Stetson University student tests positive for COVID-19
Stetson University announced one of its students tested positive for COVID-19 and was at a city owned park.
Stetson University student tests positive for coronavirus, school says
Stetson University said that they have identified those who may have been in contact with the student and those individuals are asked to monitor themselves for symptoms.
Several DeLand businesses get $1 rent bill to help ease COVID-19 burden
On March 1, Paul Weintraub and his mother thought their business ownership dreams had finally come true, taking over an established antique store, Backhome Antiques, on the main street of popular Downtown DeLand.
DeLand offers meal program for low-income senior citizens
The City of DeLand announced a new program called "Neighbors on Wheels", which will deliver food to elderly residents and low-income seniors living in DeLand who are in need of assistance, according to city representatives.
Local restaurants celebrate 'National Takeout Day'
As the coronavirus hits the restaurant industry in the pocketbook, owners are hoping people participate in National Takeout Day.
Central Florida church closes after member tests positive for coronavirus
A DeLand church has shut down after a member of the congregation tested positive for the Coronavirus.
I-4 reopens after brush fire shut down stretch of highway in Volusia County
UPDATE: ((7:52 p.m.)) All westbound lanes of I-4 have reopened.
3 injured after school bus hits vehicle turning into driveway, Florida officials say
The bus driver has been cited for careless driving, DeLand officials said.
Human remains found near I-4 in DeLand investigated as homicide case
Detectives are trying to identify skeletal remains found near Interstate 4 in DeLand.
DeLand native accused of tackling deacon in South Florida
Deland neighbors say they called police when Thomas Eisel returned to his former neighborhood a couple of weeks ago.
Ormond Beach man suspected of drugging woman, raping her expected in court
Investigators say, Jason Nicholas Minton, 43, is accused of taking a woman from an Ormond Beach restaurant without her consent, before sexually assaulting her inside his vehicle at another location.
Lockdown lifted at DeLand High School after rumor prompts police investigation
According to the school, a student reported hearing another student say to someone that he was going to “shoot someone.”
Man accused of almost running over police officer after alleged stabbing
A 28-year-old man was arrested after police say he fled from the scene of a stabbing, later crashing on Stetson University campus.
Volunteers help rehab troubled DeLand animal shelter
Volunteers put a fresh coat of paint on the buildings at Journey's End, a DeLand animal shelter with deep roots and a 40-year history that's recently fallen on hard times.
Donations roll in ahead of cleanup event at DeLand sanctuary
An animal sanctuary that was recently raided by Volusia County sheriff's deputies is now getting help from the community. Journey's End is getting ready for a cleanup after 16 animals were removed from their facility after deputies said they were in need of immediate medical attention.
DeLand police investigating shooting near elementary school
One man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting near an elementary school in DeLand Monday afternoon.