Construction starts on new SunRail station
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on a new SunRail train station in DeLand. That station is expected to be completed in 2024.
Multi-vehicle crash in DeLand closes I-4
Westbound lanes of Interstate 4 reopened late Thursday night after being closed for several hours due to six different crashes involving 15 vehicles. In total, five people were transported to area hospitals. Witnesses told troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol that it was raining during the time of the crashes. The sequence of events that led to these crashes is still under investigation, troopers said.
Florida man arrested for beating girlfriend's son with mop, fracturing his skull: Deputies
A DeLand man is facing several charges after his girlfriend saw him abusing her son on a camera in the house shortly after she left for a doctor's appointment, deputies said.
John Brown in Your Town: DeLand growth
DeLand is a Central Florida community that is having great success in attracting young residents
Florida residents see some progress on giant hole in backyard, still seek answers
People in a Deland community are starting to see some results after FOX 35's story on a massive hole in their backyards creeping closer to their homes. But they say they still want more answers.
Neighbors frustrated with massive hole alleged to be caused by poorly built drainage system
Residents in a DeLand, Florida neighborhood are desperate for answers as a massive, erosion-caused hole slowly creeps toward their homes. The washout is the result of a poorly built drainage system.
Volusia County considering options for implementing 'Stupid Motorist Law'
Volusia County Council members voted Tuesday to direct staff to go back to the drawing board as talks continue about possibly implementing a law that would target drivers who require rescue after going around barricades and into floodwater.
DeLand neighborhood watches large washout expand, creeping closer to homes
People in a Deland neighborhood are watching the land behind their homes get washed away.
DeLand woman arrested for setting her own house on fire
A DeLand woman was arrested for intentionally setting her own house on fire.
Florida woman intentionally sets her own house on fire, crews say
A Volusia County woman has been arrested after she allegedly "intentionally" set her own house on fire.
2 arrested in deadly crash that killed TikTok influencer 'Ali Spice'
Police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed three young people late last year, including TikTok influencer Alexandra Dulin, known to her fans as “Ali Spice."
DeLand parents face combined $1M bond after drug arrests: Deputies
An alleged DeLand area 'drug dealer’ and his wife were both arrested after deputies found an assortment of illegal drugs in their car and home Thursday morning.
Woman, 93, killed after transport shuttle struck by car whose driver ran through stop sign: FHP
A 93-year-old woman was killed in a crash in DeLand on Tuesday.
Central Florida symphony working to rebuild following theft of instruments
Volusia Community Arts (VCA), formerly known as Volusia Community Symphony, is working to replace thousands of dollars worth of equipment following a theft several weeks ago.
FL man shoots gator attacking dog • 4 dead after planes collide in FL • FL Hibachi restaurant explosion
A Florida man shot an alligator who attacked his dog in their backyard, four people are dead after two planes collide over Lake Hartridge in Winter Haven, a teen was shot in the legs at an Orlando Sonic restaurant, two people were burned after an explosion at a Florida Hibachi restaurant, and a Florida man is accused of killing his girlfriend, burning her body, and trying to bury her: Here is FOX 35's Week in Review.
FHP warns of heavy smoke along I-4 due to wildfire in Volusia County
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Volusia County that has prompted advisories for those traveling along Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 92 between DeLand and Daytona Beach.
Sheriff: Boy found loaded handgun in nightstand before accidentally shooting self in Volusia County
A three-year-old boy who died after he mistakenly shot himself inside a home in DeLand on Wednesday found the gun inside a nightstand in the bedroom, Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood said Thursday.
Historic Putnam Hotel in DeLand being demolished
The historic Putnam Hotel in DeLand is coming down. Crews began demolition on the century-old building after engineers said it was no longer structurally sound.
Stetson University student dies after being found unresponsive on campus, police say
Police said foul play is not suspected in the death of 21-year-old Kaleb Walker.
Skydiver injured after 'hard landing' in DeLand, police said
A 24-year-old skydiver experienced a “hard landing” on Monday morning and was transported to the hospital, according to the DeLand Police Department.