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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.
Here’s which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central Florida
Read full article: Here’s 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.
‘Stop doing it:’ 2 Volusia students arrested after school threats were posted to social media
Read full article: ‘Stop doing it:’ 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 sheriff’s 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, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman seemingly electrocuted in accident at her home in Volusia County, sheriff’s office saysA 39-year-old Lake Helen woman was likely electrocuted in an accident at her home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office.
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, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Driver arrested in Deltona after leading deputies on cross-county pursuit, sheriff’s office saysA man was arrested in Deltona after leading law enforcement on a pursuit out of Seminole County, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s 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 — but got a little bit more.
Over 50 tests ‘invalidated’ after students used cell phones at Mainland High School
Read full article: Over 50 tests ‘invalidated’ 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 “calculator portion” of the test because it was a common practice for her to do so.
‘It should not be on the taxpayers:’ Deltona hit with nearly $1 million IRS bill
Read full article: ‘It should not be on the taxpayers:’ 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 Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Kissimmee man faces drugs charges after 113 mph pursuit on I-4, Volusia Sheriff’s Office saysThe arrest of a Kissimmee man who led Volusia County deputies on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 “wrapped up” a three-day sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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 “major traffic crash” in Deltona is causing traffic delays on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Runaway 9-year-old missing in Volusia County was ‘upset about getting in trouble’
Read full article: Runaway 9-year-old missing in Volusia County was ‘upset about getting in trouble’Deputies said the child — identified as “Gabriel” — 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 “disturbance between the occupants of two vehicles,” 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.
Fake 911 call sent deputies to Deltona home in latest ‘swatting’ crime
Read full article: Fake 911 call sent deputies to Deltona home in latest ‘swatting’ crimeA fake 911 call led Volusia deputies to surround a Deltona home over the weekend. The sheriff called it a scary moment for homeowners and deputies in a trend called "swatting" that is becoming more and more common.
Suspect in overnight Deltona home burglary arrested, deputies say
Read full article: Suspect in overnight Deltona home burglary arrested, deputies sayDeputies said the burglary happened overnight last week at a home in Deltona, with security footage catching the suspect entering the home as the resident was asleep.
Deltona man accused of ‘mercilessly beating’ dog at Circle K, attacking witnesses
Read full article: Deltona man accused of ‘mercilessly beating’ dog at Circle K, attacking witnessesIn a release, deputies provided footage taken of the man, who was shirtless and striking the dog outside of the gas station.
‘Driver shot me in the face:’ Man calls 911 after being shot on Florida interstate
Read full article: ‘Driver shot me in the face:’ Man calls 911 after being shot on Florida interstateOne of two people shot Wednesday night on Interstate 4 in Volusia County called dispatchers himself as he said blood was pouring from his face.
Florida man faces drug charges after woman’s suspected overdose death, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man faces drug charges after woman’s suspected overdose death, deputies sayVolusia County deputies have arrested a man accused of selling drugs to a woman who died of a suspected overdose fewer than 48 hours prior.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Deltona metro area
Read full article: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Deltona metro areaStacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro using data from Zillow.
16-year-old arrested in shooting that injured teen at Deltona park
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested in shooting that injured teen at Deltona parkA 16-year-old faces charges after deputies said he shot a 17-year-old in the leg at Hawkins Park in Deltona, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deltona standoff suspect moved from hospital to Volusia County jail
Read full article: Deltona standoff suspect moved from hospital to Volusia County jailA Deltona man accused of being behind a standoff and setting his house on fire has now been cleared from an Orlando hospital and moved to a Volusia County jail.
Principal shaves ‘beloved’ beard in honor of Deltona school earning A grade
Read full article: Principal shaves ‘beloved’ beard in honor of Deltona school earning A gradeTimbercrest Elementary in Deltona has become an A school, and because of that, its principal honored his promise to shave off his beard.
Deltona Commissioner Anita Bradford resigns. How you can apply to replace her
Read full article: Deltona Commissioner Anita Bradford resigns. How you can apply to replace herDeltona Commissioner Anita Bradford is resigning, effectively immediately, and now the city has to find someone to fill her seat for the rest of her term in office.
Teens accused of stealing vehicle in Volusia possibly inspired by social media trend, deputies say
Read full article: Teens accused of stealing vehicle in Volusia possibly inspired by social media trend, deputies sayTwo teens face charges after they are accused of stealing a vehicle that was possibly inspired by a social media trend, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deltona fire chief reflects on risky fight during standoff
Read full article: Deltona fire chief reflects on risky fight during standoffAfter a dangerous situation for his team earlier this week, Deltona Fire Chief Bill Snyder said he is relieved his firefighters and Volusia deputies are heading into the holidays alive.
Your Florida Daily: Deltona man burns down home during standoff with SWAT, lawmakers look to ban all red-light cameras
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Deltona man burns down home during standoff with SWAT, lawmakers look to ban all red-light camerasOne officer was grazed in the face by a bullet during the standoff.
Deltona standoff ends after bullet grazes deputy’s face, house catches fire
Read full article: Deltona standoff ends after bullet grazes deputy’s face, house catches fireA Volusia sheriff’s deputy was grazed by a bullet during a standoff with a gunman in a Deltona neighborhood, where a home was also ablaze, officials said.
5-year-old girl in Volusia County injured after accidentally shooting herself, deputies say
Read full article: 5-year-old girl in Volusia County injured after accidentally shooting herself, deputies sayA 5-year-girl was injured after accidentally shooting herself in the leg on Saturday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
This Deltona teen ran away nearly a month ago. Do you know where she is?
Read full article: This Deltona teen ran away nearly a month ago. Do you know where she is?In a release, deputies said the teen — Carmen Carruyo, 16 — ran away from her home in Deltona, though investigators have been unable to find her.
‘There’s too many’: Deltona city leaders consider moratorium on dollar stores
Read full article: ‘There’s too many’: Deltona city leaders consider moratorium on dollar storesSome residents complain there are too many dollar stores in Deltona. Now, Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr. plans to take action.
Your Florida Daily: Pastor’s son found dead in church parking lot, Volusia affordable housing situation
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Pastor’s son found dead in church parking lot, Volusia affordable housing situationThe son of a Polk County pastor was found dead and his killer was arrested, but detectives are working to figure out the motive.
Finding affordable housing is tough in Deltona. Just ask the city’s mayor
Read full article: Finding affordable housing is tough in Deltona. Just ask the city’s mayorA Volusia County official is opening up about his own struggle to find affordable housing. Deltona’s mayor, Santiago Avila Jr., told News 6 he now has his own concerns, and he hopes the city can start bringing in more affordable housing.
Video shows arrest of man accused of stabbing, killing 21-year-old in Deltona
Read full article: Video shows arrest of man accused of stabbing, killing 21-year-old in DeltonaA 31-year-old man faces charges in the stabbing death of another man in Deltona, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia deputies catch ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Deltona shooting investigation
Read full article: Volusia deputies catch ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Deltona shooting investigationThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has caught a suspect it was after in connection to a shooting reported Sunday morning in Deltona.
24-year-old man faces charges after road rage incident in Volusia County
Read full article: 24-year-old man faces charges after road rage incident in Volusia CountyA man was stabbed after he followed another driver and punched him in a “road rage incident” in a Walmart parking lot Saturday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen injured, another arrested in ‘accidental shooting’ at Deltona park, deputies say
Read full article: Teen injured, another arrested in ‘accidental shooting’ at Deltona park, deputies sayA 17-year-old boy was injured in an accidental shooting at a Deltona park on Saturday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Your Florida Daily: Deltona man’s body found in South Florida, Hurricane Lee causing dangerous surf
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Deltona man’s body found in South Florida, Hurricane Lee causing dangerous surfInvestigators in South Florida are working to figure out who left a Deltona man's body on the side of a road.
🚚People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Deltona
Read full article: 🚚People from these metros are looking to buy homes in DeltonaThe number of homes on the market is well below pre-pandemic levels nationwide, and that scarcity is keeping home prices elevated even as sales have slowed in the past year.
Woman arrested, accused of leaving scene of fatal Deltona scooter crash
Read full article: Woman arrested, accused of leaving scene of fatal Deltona scooter crashA woman was arrested in connection with a crash in May that killed a man riding a scooter in Deltona, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
23-year-old man faces charges in ‘rash of Deltona car break-ins,’ deputies say
Read full article: 23-year-old man faces charges in ‘rash of Deltona car break-ins,’ deputies sayA man faces charges after being arrested for a “rash of car break-ins in Deltona this weekend,” according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deltona man dies after rear-ending SUV stopped on Volusia roadway, troopers say
Read full article: Deltona man dies after rear-ending SUV stopped on Volusia roadway, troopers sayA 39-year-old Deltona man driving through Volusia County late Saturday died after crashing into an SUV that was stopped in the outside northbound lane of North Spring Garden Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2019 Deltona High School grad wins prestigious Murrow award for documentary
Read full article: 2019 Deltona High School grad wins prestigious Murrow award for documentaryShawna Mann didn't let being a young college student get in the way of making a documentary that included some big-time names in music and baseball.