Scam alert: Ormond Beach PD warns of scam
Ormond Beach police is warning people about a property tax scam that appears to be making its rounds. A local business received a letter threatening to seize their property due to alleged unpaid taxes. However, there were 4 red flags in the letter: fake agency names, wrong jurisdiction, threatening language, and unusual ways to pay. What to do instead: Contact the IRS directly, do not pay scammers, and report is to law enforcement.
Ormond Beach police is warning people about a property tax scam that appears to be making its rounds. A local business received a letter threatening to seize their property due to alleged unpaid taxes. However, there were 4 red flags in the letter: fake agency names, wrong jurisdiction, threatening language, and unusual ways to pay. What to do instead: Contact the IRS directly, do not pay scammers, and report is to law enforcement.
Cracking down on rowdy Spring Breakers at the beach
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about 25-year-old Shania Baptiste, who was arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly Daytona Beach Shores woman out of $32,500 by convincing her she had won a fake sweepstakes. Chitwood condemned Baptiste and her accomplices, stating they are part of a larger multi-state fraud ring targeting seniors.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about 25-year-old Shania Baptiste, who was arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly Daytona Beach Shores woman out of $32,500 by convincing her she had won a fake sweepstakes. Chitwood condemned Baptiste and her accomplices, stating they are part of a larger multi-state fraud ring targeting seniors.
Sheriff sends a warning ahead of Spring Break
The Volusia County Sheriff says he is not messing around this year when it comes to rowdy people on the beach.
The Volusia County Sheriff says he is not messing around this year when it comes to rowdy people on the beach.
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.
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.
Daytona Beach leaders consider parking proposals
Bike Week is just about 10 days away in Volusia County, and the city is already talking about next year's plan, which includes more parking.
Bike Week is just about 10 days away in Volusia County, and the city is already talking about next year's plan, which includes more parking.
Police: Violence and weapons will not be tolerated
Volusia County deputies have a warning as Spring Break approaches: Follow the rules or leave. This comes after a teen was arrested for pulling out a gun in New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County deputies have a warning as Spring Break approaches: Follow the rules or leave. This comes after a teen was arrested for pulling out a gun in New Smyrna Beach.
Deltona City Commission votes no punishment for mayor
The mayor of Deltona will not face any repercussions after he was accused of using taxpayer money to take a trip up to Washington, D.C., for a mayor's convention.
The mayor of Deltona will not face any repercussions after he was accused of using taxpayer money to take a trip up to Washington, D.C., for a mayor's convention.
Daytona 500 Thunderbirds flyover: USAF's air squadron makes 15th consecutive appearance at speedway
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Daytona Beach on Sunday for the customary flyover for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Daytona Beach on Sunday for the customary flyover for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Florida deputies use email to track down child porn suspect
Jay Scruggs is facing multiple charges of possessing child pornography. Detectives say an anonymous tip came in stating he had uploaded three photos to a website. He is being held on no bond.
Jay Scruggs is facing multiple charges of possessing child pornography. Detectives say an anonymous tip came in stating he had uploaded three photos to a website. He is being held on no bond.
Florida man gets $10K after tip to help capture murder suspect
An anonymous Florida man made a $10,000 call to 911 ? which led to the capture of a man suspected of killing two people in New York, ending a multi-state manhunt.
An anonymous Florida man made a $10,000 call to 911 ? which led to the capture of a man suspected of killing two people in New York, ending a multi-state manhunt.
Controversial 'banned' book removed from Volusia County school libraries
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
NY double murder suspect captured in Florida: Press conference
Scott Mitchell, a suspect in a double murder investigation in Binghamton, New York, was arrested Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, after an alert citizen noticed him, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. Not much about the investigation itself has been released from New York law enforcement. Sheriff Chitwood said he didn't have a lot of information either.
Scott Mitchell, a suspect in a double murder investigation in Binghamton, New York, was arrested Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, after an alert citizen noticed him, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. Not much about the investigation itself has been released from New York law enforcement. Sheriff Chitwood said he didn't have a lot of information either.
'Art for the Soul' encourages creativity in Ponce Inlet
There's a place in Ponce Inlet where they teach you how to create "Art for the Soul." The art studio offers group classes, and you can let your creativity run wild.
There's a place in Ponce Inlet where they teach you how to create "Art for the Soul." The art studio offers group classes, and you can let your creativity run wild.
Search continues for double murder suspect in Central Florida
Central Florida is on high alert as law enforcement continues to hunt a double murder suspect across the country. Police say they tracked Scott Mitchell all the way from New York to DeLand.
Central Florida is on high alert as law enforcement continues to hunt a double murder suspect across the country. Police say they tracked Scott Mitchell all the way from New York to DeLand.
Things to do in Daytona Beach ahead of Daytona 500
FOX 35's David Martin heads out to Daytona Beach to explore the best of the best in the area ahead of the big Daytona 500 weekend.
FOX 35's David Martin heads out to Daytona Beach to explore the best of the best in the area ahead of the big Daytona 500 weekend.
Insomnia Cookies to open first location in Daytona Beach, Florida
nsomnia Cookies, a fan-favorite cookie brand, is opening the doors to its first location in Daytona Beach, Florida.
nsomnia Cookies, a fan-favorite cookie brand, is opening the doors to its first location in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Florida maid accused of stealing $18K in jewelry
A cleaning lady is behind bars, accused of stealing and pawning off a woman's prized possessions. The items stolen are worth more than 18,000.
A cleaning lady is behind bars, accused of stealing and pawning off a woman's prized possessions. The items stolen are worth more than 18,000.
Wanted fugitive leads deputies on chase, gets taken down by K-9
In Volusia County, a man wanted out of Lake County led the sheriff's office on a wild chase that ended with a K-9 takedown. Randolph Brown was stopped by deputies in DeLeon Springs yesterday afternoon with a warrant for aggravated battery and had charges for fleeing Volusia County deputies in the past.
In Volusia County, a man wanted out of Lake County led the sheriff's office on a wild chase that ended with a K-9 takedown. Randolph Brown was stopped by deputies in DeLeon Springs yesterday afternoon with a warrant for aggravated battery and had charges for fleeing Volusia County deputies in the past.
Condo association president on the run, accused of stealing $1M
A Volusia County fraud suspect accused of embezzling roughly $1 million is on the run. Deputies say the money belonged to a condo owners' association in New Smyrna Beach.
A Volusia County fraud suspect accused of embezzling roughly $1 million is on the run. Deputies say the money belonged to a condo owners' association in New Smyrna Beach.
1 dead after deadly shooting in Daytona Beach
One person is dead following a deadly shooting that took place on Forest Glen Boulevard and Oak Tree Circle in Daytona Beach. Officers said a person of interest has been identified in the investigation
One person is dead following a deadly shooting that took place on Forest Glen Boulevard and Oak Tree Circle in Daytona Beach. Officers said a person of interest has been identified in the investigation