Volusia deputies crack down on traffic violations in two-day operation, one driver reached 130 mph
A two-day traffic enforcement operation on Interstates 4 and 95 led to 180 traffic stops, resulting in 172 traffic citations, 24 warnings, 11 criminal citations, and 11 misdemeanor arrests, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday.
A two-day traffic enforcement operation on Interstates 4 and 95 led to 180 traffic stops, resulting in 172 traffic citations, 24 warnings, 11 criminal citations, and 11 misdemeanor arrests, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday.
Florida man spots monkey along St. Johns River in Volusia County
Tour boat captain Colin Innes said he saw a monkey along the St. Johns River. He said the first thing he did was pull out his phone and start recording.
Tour boat captain Colin Innes said he saw a monkey along the St. Johns River. He said the first thing he did was pull out his phone and start recording.
Family of Embry-Riddle student awarded $4 million in wrongful death lawsuit
A jury has awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student and Air Force cadet who died in 2020.
A jury has awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student and Air Force cadet who died in 2020.
Fine, Terry among qualifiers seeking to fill congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Waltz
Seven candidates had formally qualified as of Friday evening to run in a special election to replace Republican Congressman Mike Waltz, who has been tapped to become President-elect Donald Trump’s national security adviser.
Seven candidates had formally qualified as of Friday evening to run in a special election to replace Republican Congressman Mike Waltz, who has been tapped to become President-elect Donald Trump’s national security adviser.
Florida realtor allegedly scams couple, steals homes and car, drains bank accounts, sheriff says
Local Volusia County realtor Jason Valiant is being charged with a plethora of crimes, including organized scheme to defraud, exploitation of an elderly or disabled adult and grand theft.
Local Volusia County realtor Jason Valiant is being charged with a plethora of crimes, including organized scheme to defraud, exploitation of an elderly or disabled adult and grand theft.
Thanksgiving Day standoff: Suspect fired over 700 rounds, Volusia County sheriff says
A deadly Thanksgiving Day standoff at Kingston Shores Condos in Ormond Beach was more violent than investigators initially believed, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood revealed Thursday.
A deadly Thanksgiving Day standoff at Kingston Shores Condos in Ormond Beach was more violent than investigators initially believed, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood revealed Thursday.
New video, details emerge in Thanksgiving Day shooting standoff in Ormond-by-the-Sea
New details have emerged following a chaotic Thanksgiving Day standoff at the Kingston Shores Condominiums in Ormond-by-the-Sea, where more than 200 rounds were fired.
New details have emerged following a chaotic Thanksgiving Day standoff at the Kingston Shores Condominiums in Ormond-by-the-Sea, where more than 200 rounds were fired.
Black Friday shoppers flock to Central Florida malls, outlets for deals
One of the year’s biggest shopping events is in full swing as bargain hunters hit stores for Black Friday deals.
One of the year’s biggest shopping events is in full swing as bargain hunters hit stores for Black Friday deals.
Residents still displaced after Thanksgiving Day standoff ends in deadly shooting
Some residents at the Kingston Shores Condos remain unable to access their homes more than 24 hours after a violent Thanksgiving Day standoff ended with a Volusia County sheriff’s sniper killing the suspect.
Some residents at the Kingston Shores Condos remain unable to access their homes more than 24 hours after a violent Thanksgiving Day standoff ended with a Volusia County sheriff’s sniper killing the suspect.
Man killed by deputies after firing shots outside Airbnb in Ormond-by-the-Sea: Sheriff's office
Residents of a Volusia County apartment complex faced a harrowing Thanksgiving morning as more than 200 rounds of gunfire shattered the holiday calm.
Residents of a Volusia County apartment complex faced a harrowing Thanksgiving morning as more than 200 rounds of gunfire shattered the holiday calm.
Cockroaches, dirty mattresses, locks found in home of deceased boy with autism: Report
The body of seven-year-old Charlie Newton was found floating in a lake not far from his parents’ Deltona home on November 26.
The body of seven-year-old Charlie Newton was found floating in a lake not far from his parents’ Deltona home on November 26.
Missing Florida boy with autism found dead in lake; 3rd drowning in 2 weeks
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.
FAA partners with Embry-Riddle to address air traffic controller shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is slowing air traffic in response to staffing shortages, with the Northeast expected to be hit the hardest.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is slowing air traffic in response to staffing shortages, with the Northeast expected to be hit the hardest.
Newly released video shows alleged attack on school resource deputy at Deltona Middle School
New body camera footage shows a couple attacking a school resource deputy at Deltona Middle School on Tuesday, authorities said.
New body camera footage shows a couple attacking a school resource deputy at Deltona Middle School on Tuesday, authorities said.
Florida couple allegedly assaulted Volusia County school resource officer
A Volusia County teacher and her husband were arrested Tuesday morning after authorities say they attacked a school resource officer during a meeting about their son’s behavior at Deltona Middle School.
A Volusia County teacher and her husband were arrested Tuesday morning after authorities say they attacked a school resource officer during a meeting about their son’s behavior at Deltona Middle School.
Family mourns 4-year-old’s drowning, calls for park safety: 'Let Waylon leave a legacy'
Friends and family gathered Monday in Ormond Beach to remember Waylon Childs, a 4-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing Sunday and later found dead overnight in a nearby pond.
Friends and family gathered Monday in Ormond Beach to remember Waylon Childs, a 4-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing Sunday and later found dead overnight in a nearby pond.
Missing Florida boy's body found at Ormond Beach park, hours after he disappeared, police say
A missing 4-year-old boy in Ormond Beach has been found dead, police said late Sunday in a tragic update. The body of Waylon Childs was recovered around 9 p.m. by the Volusia County Dive Team, Ormond Beach Police said in a news release.
A missing 4-year-old boy in Ormond Beach has been found dead, police said late Sunday in a tragic update. The body of Waylon Childs was recovered around 9 p.m. by the Volusia County Dive Team, Ormond Beach Police said in a news release.
Volusia County residents rally to help man after he surrendered dog
A 20-year-old New Smyrna Beach man, facing tough times, made the difficult decision to surrender his dog, Sarge, to a local shelter.
A 20-year-old New Smyrna Beach man, facing tough times, made the difficult decision to surrender his dog, Sarge, to a local shelter.
Welcome to Rockville reveals 2025 festival lineup
Welcome to Rockville, one of North America’s largest rock festivals, is set to return to Daytona International Speedway from May 15-18, 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 event that drew over 200,000 fans from around the world.
Welcome to Rockville, one of North America’s largest rock festivals, is set to return to Daytona International Speedway from May 15-18, 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 event that drew over 200,000 fans from around the world.
Engineers considering new 'living seawall' to protect Volusia County beaches
Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall."
Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall."