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A Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
A Daytona Beach man was arrested on Wednesday evening after a bout of road rage involving another family’s SUV, according to the police department.
Mark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.
It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.
A child pornography investigation spanning multiple countries has led to several arrests in Central Florida, according to state officials on Monday.
A 33-year-old Ocala man sunbathing on the beach was injured on Saturday in Volusia County when a vehicle ran him over while trying to back into a parking spot, according to a news release.
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a woman and her boyfriend after a 6-year-old girl was allegedly found wandering with a dog in Deltona.
A former co-owner of a karate studio in Orange City is accused of sexual battery with a teen student, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, you name it and you’ll find it this weekend at a couple festivals in Central Florida.
A car on Interstate 4 blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon after it burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
In 2023, the county launched an 18-month pilot program to make a portion of Ormond Beach dog-friendly. On Tuesday, the county council voted to keep the beach permanently.
Volusia County officials approved changes for commercial fisherman in what they called a “clean-up” to its parking rules that went into effect at the start of the year.
On Tuesday, voters in the city of Edgewater chose between two candidates to replace a councilman who resigned because he said his family and his business were getting harassed.
Republican Randy Fine has won the special election to U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
A reckless driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused the South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach to be closed for hours on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.
A woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
If you've seen them, you'd know them: they're Eastern lubber grasshoppers. Maybe the name doesn't sound familiar, but the look is distinct.
A 54-year-old DeBary man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck head-on by an SUV and later died, according to the sheriff's office.
Second Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
A 29-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after deputies said he dug a grave for a man he beat at a transient camp in the woods in Volusia County, according to a news release.
A man in Volusia County is accused of assaulting an Uber Eats driver after refusing to show his ID for alcohol he ordered, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
A woman is suing the city of Holly Hill alleging the former police chief and others in the department of engaging in “routine and predatory acts in the workplace towards women for years,” according to court documents.
The excitement of spring break has settled down along Central Florida's coast as most students return to school.
Postal workers across the country will rally outside post offices on Sunday, nearly a month after President Donald Trump suggested he may try to take control of the independent agency and put it under the Commerce Department.
Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
People have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesn’t change, you might need a backup if you can’t get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.
Bikers are hitting the streets of Volusia County this weekend to honor an 8-year-old boy who was killed by two dogs in DeLand.
A man accused of killing a Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week in 2022 is asking that the death penalty be waived due in part to the alleged unavailability of witnesses to speak in his defense, court records show.
Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
There is an issue of long lines at driver’s license offices in Florida, and officials say the problem may continue through 2027.
A road in New Smyrna Beach was partially blocked after officers located “what appeared to be a homemade explosive device” during a traffic stop, according to police.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joined the family of an 8-year-old boy killed in a DeLand dog attack to speak on behalf of a bill they hope can prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
A critical event is taking place in Daytona Beach, aimed at providing free dental care to thousands of Floridians who may not otherwise have access to it.
The man was arrested after he was caught eating a pack of shrimp at a Publix store in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
The legislation would give adoption shelters a way to screen prospective pet owners, which could help improve the ability of these groups to find safe homes for animals.
Three people were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to a news release.
A 49-year-old Daytona Beach man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck and killed by a pickup truck that was attempting to pass traffic ahead of it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Photos from the scene taken by Daytona Shores Police Chief Mike Fowler show damage to the side of the firetruck as well as front-end damage to the white car.
As spring break kicks off for many school districts, New Smyrna Beach and Volusia County law enforcement are preparing for the annual influx of visitors.
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking locals with backgrounds similar to a 1982 French-Canadian “John Doe” to provide DNA samples in an attempt to identify him.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s warnings toward parents were demonstrated following the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of an alcohol violation.
Hundreds of high school seniors are flocking to the beach Thursday for “Senior Skip Day,” but this year, law enforcement is stepping in to keep things under control.
The city of Daytona Beach says it’s installed more security cameras along Main Street to broaden law enforcement’s ability to monitor crowds.
New Smyrna Beach police are implementing a "special event zone" ordinance for a "senior skip day." Learn where it's active and what could happen to rule breakers.
Over a dozen New Smyrna Beach homes are set to either be demolished and rebuilt or raised off the ground to meet emergency standards. This initiative is part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which helps homeowners who have been flooded.
Two students from a Volusia County high school were arrested Tuesday morning after they threatened to kill a student in a group chat, the Volusia’s Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.
Officials say a Volusia County school staff member has been arrested on allegations of having inappropriate interactions with a minor.
We’re tracking a line of storms moving in from the Gulf ahead of another front that is forecast to arrive late Monday morning and into the afternoon.
A 74-year-old Ormond Beach woman was killed and two other people suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 40-year-old man died on Friday after a truck he was working under rolled off its ramps and on top of him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
A 41-year-old man was arrested after a shooting “between rival motorcycle gangs” that injured two on Saturday, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
A small plane which experienced engine failure en route to an airport in Volusia County was landed along International Speedway Boulevard, according to the sheriff's office.
A seizure ended with a crash that left the driver in critical condition on Friday afternoon, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Law enforcement officers across Florida may soon receive new training from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A state Senate bill gaining momentum in Florida aims to increase the punishment for those convicted of manslaughter against a police officer.
Watering restrictions will start March 9 for residents and businesses in multiple counties to conserve water and maintain lawn and plant health.
A 79-year-old Melbourne man sparked a Silver Alert on Wednesday after his car was spotted along Interstate 4, according to the police department.
Dozens of counterfeit Xanax pills have been recovered from the Deltona home of an overdose victim who was found dead, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
