Truck crashes into Central Florida motel, displacing more than 50 residents

A truck crashed into an extended-stay motel in Orange City, affecting 36 units and displacing more than 50 people, including 11 minors, authorities said.

Volusia County deputy saves woman from DeLand house fire, officials say

Bodycam video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows deputy Austin Graham pulling a woman to safety from a burning house.

I-95 reopens in Volusia County after brush fire closes road, burns 20 vehicles at campground: Officials

A brush fire that began with a vehicle blaze along Interstate 95 forced the temporary closure of the highway in both directions in Volusia County on Sunday, snarling traffic as fans left the nearby speedway.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks Daytona 500
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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped by FOX 35's set at Daytona International Speedway to talk about the Daytona 500. 

3 rescued manatee calves released back into Florida waters after rehab

In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.

Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown

Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop

A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.

What’s killing vultures at Blue Spring State Park? Investigation launched after 100 die in one month

Over 100 vultures were reported dead at Blue Spring State Park this month. Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting an investigation to determine how the vultures died.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.

Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop

A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.