Florida law to allow counties to restrict smoking on the beach
On July 1, the State of Florida’s new Clean Air Act will go into effect. The regulation gives counties and municipalities more ability to restrict where someone can smoke in public.
Busy summer for Volusia lifeguards as shortage hits beaches, pools
A nationwide lifeguard shortage is impacting pools and beaches including those here in Central Florida.
CEO 2022 Fighting Game Championships
It's one of the largest fighting game conventions in the entire world, and it's happening from June 24-26 in Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach hits 100 degrees for the first time since August 1999 amid Florida heatwave
Daytona Beach hit 100 degrees Thursday afternoon, which tied the daily record set back in 1999.
Sheriff: Suspect wanted in deadly shooting outside DeBary IHOP arrested
A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting outside an IHOP restaurant in DeBary, Florida, was arrested Tuesday night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Daytona Dream Center, Second Harvest hold food event at Daytona International Speedway
Some Central Florida families who are struggling with inflation got a little help on Tuesday at the Daytona International Speedway.
New beachfront park to open in Daytona Beach
A brand-new beachfront park in Daytona Beach will be open to the public on Friday, June 24.
Volusia County beaches preparing for busy weekend after hundreds of rescues
There were hundreds of water rescues this week in Volusia County and officials say they could be heading into another busy weekend.
Dozens rescued from rough surf in Volusia County
Volusia County Beach Safety once again flew the red flag on Thursday. Over 100 bathers were rescued from rough surf without incident, a spokesperson for the agency told FOX 35.
Despite Truck Meet relocation, Volusia agencies prepare for pop-up events
Although Daytona’s former truck meet has now moved to South Florida, law enforcement agencies said they are still preparing.
Girl accused in shootout with Volusia County deputies tells judge she wants trial
A 15-year-old girl facing attempted first degree murder told a Volusia County judge Wednesday she wants to put her fate in the hands of a jury.
Police to open substation in Daytona’s Seabreeze district
At their latest city commission meeting, council members approved leasing a building for a new substation for the Daytona Beach Police Department.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood pulls over accused reckless driver
Deputies arrested a man they say was driving recklessly on I-4 Thursday afternoon.
Welcome to Rockville offers partial refunds, 'special value' tickets after 2022 festival impacted by weather
Organizers with Welcome to Rockville, the four-day music festival held in Daytona Beach, announced the option of either a partial refund or “special value” ticket to another one of their festivals for fans who experienced weather interruptions last month on their Facebook page Friday afternoon.
Special Olympics final leg torch run makes stop at Daytona International Speedway
The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” made its way to Daytona International Speedway as part of its “Final Leg” Tour.
With Treasure Island demolition complete, Daytona Beach Shores looks toward future
The old Treasure Island Resort in Daytona Beach Shores is now piles of concrete as crews have worked for several weeks to tear down the former staple.
Tammy Sytch arrest: WWE star returns to Florida court after bond is revoked
Sytch was arrested on several felony DUI charges after allegedly striking another vehicle that killed a man in March in Daytona Beach.
Memorial Day draws large crowds to Volusia County beaches
The unofficial start of summer is here, and it's bringing large crowds to Volusia County beaches. There were more than 100 lifeguards on duty this Memorial Day to keep everyone out on the water safe.
How police are keeping everyone safe over Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend can sometimes be considered the unofficial start to summer (that's June 21), which means large crowds head to Central Florida's beaches.
Daytona Beach police: Teenage stabbing suspect dies while being taken into custody
The teen was wanted for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old girl multiple times.