Deltona e-bike age restriction lifted
The city of Deltona's newly passed ban, preventing minors riding e-bikes, has now been lifted. This decision came after the mayor and Volusia County Sheriff spoke against the logistics of enforcement, deciding its better following state law.
The city of Deltona's newly passed ban, preventing minors riding e-bikes, has now been lifted. This decision came after the mayor and Volusia County Sheriff spoke against the logistics of enforcement, deciding its better following state law.
Increased patrol after no arrests in DeLand teen double murder
Authorities have increased patrol in DeLand nearly a weeks after two young adults were found dead. Days after childhood friends Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18, were found shot to death at an industrial property near the city’s Athens Theatre on July 29, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time.
Authorities have increased patrol in DeLand nearly a weeks after two young adults were found dead. Days after childhood friends Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18, were found shot to death at an industrial property near the city’s Athens Theatre on July 29, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time.
Video: 2 officers dragged in suspect's car after traffic stop, police say
Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.
Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.
Florida ‘dogfather’ finds Georgia woman’s missing cat after missing 2 years
A Florida man, locally known as the ‘Dogfather’ found a Georgia woman’s cat that went missing two years ago. After the cat popped up in Palm Coast, the man used a microchip to find the cat’s owner.
A Florida man, locally known as the ‘Dogfather’ found a Georgia woman’s cat that went missing two years ago. After the cat popped up in Palm Coast, the man used a microchip to find the cat’s owner.
Florida Sheriff's Association weighs in on property tax proposal
With the upcoming decision on whether to ditch property taxes in Florida or maintain the status quo, the Florida Sheriff's Association weighs in on the matter, voicing concerns with Constitutional Amendment 3, saying it "potentially allows Tallahassee to control your budgets..." The amendment will be up for vote during the Nov. 3 general election.
With the upcoming decision on whether to ditch property taxes in Florida or maintain the status quo, the Florida Sheriff's Association weighs in on the matter, voicing concerns with Constitutional Amendment 3, saying it "potentially allows Tallahassee to control your budgets..." The amendment will be up for vote during the Nov. 3 general election.
Florida man set to pilot NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission to ISS
NASA pilot and DeBary, Florida native-Luke Delany is set to pilot the NASA SpaceX Crew-13 on its mission to the ISS. Delany, along with fellow NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, CSA’s Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos’ Sergey Teteryatnikov are set to launch no earlier than mid-September, NASA said.
NASA pilot and DeBary, Florida native-Luke Delany is set to pilot the NASA SpaceX Crew-13 on its mission to the ISS. Delany, along with fellow NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, CSA’s Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos’ Sergey Teteryatnikov are set to launch no earlier than mid-September, NASA said.
Florida family attacked, stabbed by intruder in home, deputies say
A Brevard County family is speaking out after they say a hit-and-run suspect broke into their home demanding a car. When the didn't comply, he grabbed a kitchen knife, harming a woman and her son, a arrest affidavit said. The woman said she doesn't feel safe.
A Brevard County family is speaking out after they say a hit-and-run suspect broke into their home demanding a car. When the didn't comply, he grabbed a kitchen knife, harming a woman and her son, a arrest affidavit said. The woman said she doesn't feel safe.
Man arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff at Volusia Couty home
After Volusia Couty SWAT responded to a Seville home on Aug. 2 for a well-being check, an armed man barricaded in the home was arrested after an hours-long standoff, deputies said. The suspect, Austin Mowery, 28, was taken to jail on an aggravated assault charge. He’s being held without bond.
After Volusia Couty SWAT responded to a Seville home on Aug. 2 for a well-being check, an armed man barricaded in the home was arrested after an hours-long standoff, deputies said. The suspect, Austin Mowery, 28, was taken to jail on an aggravated assault charge. He’s being held without bond.
Lake Mary Little League girl's softball wins World Series opener 14-0
Lake Mary Little League girl's softball supporters gathered at 4th Street Bar & Grill to cheer the girl in the world series watch party of game one of the World Series.
Lake Mary Little League girl's softball supporters gathered at 4th Street Bar & Grill to cheer the girl in the world series watch party of game one of the World Series.
Police execute search warrant in DeLand home after 2 men shot, killed
On Aug. 1, around 10:30 p.m., officers served a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street in DeLand in connection to the double homicide of Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18. Days after their death, police vow to not stop until the person responsible is brought to justice, the department said.
On Aug. 1, around 10:30 p.m., officers served a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street in DeLand in connection to the double homicide of Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18. Days after their death, police vow to not stop until the person responsible is brought to justice, the department said.
DeLand Police seeking help identifying found 5-Year-Old
Deland Police Department is in contact with a found child. She is a black female, 5 years of age, named Leilani. She was found wearing a pink hello kitty shirt, blue pants and silver crocs in the Taco Bell parking lot on S Woodland on Sunday morning.
Deland Police Department is in contact with a found child. She is a black female, 5 years of age, named Leilani. She was found wearing a pink hello kitty shirt, blue pants and silver crocs in the Taco Bell parking lot on S Woodland on Sunday morning.
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day before afternoon storms
Unsettled, cloudy and showery weather continues today. A few thunderstorms will develop, but the lion's share of the rain stays west, over the Gulf Coast region and Big Bend. There's a flood watch for that region until Monday evening.
Unsettled, cloudy and showery weather continues today. A few thunderstorms will develop, but the lion's share of the rain stays west, over the Gulf Coast region and Big Bend. There's a flood watch for that region until Monday evening.
Good Samaritan rescues disabled man from burning Osceola County home
A Good Samaritan who spotted smoke coming from a home in Osceola County broke through a window and carried a disabled man to safety before firefighters arrived, authorities said. Benny Medina said he was driving home Wednesday through the Buenaventura Lakes area when he noticed smoke pouring from a house.
A Good Samaritan who spotted smoke coming from a home in Osceola County broke through a window and carried a disabled man to safety before firefighters arrived, authorities said. Benny Medina said he was driving home Wednesday through the Buenaventura Lakes area when he noticed smoke pouring from a house.
Citadel cadet among 2 young men found shot, killed in DeLand
A 19-year-old Citadel cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member was among two young men found fatally shot in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand this week, leaving two families searching for answers as police continue their investigation.
A 19-year-old Citadel cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member was among two young men found fatally shot in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand this week, leaving two families searching for answers as police continue their investigation.
Man dies after pickup truck hits guardrail, overturns on I-75 in Marion County, FHP says
A deadly crash has caused traffic delays on Interstate 75 northbound in Marion County.
A deadly crash has caused traffic delays on Interstate 75 northbound in Marion County.
St. Cloud teacher arrested in online child solicitation investigation, police say
A St. Cloud high school math teacher was arrested in an online child solicitation investigation, authorities said.
A St. Cloud high school math teacher was arrested in an online child solicitation investigation, authorities said.
Orlando firefighter returns to duty after stage 4 cancer diagnosis
More than a year after being diagnosed with cancer, Orlando firefighter Juwan VanBuren has returned to work following months of chemotherapy and is now in remission.
More than a year after being diagnosed with cancer, Orlando firefighter Juwan VanBuren has returned to work following months of chemotherapy and is now in remission.
Volusia County lifeguards save 5-year-old boy pulled unconscious from ocean
Two Volusia County lifeguards successfully revived a 5-year-old boy after he was pulled unconscious from the ocean at Silver Beach.
Two Volusia County lifeguards successfully revived a 5-year-old boy after he was pulled unconscious from the ocean at Silver Beach.
Volusia County lifeguards revive unconscious boy pulled from ocean
Two Volusia County lifeguards are being credited with saving a young boy's life after rescuing him from the ocean at Silver Beach.
Two Volusia County lifeguards are being credited with saving a young boy's life after rescuing him from the ocean at Silver Beach.
NASA opens first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years
NASA has unveiled its new Flight Dynamics Research Facility, featuring the agency's first newly built wind tunnel in more than 40 years.
NASA has unveiled its new Flight Dynamics Research Facility, featuring the agency's first newly built wind tunnel in more than 40 years.