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.

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.

Volusia County deputy saves woman from DeLand house fire, officials say

Bodycam video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows deputy Austin Graham pulling a woman to safety from a burning house.

DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop

A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop

A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.

Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand

New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.

Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say

A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's: Son remembers his mom, dad
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Hundreds woke up early Saturday morning for the 2025 "A Walk To End Alzheimer's" in DeLand, Volusia County. FOX 35's Matt Trezza talked to a man who lost both of his parents to Alzheimer's.

Friday Football Blitz: Mainland vs. DeLand
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On this segment of Friday Football Blitz, FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz visits Mainland High School as their football team prepares to take on DeLand High School.

Friday Football Blitz: DeLand vs. Mainland
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On this segment of Friday Football Blitz, FOX 35's David Martin visits DeLand High School as their football team prepares to take on Mainland High School.

Calls for change after kids nearly hit in DeLand bike lane
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Members of a DeLand neighborhood are seeking help from officials after video shows two kids nearly struck by a vehicle. FOX 35's Marley Capper walks us through what happened.

Journey's End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand
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Journey's End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand is a nonprofit that provides lifetime care and shelter for dogs, cats, pigs, sheep and goats. The organization has a homelike setting where animals can enjoy their lives. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the sanctuary to introduce us to some new friends.

11-year-old arrested after allegedly writing school threat
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An 11-year-old student was arrested, handcuffed and walked to the Volusia County juvenile detention center after allegedly writing a threat on a school desk. That student is now potentially facing a felony charge. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the incident.