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Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach is one step closer to becoming a National Historic Landmark.
A 37-year-old woman is accused of hitting a 16-year-old boy, jumping out of a pickup truck to cover her license plate and fleeing from the wreck in Volusia County, according to deputies.
The top two choices for president in November's election were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Thousands of voters had other ideas. These are their write-in votes.
One person is dead in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan in Volusia County on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband at a Daytona Beach hospital last year will go on trial Jan. 6.
The Supervisor of Elections in Volusia County wants to get the word out: A special election is coming up and if you want to vote by mail, you have less than a month to request a ballot.
The county is looking to prevent more flooding in the future, which could cost a pretty penny and means an increase in rates for residents.
A 13-year-old girl riding in a side-by-side died after the vehicle overturned in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A contracted school nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School faces charges after being accused of traveling to meet a minor, according to jail records.
People 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.
Kevin 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.
After comments and a video were brought to light of school board chair Jessie Thompson making remarks at a Moms for Liberty summit, the Volusia County school board voted to reconsider her position.
A 19-year-old woman was struck and killed on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Social Security Administration is dealing with a customer service crisis, leaving thousands of families waiting for their disability benefits applications to be reviewed.
A 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.
A Volusia County deputy accidentally shot herself in the leg at a Walmart in Deltona, according to the sheriff's office.
A pair of real estate agents behind bars in Flagler County are accused in what Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood called an elaborate scam targeting an Ormond Beach couple looking to sell their properties, leading to one of the victim’s deaths after one of the agents signed a do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) on their behalf.
Deputies in Volusia County have now had a new 911 technology for a year in their vehicles and Sheriff Mike Chitwood said it has been a game-changer for their response times.
A Volusia County man who was sentenced in November for his role in a 2022 wrong-way crash that killed three people, including a social media influencer, is seeking to withdraw his plea.
A man riding as a passenger in a pickup truck died after being ejected from the vehicle and hit by a car in Orange City, according to police.
A jury has reportedly awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle student and Air Force cadet whose 2020 shooting death was twice deemed by Daytona Beach police to have been a suicide amid allegations that he was instead shot by his roommate.
Shortly after the shooting happened, investigators announced that the man had fired over 200 rounds at neighbors and deputies before being taken out. But a week later, Sheriff Chitwood provided an updated figure.
Just in the last month, three children with autism drowned in Central Florida after eloping or wandering from their families.
Residents gathered at a flood mitigation town hall meeting hosted by Volusia County Council District 1 Member Don Dempsey on Thursday evening, voicing concerns and sharing experiences about flooding issues.
After several years of flooding concerns being brought forward by residents, Edgewater’s city leaders are moving forward with proposals for development moratoriums.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a missing child alert on Wednesday for two children missing out of Volusia County who may be in the company of a 35-year-old man.
A family in the New Smyrna Beach area is spending the holiday season picking up the pieces, but others have stepped in to help.
A 37-year-old man who was on probation for manslaughter with a firearm, was arrested Sunday evening after fleeing from a crash with a loaded gun and drugs, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
As arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.
With hurricane season officially over, researchers in Volusia County are working to make the coastline more resilient before the next time a storm hits.
A 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach near the Latitude Margaritaville community is now contained, according to a news release.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office body camera video shows some of the efforts deputies made to get a man to stop shooting at homes in an Ormond-by-the-Sea neighborhood Thursday.
A sniper with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team shot and killed a man accused of shooting at condo units and law enforcement near Ormond-By-The-Sea on Thanksgiving, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Three children with autism have drowned in the last month in Central Florida after or wandering away from their families.
A crash involving five vehicles created heavy delays on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The 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.
Black Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
A 36-year-old man was shot and injured during a “confrontation” with two other men at his home in the Ormond Beach area on Monday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Two Volusia County men were arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with assaulting several law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
A man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach jewelry store owner earlier this year is expected to take a plea deal, according to the state attorney’s office.
A man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach jewelry store owner earlier this year is expected to take a plea deal, according to the state attorney’s office.
Defense attorneys for Edward Druzolowski argued on Monday that he used the "Stand Your Ground" defense when he shot his neighbor last fall.
An April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
We’ll dive into the pressing issues facing our community, the department’s latest initiatives and Chief Jakari Young’s vision for public safety in Daytona Beach.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that has signed an agreement with Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University to offer a program aimed at reducing the nationwide air traffic controller shortage.
Resident who live near Miller Lake near the Orange City area of Volusia County are finally going to get some relief.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Following months of debate over New Smyrna Beach’s parking woes, city staff have presented a detailed action plan to tackle the challenges laid out by an engineering firm.
A 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.
With ongoing concerns about flooding problems in certain areas, the Volusia County Council will discuss the possibility of a temporary countywide moratorium on residential development.
The body of a missing four-year-old boy in Ormond Beach was found on Sunday in a pond near the playground he wandered off from hours earlier.
Residents of Volusia and Flagler counties who were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton can get help applying for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits in Daytona Beach.
A 17-year-boy arrested in Volusia County is accused of threatening to blow up his school, according to the sheriff's office.
A 61-year-old Daytona Beach man was struck by a car and killed while crossing International Speedway Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Linkin Park, Green Day, Korn and other bands will take part in next year’s Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach.
With a deadline of Dec. 31 just around the corner, over 150 condo associations along Volusia County's coast still have not turned in their "milestone" inspection reports.
One person was killed in a fiery wreck when a semitruck rear-ended their vehicle on I-95 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Time is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.
A fire at a house in Daytona Beach forced two people from their homes Sunday night, and crews believe a lithium-ion battery helped cause the fire.
City 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.
It has been more than a month since Hurricane Milton hit Central Florida and one city said the flooding nightmare is still not over.
