2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood
Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Florida surfer dies days after accident in the water in Volusia County: officials
A cherished surfer in Florida has died after an apparent accident while surfing last week near a Volusia County Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Patrol and his friends.
Port Orange Mayor addresses councilman-elect's arrest: 'Elephant in the room'
Months before Lance Green is to be sworn in as the representative of Port Orange's 4th district, he was the topic of discussion at Tuesday's city council meeting.
Recent spike in stolen mail prompts warning from Ormond Beach police
Ormond Beach police officers are warning residents following a recent spike in stolen mail.
Frustrated homeowners bring flooding concerns to Edgewater city leaders
Edgewater homeowners are voicing concerns over ongoing flooding that has plagued the area since Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Florida boy, 11, arrested for alleged school shooting threat; 'hit list,' airsoft guns, swords found at home
An 11-year-old Creekside Middle School student is now in custody after he allegedly made threats to commit a school shooting according to the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Man shot during fight in Daytona Beach, police say
The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning.
Georgia man accused of threatening students at Ormond Beach Middle School, police say
A Georgia man suspected of threatening students at a Florida middle school turned himself in to authorities on Thursday, authorities said.
Adult grandson arrested after stabbing grandma during argument, police say
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody after stabbing his grandma during an argument, according to the Orange City Police Department.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
2 Heritage Middle School students arrested for posting school shooting threats on TikTok, Instagram: deputies
Two Heritage Middle School students accused of posting threats of a school shooting on social media have been taken into custody, authorities said.
Heritage Middle School lockdown lifted after report of person with possible weapon near campus, officials say
The Volusia Sheriff's Office is alerting the community to a large police presence near Heritage Middle School in Deltona.
Daytona Beach McDonald's shooting: Man claims self-defense in apparent road-rage incident
The Daytona Beach Police Department released the initial incident report, as well as 911 calls made Sunday following an apparent road-rage shooting outside a McDonald's restaurant in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Family of man fatally shot in Daytona Beach McDonald’s parking lot grieving, seeking answers
Loved ones of a man who was shot and killed while trying to pick up dinner for his children at a McDonald’s in Daytona Beach are speaking out about the incident.
Man killed in deadly road rage shooting outside Daytona Beach McDonald's, police say
A man was killed in what Daytona Beach police officers are calling a deadly road rage shooting outside a McDonald’s on LPGA Blvd.
Daytona Beach business owners beg county for help during street construction
Two Daytona Beach businesses have closed because of road construction on Atlantic Ave. and International Speedway Blvd.. The store owners are asking for county money to keep from losing everything.
Founder of Florida nonprofit for children with disabilities accused of decade-long sexual abuse
The FBI is searching for possible victims of the Special Needs Advocacy Program founder's alleged abuse.
Section of A1A closes again after severe weather washes away road; seawall project set to begin
A section of A1A has washed away again due to severe weather as the ocean roared nearby. Crews are working to repair a large portion of the road that has been swept away.
Good Samaritan discovers 2 pounds of fentanyl washed ashore in Daytona Beach: Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents seized over 2 pounds of fentanyl that washed ashore in Daytona Beach recently.
Volusia County lifeguard who allegedly ran over 2 women on Daytona Beach faces civil lawsuit
A former Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant appeared in court facing a lawsuit after being accused of running over two teenagers on the beach.