Chris Lindsay
Chris Lindsay joined FOX 35 in February 2023 as a reporter and covers Volusia County.
Chris was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications in 2018.
He joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. during his undergraduate experience.
In 2019, Chris received his master’s degree in Sports Journalism from Arizona State University.
Before moving to Florida, he spent two years as a reporter at KEZI 9 News in Eugene, Oregon. There, he kept Western Oregonians up to date on the state’s devastating wildfires, coronavirus pandemic, and other pressing issues.
He is excited to join a new community and deliver the stories that matter the most.
When not delivering news, Chris likes to listen to music, watch movies, and visit friends and family.
The latest from Chris Lindsay
Volusia County warns of dangerous surf, rip currents as storm approaches
Strong winds, heavy rain and large waves are expected along the Volusia County coast this weekend as a cold front moves through Central Florida, prompting beach safety officials to warn of dangerous swimming conditions.
Daytona Beach man sentenced to 45 years for slashing 13-year-old boy’s neck with box cutter
A man who slashed a 13-year-old boy's neck with a box cutter near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk in February has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Daytona Beach pressures Plaza Resort owners to make repairs after yearslong closure
The future of one of Daytona Beach's most recognizable oceanfront hotels remains uncertain as city officials pressure the owners of the long-closed Plaza Resort to address code violations and make repairs needed to stabilize the property.
Volusia County man sentenced to 47 years for DUI crash that killed couple
A Volusia County man was sentenced to 47 years in prison Wednesday for a high-speed DUI crash that killed a husband and wife.
Georgia woman arrested in $15K Volusia County sheriff impersonation scam linked to prison inmates
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said, yet another arrest has been made, as Georgia prison inmates continue to run scams targeting Floridians.
Dozens of suspected invasive Cuban treefrogs appear outside Orlando homes after days of rain
An Orlando woman said she was surprised to find dozens of frogs covering the outside of her home following several days of rain.
Florida janitor denied bond after elderly couple attacked, officer shot: Records
Officials released bodycam video on Tuesday that showed the moments law enforcement arrived at Daytona College and found an elderly man and a woman on the ground and unconscious – victims of a brutal attack.
Man accused of crashing into Sumter County school bus while fleeing deputy held without bond
A Sumter County father is taking extra precautions after his 10-year-old daughter’s school bus was hit by a fleeing driver earlier this week.
Daytona Beach officer fired after viral open container arrest
Daytona Beach Police Officer Joel Llinas has been fired following a use of force investigation looking into a March incident.
Teen accused of cutting down Flock cameras in Volusia County
An 18-year-old has been arrested after authorities say he cut down several automated license plate readers in Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.