Police chief warns Bike Week attendees to be safe, avoid 'shenanigans'
Caught on camera: a daredevil in Daytona Beach jumping over a draw bridge as Bike Week gets underway. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young tells FOX 35 News that he had no doubts this year?s Bike Week could be as crazy as ever, despite the pandemic.
Caught on camera: a daredevil in Daytona Beach jumping over a draw bridge as Bike Week gets underway. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young tells FOX 35 News that he had no doubts this year?s Bike Week could be as crazy as ever, despite the pandemic.
Bike Week kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach
Bike Week kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach and it will look a little different from years past. Vendors who were forced out of Biketoberfest last year are back. The city has granted permits for outside entertainment as long as businesses include it in the master plan and limit capacity.
Bike Week kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach and it will look a little different from years past. Vendors who were forced out of Biketoberfest last year are back. The city has granted permits for outside entertainment as long as businesses include it in the master plan and limit capacity.
Threats at airport appear to come from overseas
Authorities believe they have tracked threats at the Daytona Beach International Airport to Switzerland but there are still no leads on a suspect. Threats were also received at other airports around the country, including Orlando International Airport.
Authorities believe they have tracked threats at the Daytona Beach International Airport to Switzerland but there are still no leads on a suspect. Threats were also received at other airports around the country, including Orlando International Airport.
Threats at airport appear to come from overseas
Authorities believe they have tracked threats at the Daytona Beach International Airport to Switzerland but there are still no leads on a suspect. Threats were also received at other airports around the country, including Orlando International Airport.
Authorities believe they have tracked threats at the Daytona Beach International Airport to Switzerland but there are still no leads on a suspect. Threats were also received at other airports around the country, including Orlando International Airport.
Daytona Beach preparing for Spring Break 2021
One of the biggest spring break hot spots in the country is Daytona Beach, and the city is bracing for impact. Authorities expect crowds to be no different than compared to past years despite the pandemic, but additional staff will be brought in to make sure COVID safety guidelines are being followed.
One of the biggest spring break hot spots in the country is Daytona Beach, and the city is bracing for impact. Authorities expect crowds to be no different than compared to past years despite the pandemic, but additional staff will be brought in to make sure COVID safety guidelines are being followed.
Short-term rental debate in Volusia County
Tempers flared over short-term rentals in Volusia County following an entire day of discussion at a County Council meeting. County leaders decided to hold off on the issue altogether so they can get more direction from the state.
Tempers flared over short-term rentals in Volusia County following an entire day of discussion at a County Council meeting. County leaders decided to hold off on the issue altogether so they can get more direction from the state.
Woman rescued from sinking car
Dramatic body camera video shows Volusia County sheriff's deputies rushing through the water to save a 73-year-old woman who was stuck inside her car that was quickly sinking into a retention pond.
Dramatic body camera video shows Volusia County sheriff's deputies rushing through the water to save a 73-year-old woman who was stuck inside her car that was quickly sinking into a retention pond.
3 killed in small place crash in Georgia
Three people are dead following a single-engine plane crash. The aircraft, which was bound for Daytona Beach , crashed just after takeoff in Gainesville, Georgia.
Three people are dead following a single-engine plane crash. The aircraft, which was bound for Daytona Beach , crashed just after takeoff in Gainesville, Georgia.
Volusia parents upset after district announces no proms
The Volusia County School District's decision to cancel all proms this year did not sit well with many Volusia County parents.
The Volusia County School District's decision to cancel all proms this year did not sit well with many Volusia County parents.
Preparing for spring breakers in Volusia County
Beach Patrol said it plans to be fully staffed, and while the agency encourages social distancing, it will not regulate it.
Beach Patrol said it plans to be fully staffed, and while the agency encourages social distancing, it will not regulate it.
Home built on generosity
Contractors and vendors donated their time and supplies to build and furnish a 1,600-square-foot home in DeLand. It's sold for thousands of dollars and that money will go to the Sheriff's Foundation.
Contractors and vendors donated their time and supplies to build and furnish a 1,600-square-foot home in DeLand. It's sold for thousands of dollars and that money will go to the Sheriff's Foundation.
Veterans volunteer at vaccine site
Veterans volunteered to assist seniors with getting vaccinated at the Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Veterans volunteered to assist seniors with getting vaccinated at the Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Florida deputy rescues missing girl from motel room with man she met online
A Florida deputy searched from motel to motel until finding the girl in a dark motel room with Tyler Thompson, 22, from Orlando.
A Florida deputy searched from motel to motel until finding the girl in a dark motel room with Tyler Thompson, 22, from Orlando.
Tracking down missing students
The pandemic has students scattered online and home-schooled in some places. The state says there are thousands unaccounted for, but we recently learned that Volusia County has a whole department dedicated to finding these missing kids and then getting them back on track.
The pandemic has students scattered online and home-schooled in some places. The state says there are thousands unaccounted for, but we recently learned that Volusia County has a whole department dedicated to finding these missing kids and then getting them back on track.
DeBary seeing a surge in development
With so many people moving to Central Florida, there is a hot new suburb of Orlando. DeBary, in Volusia County, is seeing a big increase in its population and one of the signs is the number of businesses is growing or opening during the pandemic.
With so many people moving to Central Florida, there is a hot new suburb of Orlando. DeBary, in Volusia County, is seeing a big increase in its population and one of the signs is the number of businesses is growing or opening during the pandemic.
Professor warns about investing without research
A growing number of rookie investors are turning to social media sites for investing tips. A Stetson University finance professor says while it may be enticing to take guidance from social media trends, people should consider long-term investing strategies and thoroughly research where the place their money.
A growing number of rookie investors are turning to social media sites for investing tips. A Stetson University finance professor says while it may be enticing to take guidance from social media trends, people should consider long-term investing strategies and thoroughly research where the place their money.
Volusia County working on ordinance to allow e-bikes on the beach
The Volusia County Council has moved forward with an effort to allow electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on its beaches following state laws that passed last year.
The Volusia County Council has moved forward with an effort to allow electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on its beaches following state laws that passed last year.
Daytona State College evacuated after threat
Daytona State College was evacuated on Tuesday because of a threat on campus. The school said the threat was made specifically by someone who was live on social media while on campus. Students, faculty, and staff were all allowed back within a couple of hours.
Daytona State College was evacuated on Tuesday because of a threat on campus. The school said the threat was made specifically by someone who was live on social media while on campus. Students, faculty, and staff were all allowed back within a couple of hours.
Small businesses in DeBary thrive during pandemic
COVID-19 was a major blow for small businesses worldwide, but the pandemic didn?t deter entrepreneurs from launching new businesses in DeBary.
COVID-19 was a major blow for small businesses worldwide, but the pandemic didn?t deter entrepreneurs from launching new businesses in DeBary.
Panhandling crackdown
In Volusia County, one city's panhandling solution has turned into another town's problem.
In Volusia County, one city's panhandling solution has turned into another town's problem.