Florida man faked blindness to collect nearly $245,000 in VA benefits, feds say
Federal prosecutors say a Florida man fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in veterans disability benefits by falsely claiming he was legally blind, federal prosecutors said.
Federal prosecutors say a Florida man fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in veterans disability benefits by falsely claiming he was legally blind, federal prosecutors said.
Welcome to Rockville 2026: How to stay cool as sweltering heat hits Daytona Beach
With temperatures in the upper 90s for Welcome to Rockville 2026, attendees are looking for ways to stay cool. Medical staff are on standby while the event offers free water.
With temperatures in the upper 90s for Welcome to Rockville 2026, attendees are looking for ways to stay cool. Medical staff are on standby while the event offers free water.
Daytona Beach City Manager's contract extended: Here's why
On May 6, city commissioners voted in favor of extending City Manager Deric Feacher's contract. Feacher's current contract was set to expire this month. Some commissioners argued that the spending issues began before he took over the position, while others argued it's his job to uncover when policies aren't being followed, FOX 35's Chancelor Winn reported.
On May 6, city commissioners voted in favor of extending City Manager Deric Feacher's contract. Feacher's current contract was set to expire this month. Some commissioners argued that the spending issues began before he took over the position, while others argued it's his job to uncover when policies aren't being followed, FOX 35's Chancelor Winn reported.
Fire crews put out DeLand scrapyard fire: Cause unknown
Five fire crews responded to a fire at the Central Florida Recycling center. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is still unknown. The fire is under investigation but responders say they may never find the exact cause.
Five fire crews responded to a fire at the Central Florida Recycling center. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is still unknown. The fire is under investigation but responders say they may never find the exact cause.
'Welcome to Rockville' 2026 starts with record-breaking heat: Know before you go
Tens of thousands of rock fans are descending on the Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival, but they’ll be met with more than just heavy metal. Temperatures are expected to climb near 100 degrees.
Tens of thousands of rock fans are descending on the Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival, but they’ll be met with more than just heavy metal. Temperatures are expected to climb near 100 degrees.
Welcome to Rockville kicks off in Daytona Beach: Know before you go
Tens of thousands of rock fans are descending on the Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival, but they’ll be met with more than just heavy metal. With record heat and high-tech security measures in place, preparation is the headliner for this year’s opening day.
Tens of thousands of rock fans are descending on the Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival, but they’ll be met with more than just heavy metal. With record heat and high-tech security measures in place, preparation is the headliner for this year’s opening day.
Daytona Beach 'excessive' P-card spending under criminal investigation
Daytona Beach commissioners voted to extend the contract of its current city manager after a financial audit revealed excessive P-card expenses.
Daytona Beach commissioners voted to extend the contract of its current city manager after a financial audit revealed excessive P-card expenses.
Family of five hospitalized, one critical after head-on crash in Volusia County
A family of five is recovering from significant injuries after a car crash in DeLeon Springs on State Road 40.
A family of five is recovering from significant injuries after a car crash in DeLeon Springs on State Road 40.
DeLand fire crews fight scrapyard fire; Residents urged to stay inside
City officials in DeLand are warning residents to stay indoors and keep their windows closed after a scrapyard fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Central Florida Recycling Center.
City officials in DeLand are warning residents to stay indoors and keep their windows closed after a scrapyard fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Central Florida Recycling Center.
Scrapyard fire breaks out in DeLand: City officials advise residents to remain indoors
City officials in DeLand are warning residents to stay indoors and keep their windows closed after a scrapyard fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Central Florida Recycling Center.
City officials in DeLand are warning residents to stay indoors and keep their windows closed after a scrapyard fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Central Florida Recycling Center.
Months of recovery for Leesburg family after deadly crash on SR 40
A "quick getaway" took a tragic turn as a Leesburg family of five was involved in a head-on collision on Florida-40 in Volusia County. Following the May 4 crash, three people in the second vehicle died, while the family of five is in the hospital recovering.
A "quick getaway" took a tragic turn as a Leesburg family of five was involved in a head-on collision on Florida-40 in Volusia County. Following the May 4 crash, three people in the second vehicle died, while the family of five is in the hospital recovering.
Problematic spending in Daytona? Officials under criminal investigation
After problematic spending through the use of city-issued purchasing cards were identified in a Daytona Beach audit, officials met to discuss a criminal investigation. Now, prosecutors are requiring access to all emails, texts and communication of several city leaders.
After problematic spending through the use of city-issued purchasing cards were identified in a Daytona Beach audit, officials met to discuss a criminal investigation. Now, prosecutors are requiring access to all emails, texts and communication of several city leaders.
Feral hogs in Edgewater? City poses solutions to fix 'worsening' issue
Feral hogs continue to be a growing nuisance for residents in Edgewater, tearing through yards and leaving behind costly damage. The issue was addressed during a city meeting Monday night, May 4, where leaders discussed ongoing concerns – particularly in the Florida Shores area.
Feral hogs continue to be a growing nuisance for residents in Edgewater, tearing through yards and leaving behind costly damage. The issue was addressed during a city meeting Monday night, May 4, where leaders discussed ongoing concerns – particularly in the Florida Shores area.
Feral hogs tearing up Edgewater yards: Officials say issue isn’t going away
Feral hogs are damaging yards across Edgewater, especially in the Florida Shores area. City leaders say the problem has existed for generations and is worsening with development.
Feral hogs are damaging yards across Edgewater, especially in the Florida Shores area. City leaders say the problem has existed for generations and is worsening with development.
'Deeply saddened': Georgia man, 51, allegedly set fire to Sanford Buddhist temple he attended
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
State Road 40 closed in DeLeon Springs: 3 killed in crash, FHP says
Authorities are investigating crash, killing three people, on State Road 40 in DeLeon Springs.
Authorities are investigating crash, killing three people, on State Road 40 in DeLeon Springs.
Missing Port Orange man with dementia found safe, police say
Thomas Clark ,74, who was reported missing from his Port Orange residence on Sunday, was found safe, according to police.
Thomas Clark ,74, who was reported missing from his Port Orange residence on Sunday, was found safe, according to police.
Man arrested for setting fire to Sanford temple, high-speed chase, officials say
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
32-year-old woman dies in drowning incident at Daytona Beach: Officials
A 32-year-old woman was rescued at Daytona Beach after officials said she was found floating and unresponsive in the ocean.
A 32-year-old woman was rescued at Daytona Beach after officials said she was found floating and unresponsive in the ocean.
Florida deputy, Jose Rivera, shot in line of duty returns to work
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.