront megahome at 535 Ocean Shore Boulevard was purchased by an out-of-state couple for $5.1 million. That sale price was more than $1.2 million more than the previous record holder, the $3.8 million home of NASCAR Foundation founder Betty Jane France. Outside the Greek Revival home, an infinity pool appears to blend into the Atlantic Ocean. The Tennessee couple who bought the mansion hope to bring their disabled dogs charity The Trooper Telegraph into Daytona Beach.
photos.orlandoweekly.comDetectives investigating suspicious death of woman found in Ormond Beach home
VOLUSIA COUNTY , Fla. — Detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a home during a “well-being check” Thursday morning. Cloud mother Nicole Montalvo dies in prisonAfter getting no answer at the door, a relative let deputies into the home. Once inside, deputies say they found Crisanti dead on the floor of a bedroom with obvious injuries. Detectives investigating suspicious death of woman found in Ormond Beach home Detectives were called to the home on Orange Grove Dr. for a well being check (wftv)Investigators say they also found Crisanti’s boyfriend, 61-year-old Nelson Rivera, unresponsive. Detectives have not said how Crisanti died, only that they are investigating her death as suspicious.
wftv.comMan arrested after spraying child with bleach, threatening to burn down house, deputies say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An Ormond Beach man is behind bars on Sunday, accused of aggravated child abuse and attempted arson after abusing a child, spraying him with bleach and soaking a bedroom in tiki torch fluid. Deputies said 31-year-old Mack Arline was arrested Saturday morning after they responded to a home on Avenue E in Ormond Beach. In another bedroom, deputies found an empty bottle of tiki torch fuel on the bed, which was wet, as well as the furniture. Another video showed Arline empty the bottle of tiki torch fuel on the bed, furniture and carpet of the master bedroom. Arlrine - Tiki Torch FuelDeputies took the children to safety and detained Arline, who smelled of alcohol and was not completely coherent.
wftv.comHappening at 10:30 a.m.: Gov. DeSantis to speak in Ormond Beach
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak in Ormond Beach on Thursday morning. The governor will host a news conference at the Ormond Beach Senior Center at 10:30 a.m.DeSantis’ administration did not say what the news conference will be about. The governor will be joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Division of Emergency Management Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Scheppke. READ: Quarantining students lead to school disruption for thousands in CFLChannel 9 will livestream the news conference on its website.
wftv.com‘This is a travesty’: Airlines face lawsuits over COVID-19 refunds
Moskowitz has been asking Southwest Airlines for a refund for a very long time. Recently, a federal judge gave the green light to a class-action lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, filed on behalf of consumers seeking COVID-19 travel refunds. Van Cleef is with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group and has monitored a wave of passenger complaints over the past year. Action 9 contacted Southwest Airlines and that same week, they told Moskowitz she would be getting her money back. Several other airlines are also facing legal challenges over COVID-19 refunds.
wftv.comHow many times has Walt Disney World had to close for a hurricane?
ORLANDO, Fla. — When Walt Disney flew over Florida in 1963, he was looking for three things: land, roads and protection from hurricanes. That left Orlando -- located at least 60 miles from either coast, with open land at the interchange of Interstate 4 and Florida’s Turnpike. Walt Disney World opened in 1971 and remained open until Sept. 14, 1999, when it had to close early for Hurricane Floyd. Read: ‘Field of Dreams’ site to finally welcome MLBFive years later, the park would close three times in two months when Florida was hit by hurricanes Charlie, Francis and Jeanne. Since then, the park has been forced to close by a hurricane three more times -- Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019.
wftv.comAlcohol to-go is now permanent in Florida
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Alcohol to-go is now permanent in Florida. DeSantis said the bill is meant to continue to help restaurants and bars thrive through the pandemic and beyond. READ: These Orange County communities have the highest, lowest COVID-19 vaccination ratesThe idea of alcohol to go isn’t new. DeSantis signed an executive order in 2020 allowing alcoholic beverages in to-go orders to help restaurants and bars survive while Floridians quarantined at home. The bill signed Thursday makes the service option permanent.
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