Multi-vehicle crash in DeLand closes I-4
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Westbound lanes of Interstate 4 reopened late Thursday night after being closed for several hours due to six different crashes involving 15 vehicles. In total, five people were transported to area hospitals. Witnesses told troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol that it was raining during the time of the crashes. The sequence of events that led to these crashes is still under investigation, troopers said.

Florida man arrested for beating girlfriend's son with mop, fracturing his skull: Deputies

A DeLand man is facing several charges after his girlfriend saw him abusing her son on a camera in the house shortly after she left for a doctor's appointment, deputies said. 

John Brown in Your Town: DeLand growth
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DeLand is a Central Florida community that is having great success in attracting young residents

Florida residents see some progress on giant hole in backyard, still seek answers

People in a Deland community are starting to see some results after FOX 35's story on a massive hole in their backyards creeping closer to their homes. But they say they still want more answers.

Neighbors frustrated with massive hole alleged to be caused by poorly built drainage system

Residents in a DeLand, Florida neighborhood are desperate for answers as a massive, erosion-caused hole slowly creeps toward their homes. The washout is the result of a poorly built drainage system.

Volusia County considering options for implementing 'Stupid Motorist Law'

Volusia County Council members voted Tuesday to direct staff to go back to the drawing board as talks continue about possibly implementing a law that would target drivers who require rescue after going around barricades and into floodwater.

2 arrested in deadly crash that killed TikTok influencer 'Ali Spice'

Police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed three young people late last year, including TikTok influencer Alexandra Dulin, known to her fans as “Ali Spice."

DeLand parents face combined $1M bond after drug arrests: Deputies

An alleged DeLand area 'drug dealer’ and his wife were both arrested after deputies found an assortment of illegal drugs in their car and home Thursday morning. 

Central Florida symphony working to rebuild following theft of instruments

Volusia Community Arts (VCA), formerly known as Volusia Community Symphony, is working to replace thousands of dollars worth of equipment following a theft several weeks ago.

FL man shoots gator attacking dog • 4 dead after planes collide in FL • FL Hibachi restaurant explosion

A Florida man shot an alligator who attacked his dog in their backyard, four people are dead after two planes collide over Lake Hartridge in Winter Haven, a teen was shot in the legs at an Orlando Sonic restaurant, two people were burned after an explosion at a Florida Hibachi restaurant, and a Florida man is accused of killing his girlfriend, burning her body, and trying to bury her: Here is FOX 35's Week in Review.

FHP warns of heavy smoke along I-4 due to wildfire in Volusia County

Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Volusia County that has prompted advisories for those traveling along Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 92 between DeLand and Daytona Beach.

Sheriff: Boy found loaded handgun in nightstand before accidentally shooting self in Volusia County

A three-year-old boy who died after he mistakenly shot himself inside a home in DeLand on Wednesday found the gun inside a nightstand in the bedroom, Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood said Thursday.

Historic Putnam Hotel in DeLand being demolished

The historic Putnam Hotel in DeLand is coming down. Crews began demolition on the century-old building after engineers said it was no longer structurally sound. 

Skydiver injured after 'hard landing' in DeLand, police said

A 24-year-old skydiver experienced a “hard landing” on Monday morning and was transported to the hospital, according to the DeLand Police Department.

Central Florida man, 19, arrested on 30 counts of child porn possession, deputies say

Wesley Faircloth, 19 of DeLand, was arrested Friday and booked into jail on 30 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

WWII tugboat arrival in Central Florida delayed

A historic World War ll tugboat's arrival back home to Volusia County has been delayed.