Florida troopers say a man was killed when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Volusia County.

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.

Deputies released footage of the incident, which reveals that the man was actually smashing the SUV of an "innocent Publix employee."

A pedestrian was struck and killed during a crash involving a 79-year-old driver over the weekend, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.

Police say a 44-year-old man violently attacked a juvenile in Daytona Beach.

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 shift in the weather pattern is underway, setting the stage for a long stretch of warm and dry weather across Central Florida.

Thousands of fans gathered for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, widely known as “The Great American Race.”

Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win.

All lanes of Interstate 95 have now reopened, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

After Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Hendry raised “concerns” following his wife being pulled over this week, the police chief took to social media to defend his department.

After a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.

A woman from Port Orange was arrested in a New Smyrna Beach animal-cruelty investigation, according to police.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after making threats to shoot up his high school, according to Volusia sheriff’s officials.

A woman accused of attacking a school resource officer at Deltona Middle School in November 2024 was in court Friday seeking to change her plea from no contest to not guilty.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

This weekend, Daytona Beach hosts the inaugural Full Throttle Festival presented by Mando, an all-night celebration of music, comedy, BBQ, and beer curated by comedian Bert Kreischer as the ultimate pre-party for the 2026 Daytona 500.

Fishing charters and anglers along Florida’s coast are celebrating the first step in a big win in the long battle over Atlantic red snapper season.

CardiTee, Clawford, and Lilypad all arrived at SeaWorld Orlando as orphaned calves and have now reached the health and weight benchmarks needed to survive on their own.

Noah Gragson was the first driver busted during Daytona 500 qualifying for violating the new rule that specifies drivers are banned for sticking their hands out the opening of the window during the qualifying run.

In a release, Sheriff Chitwood said that a citizen had come to the school board meeting to discuss a rumor about a gun-toting elementary schooler.

A confrontation between neighbors about a man allegedly speeding down a South Daytona road led to gunfire and a man’s arrest Wednesday afternoon, prompting a large police response and forcing South Daytona Elementary School to alter its dismissal procedures, authorities said.

William Byron is chasing a third straight Daytona 500 win at a sold-out Daytona International Speedway.

A Volusia County couple faces charges after allegedly getting into a fight with their pickleball opponents at a country club, according to the sheriff’s office.

Last week, four more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Amid a statewide crusade to tackle "wasteful spending," Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to speak in Daytona Beach on Wednesday morning.

A more than 60-acre brush fire has closed down a busy roadway in Volusia County on Tuesday evening, officials said.

A group of Deltona residents is preparing to take legal action against the city, claiming the city commission violated sunshine laws by holding a meeting that was supposed to be canceled.

The Holly Hill police department is asking for witnesses related to a crash involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian that left two people dead on Thursday, according to a news release.

A pickup truck was taken into evidence after it struck and killed a pedestrian in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A woman accused of attacking a Deltona Middle School resource deputy in November 2024 is now seeking to change her plea from no contest to not guilty. The case stems from an incident where Aponte and her husband, Jorge Rivera, allegedly attacked a school resource deputy during a meeting about their son’s behavior.

Orange City officially has a new police chief with Jerome Miller, who brings nearly three decades of law-enforcement experience to the role.

Speed may have been a factor in the crash, but police said the investigation is ongoing.

A paraprofessional at Seabreeze High School was arrested on Thursday after reports that he used violence against a student with Down Syndrome, according to police.

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A New Smyrna Beach couple has not been able to live in their home for more than three years after Hurricane Ian hit. The couple applied for a FEMA grant to fix their home but years later, they tell News 6, their application has not been touched.

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.

Daytona Beach police arrested three people after a domestic disturbance escalated into a roadside shooting that left a man injured Tuesday, according to a news release.

Volusia residents are rallying against an initiative known as “toilet to tap,” a water recycling method being promoted statewide to address drinking water shortages caused by new development and population growth. Many Volusia residents want the county to ban the practice before it becomes a possibility locally.

A Volusia County sergeant was arrested last week on a DUI charge in Colorado, according to sheriff’s officials.

The U.S. Coast Guard said it coordinated with the crew of an oil tanker to save three people on a sailing vessel that was taking on water hundreds of miles from the Florida coast.

According to court documents, Smith recruited the two victims separately in 2021 and 2022 by offering narcotics and money-making opportunities.

On race day, Acclaimed comedian and actor Nate Bargatze will give the command to start engines for the Daytona 500.

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.

School districts across Central Florida are making adjustments in transportation and on campuses to prepare for freezing temperatures Monday.

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

About 80% of the green foliage sold in bouquets across the U.S. and Canada comes from northeast Volusia County. Companies growing ferns are watching the weather closely because freezing conditions can kill plants before their busiest season.

A man died in Volusia County when his car crashed into a railroad crossing gate arm support pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Law enforcement pursuing a stolen car from Brevard County to Orange City caught it all on camera, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

A former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last week and released by a judge is back behind bars after being approached with new warrants, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

You’ve likely heard about falling, frozen iguanas in Florida when temperatures drop — but what about cold-stunned turtles? Here's what to look out for.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the reported deaths of dozens of vultures at Blue Spring State Park.

A man was arrested after a bomb threat was falsely made against a synagogue on Wednesday morning, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.

When News 6 arrived to the Brannon Center for Congressman Cory Mills’ Town Hall, we saw at least two dozen officers outside. Inside, Mills took pre-submitted questions, but the topic of ICE quickly overtook the discussion.

The city of Daytona Beach has officially declared the Daytona Gardens apartment complex a nuisance property following repeated police responses tied to violent crime.

Deltona residents are facing new challenges with water bills — not just high costs, but steep deposit fees to turn water on at a new address.

Freezing cold weather in Florida sends manatees in search of warmer waters.

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.

The shooting happened on Tuesday at the Truist Bank on Enterprise Road. The subject involved in the incident was transported to a hospital for medical treatment, according to police.

Deltona woman is demanding justice after her dog was tragically killed in December when he escaped from her home following what she believes was a viral "door kick-in challenge" involving neighborhood teen

Cold weather shelters across Central Florida will be open this weekend as record cold and dangerous wind chills hit the area.

Officials say a man was airlifted to an Orlando hospital after a vehicle fire spread to a house in South Daytona.

A said 16-year-old was arrested after threatening to “shoot up” DeLand High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A 31-year-old Valrico man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins deputies for the arrest of two people accused of dealing drugs because one of them used to be a Daytona Beach police officer.

Right now, this massive shark has found its way back to the Sunshine State.

A missing 88-year-old woman in Daytona Beach is now considered endangered, according to the police department.

From manatees to space missions, craft brews to cat yoga—6 ways to soak up the sunshine this weekend

New video from the Daytona Beach Police Department shows the arrest of a man accused of trying to steal cars at a dealership earlier this month.

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.

A crash with injuries between a pickup truck and two semitrucks temporarily closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 closed in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Florida 511.

Two teens had to be rescued off the New Smyrna Beach coast on Saturday afternoon after their boat capsized, according to fire officials.

After Shaun Burstein’s arrest was announced, another possible theft was reported. Deputies found jewelry and about $100 in cash were missing from the jewelry box of an 87-year-old resident at Arya at DeBary, the sheriff’s office said.

After a Leesburg man was arrested in 2021 for fatally attacking his coworker with a metal bat, he now faces life behind bars for his crimes, according to court records obtained by News 6.

People living in Holly Hill have filed a notice of claim to sue the city and a developer. This means the city and developer must respond soon or face a lawsuit.

People in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.

Local fern growers are working around the clock to shield their crops before Valentine’s Day. One fernery owner says what happens in the next few days could affect the entire year.

Volusia County Animal Services says it’s aware of two dogs running loose in Ormond-By-The-Sea, but adds the animals have not met state criteria to be deemed “dangerous.”

Passes were supposed to auto-renew, but some residents told News 6 their passes didn’t, leaving them with surprise tickets.

Irish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.

Statewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.

Over a week into the new year, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants have been forced to close up shop after a visit from a health inspector.

Freeze watch issued for all of Central Florida

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.

A Central Florida man was arrested this week after detectives said he issued a death threat aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The program will give eligible riders on-demand transportation using Uber.

Temperatures on Friday dropped to their lowest in a while, and we expect more cold weather on the way starting Sunday and into next week. Shelters for people who need to stay somewhere warmer are available across Central Florida.

City leaders in Port Orange are restarting their search this week for a developer to bring a long-awaited Riverwalk project to life after the original developer walked away.

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.

This road is so old that it predates Florida itself — as well as the rest of the country.

News 6 first told you about a forgotten piece of Daytona Beach history last June after it had fallen into disrepair. Now, that historic cemetery is getting a second chance.

The commanding officer of the Ormond Beach American Legion post has been arrested to face charges of possessing child porn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

The Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.

A long-awaited fire station is now open in a growing area of DeBary.

According to deputies, an investigation began when an engagement ring was reported missing from a resident’s bedroom.

The Florida Department of Health is advising people to stay out of the water near Lighthouse Point Park in Volusia County due to an increase in bacteria.