BREAKING NEWS
Volusia County deputies seek public’s help in finding unlicensed roofer
Read full article: Volusia County deputies seek public’s help in finding unlicensed rooferDespite accepting a $21,000 deposit for a new roof, Ingram never applied for the necessary permit, delivered materials, or appeared on any of the agreed-upon start dates, deputies said.
Volusia deputies seek accused Georgia fugitive who ran from traffic stop
Read full article: Volusia deputies seek accused Georgia fugitive who ran from traffic stopA man allegedly wanted out of several Georgia counties may be on the lam in Volusia after running away from a traffic stop and evading capture, according to the sheriff’s office.
Volusia deputies arrest accused dealer after woman’s suspected overdose death
Read full article: Volusia deputies arrest accused dealer after woman’s suspected overdose deathThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies arrested an accused drug dealer after an Ormond Beach woman died of a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Embry-Riddle students fast-tracked to control tower through groundbreaking FAA program
Read full article: Embry-Riddle students fast-tracked to control tower through groundbreaking FAA programEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University students are set to take a big leap into their careers, thanks to a groundbreaking Federal Aviation Administration program.
Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in mom’s milk
Read full article: Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in mom’s milkA Deltona teen has been arrested after being accused of trying to poison his 77-year-old adoptive mother, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia County Schools debates $8 million land purchase for new school
Read full article: Volusia County Schools debates $8 million land purchase for new schoolVolusia County Schools is considering spending $8 million on a piece of land in DeBary to build a new school. However, the city has already stated that the land cannot accommodate a new school.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Sign up for Central Florida emergency alerts
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Sign up for Central Florida emergency alertsFrom boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.
Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murdersJury selection begins in the resentencing of two men found guilty and sentenced to death in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.
2 injured, 1 as trauma alert, after car crashes into Daytona Beach business
Read full article: 2 injured, 1 as trauma alert, after car crashes into Daytona Beach businessTwo people were sent to the hospital, one as a trauma alert, after a car smashed into a Daytona Beach business during a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, according to a news release.
Utility worker thrown from bucket truck in Port Orange when car crashes into it, police say
Read full article: Utility worker thrown from bucket truck in Port Orange when car crashes into it, police sayA utility worker fell from the bucket of a boom truck in Port Orange when a vehicle crashed into it, according to the police department.
Survivor, former state senator walks 1,500 miles to raise awareness for sexual assault
Read full article: Survivor, former state senator walks 1,500 miles to raise awareness for sexual assaultLauren Book, a former state senator from South Florida, is one of the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. She started the non-profit Lauren’s Kids to educate adults and children about sexual abuse prevention.
Thousands expected to roll into Daytona Beach for annual Jeep Beach
Read full article: Thousands expected to roll into Daytona Beach for annual Jeep BeachThousands of Jeeps — from lifted Wranglers to tricked-out Gladiators — are expected to be rolling into Daytona Beach as Jeep Beach kicks off, bringing with it one of the largest events of its kind in the country.
Big improvements coming to I-4 bridge over St. Johns River
Read full article: Big improvements coming to I-4 bridge over St. Johns RiverOf all the roads in central Florida, I-4 is one of the busiest. And if you live in Seminole County, you've probably sat in traffic where it gets backed up over the St. Johns River Bridge.
DeLand family may lose home as Volusia County considers flooding solutions
Read full article: DeLand family may lose home as Volusia County considers flooding solutionsA study recommended three solutions to ease flooding along Taylor Road in DeLand, and the county said all would need to be implemented to address problems in the area.
‘Chaos is not welcome:’ Volusia sheriff threatens ‘travel advisor’ over Daytona Beach spring break recommendation
Read full article: ‘Chaos is not welcome:’ Volusia sheriff threatens ‘travel advisor’ over Daytona Beach spring break recommendationVolusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood warned a “travel advisor” on Thursday that spring breakers are not welcome after the man told Daily Mail that Daytona Beach was the next destination.
This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account for
Read full article: This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account forThe Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.
Volusia County looks at beach driving expansion in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Volusia County looks at beach driving expansion in Daytona BeachVolusia County is thinking about changing the rules on where people can drive on the beach. The County Council voted unanimously to start the process of expanding beach driving in Daytona Beach.
New video shows how close SUV came to hitting Florida trooper, Volusia deputy on I-95
Read full article: New video shows how close SUV came to hitting Florida trooper, Volusia deputy on I-95Video shows just how close an SUV came to hitting a Volusia County sheriff’s deputy and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper over the weekend on I-95.
DeLand neighbors demand urgent action as flooding concerns intensify
Read full article: DeLand neighbors demand urgent action as flooding concerns intensifyVolusia County officials are presenting the results of a new stormwater study, but many residents say years of unchecked development have made matters significantly worse.
Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn ban
Read full article: Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn banCrews are battling a 100-acre brush fire kicking up a lot of smoke near Deltona. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon near the Deep Creek Preserve. That’s south of State Road 44 and east of I-4.
‘Be EXTRA CAUTIOUS:’ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announce
Read full article: ‘Be EXTRA CAUTIOUS:’ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announceTwo students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Orlando man found hiding after DUI crash with golf cart in New Smyrna Beach, police say
Read full article: Orlando man found hiding after DUI crash with golf cart in New Smyrna Beach, police sayA 23-year-old Orlando man was found hiding behind a home in New Smyrna Beach after a crash with a golf cart, according to the police department.
Volusia County approves $4.6M motocross facility proposal near gun club
Read full article: Volusia County approves $4.6M motocross facility proposal near gun clubA controversial proposal to build a new motocross facility in rural Volusia County is set to go before the county council, with a final vote expected after a public hearing.
Crash into fire hydrant damages, closes DeLand road, officials say
Read full article: Crash into fire hydrant damages, closes DeLand road, officials sayA two-vehicle crash in DeLand has an intersection partially closed on Sunday after a broken fire hydrant caused the road to be damaged, city officials said.
‘Something needs to be done:’ 1 dead, 3 injured in Daytona Beach shooting
Read full article: ‘Something needs to be done:’ 1 dead, 3 injured in Daytona Beach shootingOne person was found dead and three others were left hospitalized after a shooting in Daytona Beach early Sunday morning, according to the police department.
‘Jesus Christ!’ SUV smashes into car on I-95 after Volusia deputy stops for deer crash
Read full article: ‘Jesus Christ!’ SUV smashes into car on I-95 after Volusia deputy stops for deer crashA deputy was nearly struck by an oncoming SUV after he stopped to help with a crash on Interstate 95 overnight, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Wicked Wonderland’: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police say
Read full article: ‘Wicked Wonderland’: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police sayA Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
71-year-old man pursues, attacks SUV with 6 kids in road-rage fit, Daytona Beach police say
Read full article: 71-year-old man pursues, attacks SUV with 6 kids in road-rage fit, Daytona Beach police sayA Daytona Beach man was arrested on Wednesday evening after a bout of road rage involving another family’s SUV, according to the police department.
2 congressmen representing Central Florida to host town halls this month. How you can attend
Read full article: 2 congressmen representing Central Florida to host town halls this month. How you can attendMark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.
These are the most affordable Central Florida cities. Can you guess No. 1?
Read full article: These are the most affordable Central Florida cities. Can you guess No. 1?It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.
‘A lasting scar:’ International child sex ring leads to 7 arrests in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘A lasting scar:’ International child sex ring leads to 7 arrests in Central FloridaA child pornography investigation spanning multiple countries has led to several arrests in Central Florida, according to state officials on Monday.
Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies say
Read full article: Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies sayA 33-year-old Ocala man sunbathing on the beach was injured on Saturday in Volusia County when a vehicle ran him over while trying to back into a parking spot, according to a news release.
Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriff’s office saysThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a woman and her boyfriend after a 6-year-old girl was allegedly found wandering with a dog in Deltona.
Former co-owner of Orange City karate studio accused of sex battery with teen student
Read full article: Former co-owner of Orange City karate studio accused of sex battery with teen studentA former co-owner of a karate studio in Orange City is accused of sexual battery with a teen student, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Celebrate National Beer Day with these Central Florida craft beer festivals, breweries
Read full article: Celebrate National Beer Day with these Central Florida craft beer festivals, breweriesAles, lagers, IPAs, stouts, you name it and you’ll find it this weekend at a couple festivals in Central Florida.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4A car on Interstate 4 blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon after it burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dog beach gets fur-ever home in Ormond Beach after Volusia County Council vote
Read full article: Dog beach gets fur-ever home in Ormond Beach after Volusia County Council voteIn 2023, the county launched an 18-month pilot program to make a portion of Ormond Beach dog-friendly. On Tuesday, the county council voted to keep the beach permanently.
Volusia officials approve parking changes for commercial fishing companies
Read full article: Volusia officials approve parking changes for commercial fishing companiesVolusia County officials approved changes for commercial fisherman in what they called a “clean-up” to its parking rules that went into effect at the start of the year.
Edgewater special election fills seat after councilman resigned, citing harassment
Read full article: Edgewater special election fills seat after councilman resigned, citing harassmentOn Tuesday, voters in the city of Edgewater chose between two candidates to replace a councilman who resigned because he said his family and his business were getting harassed.
Randy Fine wins special election to U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District
Read full article: Randy Fine wins special election to U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional DistrictRepublican Randy Fine has won the special election to U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna BeachA reckless driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused the South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach to be closed for hours on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
How to find help for domestic violence survivors in Central Florida’s counties
Read full article: How to find help for domestic violence survivors in Central Florida’s countiesIf you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.
Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies sayA woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
'They're ugly:' Eastern lubber grasshoppers are eating at people's patience in DeBary
Read full article: 'They're ugly:' Eastern lubber grasshoppers are eating at people's patience in DeBaryIf you've seen them, you'd know them: they're Eastern lubber grasshoppers. Maybe the name doesn't sound familiar, but the look is distinct.
DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriff’s office saysA 54-year-old DeBary man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck head-on by an SUV and later died, according to the sheriff's office.
Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of food
Read full article: Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of foodSecond Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
Man dug grave for victim he attacked and left in critical condition in Volusia, deputies say
Read full article: Man dug grave for victim he attacked and left in critical condition in Volusia, deputies sayA 29-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after deputies said he dug a grave for a man he beat at a transient camp in the woods in Volusia County, according to a news release.
Deltona man accused of attacking Uber Eats driver over alcohol order
Read full article: Deltona man accused of attacking Uber Eats driver over alcohol orderA man in Volusia County is accused of assaulting an Uber Eats driver after refusing to show his ID for alcohol he ordered, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Miami school bus camera’s blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says ‘that’s not me’
Read full article: Miami school bus camera’s blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says ‘that’s not me’A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
‘Routine and predatory acts:’ Woman files suit against Holly Hill over police misconduct allegations
Read full article: ‘Routine and predatory acts:’ Woman files suit against Holly Hill over police misconduct allegationsA woman is suing the city of Holly Hill alleging the former police chief and others in the department of engaging in “routine and predatory acts in the workplace towards women for years,” according to court documents.
Volusia sheriff reports calmer spring break with teens despite nearly quadrupling arrests
Read full article: Volusia sheriff reports calmer spring break with teens despite nearly quadrupling arrestsThe excitement of spring break has settled down along Central Florida's coast as most students return to school.
Why US postal workers are rallying amid fears of government takeover, privatization
Read full article: Why US postal workers are rallying amid fears of government takeover, privatizationPostal workers across the country will rally outside post offices on Sunday, nearly a month after President Donald Trump suggested he may try to take control of the independent agency and put it under the Commerce Department.
Early voting underway in US House, Florida Legislature special elections. Here’s where you can vote
Read full article: Early voting underway in US House, Florida Legislature special elections. Here’s where you can voteElection officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
5 local springs to visit if you can’t get a Wekiwa Springs reservation
Read full article: 5 local springs to visit if you can’t get a Wekiwa Springs reservationPeople have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesn’t change, you might need a backup if you can’t get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.
Bikers ride in Volusia County to raise money for family of boy killed in dog attack
Read full article: Bikers ride in Volusia County to raise money for family of boy killed in dog attackBikers are hitting the streets of Volusia County this weekend to honor an 8-year-old boy who was killed by two dogs in DeLand.
WATCH LIVE: Man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week asks judge to toss death penalty
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week asks judge to toss death penaltyA man accused of killing a Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week in 2022 is asking that the death penalty be waived due in part to the alleged unavailability of witnesses to speak in his defense, court records show.
Early voting begins Saturday for Florida’s special election in Congressional District 6
Read full article: Early voting begins Saturday for Florida’s special election in Congressional District 6Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
For REAL (ID)! Long lines at Florida DMVs may continue through 2027. Here’s why
Read full article: For REAL (ID)! Long lines at Florida DMVs may continue through 2027. Here’s whyThere is an issue of long lines at driver’s license offices in Florida, and officials say the problem may continue through 2027.