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• JULY 2021
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Volusia County Animal Control Officer Alicia Dease.
100 homing pigeons fall off truck on I-95 These homing pigeons can’t find their home. A little before 11 p.m. June 30, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from Volusia County Animal Services after receiving reports of “500 white doves” blinding drivers on the Interstate 95/International Speedway Boulevard exit in Daytona Beach. The Florida Highway Patrol and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also reported to the scene. It is believed a crate carrying over 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck, bursting open on the road. Because birds roost at night, the pigeons stayed on the road, until bright lights from vehicles startled the birds, causing them to fly into the air and create a hazard for drivers. The exit ramp was shut down for almost three hours as the agencies worked together to capture the pigeons. Ultimately, 73 pigeons were recovered and are being housed at Animal Services. Call 386-248-1790.
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Aviation, economic resources director hired Cyrus Callum has been an adjunct professor of aviation management at the Orlando campus of Everglades University since 2009.
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The Volusia County Council unanimously confirmed Orlando Executive Airport Director Cyrus Callum to become director of the county’s Aviation and Economic Resources Department on June 22. The department oversees the county-owned and -operated Daytona Beach International Airport as well as the economic development division. Callum was picked by County Manager George Recktenwald to succeed the current director,
Rick Karl, who’s retiring on Friday, June 24, after a nearly 17-year career with the county. Callum has worked for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, holding positions at either Orlando International Airport or Executive Airport, since 2008. “He comes to us with a great wealth of experience on both the aviation and economic resources side of the business,” Recktenwald said. “We’re really fortunate to be able to bring him here to Volusia County.” Callum said he’s already familiar with his team and is eager to roll up his sleeves and get to work.
Cyrus Callum
“I think we’re going to hit the ground running and do some great things for Daytona Beach International Airport and also economic resources,” Callum said. “I’m just excited to get to work.”