Hurricane Imelda causing beach erosion in Volusia County

Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.

Scenic Florida horseback trail rides in Volusia County

If you thought last year’s horseback adventure through the swamp sunflowers of Lake Monroe was impressive, you ain’t seen nothing. This year’s bloom has doubled in size, and the operators of “Scenic Florida Horseback Trail Rides” say it’s the best they’ve ever seen. FOX 35's David Martin returns to Volusia County to spend the morning on horseback.

Journey's End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand

Journey's End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand is a nonprofit that provides lifetime care and shelter for dogs, cats, pigs, sheep and goats. The organization has a homelike setting where animals can enjoy their lives. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the sanctuary to introduce us to some new friends.

11-year-old arrested after allegedly writing school threat

An 11-year-old student was arrested, handcuffed and walked to the Volusia County juvenile detention center after allegedly writing a threat on a school desk. That student is now potentially facing a felony charge. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the incident.

David Jewell: Slain Edgewater Police Officer remembered

Family, friends, colleagues, and community officials stopped by a memorial outside the Edgewater Police Department for Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed in a "targeted assassination" at a Circle K in Ormond-by-the-Sea. Jewell was remembered as someone anyone could rely on. He leaves behind a wife and 17-year-old son.

Sheriff: Edgewater Police Office shot, killed at Circle K

An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed in the doorway of a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, officials said. Officer David Jewell was waiting to buy a hot dog, when the suspected shooter went to his car, got a gun, walked in and the officer point-blank in the head, officials said.

Edgewater Police Office shot, killed at Circle K: Full press conference

Warning: The details provided in the press conference are graphic and disturbing. Viewer discretion advised. An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed in the doorway of a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. The suspected shooter is in custody, he said.

Man shot, killed at gas station in Volusia County

A shooting at a Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea has left a man dead, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Two people, described as "persons of interest," have been detained.

Schools on edge after Thursday hoax threats, lockdowns

Bethune-Cookman University canceled classes on Thursday and put the entire campus on lockdown due to a "potential threat to campus safety." Several other colleges also received threats and went on lockdown. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz brings us the latest updates on the investigation Friday morning.

Bethune-Cookman University student speaks on lockdown

Bethune-Cookman University has canceled classes on Thursday and put the entire campus on lockdown due to a "potential threat to campus safety." Daytona Beach Police said it is investigating a "reported threat." FOX 35 News speaks with one of the students at the school about what they saw.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 9/11 stair climb

ROTC members from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) are taking part in a memorial star climb to honor and remember those lost 24 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz speaks with some of the participants who walked thousands of steps.