Volusia County beaches reopen Saturday
Volusia County will lift limitations to its beaches beginning May 2, officials announced on Thursday.
Volusia County will lift limitations to its beaches beginning May 2, officials announced on Thursday.
New Smyrna Beach Airbnb owner offers first responders free mini vacations
The owner of an Airbnb in New Smyrna Beach says now, as our lives slowly get back to a "new normal" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, she wants to give back to fought so hard to save lives.
The owner of an Airbnb in New Smyrna Beach says now, as our lives slowly get back to a "new normal" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, she wants to give back to fought so hard to save lives.
Man accused of shooting BB gun into cars on interstates
Deputies in Volusia County arrested a man accused of firing a BB gun into cars as they traveled along Interstates 4 and 95 in January.
Deputies in Volusia County arrested a man accused of firing a BB gun into cars as they traveled along Interstates 4 and 95 in January.
Company making face shields in Volusia County
Another Central Florida company is pivoting its business model, taking a 3-D printer typically used for tiny home manufacturing ad using it to create face shields for first responders.
Another Central Florida company is pivoting its business model, taking a 3-D printer typically used for tiny home manufacturing ad using it to create face shields for first responders.
Drive-up antibody testing with immediate results now available in Central Florida
The test provides immediate results. Patients will not have to get out of their vehicles and the process should last just ten minutes.
The test provides immediate results. Patients will not have to get out of their vehicles and the process should last just ten minutes.
COVID-19 antibody testing
More sites are opening up in Central Florida to test for coronavirus antibodies, to determine if people already had the virus and have since recovered.
More sites are opening up in Central Florida to test for coronavirus antibodies, to determine if people already had the virus and have since recovered.
Storm takes out trees and power lines in DeLand
Several trees and power lines fell around DeLand as storms moved across the city. Crews spent the afternoon removing a tree at Walts Avenue and Thompson.
Several trees and power lines fell around DeLand as storms moved across the city. Crews spent the afternoon removing a tree at Walts Avenue and Thompson.
Boat ramps open in New Smyrna Beach with new rules
One Florida city is relaxing restrictions on boat ramps, but residents will still have to adhere to CDC guidelines.
One Florida city is relaxing restrictions on boat ramps, but residents will still have to adhere to CDC guidelines.
NASCAR gives out meals to essential workers
NASCAR and staff at the Daytona International Speedway gave out free meals on Wednesday. More than 700 meals were distributed to essential workers.
NASCAR and staff at the Daytona International Speedway gave out free meals on Wednesday. More than 700 meals were distributed to essential workers.
Toilet paper giveaway
Paper products are limited supply in many stories. The Rotary Club in one Central Florida town is giving away toilet paper to its residents.
Paper products are limited supply in many stories. The Rotary Club in one Central Florida town is giving away toilet paper to its residents.
Sheriff wants info on COVID-19 cases at long term care facilities
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is demanding that the state release information about confirmed COVID-19 cases at long term care facilities, to better prepare his deputies.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is demanding that the state release information about confirmed COVID-19 cases at long term care facilities, to better prepare his deputies.
Daytona Beach Care Program helping residents in need
The City of Daytona Beach is helping residents with the payment of utility bills.
The City of Daytona Beach is helping residents with the payment of utility bills.
Volusia Beach Patrol says stay at home
Even though some beaches are open around the state, authorities in Volusia County are telling people to stay home over the holiday weekend. Limited activities are permitted, such as walking or light exercise.
Even though some beaches are open around the state, authorities in Volusia County are telling people to stay home over the holiday weekend. Limited activities are permitted, such as walking or light exercise.
COVID-19 drive-through test site opening in Daytona Beach
A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site is opening on Friday at Datyona International Speedway, organized and funded by AdventHealth.
A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site is opening on Friday at Datyona International Speedway, organized and funded by AdventHealth.
Man charged with coughing on employee
A man accused of intentionally coughing on a store clerk is a first responder, according to authorities. He is now on administrative leave.
A man accused of intentionally coughing on a store clerk is a first responder, according to authorities. He is now on administrative leave.
Good Samaritan rescues kittens from dumpster, found in bag full of garbage, Florida shelter says
The Florida shelter said that the three kittens were found in a plastic bag mixed in with garbage.
The Florida shelter said that the three kittens were found in a plastic bag mixed in with garbage.
Using drones for coronavirus enforcement
Daytona Beach police officers have deployed drones through which they can communicate with people.
Daytona Beach police officers have deployed drones through which they can communicate with people.
Headbands designed to ease stress on ears due to face masks
A group has created headbands which makes it more comfortable for healthcare workers who have to wear face masks.
A group has created headbands which makes it more comfortable for healthcare workers who have to wear face masks.
Ormond Beach company tapped to help make coils for ventilators
As companies shutter, Standard Technology faced a similar dilemma as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation.
As companies shutter, Standard Technology faced a similar dilemma as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation.
No more beach days in Volusia County during stay-at-home order
All Volusia County beaches have been shut down indefinitely. County leaders announced the change Thursday as the statewide stay-at-home order was about to take effect.
All Volusia County beaches have been shut down indefinitely. County leaders announced the change Thursday as the statewide stay-at-home order was about to take effect.