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Teen boy stabbed in Deltona fight, sparking search for โmultiple subjectsโ
Read full article: Teen boy stabbed in Deltona fight, sparking search for โmultiple subjectsโA 15-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight in Deltona on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Hereโs why it happened
Read full article: Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Hereโs why it happenedA Volusia County woman is trying to figure out the next steps after her grandmother is dropped from hospice care.
34 Walmart โStores of the Futureโ to open in Florida. Hereโs a full list
Read full article: 34 Walmart โStores of the Futureโ to open in Florida. Hereโs a full listNew Walmart โStores of the Futureโ are in the works nationwide โ including several in the Sunshine State, according to the company.
Death sentence โdeserved:โ Retired Florida sheriff reflects on Xbox murders
Read full article: Death sentence โdeserved:โ Retired Florida sheriff reflects on Xbox murdersRetired Volusia Sheriff Ben Johnson says the brutality of what he found inside the Telford Lane home remains vivid more than 20 years later.
Jury recommends death penalty again for men convicted of Floridaโs Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury recommends death penalty again for men convicted of Floridaโs Xbox murdersThe jury in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history, are set to begin deliberations to decide whether they will be sentenced to death.
Closing arguments delivered in resentencing trial of Florida Xbox murders
Read full article: Closing arguments delivered in resentencing trial of Florida Xbox murdersClosing arguments are expected in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history.
Deltona to defend โKeep Deltona Wildโ zoning in wake of lawsuit
Read full article: Deltona to defend โKeep Deltona Wildโ zoning in wake of lawsuitThe Deltona City Commission voted Monday night to have its legal staff represent the city in a newly filed lawsuit challenging the controversial โKeep Deltona Wildโ zoning overlay district.
Resentencing trial expected to wrap this week as defense continues case
Read full article: Resentencing trial expected to wrap this week as defense continues caseThe resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history will continue, with the defense for one of the men expected to rest its case this week.
Deltonaโs Elkcam Boulevard project aims to reduce flooding risks
Read full article: Deltonaโs Elkcam Boulevard project aims to reduce flooding risksFrequent flooding has trapped residents in Deltona as roads remained closed for weeks and even months after major storms. Elkcam Boulevard in particular has been a focal point of these issues, especially after hurricanes Nicole and Ian.
Defense continues case in Xbox murders resentencing trial
Read full article: Defense continues case in Xbox murders resentencing trialThe defense for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history, will continue its case in an ongoing resentencing trial.
State continues its case in resentencing of Florida Xbox murders
Read full article: State continues its case in resentencing of Florida Xbox murdersProsecutors are expected to rest their case in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history.
14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Hereโs where theyโll open
Read full article: 14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Hereโs where theyโll openWhile ALDI is also planning stores in many other parts of the country, it appears as though Florida will be getting the bulk of the newly announced locations.
Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in momโs milk
Read full article: Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in momโs milkA Deltona teen has been arrested after being accused of trying to poison his 77-year-old adoptive mother, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95
Read full article: Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95A Deltona man was taken into custody after speeding away from a traffic stop over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office.
Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murdersJury selection begins in the resentencing of two men found guilty and sentenced to death in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.
Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn ban
Read full article: Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn banCrews are battling a 100-acre brush fire kicking up a lot of smoke near Deltona. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon near the Deep Creek Preserve. Thatโs south of State Road 44 and east of I-4.
โBe EXTRA CAUTIOUS:โ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announce
Read full article: โBe EXTRA CAUTIOUS:โ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announceTwo students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
โWicked Wonderlandโ: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police say
Read full article: โWicked Wonderlandโ: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police sayA Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriffโs office saysThe Volusia Sheriffโs Office has announced the arrest of a woman and her boyfriend after a 6-year-old girl was allegedly found wandering with a dog in Deltona.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4A car on Interstate 4 blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon after it burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies sayA woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Deltona man accused of attacking Uber Eats driver over alcohol order
Read full article: Deltona man accused of attacking Uber Eats driver over alcohol orderA man in Volusia County is accused of assaulting an Uber Eats driver after refusing to show his ID for alcohol he ordered, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP saysA 49-year-old Daytona Beach man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck and killed by a pickup truck that was attempting to pass traffic ahead of it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โA tragic accident:โ Man dies in Volusia County after truck rolls on top of him, deputies say
Read full article: โA tragic accident:โ Man dies in Volusia County after truck rolls on top of him, deputies sayA 40-year-old man died on Friday after a truck he was working under rolled off its ramps and on top of him, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Counterfeit Xanax, found in home of dead overdose victim, tests positive for fentanyl, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: Counterfeit Xanax, found in home of dead overdose victim, tests positive for fentanyl, Volusia sheriff saysDozens of counterfeit Xanax pills have been recovered from the Deltona home of an overdose victim who was found dead, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
โOops:โ Florida woman admits to vandalizing exโs vehicle ... but she got the wrong car
Read full article: โOops:โ Florida woman admits to vandalizing exโs vehicle ... but she got the wrong carA woman was arrested on Wednesday after mistakenly vandalizing a vehicle she thought belonged to her ex-boyfriend, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Deltona mayor wonโt face consequences over violating cityโs travel policy
Read full article: Deltona mayor wonโt face consequences over violating cityโs travel policyA vote of no confidence on Monday ended with several commissioners agreeing he violated the policy, but the motion failed by one vote.
โDonโt have time for these games:' Deltona Mayor defends trip to DC on cityโs dime
Read full article: โDonโt have time for these games:' Deltona Mayor defends trip to DC on cityโs dimeDeltona Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. defended his decision to go to Washington, with the city allegedly paying some of the costs, as commissioners plan a hearing on the matter.
Deltona mayor faces backlash over inauguration trip expenses
Read full article: Deltona mayor faces backlash over inauguration trip expensesThe mayor of Deltona, Santiago Avila Jr., is under scrutiny after allegedly visiting Washington D.C. during the presidential inauguration last month using city funds.
Volusia bus evacuated on way to school over bomb claim; student arrested
Read full article: Volusia bus evacuated on way to school over bomb claim; student arrestedDeputies say a Volusia County Schools bus en route to Deltona Middle School was evacuated when a student claimed that another student had a bomb.
Deltona man riding motorcycle killed in Orange County crash
Read full article: Deltona man riding motorcycle killed in Orange County crashA Deltona man on a motorcycle died early Monday when he tried to pass stopped traffic and collided with the side of a vehicle in an Orange County crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Rhesus macaque spotted monkeying around Volusia County. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: Rhesus macaque spotted monkeying around Volusia County. Hereโs what we knowPeople have been seeing monkeys all over the west side of Volusia County, creating some serious monkey business for residents. Experts put the warning out, though: steer clear if you see one.
โPushed me to be better:โ Family of slain Texas postal worker mourns in Central Florida
Read full article: โPushed me to be better:โ Family of slain Texas postal worker mourns in Central FloridaKevin Hines' family describes him as a loving father and a passionate motivator. Now his son will have to live without one of his biggest supporters.
โCustomer service crisisโ at Social Security Administration leaves Florida family in limbo
Read full article: โCustomer service crisisโ at Social Security Administration leaves Florida family in limboThe Social Security Administration is dealing with a customer service crisis, leaving thousands of families waiting for their disability benefits applications to be reviewed.
Officials reviewing incident after Volusia deputy accidentally shoots self in leg at a Walmart
Read full article: Officials reviewing incident after Volusia deputy accidentally shoots self in leg at a WalmartA Volusia County deputy is recovering after accidentally shooting herself in the leg during an undercover retail theft operation at a Deltona Walmart, according to an incident report.
Florida deputy accidentally shoots herself in the leg at a Walmart, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Florida deputy accidentally shoots herself in the leg at a Walmart, sheriffโs office saysA Volusia County deputy accidentally shot herself in the leg at a Walmart in Deltona, according to the sheriff's office.
Sharewear bands, Volusia County agencies come together to try to prevent autism deaths
Read full article: Sharewear bands, Volusia County agencies come together to try to prevent autism deathsThree children with autism have drowned in the last month in Central Florida after or wandering away from their families.

Crash involving 2 semis, 3 vehicles creates heavy delays on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: Crash involving 2 semis, 3 vehicles creates heavy delays on I-4 in Volusia CountyA crash involving five vehicles created heavy delays on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Vigil to be held for missing Deltona 7-year-old with autism who was found dead
Read full article: Vigil to be held for missing Deltona 7-year-old with autism who was found deadThe community of Deltona is coming together Saturday for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of 7-year-old Charlie Newton, an autistic, non-verbal boy found deceased Tuesday near his home.
Hereโs which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central Florida
Read full article: Hereโs which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central FloridaCentral Floridians are set to get new ALDI stores in Deltona, Orlando, St. Cloud, Melbourne, Ormond Beach, Port St. John and Leesburg, according to an ALDI spokesperson.

Bodycam video shows husband, wife attacking deputy at Volusia middle school, officials say
Read full article: Bodycam video shows husband, wife attacking deputy at Volusia middle school, officials sayA husband and wife were arrested on Tuesday after law enforcement officials said they attacked the school resource deputy at Deltona Middle School on Tuesday morning.
Deltona residents brace for possible flooding ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Deltona residents brace for possible flooding ahead of Hurricane MiltonWith Hurricane Milton approaching Central Florida, people living in some Deltona neighborhoods are preparing for the possibility of serious flooding.
โStop doing it:โ 2 Volusia students arrested after school threats were posted to social media
Read full article: โStop doing it:โ 2 Volusia students arrested after school threats were posted to social mediaA 13-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested in Volusia County, accused of posting threats on TikTok and Instagram to commit a shooting at their school, the latest in a string of online threats and rumors across Central Florida in the last few days.
Volusia County man who founded special needs program accused of sexually abusing children; more victims possible
Read full article: Volusia County man who founded special needs program accused of sexually abusing children; more victims possibleA Volusia County man who founded a special needs program is accused of sexually abusing minors, according to the FBI.
Central Florida firefighters train to tackle lithium-ion battery fires
Read full article: Central Florida firefighters train to tackle lithium-ion battery firesAfter an uptick in fires related to lithium-ion batteries, the Seminole County Fire Department is training firefighters from across Central Florida on awareness and response.
2 separate crashes slow traffic on I-4 in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: 2 separate crashes slow traffic on I-4 in Volusia County, troopers sayTwo crashes on Interstate 4 in Volusia County have the interstate partially closed on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida sheriff's deputy rescues missing 5-year-old autistic boy from pond
Read full article: Florida sheriff's deputy rescues missing 5-year-old autistic boy from pondA Florida sheriffโs deputy ran through the woods, ripped off his bulletproof vest and waded into a pond after hearing the cries of a missing 5-year-old autistic boy.
Woman seemingly electrocuted in accident at her home in Volusia County, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Woman seemingly electrocuted in accident at her home in Volusia County, sheriffโs office saysA 39-year-old Lake Helen woman was likely electrocuted in an accident at her home, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Woman shot at in DeLand after tracking down stolen purse; 3 arrested, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot at in DeLand after tracking down stolen purse; 3 arrested, deputies sayA 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 Sheriffโs Office.
Deltona mayorโs social media push aims to create a downtown, attract businesses to city
Read full article: Deltona mayorโs social media push aims to create a downtown, attract businesses to cityItโs a problem people in Deltona say has never been solved โ adding businesses to create a downtown.
Flying by traffic? Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out Deltona area center turn lane
Read full article: Flying by traffic? Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out Deltona area center turn laneA News 6 viewer indicated that drivers would fly down this travel lane in order to bypass standing traffic.
Rental market in Florida could be settling down. Will housing get cheaper?
Read full article: Rental market in Florida could be settling down. Will housing get cheaper?In a release, FAU officials announced that rents in places like Palm Bay and Jacksonville have recently gone below their long-term trends.
Driver arrested in Deltona after leading deputies on cross-county pursuit, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Driver arrested in Deltona after leading deputies on cross-county pursuit, sheriffโs office saysA man was arrested in Deltona after leading law enforcement on a pursuit out of Seminole County, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
News 6 visits Volusia massage parlors after human-trafficking bill signed into law
Read full article: News 6 visits Volusia massage parlors after human-trafficking bill signed into lawAzalea 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 โ but got a little bit more.
Over 50 tests โinvalidatedโ after students used cell phones at Mainland High School
Read full article: Over 50 tests โinvalidatedโ after students used cell phones at Mainland High SchoolA report shows the staff member believed it was OK to allow students to use their phones during the โcalculator portionโ of the test because it was a common practice for her to do so.
โIt should not be on the taxpayers:โ Deltona hit with nearly $1 million IRS bill
Read full article: โIt should not be on the taxpayers:โ Deltona hit with nearly $1 million IRS billCity leaders in Deltona are working through litigation with the IRS after the agency gave the city a nearly $1 million fine.
Kissimmee man faces drugs charges after 113 mph pursuit on I-4, Volusia Sheriffโs Office says
Read full article: Kissimmee man faces drugs charges after 113 mph pursuit on I-4, Volusia Sheriffโs Office saysThe arrest of a Kissimmee man who led Volusia County deputies on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 โwrapped upโ a three-day sheriffโs office traffic operation in and around the city of Deltona, the agency said.
Driver fatally shot gunman in self-defense during road rage incident in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: Driver fatally shot gunman in self-defense during road rage incident in Deltona, deputies sayDeputies say a 37-year-old Deltona man was shot to death by another driver in a self-defense road-rage incident in Volusia County.
22-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash with SUV, Orange City police say
Read full article: 22-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash with SUV, Orange City police sayA 22-year-old man died Sunday morning when the motorcycle he was riding through Orange City struck an SUV that had turned into his path, according to police.
16-year-old pistol-whipped 14-year-old boy during Deltona fight, deputies say
Read full article: 16-year-old pistol-whipped 14-year-old boy during Deltona fight, deputies sayA 16-year-old boy was arrested after pistol-whipping a 14-year-old when a fight broke out in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Teens arrested in shooting investigation at Deltona park, deputies say
Read full article: Teens arrested in shooting investigation at Deltona park, deputies sayA 16-year-old and a 17-year-old have been arrested amid an investigation into gunfire Tuesday at a park in Deltona, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
2 dead when motorcycle slams into car at high rate of speed in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: 2 dead when motorcycle slams into car at high rate of speed in Deltona, deputies sayA โmajor traffic crashโ in Deltona is causing traffic delays on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Runaway 9-year-old missing in Volusia County was โupset about getting in troubleโ
Read full article: Runaway 9-year-old missing in Volusia County was โupset about getting in troubleโDeputies said the child โ identified as โGabrielโ โ had fled from his mother near St. James Avenue and Whitehorse Street.
Volusia man accused of threatening to shoot student driver who cut him off in traffic
Read full article: Volusia man accused of threatening to shoot student driver who cut him off in trafficA deputy responded to a Publix along Doyle Road on Tuesday evening after receiving reports about a โdisturbance between the occupants of two vehicles,โ according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Altamonte Springs police looking for missing, endangered 39-year-old man
Read full article: Altamonte Springs police looking for missing, endangered 39-year-old manPolice are looking for a missing and endangered 39-year-old man that may be heading to Orlando or the Deltona area, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Prostitution stings end with arrests at 10 Volusia County massage parlors
Read full article: Prostitution stings end with arrests at 10 Volusia County massage parlorsThe affidavits reveal that all of the suspects arrested were from China, so a language interpreter was used to help translate in most of these cases.