Titusville council member questions $600,000 beautification project after plants fail

A Titusville city council member is criticizing a $600,000 beautification project after many of the plants installed along major roadways failed within months.

Driver arrested after striking fire truck, leading chase from Daytona Beach to DeLand, deputies say

A DeLand man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he struck a fire truck at the scene of a rollover crash in Daytona Beach, fled from law enforcement and led deputies on a chase.

Proposed Brevard County USL soccer stadium would anchor new mixed-use development

Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.

Airbnb deploying anti-party AI tech to block unauthorized Fourth of July bashes

With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, Central Florida is bracing for a massive influx of holiday travelers. However, for those looking to rent an Airbnb for an unapproved, massive holiday bash, think again.

Airbnb cracking down on illegal house parties
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With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, Central Florida is bracing for a massive influx of holiday travelers. However, for those looking to rent an Airbnb for an unapproved, massive holiday bash, think again.

Flagler contractor charged after investigators allege $40K scam
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A Flagler County contractor has been arrested after investigators said he accepted a $40,000 down payment for a home renovation project, completed little work and spent much of the money on personal purchases, including baseball cards.

USL soccer stadium proposed for Brevard County
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Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.

Florida board bars undocumented students from state colleges, GED programs

Florida education officials have approved new rules that will bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state's public colleges and adult education programs that prepare students for the General Educational Development, or GED, exam.

Driver arrested after striking fire truck, prompting chase:, deputies say
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A driver was arrested after authorities said he struck a fire truck at the scene of a crash in Daytona Beach, fled from law enforcement and led deputies on a chase that ended with a foot pursuit through a busy shopping plaza in DeLand.

Blue Origin targets return to flight by year's end after New Glenn launch pad explosion

Blue Origin says it plans to return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the end of 2026 after an explosion during a launch pad test destroyed key ground equipment but spared critical infrastructure needed to rebuild.

Multi-agency Florida drug bust: 50 warrants issued, gang headquarters raided at pastor's property

"This isn't their first rodeo." A massive, year-long multi-agency investigation into widespread overdose deaths culminated on Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026, with 50 arrest warrants issued across Volusia County.

Titusville council member questions $600K beautification project
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A Titusville city council member is criticizing a $600,000 beautification project after many of the plants installed along major roadways failed within months, raising questions about project planning and long-term maintenance.

Officials serve 50 search warrants in drug operation investigation | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERNENCE | A year-long investigation into a series of overdose deaths in Volusia County led to 50 arrest warrants for individuals involved in violent crimes and drug dealing, the sheriff's office said.  The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Holy Rollers” early Tuesday morning, June 30 at a church in Holly Hill after several deaths were linked to drugs coming out of this property, officials said. 

Former Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in cryptocurrency fraud case
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Former Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering, and related charges stemming from what federal prosecutors describe as a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 1,600 investors.

Blue Origin says early data points to first-stage issue in rocket explosion
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Blue Origin says early findings from its investigation into the May 28 New Glenn launch pad explosion point to a problem in the rocket's first stage as the company works toward returning to flight by the end of the year.

Gang, drug investigation centered on church-owned property, sheriff says
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The Volusia Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that investigators executed 10 search warrants and obtained 50 arrest warrants as part of an operation to crack down on gang activity, which centered on a house owned by Greater Harvest Ministries.

Laws restricting transgender athletes could impact Orlando dance event
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld laws barring transgender girls and women from participating on female school sports teams, ruling the restrictions do not violate Title IX or the Constitution. Officials have quickly cited the ruling when raising concerns about an upcoming Irish dance competition in Orlando.

US Air Force Band of the West to perform 2 free concerts at Disney Springs

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West is bringing its nationwide tour to Orlando, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The musical group will perform a series of free concerts on July 3 and 4 at the Waterside Stage in Disney Springs.

Family remembers woman killed in alligator attack in Central Florida
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The family of a 31-year-old woman who died after an alligator attack in Central Florida is remembering her as adventurous, kind, and someone who loved the outdoors.