DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop

A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop

A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.

Police: 3 charged in NYE shooting for firing 30 rounds in midnight celebration, deputies say

Three people are facing potential charges after they allegedly celebrated the New Year by shooting more than 30 rounds in their backyard, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand

New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.

Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say

A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.

Florida man shoots roommate in face after drinking, argument, police say

A Florida man was arrested after shooting his roommate in the face and the hip at a home in Deltona on Sunday morning, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

DeLand woman accused of stealing nearly $60K from church daycare

Investigators said that between January and November 2024, Olson — who also served as treasurer and secretary for the church — diverted at least $59,185.50 from accounts belonging to both the daycare and the church.

Hundreds attend 2025 Alzheimer's walk in DeLand

Hundreds of participants gathered at Earl Brown Park in DeLand on a cooler Saturday morning for a walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia.

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's: Son remembers his mom, dad
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Hundreds woke up early Saturday morning for the 2025 "A Walk To End Alzheimer's" in DeLand, Volusia County. FOX 35's Matt Trezza talked to a man who lost both of his parents to Alzheimer's.

Volusia County pulls $600K in arts funding amid debate over drag performances

The Volusia County Council voted to withdraw $611,000 in cultural arts grants that had been designated for nearly three dozen local organizations, including theaters, museums and community arts programs.

Sophia Lewin becomes first female position coach in Stetson football history

Stetson University football is breaking new ground this season with the hiring of Sophia Lewin, the first female position coach in program history.

Friday Football Blitz: Mainland vs. DeLand
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On this segment of Friday Football Blitz, FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz visits Mainland High School as their football team prepares to take on DeLand High School.