Multi-vehicle crash in DeLand closes I-4

Westbound lanes of Interstate 4 reopened late Thursday night after being closed for several hours due to six different crashes involving 15 vehicles. In total, five people were transported to area hospitals. Witnesses told troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol that it was raining during the time of the crashes. The sequence of events that led to these crashes is still under investigation, troopers said.

Volusia County School Board holding emergency meeting on mask mandate

One-by-one, school districts across Central Florida are debating masks in the classroom. The Volusia County School Board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the issue and it has brought out a lot of people who are either showing show their support of a mask mandate or their frustrations.

Fired DeLand police officer back on the job

A DeLand police officer who was fired a couple of years ago is back on the force. That officer was accused of mistreating and wrongfully arresting a man. The officer appealed, and an arbitrator said he could go back to work.

Professor warns about investing without research

A growing number of rookie investors are turning to social media sites for investing tips. A Stetson University finance professor says while it may be enticing to take guidance from social media trends, people should consider long-term investing strategies and thoroughly research where the place their money.