Volusia Council approves charging tourists for off-beach parking

The Volusia County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to charge non-residents who park in select off-beach lots.

Daytona Beach hosts Junior Lifeguard Competition
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The Florida Junior Lifeguard Competition Championships happened Saturday at the beach behind the Hard Rock Hotel, in Daytona Beach. Volusia County welcomed more than a hundred junior lifeguards from across Florida, for the big event.

Florida woman tracks down accused purse thieves, escapes gunfire

A woman in DeLand, Florida, tracked down the thieves who stole her purse, leading to a confrontation at a fast-food restaurant and subsequent gunfire.

Beach patrol busy in Volusia County
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Beach patrol in Volusia County is seeing big crowds again on Saturday. Visitors say the weather is too nice to stay away.

Another shark bite in New Smyrna Beach
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A Sarasota man was the second person to be bitten by a shark over the last 24 hours at New Smyrna Beach, officials said.

Elderly woman hit by car in Port Orange: Police
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An 84-year-old woman had to be rushed to the hospital after she was hit by a car in a Publix Port Orange parking lot, police said.

Man drowns after getting caught in rip current
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More than 50 people had to be rescued in Volusia County and 1 person died due to severely strong rip currents off the coast.

Grandmother accused of leaving toddler in car
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Deputies say a grandmother left her 2-year-old granddaughter inside a hot car while she went inside Publix.

Brake check leads to road rage shooting
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The search continues for the man behind a road rage incident in Volusia County along I-4 in Deltona

Video shows moments after girls runover on beach
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New video released showed the moments after two sunbathing girls were runover by a beach patrol officer in Daytona Beach.

Trashed Winn-Dixie tuna receipt leads to illegal dumpers' arrest in Florida, deputies say

A trio accused of illegally dumping trash were caught by deputies and arrested after a receipt for tuna was found buried in 860 pounds of waste in the middle of the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Florida couple shares details of attack by pit bull rescue they adopted

A Florida couple has shared their harrowing experience after being attacked by their rescue dog, leading to the dog’s death at the hands of deputies.