Wildfires sprang up in the Maytown area on Friday evening, prompting a warning from first responders.

Volusia County deputies have revealed that an Orlando father is now facing an even more serious charge after his infant son died earlier this year.

As Florida hurricane survivors wait for FEMA to approve their grant applications, Congress and a council appointed by President Trump push different plans to overhaul FEMA.

A Daytona Beach ordinance banning panhandling partially violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a U.S. Appeals Court affirmed this week. But the judges also ruled the lower court went too far in blocking the whole ordinance.

Downtown Ormond Beach businesses are taking matters into their own hands after drivers continue to ignore a reduced speed limit on Granada Boulevard — nearly a year after the change took effect.

Downtown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.

Trooper Steve gets to know the newest member of the News 6 Investigators team. Pavlina Osta grew up in Volusia County.

New Smyrna Beach city officials are asking residents for input on a proposed roundabout at a US-1 intersection near the airport that has seen five fatal crashes in three years. A public input meeting is being held on Wednesday.

A new report has emerged revealing which cities spent the most on OnlyFans last year — and one Florida metro came in at No. 2.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash after an SUV left the road and overturned Saturday on eastbound Interstate 4 in Volusia County.

A Walmart convenience store cashier in DeLand is accused of pocketing a receipt tied to a winning Florida Lottery ticket worth $2,700, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

The Daytona Beach fire chief is stepping down after 27 years with the city — and his departure comes months after an internal audit raised serious questions about spending inside his department.

A 17-month-old boy has died after falling into a backyard pool earlier this week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Events are set up across Central Florida this weekend in honor of Juneteenth. The federal holiday marks the day that Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, told enslaved Black people in Texas that they were free, thus marking the end of slavery in the United States.

A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat is back in the wild after spending three months recovering at the Marine Science Center in Volusia County.

Florida’s Jason Raynor Act — named for a Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty — is now law, requiring a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer.

A mother and her young son were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash while trying to cross the street on Tuesday, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

Mount Dora police have wrapped up a three-day search of a drained Deltona retention pond in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin — and while no evidence was found, investigators say the case is actively moving forward.

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games take place in Minneapolis from June 20-26. Thousands of athletes from all 50 states will be there, competing for medals in a variety of sports. Nearly 200 athletes and coaches make up Florida's delegation. News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh met members of Team Florida's gymnastics squad.

Volusia County is on track to run out of money for stormwater projects by 2030.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on yet another batch of new laws — this time tackling criminal issues.

The DeBary City Council is discussing funding options for a plan to convert 700 homes from septic tanks to a central sewer system.

Despite its Texan upbringing, Buc-ee’s has been a smash hit for many Florida residents since its debut in St. Augustine years ago.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Jason Raynor Act into law Tuesday in Winter Haven, sending a direct message to anyone who attacks a police officer in Florida: the consequences are now permanent.

Downtown DeLand is sounding the alarm. Several high-profile shops and restaurants have closed in recent weeks, and business owners say they are struggling to keep their doors open.

Mount Dora police announced on Tuesday that they are draining a Deltona retention pond in search of clues about what happened after the mysterious disappearance of Nicole Baldwin.

News 6 Sports dropped by a youth baseball camp in Volusia County. Former minor league pitcher and major league scout Tad Powers is sharing his baseball expertise and experience with young players in New Smyrna Beach all this week.

The fire, known as the Rookery Fire, is located in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The fire has burned about 3,700 acres so far, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire map.

Sea breeze storms will pin along the I-95 corridor late-afternoon.

A wildfire estimated at approximately 600 acres is burning in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge area in northwest Volusia County, prompting officials to warn nearby residents about smoke and ash.

DeLand police are launching a zero-tolerance crackdown on e-bikes, bicycles, scooters and skateboards in the downtown area — and violators could face hundreds of dollars in fines or even an arrest.

A Central Florida man was arrested on Monday after he reportedly fired into a local home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A Central Florida man was arrested on Monday after he reportedly fired into a local home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Lanes of I4 westbound in Volusia County right at Debary avenue are closed down.

Volusia County is having a record-breaking sea turtle nesting season — and it’s not even close.

Amazon opened a new, first-of-its-kind distribution center in Deltona on Wednesday, a move company officials say will help streamline deliveries across Central Florida while adding hundreds of jobs.

Volusia County deputies have arrested a 24-year-old man they say bought alcohol for two teenage girls and then had sex with them — and they believe there may be more victims.

Investigators say Alo targeted victims by driving around the east side of Volusia County. The Sheriff’s Office says he frequently visited skate parks, the boardwalk, and other public parks to seek out victims.

A Florida woman is suing the Florida Highway Patrol after spending 13 days in jail for a deadly 2025 wrong-way crash on I-4 that investigators later determined she had no involvement in.

State officials have revealed the latest data showing which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

A woman accused of plowing through a Volusia Beach toll booth, killing a worker and then driving into the ocean, will remain in jail ahead of her trial.

The missing boaters were reportedly planning to fish approximately 30 miles offshore, though it remains unclear how far they ultimately traveled. They are believed to be aboard a white, 25-foot Carolina Classic vessel, police said.

A hurricane-damaged resort sitting in the heart of one of Ormond Beach’s busiest tourist corridors has become a source of frustration for nearby residents and business owners who say it has turned into a hotspot for crime, trespassing and transient activity — and they want answers.

In an update issued Sunday, police said they obtained a warrant and took the suspect, 21-year-old Joseph Aviles, into custody without incident.

According to police, officers found Brandon Berry slumped over the wheel of a running Toyota that was still in drive, and when he woke up, his speech was slurred.

Volusia County is exploring safety measures for its beach ramps following a deadly crash in which deputies say a drunk driver sped through the Dunlawton Beach approach, struck the tollbooth and killed the toll attendant before driving into the ocean.

A surge in emergency calls prompted DeLand city leaders to invest nearly $1 million in upgrading and expanding Fire Station 83, a move officials say will better protect one of the city’s fastest-growing areas.

Daytona Beach's Peabody Auditorium will host productions such as A Beautiful Noise, The Wiz, Shucked, and Hadestown, while The Sharon in The Villages will feature The Carpenters Songbook, A Beautiful Noise, The Pirates of Penzance, Waitress, and Burn The Floor Presents Maks & Peta Live.

During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Daytona residents are weighing the future of a historic building tied to the city’s Black history: the Campbell Hotel on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

Condemned in 2023, its fate of the Campbell Hotel, one of the only places Black people could lodge during Jim Crow era, has remained uncertain, but the community wants to see it restored.

Deanna Harrell, 36, was arrested on warrants for vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter in the death of toll booth attendant Tammie Jo Baker, 63, after a Second Baker Act attempt on Harrell did not hold.

A News 6 investigation found nearly 350,000 properties statewide face flood hazards but are not recognized as high risk in FEMA flood maps. The list includes Pine Hills, Poinciana, and Union Park — all areas FEMA does not currently classify as high risk.

New body-camera footage has been released after a truck drove through a toll booth onto a Volusia County beach, killing a toll worker in the process.

The family of Tammy Jo Baker, the toll booth worker killed when a driver crashed into her booth and plunged into the ocean off Daytona Beach Shores, is speaking out, remembering her as a loving matriarch who kept everyone around her laughing.

Edgewater police and city leaders are moving forward with a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating backyard chickens as more residents already keep hens at home.

A toll attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed through a beach ramp toll booth and into the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

The city has installed five canal-monitoring devices along waterways running through residential neighborhoods, tracking stormwater levels in real time in hopes of getting ahead of the next major storm.

A 3-year-old child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition Sunday afternoon after being left unattended in a hot car for approximately two hours, DeLand police said.

A hit-and-run investigation escalated into a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash and an arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.

A 24-year-old Bradenton woman was killed after his car left westbound I-4 in Volusia County and struck a support pole, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 44-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he drove more than 100 mph on a Deltona roadway while weaving through traffic with his 5-year-old son in the back seat.

In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."

In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."

Prosecutors say Montalvo caused the October 2025 crash that killed three people and left the scene, while new court testimony detailed alleged post-crash repairs and the case’s earlier mistaken arrest.

Dori Howington, who also served as chief financial officer for the Clerk of the Court, is no longer employed with that office.

Residents in a Port Orange neighborhood are on high alert after surveillance cameras captured a suspicious man allegedly attempting to enter homes. Neighbors say the community is largely made up of elderly residents, raising concerns about safety as deputies continue searching for the suspect.

While most Volusia County cities are making progress on flood mitigation, Daytona Beach residents in the Midtown neighborhood are still waiting for help — and growing more anxious with every storm in the forecast.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Daytona Beach police had been searching for Perry since late Wednesday night.

Deputies said the incident happened after the 12-year-old boy "raised his middle finger" toward the president.

Authorities in Volusia County are searching for a homicide suspect out of Gainesville. The sheriff’s office is looking for Xavion Perry III. They say he was spotted in Daytona Beach by police Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of International Speedway Boulevard and Kepler Road.

A woman spent nearly two weeks in jail for a deadly hit-and-run crash investigators now say she had nothing to do with, raising questions about how Florida Highway Patrol handled the initial investigation.

Earlier this month, a report was released examining the most "up-and-coming" communities in the country.

A memorial continues to grow in New Smyrna Beach after a 22-month-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach over the weekend, as family members and community members mourn the tragedy.

Memorial Day weekend brought big crowds to Volusia County’s waterways, marking the first major boating weekend of the summer.

Officials are urging beachgoers and drivers to take extra safety measures after a 2-year-old was hit and killed by a car on the sand at New Smyrna Beach.

Florida Highway Patrol investigators now say a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 that killed three people may have come down to witnesses misidentifying the color of the SUV involved, according to newly released court documents.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a 2-year-old girl was hit and killed by a car on the beach near East Seventh Avenue on Saturday afternoon, prompting renewed safety questions about vehicles and families sharing the sand.

A 2-year-old girl died after she ran into a traffic lane and was struck by a vehicle on the beach in New Smyrna Beach on Friday, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A new suspect, Alisa Lee Montalvo of Deltona, has been arrested and jailed without bond in connection with the October Interstate 4 crash near Deltona that killed three people after prosecutors filed no charges against the previously arrested driver.

A driver will not be charged after a crash along Interstate 4 left three people dead late last year, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A Volusia County woman is facing battery charges, accused of using a can of wasp spray against another driver.

On Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a preliminary injunction halting activities under exempted fishing permits, or EFPs, that had authorized the 2026 state recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic.

More than 8,800 homes are coming to a new "city within a city" in Daytona Beach. The city of Daytona Beach approved plans for an Avalon Park Daytona. Developers say they have plans to deal with the infrastructure woes this community could cause.

A man accused of killing his father and leading law enforcement on a chase and shootout was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

A juvenile was shot in the leg on Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of two suspects, according to the Edgewater Police Department.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

The father of a TikTok star was arrested in Central Florida this week as part of a murder-for-hire case against her , according to court records obtained by News 6.

Three teenagers in Volusia County are facing serious charges after they were caught on surveillance video kicking doors at Deltona homes — all part of a viral door-kicking challenge circulating on social media. One of the 13-year-olds confessed to deputies that the group had been kicked out of a church in Deltona before walking to Feather Drive, where they decided to try the challenge. The teens hit homes on three different streets.

Newly obtained aerial video of a high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW convertible captures the moments before the car slammed into a highway sign pole, tore in half and caught fire in August.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

A memorial service was held Monday for Adam “Stump” Smith, the late assistant baseball coach for Spruce Creek High School.

The man accused of shooting and killing an off-duty Edgewater police officer took a plea deal Monday and is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

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.