Seventh Central Florida 'Super Speeder' arrest made since law enacted July 1: 'Was I really going 105?'
A Volusia County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after deputies say he was caught driving 105 mph in a 45 mph zone in DeLeon Springs. This is the seventh arrest FOX 35 News has reported on since the Super Speeder law went into effect July 1.
Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.
Volusia County dog attack: Officials share next steps
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Randa Matusiak, director of public protection in Volusia County, said dog attacks are “rare occurrences" in the area. She shared details on what steps could come next.
Volusia sheriff speaks after deadly infant dog attack
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Daytona Beach. The sheriff gave updates on the investigation of a 5-month-old that was killed by a dog near Ormond Beach.
Sheriff: Dog kills 5-month-old baby in Volusia County
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Volusia County Animal Services (VCAS) has now taken possession of the dog. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
5-month-old baby killed by dog in Volusia County
A 5-month-old has been killed by a dog near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. FOX 35 News has a crew headed to the scene and will provide more information soon.
Florida officer who slammed handcuffed woman sentenced: 'That’s your job in law enforcement to deal with all sorts of people'
A former Ormond Beach police officer has been sentenced to six months in jail for slamming a handcuffed woman to the floor during a jail booking last year — an incident captured on video.
Former Ormond Beach police officer sentenced
Former Ormond Beach officer Jacob Cannon was sentenced on Tuesday to six months in jail and two years of probation for slamming a handcuffed woman during a DUI arrest. He pleaded no contest to felony battery and must surrender his law enforcement certification and gun rights.
3 teens arrested after high-speed Volusia County chase
Three teen boys have been arrested following a high-speed chase that spanned two counties. Deputies later learned the teenagers fled the traffic stop because they were at a park to smoke marijuana, according to an arrest report.
Woman attacked at South Daytona motel
A 70-year-old South Daytona woman was attacked on Friday morning at the Red Carpet Inn, police say. Officials said a person of interest has been identified, and there is no danger to the public at this time.
New hearing in Xbox murders case
The two men convicted of brutally murdering six people over an Xbox in 2004 want their cases to be separated. A Volusia County judge is yet to met her final decision.
Ex-officer faces 19 months in prison for excessive force
A former Ormond Beach police office pleaded no contest today to felony battery. He could spend time in prison for what was captured on video. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest updates.
VIDEO: Florida teens arrested after multi-county chase ends in Volusia County
Three teens face felony charges after leading police on a chase from Sanford to Volusia County. According to an arrest report, deputies later discovered the teens had fled the traffic stop because they had been at a park to smoke marijuana.
Florida Xbox murders: Convicted killers request case separation ahead of death penalty sentencing
The two men convicted of brutally murdering six people over an Xbox back in 2004 are now asking a judge to separate their cases. Earlier this year, a jury recommended that both men be sentenced to death for the killings. However, the lawyers of the two men are trying to change that decision.
College student shows off wooden motorcycle he built
A man from Daytona Beach has gone viral after he built his own motorcycle out of wood. FOX 35's Matt Trezza introduces us to Reed Curry, a college student who has earned the nickname "The Wooden Horse."
Regional surf lifesaving championships in Daytona Beach
More than 200 lifeguards from more than 20 teams across the state will go head-to-head on the beach today outside the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. In addition to co-hosting the event, Volusia County Beach Safety will field its own team, joining fellow lifeguards in a series of water-based challenges, beach sprints and relay races — all designed to mirror the real-life demands of professional lifesaving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the beach to speak with some of the participants.
Lightning strike collapses ceiling onto man sleeping in Florida home
A lightning strike ripped through the roof of an Ormond Beach home over the weekend, collapsing part of the ceiling directly onto a man who was lying in bed.
Thief steals $30K in Pokémon cards from DeLand store in 75-second smash-and-grab
A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.
Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Small plane makes emergency landing on SR-44 near New Smyrna Beach, officials say
A small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing on State Road 44 near Taganana Drive in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday morning, officials said.