After a 12-year-old was arrested over a recent 'door-kicking challenge,' a Volusia County deputy was caught reassuring him in the backseat of the patrol car.

A five-month dredging project to restore sand along New Smyrna Beach is finally complete, and crews are now working to remove equipment from the shoreline.

The owner and chef said the restaurant's last day will be on Friday, though she also teased there were other plans in the works.

Deputies announced they're searching for a trio of "juveniles" who were caught on camera kicking people's front doors on Wednesday night.

A woman accused of causing a triple-fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 had her arraignment postponed Thursday after prosecutors revealed new evidence had emerged in the case.

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

Around 12:35 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard following a report of a person shot.

What many may not realize is that Battery Tender isn’t just the name of a product; it’s the company itself, and its headquarters are right here in Central Florida.

The 2025 aerial mapping study, which tracks seagrass extent across the 156-mile lagoon, from Volusia County down to Jupiter, shows a 72% increase in seagrass coverage since 2023.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the incident began Friday night when a DeLand police officer spotted the driver running without headlights, nearly striking a pedestrian, before speeding away and running multiple red lights.

The Brevard County Sherriff’s Office says one of their deputies has been arrested.

“Welcome to Rockville” in Daytona Beach is being put on pause due to severe weather heading into the region, according to organizers.

After recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.

Crews are currently building a seawall that will be set into the sand, serving as the foundation for the boardwalk extension.

Researchers have revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

After entering through an unlocked door, the two suspects apparently messed with ESE equipment before going around the campus taking things, according to the police department.

News 6 is learning three companies are currently laying fiber optic cable underground in Deland: T-Mobile/Tillman Fiber, Wire 3 and AT&T.

A two-year study aimed at finding flooding solutions for Daytona Beach’s Midtown neighborhood has ended without a viable fix — leaving residents and city leaders disappointed and, in many cases, feeling stuck.

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The victim told investigators she drove there to confront a woman she had been arguing with on Facebook. When she arrived, she said she saw two people in the driveway, both holding handguns, the sheriff's office said.

A Deltona city commissioner is now facing an accusation of battery after she patted a fellow commissioner on the shoulder this week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

One of the country’s largest rock music festivals kicks off Thursday in Daytona Beach, bringing more than 160 bands, hundreds of thousands of fans — and potentially record-breaking heat.

Less than two months ago, a health inspector noted that the restaurant had over 100 live roaches on its premises, along with roughly 400 rodent droppings.

In Edgewater on Monday night, city leaders discussed everything from what to do about an uptick in feral hogs and addressing what critics like to call “toilet to tap.”

Newly released security video captures the moment a man set fire to a Buddhist temple in Sanford before leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit across multiple counties.

A major project to raise a flood-prone Deltona road is moving closer to reality. The Deltona City Commission is set to vote on approving engineering, design and permitting work to elevate Elkcam Boulevard, a thoroughfare that residents say floods during even minor storms — and becomes impassable for weeks, sometimes months, after major ones.

A 12-year-old was taken to jail after she was accused of sending a threat to a teacher — under her ex-boyfriend’s account, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A roadblock was in place Monday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said three people died in a crash in De Leon Springs.

An Atlanta man is facing arson and burglary charges in connection to a fire at Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple in Sanford and led officers on a multi-county chase before being arrested.

Residents along Azalea Drive in DeBary are calling for safety improvements, saying ongoing speeding and reckless driving have made the roadway increasingly dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.

The Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.

Deltona High School is now the first school in the nation to test a drone system designed to respond to emergencies — including active shooter situations — directly on campus.

Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

This month, Walmart announced plans to remodel nearly 60 stores across the Sunshine State as part of an ongoing modernization initiative, according to the company.

Festivals, sports, shopping, and high-energy entertainment all in one weekend. Here are six things you can do in Central Florida in the next couple of days.

Florida’s governor visited Volusia County on Thursday to announce a major upgrade to a long-awaited interchange project — and revealed construction will begin years ahead of schedule.

The governor will speak at 10 a.m. at Destination Daytona and will be joined by Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.

An armed carjacking sparked a chase with law enforcement on Interstate 4 this week, according to the Winter Park Police Department.

New body camera video from Daytona Beach police shows the moment officers pulled over a father who then fled — first in his car, then on foot — with a young child in his arms.

A Central Florida high school was forced to act on Wednesday after a former student showed up with a loaded firearm, according to the school district.

One of the rounds struck his body camera, which investigators say likely prevented a fatal injury.

A special education school in South Daytona is scrambling to find a new home after its landlord declined to renew its lease, leaving dozens of students and staff in limbo. Chase Academy, a nonprofit school serving autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults across Volusia County, has operated out of South Daytona Plaza for more than 15 years.

Jeep Beach 2026 packed the shoreline with vehicles and people, but a crash involving a young child renewed safety concerns.

Repairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.

Wine tastings, Earth Day celebrations, Bikefest & more. Central Florida is packed with events on Saturday, April 25, 2026—whether you want to sip, celebrate, or bring the whole family out for a day of fun.

Volusia deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a driver on Wednesday after multiple reports of hit-and-run crashes on I-4.

Newly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.

According to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.

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

Transcripts of the confession of the man accused of shooting a Volusia County deputy show what he happened leading up to the shooting.

Loved ones of a truck driver killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 earlier this week are grieving his loss and calling for justice following the arrest of an 18-year-old former minor league baseball player.

A woman is still recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing in a designated driving lane on a Volusia County beach, authorities said.

A Volusia County father is facing serious charges after investigators say he shook his 7-month-old son, causing severe brain injuries that required emergency surgery.

An investigation has kicked off this week after a gopher tortoise was found sprayed in the face with insulation, according to state officials.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, introduced the resolution, accusing Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach, of sexual misconduct, profiting off federal contracts, and of stolen valor. She wants him expelled from Congress.

Welcome to Rockville 2026 returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7-10, featuring over 160 bands across five stages, including headliners Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance.

Years after a man gunned down his roommate and two other victims, he will now spend the rest of his life in prison.

About 80% of the greenery found in floral bouquets sold in the U.S. and Canada comes from Volusia County. But for the farmers growing it, this year’s holiday rush comes with an unusually heavy burden.

A group of New Smyrna Beach homeowners is making history — and racing against the clock to do it. After a three-and-a-half-year battle with state and county officials, residents along the beachfront have received the green light to build what will be the city’s first-ever natural coquina rock revetment. There’s just one catch: it has to be finished by May 1 — the start of sea turtle nesting season.

Months after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.

A 6-year-old girl showed up at school with a bruised face on Thursday, sparking a child abuse investigation in Volusia County.

A dog is home safe after a family received AI photos showing an injured pet

Prosecutors will not file charges against a man seen in a video being punched in the head by a Daytona Beach police officer during an arrest last month.

Rip currents occur all year round in Florida, but they become more noticeable in the summer when more people venture out into the warmer water.

The fate of Daytona Beach’s city manager remains up in the air after the city commission did not vote on whether to renew his contract or not. Instead, in a split vote, they decided to table it.

News 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.

Daytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote Wednesday night on a more than $1 million contract to repair sidewalks in a newly built neighborhood where residents say dozens of people have fallen.

Of the new laws signed on Tuesday, one designates a Florida highway as the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."

Crystal Ballroom Ocean Walk in Daytona Beach has shut its doors, leaving couples scrambling to find a new venue.

Multiple scandals led to Congressional resignations Monday, reviving questions about the futures of two Florida representatives facing their own investigations, including Central Florida Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach. Here's what we know about the allegations against him.

The water main break caused a hole in the road that is five feet deep and 20 feet wide.

Earlier this year, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.

Rough surf this week carved what appear to be small cliffs into the sand along parts of Volusia County’s coastline — prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.

On a sun-soaked spring morning in Central Florida, the 22,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is almost eerily quiet - and to Balog, that silence says everything.

Informed Delivery is a free program you can sign up for on the USPS website that provides updates on your mail's status. You'll even get a picture when something is delivered.

Luis Diaz Polanco, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder after investigators say he opened fire on Deputy Jose Rivera during a call at a Deltona home on Candler Drive in March.

Police said that 25 victims were identified after the pair was caught with roughly $47,000 worth of checks in their vehicle.

A 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete is recovering after running into traffic near I-95 in Daytona Beach and being struck by an SUV, with his family crediting strangers for stepping in to help.

Dangerous surf and powerful rip currents are battering Volusia County’s coastline, prompting beach safety officials to urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. Waves are reaching 8 to 12 feet, and the conditions have already proven serious for at least one family.

A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges in Volusia County after police say two dogs, left in a truck for hours in a Walmart parking lot, died of apparent heat stroke.

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

A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.

The future of the old Volusia County Jail in downtown DeLand is in the hands of city commissioners once again. Monday’s rezoning hearing marks the first public hearing on a redevelopment project in two years — and local business owners are ready for change.

Chitwood issued a stern warning to promoters behind the recently announced “Daytona Beach Pier Takeover.”

Edgewater officials are considering a permanent ban on "toilet-to-tap" turning treated wastewater into drinking water, a move drawing mixed reactions from residents ahead of a council vote and a possible 2026 ballot decision.

After a missing child alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl out of DeLand last year, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office has now announced that she’s been found.

Volunteers in Volusia County are sounding the alarm after a dramatic spike in stranded sea turtles washing ashore — and they need the public’s help.

The Daytona Beach city auditor is speaking out after a tense city commission meeting put his findings — and his methods — under fire.

Orange City is now speaking out after a controversial video surfaced, which shows the arrest of a 79-year old person.

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

A simple traffic stop this month escalated after an officer found illicit substances inside, according to new footage released by the police department.

Frank Rendon Park in Daytona Beach Shores reopened after the damage from the 2022 hurricanes, when back-to-back storms caused devastating destruction throughout the park.

Local leaders to break ground on affordable housing complex at site of old Putnam Hotel in DeLand.

An internal audit of the Daytona Beach Fire Department is raising serious questions about more than $500,000 in spending — and a city commissioner says what’s in the report is “extremely concerning.”

DeLand residents are pushing back against a proposed truck plaza that could bring dozens of semi-trucks to a busy stretch near Interstate 4 and State Route 44.

A new monument dedicated to Vietnam veterans will be unveiled at Veterans Memorial Park in Daytona Beach

Port Orange police scoured a property on Thursday in search of evidence related to a case from over 10 years ago, the department confirmed to News 6.

Deputies uncovered plenty of illicit substances after they stormed a drug home early Thursday morning, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

New video shows the moment Volusia County deputies reached a man accused of crashing his car through a fence at Daytona Beach International Airport and driving onto an active runway.