Boeing opens engineering hub at Embry-Riddle, adding 400 jobs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University officially opened the Cici and Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology on its Daytona Beach campus.
Florida man accused of using rifle, bulldozer to threaten homeless couple
A Florida man is accused of using both an assault rifle and a bulldozer to threaten a homeless couple living near his property, according to sheriff’s deputies.
Volusia County mom charged after children found in roach-infested, unsafe home: Deputies
Deputies arrested a Volusia County woman after investigators said they found her children living in deplorable conditions, including a cockroach infestation, mold and lice.
Man accused of posing as a nurse to be in court Tuesday
A man accused of impersonating a nurse will appear in court on Tuesday. Joseph Kinney, 55, is accused of using a stolen identity to apply for nursing jobs in Central Florida.
Volusia County areas fighting flooding
Areas across Central Florida are continuing to fight heavy rain, and some areas in Volusia County are now expressing flooding concerns. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz is in New Smyrna Beach with details on how the several inches of rain is impacting local businesses.
Florida man accused of using stolen ID to apply for nursing jobs
Detectives arrested a Lake Mary man Monday after they said he showed up for a nursing job interview using a stolen identity.
Man accused of shooting coworker in Volusia County arrested after turning himself in: Deputies
The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say.
Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested
A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.
Man donates 20,000 pounds of food to Second Harvest
On Wednesday, a truck from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be picking up a food donation from a local resident at Margaritaville. This donation is special, because it puts the total amount of food the resident has collected for Second Harvest at more than 20,000 pounds.
Florida woman confronts man accused of scamming her out of $60K
A Florida woman lost $60,000 in an online scam involving a North Carolina man who was posing as a U.S. Army general, investigators said.
Florida inmate caught in razor wire during failed jail escape, authorities say
A Volusia County inmate attempting to escape jail was caught in razor wire before he could get far, officials said.
Officials: Plane crash in New Smyrna Beach; 2 hurt
A small plane has crashed near New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport, officials said.
Man accused of pointing gun at kids at bus stop
Richard Felton, 58, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated child abuse. He's accused of threatening a kid who was picking his sister up from the bus stop. Felton was apparently mad that the boy's car was parked in front of his house. However, it was determined that he was parked on a public street, not Felton's property.
Florida surfer, 72, rescues father and son from rip current in New Smyrna Beach
A 72-year-old surfer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a father and son from dangerous waters off New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County couple says they were scammed out of $4K in rental home scheme
A Volusia County couple says they were scammed out of $4,000 after trying to rent a home, only to discover someone else was already living there when they arrived to move in.
Crews repaint checkered flag crosswalk in Daytona
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
Daytona Beach leaders urge shops to remove vulgar shirts from public view
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city’s family-friendly image.
Volusia County warns dog owners after sea turtle nest disturbance
Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
FDOT orders Daytona Speedway checkered crosswalk painted over in safety crackdown
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
Daytona 500 champion William Byron ready for a repeat
William Byron, NASCAR driver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about his back-to-back Daytona 500 wins and the end of the regular season this weekend with the Wawa 250 and Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Summer NASCAR Race Weekend at Daytona International Speedway right here in Central Florida.