DeLand firefighters have new alert system to protect hearing, reduce stress
A new alert system aimed at protecting firefighters’ health is being introduced at the DeLand Fire Department, where officials say it could help reduce hearing damage and stress from traditional alarms.
Missing Lake County teenager found safe, officials say
A missing teenager from Lake County has been found, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. LCSO put out a Facebook post on Aug. 19 asking for the public's help in finding the 16-year-old. In an update on Aug. 27, LCSO said the girl had been safely recovered.
1 dead after DeLand homeless camp shooting over beer and cigarettes, officials say
One man is dead following a shooting that took place after a fight over beer and cigarettes on Monday night at a homeless camp in DeLand, according to officials.
1 dead after shooting at DeLand apartment complex, deputies say
One man is dead following a shooting that took place on Friday morning at an apartment complex in the DeLand area of Volusia County, deputies say.
Florida mom charged nearly 2 years after infant found with brain injuries at DeLand home: officials
A Florida mother is facing a felony child neglect charge nearly two years after her 3-month-old daughter was found unresponsive and severely injured at a DeLand home.
6 Florida men sentenced for trafficking military-grade firearms to Mexican drug cartels, officials say
Six Florida men have been sentenced to federal prison terms for their roles in trafficking military-grade firearms to Mexican drug cartels, officials say.
Thief steals $30K in Pokémon cards from DeLand store in 75-second smash-and-grab
A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.
Lake County deputies shoot man who refused to drop rifle while responding to domestic call: officials
A man is in the hospital after being shot by Lake County sheriff’s deputies during a domestic violence call Tuesday night. Authorities say he was armed with a rifle when he confronted deputies.
DeLand Police Department to build security wall around station amid safety concerns
City officials in DeLand have approved construction of an eight-foot wall surrounding the police department in an effort to better protect officers and staff following recent security incidents on department grounds.
Plane makes hard landing in field near DeLand Airport, police say
One person was taken to the hospital after a plane made a hard landing on Thursday morning in an open field near the DeLand Airport, police say.
Florida man sentenced to life in murder-for-insurance plot against stepfather
A Volusia County jury has found Perry Stanley guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the 2019 killing of his co-conspirator’s stepfather.
DeLand child struck by car while riding scooter, critically injured
A DeLand child was seriously injured Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in DeLand, according to authorities.
Watch: Family kayaking rescued from water by Lake County deputies
WATCH: A family that was kayaking, including children, were recently rescued from the water by Lake County deputies.
Deland man accused of strangling, holding ex-girlfriend captive in Palm Coast
A Deland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling and falsely imprisoning his ex-girlfriend during a domestic disturbance in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman dies in rollover crash; eastbound lanes of S.R. 44 in DeLand blocked, troopers say
A deadly rollover crash that took place Wednesday morning is currently causing roadblock on the eastbound lanes of State Road 44 in the DeLand area, troopers say.
