Deputies arrest driver of pickup truck traveling on just 3 wheels after chase on I-4

Authorities in Volusia County arrested a 47-year-old man accused of driving a damaged pickup truck along Interstate 4, striking vehicles and guardrails before crashing at a construction site.

Ormond Beach woman remains hospitalized weeks after being run over on beach, son says

A woman who was sunbathing on the sand in Ormond Beach last month when she was struck by a pickup truck remains hospitalized nearly six weeks later, according to her family.

Authorities search for teens accused of harming gopher tortoise in DeLand

Authorities in Florida are searching for two teenagers accused of spraying expanding foam insulation into the mouth of a gopher tortoise in DeLand, an incident wildlife officials are investigating as possible animal cruelty.

Amtrak cancels Florida stops over brush fires: What we know

Two large brush fires burning near the Clay County-Putnam County line in northern Florida have forced Amtrak to cancel or modify several of its train routes or stops in Florida.

AI-generated images used in scam targeting owners of missing dog

A Florida family searching for their missing dog says scammers used AI-generated images to try to extort nearly $2,800 by falsely claiming the pet needed emergency surgery after being hit by a car.

Battery charge dropped after controversial Daytona Beach arrest caught on bodycam

A battery charge has been dropped against a tourist who was arrested in Daytona Beach last month, according to documents filed in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.

Cats found in deplorable conditions at DeLand inn; several dead

Authorities in Volusia County are investigating after 19 cats were found in deplorable conditions at a DeLand inn.

Investigation ongoing as 3 cats died, 16 found at DeLand motel
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Nineteen cats were found abandoned, in separate rooms, of a DeLand motel. Authorities said they were notified of the incident after calls of a "rancid" smell coming from the room. While three cats died, 16 were rescued and are currently receiving care. 

Judge rules to release part of confession after Florida man shoots deputies
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One month after Luis Diaz Polanco, 31, was arrested after shooting at Volusia County deputies when they showed up to his home, a judge now rules to release part of Polanco's confession. Polanco's lawyers wanted part of his alleged confession sealed in which he reportedly confessed to shooting the deputies. 

2 dogs die after locked in car in 78 degree weather, DeLand Police say

A DeLand man was arrested on felony animal torture charges after his two dogs died of heat stroke inside a locked car at a Volusia County Walmart on April 6.

Florida man arrested after 2 die in car from heat stroke
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A Florida man, David Micale, was arrested after a man, appearing to be drunk near a DeLand Walmart, left his dogs in a car. Both dogs later died from heat stroke, deputies said. 

2 sailboats wash up on New Smyrna Beach amid rough wave conditions
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Amid the fast 40 mile per hour wind and 14 foot waves, two sailboats were found washed on the shore of New Smyrna Beach. A couple in the boat, who called 911, are expected to be Ok.

Volusia County warns Spring Break promoters to stop before legal action is taken
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is warning social media promoters against a "Daytona Beach Takeover" event after flyers were posted on social media sites. The event is scheduled for this week, April 6 through 11. Chitwood is warning promoters now, this event should not take place.  “You can't promote events which shoot and loot is the underscoring theme to this,” Chitwood told FOX 35's Chancelor Winn. 

DeLand puppy theft caught on camera; man arrested for taking dog from yard, deputies say

A DeLand family caught a man on camera stealing their puppy from their home. Now, thanks to the assistance from investigators, their puppy, Kahlua, is back home, and the puppy thief is being held on a $7,000 bond.

Former Volusia County worker issued GPS tracker after accused of stalking ex
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The Volusia County Sheriff's office arrested James Kleeman, 65, – a former part-time prisoner transport with the sheriff's office – after his ex-girlfriend reported Airtags being found in her and her daughter's vehicles. He's facing multiple charges, including stalking and unlawful installation of a tracking device.