Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County

Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.

Dangerous rip currents in Volusia County
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Beachgoers in Volusia County are being warned about dangerous rip currents. One man drowned in Ormond Beach, Florida over the weekend. The currents are expected to subside by the weekend, but swimmers are advised to stay near lifeguard stations.

Doctor honored at football game for generous donation to purchase helmets
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A doctor has donated $10,000 to help make high school football safer. Her gift will help outfit Father Lopez High School players with helmets designed to reduce concussions. Dr. Whithey Shoemaker was honored at Friday night's game for her generosity.

Council looking to change deadly Volusia intersection
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Volusia County is assessing a deadly intersection, exploring options on how to make it safer. The intersection of Pioneer Trail and Tomoka Farms Road has already seen some enhancement with new signs and reflective tape. Now, the County Council is considering a roundabout or a traffic signal.

Former Florida officer, wife accused of stealing $300,000 from mother

A former Florida police sergeant and his wife are accused of stealing more than $300,000 from his mother, who was later evicted from her assisted living facility for failure to pay.

Hurricanes taking toll on Florida beaches
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Hurricane season is taking its toll on Central Florida beaches. Volusia County residents have noticed that king tides are wiping out beaches through erosion and closing off access.

Man shuts down Daytona Beach airport after scaling fences
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Deputies say a man scaled two fences at Daytona Beach International Airport, disrupting operations at the airport. A pilot first noticed the man after he jumped a fence and was running toward a runway. About an hour later, he was seen climbing another fence, and that prompted all flights to be shut down.

Prosecutors want to send sex offender back to prison
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State prosecutors want a sex offender to go back to prison, arguing before a judge that he reconsider his decision to release Mark Fuglar on bond. He is out on bond after being released in mid-September, while he appealed the case.

Greyhound racing to end in Daytona Beach in March

The Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club announced they will end live  greyhound racing at their track in March 2020. 

School district addresses how man entered high school

The Volusia County School District addressed the public Wednesday following an incident that has parents alarmed.

Child injured from scalding water
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A man once accused of putting a toddler inside an oven is now facing new allegations that he poured boiling water onto a child.

Changes coming after security breach at Spruce Creek HS
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The Volusia County School District has announced some big security changes after a homeless man trespassed onto the Spruce Creek High School campus and even entered a classroom.

Changes coming after security breach at Spruce Creek HS
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The Volusia County School District has announced some big security changes after a homeless man trespassed onto the Spruce Creek High School campus and even entered a classroom.

Authorities investigate how man trespassed onto school grounds
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Authorities have released body camera video of a deputy questioning a man about why and how he wandered onto the campus at Spruce Creek High School. Deputies said Derek Marlow, 51, was intoxicated when he walked onto campus and found his way inside an unoccupied classroom.

Intoxicated man wandered into Volusia County high school
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Body cam video has been released in the case of an intoxicated man wandering onto campus at Spruce Creek High School.

Residents protest beach driving in Ponce Inlet
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An annual parade along Ponce Inlet might not happen this year, because the county has not decided whether to issue a permit. The Racing Legends Parade has been held along Ponce Inlet every February for the last eight years. It pays tribute to racing history on Volusia County

'Racing Legends Parade' beach parade at risk

An annual parade along Ponce Inlet might not happen this year, because the county has not decided whether to issue a permit.