Volusia County

A Michigan woman was arrested in Florida for allegedly scamming a local resident out of $52,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Demetria Latimer, 59, was booked into the Volusia County jail on charges organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. Investigators believe Latimer may have played a key role in laundering money from other victims nationwide.

A 6-year-old girl and her dog were found wandering in a woman's front yard on Friday in Deltona. Authorities learned the child was homeless and did not attend school. The child's grandparents have now taken her into custody. Deputies said they have arrested the girl's mother and her boyfriend, who are facing charges of desertion of a child and abandonment of an animal.

More than 1,000 bats have invaded the Daytona Stadium along PGA Boulevard. The race is now on to get those bats out humanely without harming them. FOX 35's Chancellor Winn has details on the plan to remove the unwanted guests.

Deputies in Volusia County are investigating how a person ended up shot at a hospital. According to the sheriff's office, they got a call about a victim that had shown up to the AdventHealth in DeLand with gun shot wounds.

Parents in Volusia County may have some questions after the arrest of the former co-owner of a karate business in Orange City. The suspect is accused of sexual activity with a minor at the All-American Karate Studio in Orange City. Deputies arrested 55-year-old Jason Mummaw at his home in Deltona, and he is currently being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond.

The former owner of an Orange City karate studio has been arrested on charges of unlawful sexual activity with a 17-year-old student, deputies say. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 55-year-old Jason Mummaw on Thursday at his Deltona home. Records show Mummaw is currently being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond.

Dogs now have a permeant place to run around on Volusia County's coast. The council recently unanimously approved a plan to make a dog beach permanent. During a test session, officials said the area was popular, and about 13,000 dogs visited.

The Volusia County Schools District is testing out a news weapons detection system called "Evolv." The school district is the first in Florida to implement the advanced security screening technology.

Yesterday, a mother was allegedly killed in Deltona by her ex-boyfriend, who, only one week prior, was arrested and charged with domestic violence battery against the woman. Michelle Sperzel, CEO of Harbor House, joins FOX 35 to talk about the case. Harbor House provides safe shelter and other support for survivors of domestic abuse and their children.

The Volusia County Schools District is testing out a news weapons detection system called "Evolv." The school district is the first in Florida to implement the advanced security screening technology.