Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Small plane makes emergency landing on SR-44 near New Smyrna Beach, officials say
A small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing on State Road 44 near Taganana Drive in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday morning, officials said.
Shark bites teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach
An 18-year-old man suffered a shark bite while surfing at New Smyrna Beach on Friday, officials say.
Florida man arrested after alleged road rage incident ends at police station
A Volusia County man was arrested after allegedly waving a gun at another driver in a road rage incident that ended just steps from law enforcement.
Surfer bitten by shark in New Smyrna calls recovery a 'miracle,' vows return to water
A Winter Park man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, calling it a miracle that he still has full use of his hand.
Volusia deputies, New Smyrna Beach police detail response to stabbing rescue
The first responders who helped save a man after a stabbing in New Smyrna Beach are now sharing how their swift actions helped stabilize the victim and prevent further harm.
Volusia County cracks down as spring break crowds shift from Miami
Volusia County is bracing for an influx of spring breakers as stricter enforcement in Miami pushes crowds elsewhere.
New Smyrna Beach police crack down on safety ahead of Spring Break: What is a Special Event Zone?
Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.
Florida boy, 14, arrested for shooting at roosters with BB gun in New Smyrna Beach, police say
A 14-year-old boy in Florida has been arrested, accused of shooting BBs at roosters in New Smyrna Beach, police said. It is the second child to be found with a gun in 24 hours and arrested.
Former condo association president embezzled $1M over 10 years, deputies say
A former condominium owners' association president is accused of stealing $1 million over the course of a decade from the association, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman dies after being hit by car while walking on sidewalk: police
Police said a Florida woman died Saturday after she was hit by a car while walking on the sidewalk.
Abandoned sailboat removed from New Smyrna Beach
An abandoned sailboat that washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach has been removed, according to Volusia County officials.
Owner of stranded sailboat on Florida beach says a deal in the works to surrender boat
The owner of a stranded sailboat sitting on New Smyrna Beach said he is working out an agreement with county officials to surrender the vessel.
Clock ticking for sailboat stranded on New Smyrna Beach
A sailboat stranded on the sands of New Smyrna Beach has become a local curiosity, leaving beachgoers wondering how it ended up there and what comes next.
Engineers considering new 'living seawall' to protect Volusia County beaches
Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall."
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'
New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.
New Smyrna Beach bouncer arrested after cellphones found with explicit videos, police say
A New Smyrna Beach bar bouncer was arrested this week after several of his cellphones were found with videos of apparent “explicit sexual abuse" on them, according to police.
Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach
CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.
Volusia Council approves charging tourists for off-beach parking
The Volusia County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to charge non-residents who park in select off-beach lots.