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Holly Hill officials address flooding concerns following Milton
Read full article: Holly Hill officials address flooding concerns following MiltonLocal residents are expressing their frustrations over ongoing flooding issues and delayed repairs after Hurricane Milton, sharing personal accounts and demanding action at a city workshop on Wednesday.
Holly Hill residents still dealing with flood disaster, raw sewage after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Holly Hill residents still dealing with flood disaster, raw sewage after Hurricane MiltonPeople who live in Holly Hill are still cleaning up after what the mayor called the worst flooding in the city's history from Hurricane Milton.
‘They’re inconsiderate!’ Holly Hill police warn drivers flying through floods in communities
Read full article: ‘They’re inconsiderate!’ Holly Hill police warn drivers flying through floods in communitiesMany cities in Volusia County have seen record flooding from Milton, including Holly Hill. Mayor Chris Via told News 6 the storm brought the worst and most damaging flooding in city history.
Grand jury clears ex-Holly Hill police chief amid sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Grand jury clears ex-Holly Hill police chief amid sexual assault allegationsA Volusia County grand jury decided not to charge the former police chief of the Holly Hill Police Department after multiple sexual assault allegations within the department.
Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconduct
Read full article: Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconductAn investigation by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office revealed allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct involving several high-ranking Holly Hill police officials, including the police chief.
Holly Hill hires new police chief amid misconduct investigation
Read full article: Holly Hill hires new police chief amid misconduct investigationHolly Hill city officials announced they have hired a new police chief after a monthslong investigation conducted by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office into the department has concluded.
‘Pretty shocking:’ Volusia Sheriff’s Office finishes investigation into Holly Hill police employees
Read full article: ‘Pretty shocking:’ Volusia Sheriff’s Office finishes investigation into Holly Hill police employeesThe monthslong investigation into four Holly Hill police employees has finished, according to the sheriff's office, who conducted the investigation.
Bodycam shows man with a knife charging Holly Hill police after threatening a woman
Read full article: Bodycam shows man with a knife charging Holly Hill police after threatening a womanBody-camera video shows a man with schizophrenia was shot and killed by Holly Hill police after he charged at an officer with a knife, according to the Volusia 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.
Woman struck, killed by train in Holly Hill, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman struck, killed by train in Holly Hill, sheriff’s office saysA woman was killed early Saturday in Holly Hill when she attempted to cross railroad tracks and was struck by a train, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
6 arrested in drug bust at vacant Holly Hill home, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 6 arrested in drug bust at vacant Holly Hill home, sheriff’s office saysSix people were arrested in Holly Hill when law enforcement moved in on a vacant home where suspected narcotics activity was taking place, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
3rd Holly Hill police officer suspended amid allegations of ‘inappropriate incidents’
Read full article: 3rd Holly Hill police officer suspended amid allegations of ‘inappropriate incidents’A third Holly Hill police officer has been suspended amid an investigation into the department for allegations about “inappropriate incidents”.
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.
WATCH: Volusia deputies smash windows of SUV to get suspect who fled from law enforcement
Read full article: WATCH: Volusia deputies smash windows of SUV to get suspect who fled from law enforcementBody camera video shows law enforcement smashing the windows of an SUV at a 7-Eleven in Holly Hill to arrest a man who fled a couple of traffic stops, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Teen arrested 5 months after 2-year-old taken during Holly Hill carjacking
Read full article: Teen arrested 5 months after 2-year-old taken during Holly Hill carjackingPolice said that the SUV was stolen within seconds — with the child still inside — after the mother went into the home to grab something.
Holly Hill police offer free steering wheel locks after rise in social media challenge thefts
Read full article: Holly Hill police offer free steering wheel locks after rise in social media challenge theftsA Volusia County police department is offering free steering wheel locks in response to reports of Hynudai and Kia vehicles being stolen, possibly part of an ongoing viral social media trend.
Man indicted on murder charges in Holly Hill shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured
Read full article: Man indicted on murder charges in Holly Hill shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injuredA man was indicted by a grand jury Friday on murder and attempted murder charges in a 2021 Holly Hill shooting that killed one woman and injured another.
WATCH: Holly Hill police help deliver baby in Walgreens parking lot
Read full article: WATCH: Holly Hill police help deliver baby in Walgreens parking lotIn a video posted to social media, police said that the officers arrived at the parking lot in the early hours of Sunday morning, where the mother was going into labor.
Man accused of killing 1 woman, hurting another in 2021 Holly Hill shooting
Read full article: Man accused of killing 1 woman, hurting another in 2021 Holly Hill shootingThe shooting happened in August 2021 when a 19-year-old woman and her grandmother were shot early in the morning while sleeping at the Holly Point Apartments.
Arrest made days after vehicle stolen in Holly Hill with toddler inside
Read full article: Arrest made days after vehicle stolen in Holly Hill with toddler insideA teen was arrested after a vehicle stolen last week in Holly Hill with a toddler inside was found, according to the Holly Hill Police Department.
Volusia County serves up pickleball tournament, attracting players from all over the US
Read full article: Volusia County serves up pickleball tournament, attracting players from all over the USProfessional pickleball teams from all over the country, including the Orlando Squeeze, are competing in the Major League Pickleball tournament this weekend.
Driver dies after pickup crashes into Holly Hill building, police say
Read full article: Driver dies after pickup crashes into Holly Hill building, police sayA driver died after being pulled from a pickup truck that had crashed into a building in Holly Hill early Thursday, according to the Holly Hill Police Department.
‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings
Read full article: ‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking ringsEight people were arrested and face charges of involvement in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
WATCH: Holly Hill gas station employee attacked by customers after fight over food
Read full article: WATCH: Holly Hill gas station employee attacked by customers after fight over foodA gas station employee is recovering after she was knocked unconscious by two customers who were upset over a food order, according to Holly Hill police.
76-year-old man rescued from flooded Volusia County apartment, police say
Read full article: 76-year-old man rescued from flooded Volusia County apartment, police sayA 76-year-old man was rescued from his apartment, which had been flooded with water from Hurricane Ian, according to the Holly Hill Police Department Thursday.
🏓Pickleball popularity serves Volusia County $14M rec club expansion
Read full article: 🏓Pickleball popularity serves Volusia County $14M rec club expansionPickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the second year in a row. The demand so high, a Volusia County recreational center is expanding to Pictona at Holly Hill to expand to 49 Pickleball courts.
Holly Hill woman, 58, killed in head-on crash on US-17 in Volusia, FHP says
Read full article: Holly Hill woman, 58, killed in head-on crash on US-17 in Volusia, FHP saysA 58-year-old Holly Hill woman was killed and her 62-year-old passenger was seriously injured Monday night in a head-on crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Holly Hill summer youth program helps teens invest in their future
Read full article: Holly Hill summer youth program helps teens invest in their futurePreparing teens for the real world can seem like a daunting task, but one local business owner is giving them the keys to success; from balancing a budget, to creating a resume, he is turning his passion into a mission.
Missing, endangered 58-year-old man last seen in Holly Hill, police say
Read full article: Missing, endangered 58-year-old man last seen in Holly Hill, police sayAccording to police, 58-year-old Kevin Boyer was last seen Thursday at an assisted living facility in Holly Hill, located at 1562 Garden Ave.
Florida man faces murder charge in failed suicide pact at Holly Hill gun range, police say
Read full article: Florida man faces murder charge in failed suicide pact at Holly Hill gun range, police sayPolice in Florida say the survivor of an apparent murder-suicide pact has been charged with his girlfriend’s death.
Man dies after losing control of motorcycle due to tire, Holly Hill police say
Read full article: Man dies after losing control of motorcycle due to tire, Holly Hill police sayA man lost control of his motorcycle in Holly Hill after his back tire blew out, according to the Holly Hill Police Department.
Holly Hill man accused of breaking into couple’s home, fleeing deputies
Read full article: Holly Hill man accused of breaking into couple’s home, fleeing deputiesA Holly Hill man was arrested after Volusia County deputies, armed with an Air One helicopter and K-9 unit, responded to a suspect jumping on a roof, running through multiple yards and breaking into a home, deputies said.
Florida woman listed as receiving $3.4M COVID grant she never applied for
Read full article: Florida woman listed as receiving $3.4M COVID grant she never applied forA Florida gas station employee says she’s listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check that she never applied for and never received.
Holly hill man accused of sexually abusing foster children faces more charges
Read full article: Holly hill man accused of sexually abusing foster children faces more chargesA man accused of repeatedly abusing a foster child now faces new charges for abusing another victim, according to the state attorney's office.
Man steals woman’s car, phones to stop her from calling for help, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Man steals woman’s car, phones to stop her from calling for help, Volusia deputies sayA man accused of forcing his way into a woman’s home and stealing her car also took her phones so she could not call for help, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
‘I can’t believe I fell for it,’ Woman with disability loses $11,000 to online fraudster
Read full article: ‘I can’t believe I fell for it,’ Woman with disability loses $11,000 to online fraudsterThe relationship that started in January shifted to conversation of money and romance by the first week in May.
Fatal crash halts train in Volusia, prompts traffic alert
Read full article: Fatal crash halts train in Volusia, prompts traffic alertA fatal crash has prompted a train to stop in Volusia County, causing a traffic alert. Daytona Beach police tweeted Tuesday morning that drivers should not cross the railroad tracks from Orange Avenue south to Second Street in neighboring Holly Hill. “A train has stopped due to a fatal accident,” the tweet said. “Please find a route either north or south of the stopped train.”No other details have been released.
Man dies after fire near Ormond Beach, deputies say
Read full article: Man dies after fire near Ormond Beach, deputies sayA 50-year-old man died on Sunday after a shed caught fire at a home near Ormond Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The man was living in the shed located at 136 Seville Street, deputies said. The fire was reported around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, with firefighters from Volusia County, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill extinguishing the flames. Calls to 911 reported flames from the back of a home. Ad“There’s one deceased,” the caller tells 911.
Kid shot with airsoft gun at Holly Hill School, 2 students face charges, police say
Read full article: Kid shot with airsoft gun at Holly Hill School, 2 students face charges, police sayHOLLY HILL, Fla. – Two students at Holly Hill School face charges after a third student was shot with an airsoft gun in a locker room on Wednesday, according to the Holly Hill Police Department. However, records show the boy blamed another student for shooting the victim, saying his own airsoft gun failed to fire. Staff members were able to track down the second student, who had again brought airsoft guns, according to investigators. Police said all the students involved are between the ages of 12 and 13 and the victim was not hurt. The two students accused of bringing the airsoft guns to school now each face a charge of possession of a weapon on school grounds.
1 girl dead, 2 hospitalized after overdosing in Holly Hill, police say
Read full article: 1 girl dead, 2 hospitalized after overdosing in Holly Hill, police sayHOLLY HILL, Fla. – One girl is dead and two others are hospitalized after Holly Hill police say the three teens, ages 15 and 16, were found Tuesday night suffering from signs of an overdose. Authorities investigate after teens overdose at Holly Hill home, police say. The Holly Hill Police Department is working with the State Attorney’s Office and the Department of Children and Families to investigate the incident. Police investigate after teens overdose in Holly Hill. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Holly Hill Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 386-248-9478.
Plexiglass, sanitation stations ready as Volusia County students prepare to return to classrooms
Read full article: Plexiglass, sanitation stations ready as Volusia County students prepare to return to classroomsHOLLY HILL, Fla. – Josie Stumph said she’s ready for the new school year as Volusia County students start next Monday. “I feel that the hard work behind the scenes has been worth it because we are ready. It’s different but we’re doing everything we can to make it feel safe.”Stumph teaches 5th grade language arts and social studies. School leaders showed News 6 how all rooms follow the same safety procedures, and each teacher is equipped with a PPE kit full of cleaning supplies. Stumph said cleaning regularly and enforcing all the safety protocols helps her feel much safer but the school year will certainly be different.
Woman shot outside of Rowsey’s Pub in Holly Hill
Read full article: Woman shot outside of Rowsey’s Pub in Holly HillA woman was shot Sunday outside Rowsey’s Pub in Holly Hill, according to police. Holly Hill police said the woman was located in a nearby camper and said she was walking to the store when two men in a blue car shot her for an unknown reason. The woman was taken to Halifax Medical Center, according to police. A man who was also in the camper had an active warrant out of Seminole County and was detained by police, officials said. The man complained of chest pains and was also taken to the hospital, police said.
Woman, infant found dead inside Holly Hill apartment, police say
Read full article: Woman, infant found dead inside Holly Hill apartment, police sayHOLLY HILL, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a woman and an infant were found dead inside an apartment, according to Holly Hill police. A chain lock was in place but the man was able to get inside and found Mays slumped over on the couch with several syringes nearby, according to police. Authorities said the baby, believed to be less than a month old, was in a car seat near the door. The baby was thin but did not appear to be injured, records show. Mays and the baby were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Holly Hill officers investigate shooting at local sports bar
Read full article: Holly Hill officers investigate shooting at local sports barHOLLY HILL, Fla. – Authorities in Holly Hill are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital. According to police, the shooting happened at 90 Degrees Sports Bar and Grill. When officers arrived, they found Mikhall Braswell, who had been shot in the leg, a police report said. According to the police report, Braswell had two gunshot wounds on his right leg. Officers also found another man at the scene, Trijan Reid, who had been shot in the abdomen and right leg, officials said.
Man found shot in car after Holly Hill crash dies
Read full article: Man found shot in car after Holly Hill crash diesA man was found suffering from a gunshot wound after he crashed into another vehicle at a Holly Hill apartment complex, police said. Police said officers were called Wednesday night to the Charleston Place apartments off Nova Road and found the victim in a car. The man identified as Justin Paul Blauberg was taken to a hospital, but died as a result of his injuries. Holly Hill police said a white car was spotted leaving the area, but it’s not certain if it was connected to the shooting. According to Holly Hill police, there are no known suspects at this time.