DeLand double homicide suspect's father arrested, police say

The DeLand Police Department has arrested the father of the 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing two teenagers in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand.

Victims' families call for juvenile justice reforms after DeLand double murder

The families of two teenagers killed in a downtown DeLand shooting are calling for greater accountability in Florida's juvenile justice system as law enforcement officials and prosecutors continue to dispute whether earlier intervention could have prevented the killings.

 Deland Double Homicide: Retired FBI Agent Shares how U.S. Marshals Tracked Down Teen Suspect
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 A community is grieving the loss of two teens following a fatal shooting allegedly involving a 17-year-old suspect. Good Day Orlando spoke with retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer about how U.S. Marshals tracked the teen to a motel over 100 miles away from the crime scene.

US Marshals Service arrest teen wanted in DeLand double teen shooting deaths

U.S. Marshals have arrested a 17-year-old boy wanted in connection to the deaths of two teenagers who were found shot and abandoned in an industrial lot last week in downtown DeLand.

Deland police update on double homicide arrest: Full press conference
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The DeLand Police Department shares an update following the arrest of a 17-year-old in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers-- aged 18 & 19 -- in downtown DeLand. 

Citadel cadet among 2 shot, killed in DeLand: 'You robbed an entire country of a future soldier'

A 19-year-old Citadel cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member was among two young men found fatally shot in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand this week, leaving two families searching for answers as police continue their investigation.

2 teen men shot, killed in downtown DeLand, police say

The DeLand Police Department is investigating the shooting of two teenage men, who were found dead in a vacant, abandoned lot in downtown DeLand on Wednesday night.

DeLand man critically injured in stabbing, sister in custody

A 53-year-old DeLand man is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest early Tuesday in the Villa Villar neighborhood, police said.

Journey's End: Volusia County animal sanctuary in desperate need of new home

Unlike traditional animal shelters, Journey's End does not focus on adoptions. Instead, the sanctuary takes in animals that are often considered unadoptable: the old, the sick, the injured, and the abandoned. Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary in DeLand gives them a comfortable place to live out the rest of their lives.

Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'

A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.

Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand

A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.

New video: Navy veteran, deputies rescue girl and dog from burning DeLand home

Newly released body camera video shows the frantic moments a Navy veteran, a DeLand police officer and a Volusia County sheriff's deputy rushed into a burning home to rescue a young girl and her dog.

Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire

A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.

Driver arrested after striking fire truck, leading chase from Daytona Beach to DeLand, deputies say

A DeLand man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he struck a fire truck at the scene of a rollover crash in Daytona Beach, fled from law enforcement and led deputies on a chase.

DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations after rise in crashes

DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.

Deland improves safety for e-bikes and e-scooters
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DeLand's Police Chief joined Good Day Orlando to discuss enhanced safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters. Under the new rules, riders are no longer allowed on downtown sidewalks, and new speed limits and helmet requirements are now in place.