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.

Victims' families call for juvenile justice reforms after DeLand double murder

The families of two teenagers killed in a downtown DeLand shooting are calling for greater accountability in Florida's juvenile justice system as law enforcement officials and prosecutors continue to dispute whether earlier intervention could have prevented the killings.

 Deland Double Homicide: Retired FBI Agent Shares how U.S. Marshals Tracked Down Teen Suspect
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 A community is grieving the loss of two teens following a fatal shooting allegedly involving a 17-year-old suspect. Good Day Orlando spoke with retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer about how U.S. Marshals tracked the teen to a motel over 100 miles away from the crime scene.

US Marshals Service arrest teen wanted in DeLand double teen shooting deaths

U.S. Marshals have arrested a 17-year-old boy wanted in connection to the deaths of two teenagers who were found shot and abandoned in an industrial lot last week in downtown DeLand.

Deland police update on double homicide arrest: Full press conference
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The DeLand Police Department shares an update following the arrest of a 17-year-old in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers-- aged 18 & 19 -- in downtown DeLand. 

Journey's End: Volusia County animal sanctuary in desperate need of new home

Unlike traditional animal shelters, Journey's End does not focus on adoptions. Instead, the sanctuary takes in animals that are often considered unadoptable: the old, the sick, the injured, and the abandoned. Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand gives them a comfortable place to live out the rest of their lives.

Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'

A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.

Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand

A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.

Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire

A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.

Deland improves safety for e-bikes and e-scooters
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DeLand's Police Chief joined Good Day Orlando to discuss enhanced safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters. Under the new rules, riders are no longer allowed on downtown sidewalks, and new speed limits and helmet requirements are now in place. 

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.