Cold snap sends manatees to Florida springs for winter warmth

A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Spring State Park.

Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan: Deputies

A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches

With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.

Where is the money from Deltona Mayor's Winter Ball going?
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Questions are being raised about a Winter Ball hosted by Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr. The event was advertised by the mayor, and posted on the City of Deltona's social media page. However, the City of Deltona said the event had no connection to the city, wasn't organized or funded by the city. Questions are also being raised about where proceeds from the event would go and who they would benefit.

Seabreeze students confront alleged scammer at airport
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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and members of Seabreeze High School met Robert Goodwin at Daytona Beach International Airport, who was flown from California to Florida, to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Goodwin is accused of defrauding more than 100 students at Seabreeze High School who hired Goodwin's company to plan a class trip to Europe.

Who was Greg Biffle? NASCAR champion among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among six people killed in a private jet crash while landing at a North Carolina airport.

Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand

New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.

Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped

Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.

Travel agent accused of $400K Florida school trip scam arrested in California

A Massachusetts travel agency owner accused of scamming students at Seabreeze High School has been arrested in California and now awaits extradition to Florida.

Man claimed he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before 130 mph crash, deputies say

A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.

Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say

A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.

Volusia County jury convicts man of second-degree murder in 2021 bat attack

A Volusia County jury on Wednesday found Steve Tilbury guilty of second-degree murder for fatally striking a co-worker with a metal bat at a Daytona Beach car dealership in 2021.

Finland woman enters plea: accused of throwing coffee on mom, dog, baby

A woman from Finland – accused of throwing coffee on a mother, dog and baby after the dog was reportedly not on a leash – pleaded not guilty.

Welcome to Rockville 2026 lineup released: Dates, tickets, parking info

The lineup for Welcome to Rockville 2026 has been announced. The Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance, Guns N' Roses, and Bring Me The Horizon are set to headline the four-day music festival at Daytona International Speedway.