Daytona Beach weighs fee changes to business owners during Bike Week
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Daytona Beach city leaders weigh in on a proposed fee change for during the city's busy bike weeks. Leaders discussed how vendor permits are impacting local businesses, wanting to incentivize more year-round businesses to fill the empty lots. 

Volusia County Sheriff rescues girl trapped behind community pool gate
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A two-year-old girl wandered into an Ocoee community pool area, and the gate locked behind her, leaving her mother helplessly trapped on the outside. Off-duty Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was finishing a 40-mile bike ride nearby when he heard the mother's screams for help. Sheriff Chitwood used his bicycle as a ladder to climb over a fence topped with metal shards, successfully rescuing the toddler before she entered the water.

75 lost sea turtles hatchlings rescued by Florida deputies
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Volusia County deputies helped rescue 75 lost baby sea turtles. Sea turtle hatchlings use moonlight to guide themselves towards the ocean. However, artificial lighting can confuse their instincts, causing them to move inland toward roads instead of the ocean. Deputies helped collect the lost turtles and contacted Volusia County, who helped get them back to the ocean.

Volusia County debuts AI metal detectors in schools
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Middle schools in Volusia County will screen students through AI metal detectors. While school officials say safety is their top priority, they say the metal detectors have been "well-received" by the community and families. With artificial intelligence, the device can detect the "difference between a water bottle a weapon," FOX 35's Chris Lindsay demonstrated. 

Dad of DeLand double homicide suspect arrested
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Police have arrested the father of a 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing two teenagers in downtown DeLand. Daytron Etkins, 41, is accused of helping his son after the alleged shootings and "took steps intended to help him evade law enforcement," police said.

75 lost baby sea turtles rescued by Florida deputies

When dozens of young turtle hatchlings were seen making their way away from the ocean, some Volusia County deputies stepped in to help.

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.

Volusia sheriff, Florida AG spar with attorney Monique Worrell over DeLand shooting suspect

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood have both criticized State Attorney Monique Worrell's Office following the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens in downtown DeLand.

Worrell fights critics amid DeLand shooting suspect's arrest | F
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State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference on Wednesday to respond to criticism from Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and State Attorney General James Uthmeier. Both officials questioned the criminal history and apparent outcomes regarding the suspect arrested in the double murder of two teenagers in downtown DeLand. 

 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.

Good Samaritans rescue driver from submerged car at New Smyrna Beach boat ramp

Two Good Samaritans are being credited with rescuing a driver moments before his car became fully submerged at a boat ramp in New Smyrna Beach, fire officials said.

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. 

Police search for teen double murder suspect
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DeLand police have issued an arrest warrant for 17-year-old Keyan Jayden Rundell, who faces two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Dustin Rose and Samson Campbell. Police warn that if Rundell is spotted, not to approach him or attempt to apprehend him.  He is considered armed and dangerous, police said. 

Teen suspect identified, wanted in DeLand double murder of childhood friends
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DeLand police have issued an arrest warrant for 17-year-old Keyan Jayden Rundell, who faces two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Dustin Rose and Samson Campbell. Authorities warn that Rundell is considered armed and dangerous and urge anyone who spots the 17-year-old suspect not to approach him.

Deltona e-bike age restriction lifted
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The city of Deltona's newly passed ban, preventing minors riding e-bikes, has now been lifted.  This decision came after the mayor and Volusia County Sheriff spoke against the logistics of enforcement, deciding its better following state law. 

Increased patrol after no arrests in DeLand teen double murder
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Authorities have increased patrol in DeLand nearly a weeks after two young adults were found dead. Days after childhood friends Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18, were found shot to death at an industrial property near the city’s Athens Theatre on July 29, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time. 

Florida man set to pilot NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission to ISS
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 NASA pilot and DeBary, Florida native-Luke Delany is set to pilot the NASA SpaceX Crew-13 on its mission to the ISS. Delany, along with fellow NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, CSA’s Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos’ Sergey Teteryatnikov are set to launch no earlier than mid-September, NASA said.

Man arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff at Volusia Couty home
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After Volusia Couty SWAT responded to a Seville home on Aug. 2 for a well-being check, an armed man barricaded in the home was arrested after an hours-long standoff, deputies said. The suspect, Austin Mowery, 28, was taken to jail on an aggravated assault charge. He’s being held without bond.