Similar to restaurants, hotels also struggle to find workers
If you drive along A1A in Daytona Beach Shores, you will see several help wanted signs outside hotels and resorts.
Volusia County joins class action vaping lawsuit
Volusia County Public Schools will join a class action lawsuit against vaping product maker Juul and tobacco company Altria.
Seabreeze teacher creates COVID-19-fighting game for students
Students at one Volusia County high school have been helping fight COVID-19 thanks to a video game created by their teacher.
Police: Video catches drawbridge jump in Daytona Beach
Police in Daytona Beach say another driver was caught on camera jumping a drawbridge.
Group plans private prom in New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach High School seniors will get a prom after all; however, the private event will not be district-sponsored.
'Hide and seek': Central Florida resident spots bear roaming yard
As the weather warms up, bears tend to leave their dens and look for food, the AP reports.
Gun shop owner reacts to President Biden's executive action
President Joe Biden put on a modest White House ceremony Thursday to announce a half-dozen executive actions to combat what he called an "epidemic and an international embarrassment" of gun violence in America.
Restaurants struggle to find workers
Restaurants across Central Florida are shutting down but not because they can't pay the bills, but rather they just don't have enough skilled labor available.
Volusia County Sheriff's Office helicopter spots missing woman in swamp
After an elderly woman went missing for hours, it was the Volusia County Sheriff's Office eye in the sky that tracked her down. The Air One helicopter pilot spotted her in a swampy area under International Speedway Boulevard, and authorities said she is lucky to be alive.
Hit-and-run suspect in court
A man accused of causing his girlfriend's death faced a judge on Thursday. Police said 21-year-old Noah Motto and 18-year-old Ericka Dane were arguing when he left in his truck. Witnesses told authorities she tried to stop him and was hit.
Humane Society caring for 42 rescues seized in alleged dogfighting ring
The Halifax Humane Society said 42 dogs rescued from an alleged dogfighting ring earlier this month in Daytona Beach are on the mend.
Daytona Beach leaders strive to be family destination
Daytona Beach leaders say they stopped appealing to college students years ago, saying they prefer families instead.
Second suspect in DeLand barbershop attack turns himself in
A second suspect wanted in a brutal barbershop attack in December turned himself in to Volusia County deputies on Friday.
Buc-ee’s officially opens in Daytona Beach
The Texas-based chain is known for its clean bathrooms, huge size, friendly service, delicious food, and themed apparel.
Deputies: Woman was shopping on Amazon on her phone when she hit Sheriff Chitwood
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was hit by a vehicle while biking in Port Orange, the Sheriff's Office said on Thursday.
Dispute over Thin Blue Line Flag
A flag flap is causing some tempers to flare in a DeLand neighborhood.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hit while riding bike in Port Orange
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was hit by a vehicle while biking in Port Orange, the Sheriff's Office said on Thursday.
Bethune-Cookman President LaBrent Chrite announces departure
The Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman University on Tuesday announced that current school president, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite is stepping down.
Arrests made in alleged dogfighting ring
Police rescued dozens of pit bulls from an alleged dogfighting ring in Daytona Beach, and they arrested three people accused of running it.
Reward for cold case info raised to $25,000
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is putting up thousands of dollars in reward money in an effort to solve a 17-year old case. Eric Walker was found dead in his car back in 2004. Authorities hope the increased reward will lead to new tips.