A DeLand man is being called a hero after surveillance video captured him racing into a burning home and helping a child and her dog get to safety — before firefighters arrived on scene.
Construction crews are building Volusia County’s first transitional tiny-home community in DeLand, a pilot project aimed at moving people off the streets and into stable housing.
A newly designated “Spectrum Alert” was issued on Wednesday for a missing teen with autism out of Central Florida. That teen has now been found.
A driver who crashed into a pole was arrested on Tuesday evening after colliding with a firetruck earlier in the day, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Downtown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.
A Walmart convenience store cashier in DeLand is accused of pocketing a receipt tied to a winning Florida Lottery ticket worth $2,700, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Downtown DeLand is sounding the alarm. Several high-profile shops and restaurants have closed in recent weeks, and business owners say they are struggling to keep their doors open.
The fire, known as the Rookery Fire, is located in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The fire has burned about 3,700 acres so far, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire map.
A wildfire estimated at approximately 600 acres is burning in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge area in northwest Volusia County, prompting officials to warn nearby residents about smoke and ash.
DeLand police are launching a zero-tolerance crackdown on e-bikes, bicycles, scooters and skateboards in the downtown area — and violators could face hundreds of dollars in fines or even an arrest.
A surge in emergency calls prompted DeLand city leaders to invest nearly $1 million in upgrading and expanding Fire Station 83, a move officials say will better protect one of the city’s fastest-growing areas.
During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A 3-year-old child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition Sunday afternoon after being left unattended in a hot car for approximately two hours, DeLand police said.
In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."
What many may not realize is that Battery Tender isn’t just the name of a product; it’s the company itself, and its headquarters are right here in Central Florida.
Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the incident began Friday night when a DeLand police officer spotted the driver running without headlights, nearly striking a pedestrian, before speeding away and running multiple red lights.
An investigation has kicked off this week after a gopher tortoise was found sprayed in the face with insulation, according to state officials.
News 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.
On a sun-soaked spring morning in Central Florida, the 22,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is almost eerily quiet - and to Balog, that silence says everything.
A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges in Volusia County after police say two dogs, left in a truck for hours in a Walmart parking lot, died of apparent heat stroke.
A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.
The future of the old Volusia County Jail in downtown DeLand is in the hands of city commissioners once again. Monday’s rezoning hearing marks the first public hearing on a redevelopment project in two years — and local business owners are ready for change.
After a missing child alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl out of DeLand last year, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office has now announced that she’s been found.
The sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.
City code already bars bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on downtown sidewalks, and commissioners are considering whether to explicitly add e-bikes to that list.
After her son’s abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, one Central Florida mother is now set to spend decades in prison, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting at a school.
Volusia County is officially under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen, raising the risk of wildfires and brush fires this weekend.
The World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.
As electric bikes grow more popular across Central Florida, DeLand police are asking city leaders to clarify local rules and give officers more authority to enforce them, especially in the busy downtown area.
A Volusia sheriff’s deputy saved a woman from a burning home late Saturday, and the heroics were captured on bodycam video. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Austin Graham forced his way into the home and found a woman unresponsive on the floor of a smoke-filled hallway.
A DeLand parrot sanctuary faces mounting utility costs as it struggles to keep more than 100 tropical birds warm during Florida's unusually cold winter.
DeLand city officials honored a local man Monday night for his quick action in saving a 13-year-old boy from what DeLand police described as a knife attack at a bus stop last month.
Westbound State Road 44 was shut down between Eustis and DeLand due to a large brush fire and downed power lines, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Two women who owned dogs that Volusia deputies say killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand had a hearing today as they prepare for trial.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday after a viral door-kicking challenge left a dog dead in the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A said 16-year-old was arrested after threatening to “shoot up” DeLand High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
DeLand police have released body-worn camera video that was recorded while officers responded to a violent incident at an intersection.
Since the decision to cut it in October, those supporting the arts have spoken at almost every council meeting, fighting to get the money back. They said they have to cut programs because of it.
Police in DeLand are investigating a physical assault on a minor after officers were called to a bus stop early Tuesday morning, according to city officials.
8-year-old Michael Millet was riding his bike near his home when he was killed by two dogs, shocking the community and prompting tougher laws for dangerous dogs locally and statewide.
There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.
A family was woken up on New Year’s Eve after someone fired off rounds into their home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A 69-year-old DeLand woman was arrested after an attempted murder-suicide attempt involving her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A major traffic shift is underway at one of DeLand’s busiest and most crash-prone intersections, as the Florida Department of Transportation begins converting the crossing at State Road 44 and Kepler Road into a single-lane roundabout.
Volusia County authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a person they say exposed himself to women at the swimming pool of an apartment complex in southeast DeLand.
A party at a DeLand residence turned violent early Sunday when a man was injured after being shot twice following a physical altercation, according to a news release.
A Mississippi dog that went missing five years ago has been reunited with her owner after being found nearly 400 miles away in Central Florida, highlighting the importance of pet microchipping.
Bats are landing on Volusia County’s popular Wings of the West mural trail this weekend, the latest installation for the Instagrammable art trail that started with angel wings in a Downtown DeLand alley.
A 37-year-old man faces charges after stabbing another man over an alleged stolen bicycle, according to the DeLand Police Department.
Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.
Two boys and the SUV driver who nearly struck them in DeLand have all been given citations in the incident, according to police.
A 20-year-old man was struck and killed while standing outside of his disabled pickup truck on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One of two dog owners charged in connection with the death of an 8-year-old boy who was fatally mauled while riding his bike earlier this year will appear in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.
A security camera captured a close call when a 12-year-old quickly pulled himself and a friend out of the path of a car that illegally entered their bike lane at a stop sign in DeLand on Thursday.
A DeLand resident fatally shot a bear on Friday morning after it wandered into the person’s home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The new building, funded in part by the half-cent sales tax, brings a modern media center, new administrative offices, art and music classrooms, and redesigned pick-up and drop-off areas to the Spring Hill community in DeLand.
A 22-year-old tree service employee was killed on Monday morning after part of a tree that was being trimmed fell on him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
The county council adopted a revised fee schedule for Volusia County Animal Services as it prepares to take over sheltering responsibilities from Halifax Humane Society. Halifax will stop accepting dangerous and stray animals for the county government starting Oct. 1.
