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Phantasmagoria bringing ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales’ to several Central Florida cities
Read full article: Phantasmagoria bringing ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales’ to several Central Florida citiesPhantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.
Volusia County surf reaches peak danger as lifeguards urge swimmers to stay out
Read full article: Volusia County surf reaches peak danger as lifeguards urge swimmers to stay outWaves are reaching up to 9 feet, creating a high risk of rip currents that officials say are especially dangerous.
Orange County, 24 other cities and counties sue over Florida law that hampers development decisions
Read full article: Orange County, 24 other cities and counties sue over Florida law that hampers development decisionsOrange County, the town of Windermere, and the cities of Deltona and Edgewater in Volusia County joined the lawsuit Monday against several Florida officials over a new law that limits the way these governments can make decisions about developments.
Founder of Skip’s Western Outfitters hospitalized after tragic accident
Read full article: Founder of Skip’s Western Outfitters hospitalized after tragic accidentA beloved business owner is in the hospital after a tragic accident this weekend. Skip Patsos, who founded Skip’s Western Outfitters, was injured when a truck and van collided outside of his flagship store in Osteen.
What you need to know about rip currents at the beaches and how to escape one
Read full article: What you need to know about rip currents at the beaches and how to escape oneRip currents occur all year round in Florida, but they become more noticeable in the summer when more people venture out into the warmer water.
Masked 16-year-old in stolen car hits 100 mph during I-4 chase, troopers say
Read full article: Masked 16-year-old in stolen car hits 100 mph during I-4 chase, troopers sayA high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with a crash into a building and the arrest of a masked 16-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly weekend underscores rip current dangers at Volusia County beaches
Read full article: Deadly weekend underscores rip current dangers at Volusia County beachesRed flags are flying across Volusia County beaches as officials warn of life-threatening rip currents and high surf conditions this week.
Volusia County prepares for Imelda’s impacts on coastal projects
Read full article: Volusia County prepares for Imelda’s impacts on coastal projectsTropical Storm Imelda is expected to maintain a path parallel to the Florida coast through early this week and the main center of the storm isn’t forecast to make landfall, but indirect impacts, especially along the shoreline, are likely.
Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies sayAn 18-year-old Deltona man is accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle at a gas station, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
New sand, dunes in Volusia County could be tested by rough surf from Atlantic storm
Read full article: New sand, dunes in Volusia County could be tested by rough surf from Atlantic stormThough the storm isn’t expected to make a direct hit, officials say it could stir up rough surf and rip currents along the shoreline.
Everyone gets cited after SUV almost hits 2 boys at DeLand intersection, police say
Read full article: Everyone gets cited after SUV almost hits 2 boys at DeLand intersection, police sayTwo boys and the SUV driver who nearly struck them in DeLand have all been given citations in the incident, according to police.
Former Florida officer arrested in Volusia, accused of impersonating police
Read full article: Former Florida officer arrested in Volusia, accused of impersonating policeA former Miami-Dade police officer faces charges after authorities say he impersonated a law enforcement officer while claiming to investigate a missing person case in Central Florida.
City of Daytona Beach may pay $1M to fix hazardous sidewalks in Mosaic neighborhood
Read full article: City of Daytona Beach may pay $1M to fix hazardous sidewalks in Mosaic neighborhoodDaytona Beach residents in the Mosaic neighborhood off LPGA Boulevard are asking for help after dozens have been injured on flooded sidewalks. Residents say over 40 people slipped and fell on these sidewalks in the first six months of 2025 alone.
Volusia County e-bike crash simulation provides valuable training for first responders
Read full article: Volusia County e-bike crash simulation provides valuable training for first respondersLaw enforcement, paramedics, and hospital workers came together on Wednesday for a training exercise designed to increase awareness about e-bike safety.
‘More action, less talking:’ Residents, officials gather to address Port Orange flooding concerns
Read full article: ‘More action, less talking:’ Residents, officials gather to address Port Orange flooding concernsVolusia County Chair Jeff Brower is hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday to address concerns about flooding in Port Orange.
Is this Florida couple violating ban on selling hot tubs?
Read full article: Is this Florida couple violating ban on selling hot tubs?A Volusia County couple banned from selling hot tubs under an agreement with Florida's attorney general have frequently visited a warehouse linked to Facebook Marketplace hot tub sales, exclusive video captured by News 6 reveals.
800,000 packages a day: Inside Amazon’s new Daytona Beach robotic fulfillment center
Read full article: 800,000 packages a day: Inside Amazon’s new Daytona Beach robotic fulfillment centerAmazon’s newest robotic fulfillment center in Daytona Beach promises faster deliveries for Volusia County residents while bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the area.
‘Step in the right direction:’ New Smyrna Beach city leaders agree to raise firefighters’ pay
Read full article: ‘Step in the right direction:’ New Smyrna Beach city leaders agree to raise firefighters’ payThe New Smyrna Beach city commission is set to discuss its budget Tuesday night that will include a big pay raise for the city's fire fighters.
Metal detectors now up at 4 Volusia County high schools, with more on the way
Read full article: Metal detectors now up at 4 Volusia County high schools, with more on the wayFour Volusia County high schools now have metal detectors in place as part of their security protocol, according to an update from the school district Tuesday. More metal detectors are on the way.
20-year-old outside disabled pickup truck struck, killed on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County
Read full article: 20-year-old outside disabled pickup truck struck, killed on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia CountyA 20-year-old man was struck and killed while standing outside of his disabled pickup truck on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pre-trial hearing set for owner of dog that killed 8-year-old in DeLand
Read full article: Pre-trial hearing set for owner of dog that killed 8-year-old in DeLandOne of two dog owners charged in connection with the death of an 8-year-old boy who was fatally mauled while riding his bike earlier this year will appear in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.
‘It was scary:’ DeLand community calls for changes after 2 boys nearly hit at intersection
Read full article: ‘It was scary:’ DeLand community calls for changes after 2 boys nearly hit at intersectionA security camera captured a close call when a 12-year-old quickly pulled himself and a friend out of the path of a car that illegally entered their bike lane at a stop sign in DeLand on Thursday.
Bear shot, killed after wandering into Central Florida home
Read full article: Bear shot, killed after wandering into Central Florida homeA DeLand resident fatally shot a bear on Friday morning after it wandered into the person’s home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Community honors fallen Edgewater officer at candlelight vigil
Read full article: Community honors fallen Edgewater officer at candlelight vigilHundreds of people gathered in Volusia County on Friday evening to honor Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who investigators say was fatally shot while off duty earlier this week at a gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea.
Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff saysA Deltona man was arrested this week on accusations that he sexually battered a 16-year-old girl, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Ribbon-cutting held for new Edith I. Starke Elementary School in DeLand
Read full article: Ribbon-cutting held for new Edith I. Starke Elementary School in DeLandThe new building, funded in part by the half-cent sales tax, brings a modern media center, new administrative offices, art and music classrooms, and redesigned pick-up and drop-off areas to the Spring Hill community in DeLand.
Volusia County increases fees for spaying and neutering pets amid shelter transition
Read full article: Volusia County increases fees for spaying and neutering pets amid shelter transitionA new list of fees is in place at Volusia County Animal Services as part of a plan to take over animal shelter responsibilities.
Attorney for gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting Edgewater officer argues to seal confession from public
Read full article: Attorney for gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting Edgewater officer argues to seal confession from publicAttorneys for a gas station clerk accused of shooting and killing an off-duty Edgewater police officer will ask a judge to prohibit the release of his confession, according to court documents.
Another 10 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health concerns
Read full article: Another 10 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health concernsLast week, 10 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut down — at least for a while — following local health inspections, according to state records.
Edgewater residents, shocked by Police Officer David Jewell’s slaying, seek to honor him
Read full article: Edgewater residents, shocked by Police Officer David Jewell’s slaying, seek to honor himHundreds have turned out over the last two days, bringing flowers, leaving notes, and placing wreaths on Officer David Jewell’s car parked outside the Edgewater Police Department. A memorial ride is also planned for this weekend
Community mourns fallen Edgewater officer as investigation continues
Read full article: Community mourns fallen Edgewater officer as investigation continuesA growing memorial outside the Edgewater Police Department is honoring Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed while off duty at a Circle K in Ormond-by-the-Sea.
Fleeing burglary suspects were behind fatal car chase on I-95, Flagler sheriff says
Read full article: Fleeing burglary suspects were behind fatal car chase on I-95, Flagler sheriff saysThree fleeing burglary suspects were identified as the cause of a fatal head-on crash near Interstate 95 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
22-year-old worker killed by falling tree trunk in Volusia County
Read full article: 22-year-old worker killed by falling tree trunk in Volusia CountyA 22-year-old tree service employee was killed on Monday morning after part of a tree that was being trimmed fell on him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Light during a dark day:’ Who is David Jewell, the Edgewater police officer shot and killed while off duty?
Read full article: ‘Light during a dark day:’ Who is David Jewell, the Edgewater police officer shot and killed while off duty?Volusia deputies said Edgewater police Officer David Jewell was killed at a Circle K after being shot multiple times by a gas station clerk.
New details emerge in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officer at gas station
Read full article: New details emerge in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officer at gas stationA gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Edgewater police officer told deputies he was having a bad day, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia County raises animal service fees as shelter transition looms
Read full article: Volusia County raises animal service fees as shelter transition loomsThe county council adopted a revised fee schedule for Volusia County Animal Services as it prepares to take over sheltering responsibilities from Halifax Humane Society. Halifax will stop accepting dangerous and stray animals for the county government starting Oct. 1.
Off-duty Edgewater police officer shot, killed at Ormond-by-the-Sea Circle K, officials say
Read full article: Off-duty Edgewater police officer shot, killed at Ormond-by-the-Sea Circle K, officials sayAn off-duty Edgewater police officer was shot and killed at a convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Monday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.
Boys, 12 and 13, face felony charges after vandalism at Deltona elementary school causes $50K in damage
Read full article: Boys, 12 and 13, face felony charges after vandalism at Deltona elementary school causes $50K in damageA 12-year-old and 13-year-old are accused of breaking into the media center of an elementary school in Deltona and causing $50,000 in damage, according to the sheriff’s office.
Hundreds gather in Ormond Beach to honor Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Hundreds gather in Ormond Beach to honor Charlie KirkThe Ormond Beach community came together Friday night to mourn the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, drawing a couple hundred of people carrying American flags and homemade signs.
Volusia elementary school teacher arrested over ‘concerning statement’
Read full article: Volusia elementary school teacher arrested over ‘concerning statement’A teacher at Blue Lake Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after a “concerning statement” came to light, according to the Volusia County School District.
Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies sayVolusia County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a Deltona armed robbery, according to officials.
More victims possible after man holds child at gunpoint, forces sex acts in Daytona Beach Shores, police say
Read full article: More victims possible after man holds child at gunpoint, forces sex acts in Daytona Beach Shores, police sayA 78-year-old man arrested in Daytona Beach Shores is accused of holding a child at gunpoint and forcing them to perform sex acts on him, according to police.
‘It’s been overwhelming:’ Bethune-Cookman students relieved after lockdown lifted following nationwide HBCU threat
Read full article: ‘It’s been overwhelming:’ Bethune-Cookman students relieved after lockdown lifted following nationwide HBCU threatBethune-Cookman University reopened Friday morning after students spent more than 12 hours under a shelter-in-place order prompted by threats made against several historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
Lockdown lifted after ‘potential threat’ cancels classes at Bethune-Cookman University
Read full article: Lockdown lifted after ‘potential threat’ cancels classes at Bethune-Cookman UniversityAs a precaution, Bethune-Cookman University said Thursday it was on lockdown due to a “potential threat to campus safety.”
Embry-Riddle ROTC cadets honor 9/11 heroes with stair climb at Daytona International Speedway
Read full article: Embry-Riddle ROTC cadets honor 9/11 heroes with stair climb at Daytona International SpeedwayHundreds of ROTC cadets from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University honored the heroes of Sept. 11 with a memorial stair climb at the Daytona International Speedway on Thursday morning.
Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killed
Read full article: Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killedOn Wednesday afternoon, Florida leaders came out to provide their thoughts after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a college event at Utah Valley University.
Boeing opens new engineering center at Embry-Riddle, bringing 400 jobs to Volusia County
Read full article: Boeing opens new engineering center at Embry-Riddle, bringing 400 jobs to Volusia CountyBoeing cut the ribbon on its new engineering center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park, a project leaders say will bring hundreds of high-paying jobs and a major economic boost to Volusia County.
Central Florida faces growing pediatric care shortage amid vaccine policy changes, pediatrician warns
Read full article: Central Florida faces growing pediatric care shortage amid vaccine policy changes, pediatrician warnsPracticing pediatrics has become increasingly difficult in Central Florida, a local physician warns, as the region and state grapple with a shrinking pool of pediatric specialists and recent policy shifts on vaccine mandates.
VIDEO: Man arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Volusia County ends at shopping center parking lot
Read full article: VIDEO: Man arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Volusia County ends at shopping center parking lotA man in a stolen vehicle was arrested after leading Volusia deputies on a chase that ended with him crashing into patrol cars in a shopping center parking lot, according to the sheriff’s office.
Volusia woman arrested after 3 children found in bug-infested home, deputies say
Read full article: Volusia woman arrested after 3 children found in bug-infested home, deputies sayA woman was arrested in Volusia County after deputies and child welfare investigators found that her three children were living in a bug-infested home, according to the sheriff’s office.
Port Orange city engineer explains drainage challenges after recent heavy rains
Read full article: Port Orange city engineer explains drainage challenges after recent heavy rainsPort Orange residents and businesses faced flooding inside their homes Sunday, with water levels rising again Monday night.
VIDEO: Florida man impersonating nurse arrested at job interview, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida man impersonating nurse arrested at job interview, deputies sayDeputies believe Kinney applied for 10 to 15 nursing jobs using the same fraudulent ID and nursing license. He was hired for two positions in Seminole and Orange counties but worked at each for less than a week.
Here’s what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida, experts say
Read full article: Here’s what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida, experts sayA study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.
Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary home
Read full article: Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary homeDeputies are searching for a man’s whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s office.
Historic Daytona Beach hotel faces demolition, community fights to save landmark
Read full article: Historic Daytona Beach hotel faces demolition, community fights to save landmarkA historic Daytona Beach hotel, the Campbell Hotel, is on the brink of demolition after the city purchased the building with plans to tear it down.
Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this year
Read full article: Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this yearRemembrance events throughout Central Florida are happening to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
VIDEO: Volusia sheriff stops reckless driver after high-speed chase on I-95
Read full article: VIDEO: Volusia sheriff stops reckless driver after high-speed chase on I-95According to a social media post, Christian Will Ottinot, 24, of Broward County, swerved through traffic, ran red lights, and hit 118 mph up and down I-95 after fleeing from Port Orange police on Wednesday morning.
Volusia may hand some building, zoning decisions to staff, cutting out public
Read full article: Volusia may hand some building, zoning decisions to staff, cutting out publicWhile officials say the new rules will make things simpler, some residents fear they’ll lose their chance to speak up about new construction in their neighborhoods.
AAA launches safe streets campaign in Florida as e-bike, e-scooter injuries rise
Read full article: AAA launches safe streets campaign in Florida as e-bike, e-scooter injuries riseVolusia County teen Hunter Ford is speaking out for the first time since he was hit by a car while riding his e-bike on his way to school, as he tries to encourage safe riding habits in others.
Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on US 1 in Ormond Beach, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on US 1 in Ormond Beach, FHP saysA 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle the wrong way on U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach was killed in a crash with a sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Another scumbag fraud artist:’ North Carolina man scams Volusia County woman out of $30K, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Another scumbag fraud artist:’ North Carolina man scams Volusia County woman out of $30K, sheriff saysA 56-year-old North Carolina man faces charges after being accused of scamming a Volusia County woman out of $30,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Storms rain on New Smyrna Beach, but Labor Day beachgoers try to see the sunny side
Read full article: Storms rain on New Smyrna Beach, but Labor Day beachgoers try to see the sunny sideFamilies hoping for a sunny Labor Day at New Smyrna Beach were met with swift changes in the weather Monday, as early clear skies gave way to strong winds and rainfall. Still, many visitors found ways to keep their spirits up and enjoy the holiday.
Pickup pulling camper overturns in crash with big rig on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: Pickup pulling camper overturns in crash with big rig on I-95 in Volusia CountyThe FHP says a pickup truck pulling a camper overturns in a crash with a tractor-trailer, blocking Interstate 95 in Volusia.
Woman fights off ex-boyfriend who broke into Volusia County home, fired shot, deputies say
Read full article: Woman fights off ex-boyfriend who broke into Volusia County home, fired shot, deputies sayA 24-year-old Volusia County man was arrested after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and stealing a cellphone, according to officials.
Motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle crash in Volusia County
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle crash in Volusia CountyA 32-year-old Daytona Beach man was killed when his motorcycle collided with the back of a pickup truck that was hauling a boat trailer in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.