News 6 loves to showcase hidden gems across Central Florida, and one of those gems is taking us back 139 years to "the house that hats built."

Washington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans.

A 29-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after deputies said he dug a grave for a man he beat at a transient camp in the woods in Volusia County, according to a news release.

Bikers are hitting the streets of Volusia County this weekend to honor an 8-year-old boy who was killed by two dogs in DeLand.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joined the family of an 8-year-old boy killed in a DeLand dog attack to speak on behalf of a bill they hope can prevent such a tragedy from happening again.

The man was arrested after he was caught eating a pack of shrimp at a Publix store in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Foundations to Freedom, a recovery-focused organization, is expanding its Narcan vending machine initiative in Volusia County.

DeLand police are revisiting a 44-year-old cold case and giving hope for a family seeking closure.

Deputies said they searched the home at 700 Integra Dunes Circle, uncovering around 60 grams of cocaine hidden in a “couch compartment.”

A church in DeLand hosted a food giveaway and said the demand was so high that they ran out of food within the first half hour.

R.J. Larizza, state attorney for the 7th Judicial District of Florida, has voluntarily disqualified himself from the investigation and prosecution of a dog attack that killed a DeLand boy.

A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information about a murder suspect on the run who may be in Volusia County, according to officials.

Detectives with the DeLand Police Department have reopened a 1981 cold case with the help of new DNA technology.

Officers responded en masse on Tuesday evening after a stabbing outside a DeLand shopping center left a victim in surgery, according to police.

Deputies are actively looking for a double homicide suspect from New York who is possibly in the DeLand area, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the attorneys, the boy was waiting with a friend in a local gated community when the pair was approached by a couple of dogs "that did not belong."

One person was killed when their vehicle struck an overpass bridge support and became engulfed in flames on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 84-year-old DeLand man in an electric wheelchair was struck by a car and killed while crossing a road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 32-year-old DeLand man is accused of raping a runaway teen, according to police.

Two dogs that mauled a boy to death in Volusia County have been put down.

A 22-year-old Orlando man is arrested in DeLand in connection to a possible road rage shooting.

A 22-year-old Orlando man is arrested in DeLand in connection to a possible road rage shooting.

Two dogs that attacked and killed an 8-year-old boy near DeLand will be euthanized later this month, according to the Volusia sheriff.

A funeral is set for an 8-year-old boy who was brutally attacked and killed by two dogs near his home in DeLand.

A Volusia County family and the surrounding community are seeking justice and answers following a dog attack that killed a child earlier this week.

The Volusia sheriff is seeking information from residents after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death by two dogs that “have been terrorizing the neighborhood for a while.”

An 8-year-old boy was killed by two dogs in Volusia County on Monday evening, according to a news release.

Volusia County Schools is launching a bicycle program in an effort to cut down on student absences.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a semitruck near a grocery store in DeLand, according to police.

One person is dead in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan in Volusia County on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two men suffered injuries during an alternation that left at least one of them with stab wounds in DeLand, according to police.

Volusia County schools have a new way to detect weapons on campuses: a weapons-detecting dog. K9 Maverick just started his job as an extra layer of security.

Residents gathered at a flood mitigation town hall meeting hosted by Volusia County Council District 1 Member Don Dempsey on Thursday evening, voicing concerns and sharing experiences about flooding issues.

A 37-year-old man who was on probation for manslaughter with a firearm, was arrested Sunday evening after fleeing from a crash with a loaded gun and drugs, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

Check out live music, local art and more during the Fall Festival of the Arts in DeLand.

“An Even More Haunted Victorian Christmas” brings a sequel to last year's show.

A 92-year-old DeLand woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It's a holiday story told through music featuring fire, light shows and a rocking band!

The number of families who choose to homeschool has risen drastically since the pandemic. But this week’s Getting Results Award winner says many are having a tough time finding support services to help them navigate the workload.

An in-home caretaker has been accused of exploiting an elderly DeLand couple, raking in up to $100,000 using their credit cards and bank accounts, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Three people were injured, one critically, in a shooting on Sunday evening, according to the DeLand Police Department.

A DeLand motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Many communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.

Hundreds across Central Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton swept through and volunteers in Volusia County are hitting the streets to help clean up debris.

Volusia County leaders say Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $267 million worth of damage.

Even after Hurricane Milton left the state, some areas along the river have reached staggering flood levels.

DeLand residents, including Julian and Jayne Kepler, are dealing with significant flooding after Hurricane Milton caused water levels to rise in the area.

World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that offers food relief, announced they will be offering free means in DeLand and 19 other Florida locations on Saturday for those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Multiple counties in Central Florida are urging residents to limit their water usage after Hurricane Milton pushed through the area.

First responders headed to homes in DeLand on Thursday as they suffered from major flooding in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

An officer in DeLand captured footage of a driver narrowly escaping a falling tree with slight damage on Wednesday, hours before Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall.

A man in a wheelchair was airlifted for treatment of serious injuries after being struck by a van in DeLand, according to police.

“Dracula” runs through Oct. 13 at Athens Theatre in DeLand.

The SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.

A drive-by shooting in DeLand left one person hurt, police said, adding an arrest has not yet been made.

A traffic citation has been dismissed for a former Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant accused of running over two sunbathers on Memorial Day.

VA 38-year-old man faces several charges after he is accused of firing a gun into a home near DeLand whole intoxicated on Sunday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A 19-year-old DeLand woman was killed when a pickup truck struck her SUV on U.S. 17 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A single-vehicle crash along Interstate 4 near DeBary left a Jacksonville man dead and a DeLand man in critical condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Dan Friend says it’s his quest to find a home for the historic tug boat nicknamed "Tiger."

Moving forward with the future of SunRail was a key point in a meeting Thursday afternoon with FDOT and the local partners.

A death investigation is underway in Volusia County.

Clerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

After holding several different leadership positions in intercollegiate athletics, Ricky Ray is wearing a new hat these days: he's the athletic director at Stetson University.

For some, SunRail would make commuting and getting to and from some parts of our area, a breeze. To that, we’ve seen mixed results.

A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in DeLand, according to police.

On the heels of the DeLand SunRail station grand opening last week, city officials announced a free shuttle service that will bring passengers from the station to downtown.

A grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.

Clerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

Once the project's completed, the area in Longwood will boast new bike lanes, pedestrian sitting areas, and parks.

DeLand police arrested a man accused of animal cruelty after officers found a sickly dog which “ultimately had to be euthanized due to its condition,” the agency said on social media.

People who live in the Victoria Commons neighborhood in DeLand are puzzled over what they call a "sudden" and "strange" animal kill.

Hopeful train hoppers up in DeLand will soon be able to try out SunRail.

A 35-year-old man faces multiple charges after he led troopers on a high-speed chase at speeds over 100 mph on I-4 chase on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.e.

Deland city commissioners on Monday discussed a strategy to increase affordable housing opportunities.

Step back in time and enter the world of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at a local theatre that’s more than 100 years old.

A woman who tracked her stolen purse to a Checkers in DeLand was shot at by the accused thieves as she tried to capture their license plate number, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Over a dozen families who live near DeLand are suing a bar over noise they say is going on too late. The bar, DeLand City Limits Taproom, sits right near the DeLand and Deleon Springs border off Highway 17.

A single-vehicle crash in DeLand sent four people to the hospital, according to firefighters.

Two people were injured after a small plane crashed near DeLand on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida transportation crews have begun work on a roundabout to help improve traffic at a busy DeLand intersection. The two-lane roundabout is at the intersection of State Road 44 (New York Avenue) and Kepler Road.

Troopers say a 35-year-old DeLand man was killed in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake County.

Deputies say two intruders were shot during a Volusia County home invasion.

According to church leaders, a recent inspection at First Church DeLand, originally built in 1883, found the integrity of many windows at risk and needing immediate repairs.

When crime brews, law enforcement is typically ready to respond. But in some cases, the two overlap.

A vehicle struck and critically injured a bicyclist in Volusia County before leaving the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials say a senior prank leaves DeLand High School toilet-papered and spray-painted.

Three of the dogs rescued during an animal cruelty investigation in Volusia County this week have been adopted by deputies, according to a news release.

Azalea Spa in Deltona is just one of ten massage parlors in Volusia County where some employees were arrested on prostitution charges. Undercover officers went inside for massages — but got a little bit more.

A 37-year-old Volusia county woman faces more than two dozen animal cruelty charges after deputies found several neglected animals at her home.

The hotel was demolished in 2023.

A pilot was taken to the hospital after their plane went down in Volusia County Thursday afternoon.

The drill comes as the city prepares for the new SunRail in DeLand set to open this summer on Old New York Avenue.

A person who firefighters pulled out of a smoke-filled DeLand home Friday night later died at a hospital, according to the fire department.

A Deltona sex offender who deputies arrested earlier this month for providing a fake name during a traffic stop faces 50 new charges related to images of children on a phone he was unlawfully carrying, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A 30-year-old woman faces homicide charges in the 2022 shooting death of a man, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A change is coming to private gun sales in Volusia County. The county council is voted Tuesday night to repeal a rule that requires a background check and a three-day waiting period for private sales at gun shows.

One person was hospitalized and three others were evaluated after a man sprayed pepper spray in the hallway of a DeLand hotel, according to authorities.

A crash Saturday morning on Interstate 4 in Volusia County killed a DeLand man and injured two other people, forcing the temporary closure of all westbound lanes in Daytona Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.