Dozens of cats seek homes after Port Orange rescuer dies from terminal cancer

After a longtime animal advocate died, dozens of cats she rescued are now looking for homes as a Central Florida rescue works to care for them.

Port Orange shooting: Woman fires gun inside police lobby, shot by officers, chief says

A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.

Trial delayed in case tied to deadly 2025 dog attack in DeLand

The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.

Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight

A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.

Former NFL player arrested in Daytona Beach home invasion, vehicle theft: Officials

A former NFL wide receiver was arrested in Daytona Beach after police said he was found driving a stolen vehicle connected to an armed burglary in Orlando.

Daytona International Speedway unveils new LED lights ahead of Coke Zero Sugar 400

Daytona International Speedway is getting a colorful makeover, unveiling new LED lights outside the stadium ahead of this weekend's Coke Zero Sugar 400.

Pilot escapes serious injury after small plane crashes off coast of New Smyrna Beach

A pilot escaped serious injury Thursday after a small banner plane apparently lost engine power and crashed into the water off Volusia County, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and witnesses.

Deputies, paramedic recall rescue efforts to save fisherman in cardiac arrest
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A 911 call came in at 6:45 a.m., and a VSO dispatcher immediately provided CPR instructions while Air One launched and located the boat. The man was transported to shore and then to the hospital. Officials say that despite everyone's efforts, the man did not survive.

Deputies' rescue attempt of fisherman with medical emergency on pontoon
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A coordinated emergency response unfolded early Sunday morning on Lake Woodruff after a 56-year-old fisherman from Astor suffered a medical emergency aboard a pontoon boat. The man was transported to shore and then to the hospital. Officials say that despite everyone's efforts, the man did not survive.

VSO details rescue attempt for fisherman's medical emergency on pontoon | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Volusia Sheriff's Office deputies and flight paramedics detailed their response to a man suffering a medical emergency out on a pontoon in Lake Woodruff. They responded to a "CPR in progress," finding a woman "performing resuscitation efforts on her dying husband." First responders took over CPR and got the patient back to land, but he ultimately died, the sheriff's office reported. 

Volusia carjacking suspect held without bond after 137 mph chase

A 41-year-old man accused of pulling a woman from her car and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Volusia County will remain behind bars after a judge ordered him held without bond Friday.

Accused carjacker reached 137 mph during pursuit in Volusia County, deputies say

A 41-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he stole a car from a woman stopped at a red light and reached speeds of up to 137 mph during a pursuit through Volusia County.

Owner claims 'traumatizing' attack left dog with 2 broken legs
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Cristina Gonzalez was walking 6-month-old Louie in her DeLand neighborhood last week when she claims a much larger, unleashed dog charged them from behind. Louie was left with two broken legs and faces a long road to recovery that will likely require surgery. The DeLand Police Department confirmed they are actively looking into the incident.

Daytona Beach officer fired after viral open container arrest
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Daytona Beach officer was fired after an arrest following an open container incident. Charges have been dropped against the officer. The police chief said the officers showed "poor judgment" during the stop, FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reported. David Anderson, 27, of Tennessee, was arrested shortly after midnight in Daytona Beach for an alleged open container violation. Police said in the report that Anderson threw the cork at the officer, which prompted the arrest. He was then handcuffed and Tased for allegedly resisting arrest, the report states.

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Florida dad wants FHP to reopen investigation in daughter's crash death

A Florida dad has been pleading with the Florida Highway Patrol for months to reopen its investigation into his 19-year-old daughter's death, claiming that two of the agencies' investigators reached two different conclusions.

Teen accused of cutting down Flock cameras in Volusia County

An 18-year-old has been arrested after authorities say he cut down several automated license plate readers in Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.

2 men accused in alleged Tesla theft scheme in Central Florida

Two men are accused of taking part in a fraud scheme involving stolen Teslas after police said a black Tesla Model 3 was stolen from a dealership in Merritt Island and later driven to another Tesla dealership in Daytona Beach.

Edgewater mayor denies accusation of assault with campaign sign
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"This did not occur. She moved toward me." That's the response from Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew, who's accused of hitting a woman with a campaign sign. Though police responded to the incident, as of Aug. 10, no charges have been filed and no injuries have been reported.