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COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Port Orange to 400 mobile home residents: Make changes to fight flooding or risk losing FEMA help
Read full article: Port Orange to 400 mobile home residents: Make changes to fight flooding or risk losing FEMA helpCity leaders are alerting 400 Port Orange mobile homeowners that they need to make repairs, or the city and residents could be ousted from getting help from FEMA in the future.
Florida veteran faces $60k in flood damage weeks after buying new home
Read full article: Florida veteran faces $60k in flood damage weeks after buying new homeA 28-year-old veteran and single father is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which flooded his recently purchased Port Orange home.
Driver shot, killed after driving towards neighbors in Volusia County, deputies say
Read full article: Driver shot, killed after driving towards neighbors in Volusia County, deputies sayA Port Orange man was shot and killed Saturday evening after he drove his truck towards two people during a neighborhood altercation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
64-year-old man dies after suffering medical episode while driving in Port Orange
Read full article: 64-year-old man dies after suffering medical episode while driving in Port OrangeA 64-year-old man died on Sunday after appearing to have a medical episode before he crashing into a tree, according to Port Orange police.
WATCH LIVE: Lake County officials give recovery update following Hurricane Milton
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Lake County officials give recovery update following Hurricane MiltonHurricane Milton has come and gone and people like Bob Knox in Port Orange are cleaning up mess the storm left behind, but this isn’t your typical trash pickup.
New ID bracelets allow anyone to help, not just police
Read full article: New ID bracelets allow anyone to help, not just policeThe identification bracelets invented by Port Orange nurse Amanda Anderson promised to be revolutionary: no longer did a rubber wristband need the help of police officers to be interpreted and, thus, useful
Memorial bike ride held at Port Orange in honor of ShaoLan Kamaly
Read full article: Memorial bike ride held at Port Orange in honor of ShaoLan KamalyThe 10-year-old lost her life after a car hit her while she was riding her bike near Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange. It’s why Cecil helped organize a 4.5-mile bike ride from Reed Canal Park to Sugar Mill Elementary to honor her memory.
Port Orange man carjacks, kidnaps woman before running into Wawa with gun, police say
Read full article: Port Orange man carjacks, kidnaps woman before running into Wawa with gun, police sayA 35-year-old man is accused of carjacking and kidnapping a woman before running into a convenience story and grabbing an employee, according to Port Orange police.
Lance Green, recent elect to Port Orange City Council, accused of DUI, records show
Read full article: Lance Green, recent elect to Port Orange City Council, accused of DUI, records showLance Green, who recently won the election for Port Orange City Council District 4, has been accused of driving under the influence, according to court documents.
Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Clerk 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.
Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solution
Read full article: Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solutionThe Volusia Sheriff is asking parents and residents to hit the crosswalks and get involved to keep students safe. It’s for a new School Traffic Safety volunteer program.
Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange makes safety changes for 1st day of school after death of 10-year-old
Read full article: Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange makes safety changes for 1st day of school after death of 10-year-oldThe first day of school consisted of several safety changes following the death of Shaolan Kamaly, 10, who was struck and killed while riding her bike on the crosswalk back in May.
Everything on the Volusia County ballot for the Aug. 20 election
Read full article: Everything on the Volusia County ballot for the Aug. 20 electionClerk 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.
Florida man in custody, accused of selling gun used in shooting of 13-year-old, police say
Read full article: Florida man in custody, accused of selling gun used in shooting of 13-year-old, police sayA Florida man has turned himself in after Port Orange police announced he was wanted, accused of selling the firearm used in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy last month.
Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrest
Read full article: Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrestA Port Orange police officer is recovering after undergoing emergency eye surgery for an injury they received while arresting a burglary suspect on Saturday, according to a news release.
UPDATE: Juvenile shot and critically injured 13-year-old boy in Port Orange, police say
Read full article: UPDATE: Juvenile shot and critically injured 13-year-old boy in Port Orange, police sayAn accidental shooting in Port Orange left a 13-year-old boy hospitalized in critical condition, according to the police department.
With Riverwalk plans delayed, Port Orange eyes temporary entertainment spot
Read full article: With Riverwalk plans delayed, Port Orange eyes temporary entertainment spotPlans are delayed for a huge riverwalk complex to be built in Port Orange but the mayor told News 6 the city is working on a back-up plan to get entertainment to the area sooner.
‘Holy pepperoni, Batman!’ Comic book-themed pizza joint to open soon in Port Orange
Read full article: ‘Holy pepperoni, Batman!’ Comic book-themed pizza joint to open soon in Port OrangeMarco Falletta is taking this passion for superhero stories and combining it with another slice of his life – pizza.
Video shows arrest of man accused of ramming Port Orange police in stolen car
Read full article: Video shows arrest of man accused of ramming Port Orange police in stolen carBody-worn camera video shared by Port Orange police shows the pursuit and arrest of a man accused of using a stolen car to knock an officer over and to ram police vehicles.
Port Orange school gets new speed bumps following crash that killed 10-year-old student
Read full article: Port Orange school gets new speed bumps following crash that killed 10-year-old studentA set of newly-installed speed bumps in the parent loop at Sugar Mill Elementary is one of many safety improvements that Volusia County Schools says are coming to the area, where a fourth-grade student was struck and killed.
Fugitive from Texas arrested in Port Orange after speeding away from traffic stop, police say
Read full article: Fugitive from Texas arrested in Port Orange after speeding away from traffic stop, police sayPolice say they’ve arrested a Texas fugitive who tried running from a traffic stop as he recklessly rode a motorcycle in Port Orange.
Doctor-designed app helps find diabetes medications amid shortages
Read full article: Doctor-designed app helps find diabetes medications amid shortagesNationwide shortages of Trulicity, Ozempic and other diabetic drugs have been going on for months due to several factors, including people using the drugs for weight loss.
Parents demand more safety measures after child’s tragic death in Port Orange
Read full article: Parents demand more safety measures after child’s tragic death in Port OrangeFourth-grader Shaolan Kamaly was fatally struck by a car while riding her bike in the crosswalk near Sugar Mill Elementary last month, sparking outrage in the community.
70-year-old woman questioned after girl struck, killed near Port Orange school
Read full article: 70-year-old woman questioned after girl struck, killed near Port Orange schoolPort Orange police conduct a formal interview with a 70-year-old woman who was involved in the crash that killed a 10-year-old girl.
Port Orange student’s death leads to calls for safety improvements near school
Read full article: Port Orange student’s death leads to calls for safety improvements near schoolParents and people living near Sugar Mill Elementary School in Port Orange said they want to see additional crossing guards and police presence around the school after a fourth-grade student was hit while riding her bike to school.
GoFundMe launched for ShaoLan Kamaly, girl killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School
Read full article: GoFundMe launched for ShaoLan Kamaly, girl killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary SchoolStudents are returning to Sugar Mill Elementary for the first time since a 10-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle near the school entrance.
‘Heartbreaking loss:’ Girl hit, killed near Sugar Mill Elementary School in Port Orange
Read full article: ‘Heartbreaking loss:’ Girl hit, killed near Sugar Mill Elementary School in Port OrangePolice say a girl was struck and killed by a vehicle that had just dropped off another student near Sugar Mill Elementary School in Port Orange.
Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County reopens after brush fire burns nearby
Read full article: Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County reopens after brush fire burns nearbyTraffic was allowed to resume along Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County after a brush fire caused the roadway to close on Thursday evening.
FDOT begins Nova Canal cleaning project in effort to prevent future Volusia County flooding
Read full article: FDOT begins Nova Canal cleaning project in effort to prevent future Volusia County floodingThis week, the Florida Department of Transportation started a major project to clean up and drain the Nova Canal that runs through three cities.
As Volusia Council considers motocross facility plans, residents share proposed location concerns
Read full article: As Volusia Council considers motocross facility plans, residents share proposed location concernsVolusia County is debating building a huge motocross facility near the “World Center of Racing.” The 65-acre property the county is eyeing is just off Tomoka Farms Road just west of Port Orange.
3 accused of forging checks, draining bank accounts; planned to target Central Florida, police say
Read full article: 3 accused of forging checks, draining bank accounts; planned to target Central Florida, police sayThree South Florida men were arrested in Port Orange, accused of forging checks and withdrawing thousands of dollars from victims’ bank accounts, according to a news release.
A serial killer drank her last beer at this Florida bar. Here’s her story
Read full article: A serial killer drank her last beer at this Florida bar. Here’s her storyThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
Port Orange gets $15 million to upgrade wastewater facility
Read full article: Port Orange gets $15 million to upgrade wastewater facilityWith a $15 million grant from the state, Port Orange city officials told News 6 they’ll be able to make major upgrades to their wastewater facility to ensure it doesn’t go down again during a major flooding or hurricane event.
Port Orange honors resident for over 40 years of volunteer service
Read full article: Port Orange honors resident for over 40 years of volunteer serviceMary Wittmeyer will be honored at her Centenarian Celebration and National Women’s Month by the Port Orange Police Department and the City of Port Orange. Join me for a special Trooper Steve on Patrol stream.
Another spring break arrest in New Smyrna Beach after 18-year-old found with pistol, police say
Read full article: Another spring break arrest in New Smyrna Beach after 18-year-old found with pistol, police sayPort Orange police working in New Smyrna Beach alongside local officers during spring break arrested an 18-year-old man on Friday after a handgun was found inside of the vehicle he was driving, according to a statement.
Pedestrian taken to hospital as trauma alert after being struck by vehicle in Port Orange
Read full article: Pedestrian taken to hospital as trauma alert after being struck by vehicle in Port OrangeA pedestrian was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert after being struck by a vehicle in Port Orange on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.
Bait-and-tackle shop owner near Port Orange accused of molesting 5-year-old
Read full article: Bait-and-tackle shop owner near Port Orange accused of molesting 5-year-oldDeputies explained that Patterson wasn’t a stranger to the girl, though there have yet to be any indications about additional victims.
Port Orange Christmas light tradition pits neighbors against HOA
Read full article: Port Orange Christmas light tradition pits neighbors against HOADozens of homeowners in the Waters Edge community in Port Orange got results after fighting their Homeowners Association to keep a big Christmas tradition going that all started to support a little girl going through a tough time.
Your Florida Daily: Flooding rains close Broward County schools, drone delivery launches at Tampa-area Chick-fil-A
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Flooding rains close Broward County schools, drone delivery launches at Tampa-area Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A is offering free drone delivery for customers in Brandon, Florida.
Port Orange man, once hailed a hero, accused of contractor fraud scheme
Read full article: Port Orange man, once hailed a hero, accused of contractor fraud schemeA man once called a hometown hero in Volusia County is now facing several felony charges. Port Orange investigators said they arrested Steve Parker on Wednesday for impersonating a contractor after he was hired by hurricane victims to help them rebuild.
‘Would be funny:’ Port Orange 11-year-old arrested after abduction hoax, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Would be funny:’ Port Orange 11-year-old arrested after abduction hoax, deputies sayIn a release, deputies said that the girl told 911 that her friend had been kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van on southbound I-95 in Oak Hill.
Volusia deputies issue trespass notices on islands near Dunlawton Bridge
Read full article: Volusia deputies issue trespass notices on islands near Dunlawton BridgeVolusia County deputies issued trespass notices to several islands near the Dunlawton Bridge in Port Orange on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.