Shark bites teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach

An 18-year-old man suffered a shark bite while surfing at New Smyrna Beach on Friday, officials say.

Highland Park Fish Camp in DeLand
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What was life like in rural Florida back in 1962? The same way it is in 2025, at least at the Highland Park Fish Camp, where they pride themselves on changing absolutely nothing on the property. Cabins, a fish pond, fishing guides and pontoon boat tours await you at this extremely remote spot of wilderness nestled inside the 23,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a tour.

'Good Trouble Lives On' protests happening today
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Several "Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country today, including in Central Florida. The national day of action aims to "respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration." Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to participate.

Florida father charged after toddler found alone outside, police say

A DeLand man is facing child neglect and DUI charges after his 2-year-old son was found alone, crying and wearing only a shirt and diaper, outside a relative’s home, authorities said.

Daytona Beach child abduction suspect jailed in Volusia County following Jacksonville arrest

A registered sex offender accused of attempted child abduction and indecent exposure on July 11 in Daytona Beach has been transported and booked into the Volusia County Jail following his arrest in Jacksonville.

Community helps humane society after storms
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The community has been stepping up to help the Southeast Volusia Humane Society after recent storms. The storms caused a large tree on the property to split dangerously. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish heads over to New Smyrna Beach for a look at the recovery efforts.

Florida man arrested after alleged road rage incident ends at police station

A Volusia County man was arrested after allegedly waving a gun at another driver in a road rage incident that ended just steps from law enforcement.

Deltona man arrested after attempted robbery of two gas stations, holding clerk hostage, police say

A 20-year-old man is in custody after robbing two gas stations early Tuesday and forcibly holding a store clerk hostage while claiming he had a gun, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Good news: Volunteers help Southeast Volusia Humane Society
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Volunteers have been helping clean-up the Southeast Volusia Humane Society after strong storms over the weekend damaged trees and fencing on their property.

Florida couple gets surprise roof repair from community ahead of hurricane season

When Sam Scribner and Katarina Mandiola discovered their roof was badly leaking ahead of hurricane season, the $30,000 price tag to repair it felt insurmountable. Scribner, a well-known photographer in Volusia County, is paralyzed following a 2016 accident.

The Rainforest now open at the Daytona Aquarium
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The Rainforest exhibit is now open at the Daytona Aquarium. FOX 35's David Martin shares a peek inside.

2 teens arrested after 'Door Kicking Challenge'
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Several homeowners in Deltona, Florida, say they were recently targeted by what appears to be a group of teenagers carrying out a dangerous prank. A Ring doorbell camera captured a teen kicking in a door three times while someone nearby appears to be recording him. Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the consequences.

Puppy rescued from trash compactor at Daytona Beach apartment complex

A puppy is recovering after being rescued from a trash compactor at a Daytona Beach apartment complex, where a couple happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Bus erupts in flames on I-95 in Volusia County
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Fifty-five people were evacuated from a bus after it caught fire Saturday on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, officials say. Troopers say the passengers were picked up at the scene by another bus. Authorities say the incident currently remains under investigation.