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.
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.
Volusia County warns Spring Break promoters to stop before legal action is taken
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.
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.
Florida family says teen’s survival after highway crash is 'blessing'
The family of a 17-year-old boy says it is a miracle he is alive after being struck by a car on Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach.
The family of a 17-year-old boy says it is a miracle he is alive after being struck by a car on Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach.
Florida man charged with aircraft piracy, crashed through Daytona Beach Airport fence
A Florida man, Bryan Parker, 58, is accused of aircraft piracy, in addition to seven other charges, after Volusia County deputies said he crashed into a fence at the Daytona Beach Airport and attempted to board a plane.
A Florida man, Bryan Parker, 58, is accused of aircraft piracy, in addition to seven other charges, after Volusia County deputies said he crashed into a fence at the Daytona Beach Airport and attempted to board a plane.
Daytona Beach Spring Break enforcement: New crackdown brings calm
Now a quiet Daytona Beach days after the new curfew went into effect, Volusia County Mike Chitwood claims social media promoters are to blame for the chaos a few weeks ago. Chitwood says
Now a quiet Daytona Beach days after the new curfew went into effect, Volusia County Mike Chitwood claims social media promoters are to blame for the chaos a few weeks ago. Chitwood says
Curfew underway at Daytona Beach following 'violence' one week ago
Two hours after a weekend curfew started in Daytona Beach during Spring Break, it resembles nothing the chaos one week earlier. Last weekend, Daytona Beach was full of attendees of an unsanctioned "takeover," but now, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood instilled some stricter rules and an increased deputy presence.
Two hours after a weekend curfew started in Daytona Beach during Spring Break, it resembles nothing the chaos one week earlier. Last weekend, Daytona Beach was full of attendees of an unsanctioned "takeover," but now, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood instilled some stricter rules and an increased deputy presence.
High current risk on Florida cost first weekend of spring
Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water.
Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water.
Deputies patrol Daytona Beach amid first day of curfew
After an unauthorized "takeover" of Daytona Beach -- leading to 133 arrests at Daytona and New Smyrna beaches last weekend -- the Volusia County Sheriff's office is conducting a curfew, including stricter penalties for breaking traffic rules. Beach-goers say the extra deputy presence hasn't gone unnoticed.
After an unauthorized "takeover" of Daytona Beach -- leading to 133 arrests at Daytona and New Smyrna beaches last weekend -- the Volusia County Sheriff's office is conducting a curfew, including stricter penalties for breaking traffic rules. Beach-goers say the extra deputy presence hasn't gone unnoticed.
Volusia County boosts beach safety education with indoor rip current simulator
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Daytona Beach boy, 8, in custody after pointing gun at person, police say
An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.
An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.
80 homes evacuated in Daytona Beach brush fire
A brush fire neared a Daytona Beach housing complex Monday evening, Feb. 23. The fire, which started at 20 to 25 acres Monday morning, grew to over 100 acres by the evening.
A brush fire neared a Daytona Beach housing complex Monday evening, Feb. 23. The fire, which started at 20 to 25 acres Monday morning, grew to over 100 acres by the evening.
Brush fire spreads across South Daytona Beach
FOX 35's Noah Bergren talks wind speeds and Florida drought as a brush fire spreads throughout South Daytona, with evacuations taking place on Cyan Avenue on Feb. 23.
FOX 35's Noah Bergren talks wind speeds and Florida drought as a brush fire spreads throughout South Daytona, with evacuations taking place on Cyan Avenue on Feb. 23.
Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown
Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.
Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.
Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules
A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.
A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.
What is the forecast for Daytona 500? Timing of rain depends on arrival of cold front
A cold front is expected to bring rain to Florida late next weekend, but most models suggest any showers will arrive after the Daytona 500 concludes.
A cold front is expected to bring rain to Florida late next weekend, but most models suggest any showers will arrive after the Daytona 500 concludes.
'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
Shoppers continue early Black Friday shopping tradition. Here's what's open
Many shoppers opted for an early start in holiday shopping – taking advantage of the many Black Friday deals.
Many shoppers opted for an early start in holiday shopping – taking advantage of the many Black Friday deals.
Welcome to Rockville 2026 lineup released: Dates, tickets, parking info
The lineup for Welcome to Rockville 2026 has been announced. The Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Guns N' Roses, and Bring Me The Horizon are set to headline the four-day music festival at Daytona International Speedway.
The lineup for Welcome to Rockville 2026 has been announced. The Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Guns N' Roses, and Bring Me The Horizon are set to headline the four-day music festival at Daytona International Speedway.
Man arrested after allegedly beating, dragging woman in Volusia County: Deputies
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.