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Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'

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.

July 20, 2025 12:08am EDT
Small plane makes emergency landing on SR-44 near New Smyrna Beach, officials say

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.

July 19, 2025 11:49am EDT
Shark bites teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach

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.

July 18, 2025 2:56pm EDT
Florida man arrested after alleged road rage incident ends at police station

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.

July 15, 2025 11:34pm EDT
Surfer bitten by shark in New Smyrna calls recovery a 'miracle,' vows return to water

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.

July 7, 2025 11:41pm EDT
Volusia deputies, New Smyrna Beach police detail response to stabbing rescue

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.

May 21, 2025 10:30pm EDT
Volusia County cracks down as spring break crowds shift from Miami

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.

March 13, 2025 8:34pm EDT
New Smyrna Beach police crack down on safety ahead of Spring Break: What is a Special Event Zone?

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.

March 12, 2025 11:52am EDT
Florida boy, 14, arrested for shooting at roosters with BB gun in New Smyrna Beach, police say

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.

February 18, 2025 9:07pm EST
Former condo association president embezzled $1M over 10 years, deputies say

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.

February 8, 2025 12:16am EST
Florida woman dies after being hit by car while walking on sidewalk: police

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.

January 25, 2025 10:39pm EST
Abandoned sailboat removed from New Smyrna Beach

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.

January 6, 2025 9:30pm EST
Owner of stranded sailboat on Florida beach says a deal in the works to surrender boat

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.

January 2, 2025 11:44pm EST
Clock ticking for sailboat stranded on New Smyrna Beach

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.

January 1, 2025 11:02pm EST
Engineers considering new 'living seawall' to protect Volusia County beaches

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."

November 14, 2024 8:11pm EST
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding

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.

October 3, 2024 9:04pm EDT
Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'

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.

September 23, 2024 8:14pm EDT
New Smyrna Beach bouncer arrested after cellphones found with explicit videos, police say

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.

August 16, 2024 7:58pm EDT
Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

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.

August 2, 2024 12:25am EDT
Volusia Council approves charging tourists for off-beach parking

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.

July 17, 2024 8:05pm EDT
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