DeLand man convicted after setting woman on fire, killing her at her home

A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison after he poured gasoline on a woman's car causing her to catch on fire, killing her back in 2017

DeLand’s historic Putnam Hotel faces demolition after being deemed 'unsalvageable'

Built a century ago in 1923, The Putnam Hotel was the original first purchase by Henry A. DeLand. Now in 2023, a year that would have been a monumental one for the century-old building, its era may be coming to an end.

FHP: Alleged wrong-way driver ran into woods, didn't call 911 for help after deadly crash

The search continues for an alleged wrong-way driver who crashed into a vehicle on Sunday in Volusia County – killing three people – and then ran into the woods, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida man crushed to death by large tree limb in DeLand

A 71-year-old Florida man was crushed to death by a large tree limb while cutting trees on Covey Hill Way in DeLand Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office. 

DeLand Police start zero tolerance policy over traffic laws: Here's why

The DeLand Police Department has partnered up with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to crack down on crime. That new task force has stopped dozens of people in the past week alone.

Residents along St. John’s River in DeLand brace for more flooding

Residents in one DeLand neighborhood along the St. John’s River are bracing for more flooding as they anticipate the river to rise.