Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped

Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.

Travel agent accused of $400K Florida school trip scam arrested in California

A Massachusetts travel agency owner accused of scamming students at Seabreeze High School has been arrested in California and now awaits extradition to Florida.

Man claimed he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before 130 mph crash, deputies say

A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.

Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say

A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.

Volusia County jury convicts man of second-degree murder in 2021 bat attack

A Volusia County jury on Wednesday found Steve Tilbury guilty of second-degree murder for fatally striking a co-worker with a metal bat at a Daytona Beach car dealership in 2021.

Finland woman enters plea: accused of throwing coffee on mom, dog, baby

A woman from Finland – accused of throwing coffee on a mother, dog and baby after the dog was reportedly not on a leash – pleaded not guilty.

Welcome to Rockville 2026 lineup released: Dates, tickets, parking info

The lineup for Welcome to Rockville 2026 has been announced. The Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Guns N' Roses, and Bring Me The Horizon are set to headline the four-day music festival at Daytona International Speedway.

Volusia County woman threw coffee on mother, baby in dog leash dispute, deputies say

A Volusia County woman is facing battery charges after she threw coffee on a mother and her baby during a dispute over a dog leash, according to deputies.

Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
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The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.

3 years since Hurricane Nicole, Wilbur-by-the-Sea homeowner rebuilds

FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell first met Ken Meister and toured his home one day after Hurricane Nicole slammed into the coast of Florida in November 2022. Sorrell went back to Meister's home in October 2025 to check on the status of the construction.

Man faces charges after 1 dead, 1 critical in Ormond Beach
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On Nov. 3, Scott March was arrested by Daytona Beach Police, and charged with loitering and prowling. Hours later, Florida Highway Police said March is also being charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving resulting in serious body injury in connection to the vehicle crash. His first court appearance was cancelled after further charges were added.

2025 "A Walk To End Alzheimer's" in Volusia County
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Hundreds gathered Saturday morning for the 2025 "A Walk To End Alzheimer's," one of many walks in Florida and across the country. The goal is to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer's and dementia research, and support and resources for those impacted by the disease.

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's: Son remembers his mom, dad
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Hundreds woke up early Saturday morning for the 2025 "A Walk To End Alzheimer's" in DeLand, Volusia County. FOX 35's Matt Trezza talked to a man who lost both of his parents to Alzheimer's.