Volusia County deputies make arrests, deal with thousands of people gathering at block party
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office had a rough weekend dealing with an estimated 3,000 people, deputies say, gathered across DeLand for a party that spanned several locations.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office had a rough weekend dealing with an estimated 3,000 people, deputies say, gathered across DeLand for a party that spanned several locations.
Parade held for high school senior with terminal illness
It's a special graduation parade for a girl who has been through a lot in her young life. Sarena Champagne is a DeLand High School senior with a terminal illness, brought about by a genetic chromosome disorder.
It's a special graduation parade for a girl who has been through a lot in her young life. Sarena Champagne is a DeLand High School senior with a terminal illness, brought about by a genetic chromosome disorder.
Parade held for terminally ill graduating senior
A community celebrated one senior's high school graduation with a very special parade.
A community celebrated one senior's high school graduation with a very special parade.
Parade held for high school senior who has overcome adversity
A community is celebrating a high school senior's celebration. Sarena Champagne is a DeLand High School senior with a terminal illness, brought about by a genetic chromosome disorder.
A community is celebrating a high school senior's celebration. Sarena Champagne is a DeLand High School senior with a terminal illness, brought about by a genetic chromosome disorder.
Volusia sheriff has choice words for DeLand police chief following deputy-involved shooting
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is calling out DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger, saying he's a "lightweight" after deputies were involved in a pursuit of a suspect that ended in a deadly shooting. It began with a traffic stop by a DeLand police officer.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is calling out DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger, saying he's a "lightweight" after deputies were involved in a pursuit of a suspect that ended in a deadly shooting. It began with a traffic stop by a DeLand police officer.
Body camera shows traffic stop that ended with pursuit, suspect’s death
New body cam video shows how a seatbelt violation led to a pursuit that ended with the death of a 37-year-old Deltona man.
New body cam video shows how a seatbelt violation led to a pursuit that ended with the death of a 37-year-old Deltona man.
Sheriff: Driver who pointed AK-47 at deputies killed after car chase
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a man is dead following a shooting involving four deputies with the agency.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a man is dead following a shooting involving four deputies with the agency.
Will buffets survive in a COVID-19 world? DeLand staple vows to push through
Buffet dining could become a thing of the past during the reopening phases of restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buffet dining could become a thing of the past during the reopening phases of restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Storm takes out trees and power lines in DeLand
Several trees and power lines fell around DeLand as storms moved across the city. Crews spent the afternoon removing a tree at Walts Avenue and Thompson.
Several trees and power lines fell around DeLand as storms moved across the city. Crews spent the afternoon removing a tree at Walts Avenue and Thompson.
‘It hit me like a tornado’: 20-year-old Stetson student describes fight with COVID-19
“In my brain I was really scared, and I was trying to jerk myself awake, but I couldn’t,” she said.
“In my brain I was really scared, and I was trying to jerk myself awake, but I couldn’t,” she said.
'I hope you catch corona': Florida man arrested after coughing on deputies, threatening to kill mom, deputies say
Deputies said that the man was arrested after threatening to kill his mother. He went on to cough on and threaten the deputies taking him into custody.
Deputies said that the man was arrested after threatening to kill his mother. He went on to cough on and threaten the deputies taking him into custody.
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 announced one of its students tested positive for COVID-19 and was at a city owned park.
Stetson student tests positive for COVID-19
Officials at Stetson University say a student just tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials at Stetson University say a student just tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the coronavirus hits the restaurant industry in the pocketbook, owners are hoping people participate in National Takeout Day.
National Takeout Day
Wednesday is National Takeout Day to help support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday is National Takeout Day to help support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
A DeLand church has shut down after a member of the congregation tested positive for the Coronavirus.