Mother recounts hit-and-run crash that injured her and son, 8, in New Smyrna Beach

A Florida mother is sharing her story after she and her 8-year-old son were struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in New Smyrna Beach, leaving both injured and beginning what she described as a long recovery.

Quick actions by deputies help save woman who collapsed in ocean, officials say

A pair of Volusia County deputies rescued a 68-year-old woman from the water in New Smyrna Beach and performed lifesaving measures, before she was rushed to the hospital.

2 missing boaters found off Florida coast: 'Mother Nature was in our favor'

Two missing fishermen were stranded in the middle of the ocean for roughly 24 hours off the coast of Florida after their boat suffered electrical issues, FOX 35 has learned.

Avery Lynn Sexton: Dad remembers daughter hit, killed on beach; 'Happiest little girl you could ever meet'

Little Avery Lynn Sexton was the "happiest little girl you could ever meet." She was energetic, bubbly, liked to walk and run around, and to play at the beach, according to her dad, Dante Sexton.

Florida man faked blindness to collect nearly $245,000 in VA benefits, feds say

Federal prosecutors say a Florida man fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in veterans disability benefits by falsely claiming he was legally blind, federal prosecutors said.

New Smyrna resident build custom wall to protect against erosion
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Oceanfront property owners are paying out of pocket to build a coquina rock seawall designed to reduce erosion and restore dunes. The project comes after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole destroyed existing dunes and damaged properties.

New Smyrna Beach neighbors self-fund natural seawall to fight erosion, rebuild dunes

A group of oceanfront property owners in New Smyrna Beach are taking coastal protection into their own hands, funding the construction of a natural seawall designed to defend against erosion while helping rebuild the shoreline.

2 sailboats wash up on New Smyrna Beach amid rough wave conditions
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Amid the fast 40 mile per hour wind and 14 foot waves, two sailboats were found washed on the shore of New Smyrna Beach. A couple in the boat, who called 911, are expected to be Ok.

New Smyrna Beach city vehicle hits 2 pedestrians, officials say

Two pedestrians were injured Friday after they were hit by a New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle, according to officials.

Hero fights restaurant fire with garden hose likely limiting damage, owners say

A fire damaged a back room at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach, owners said. A good Samaritan was able to fight the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.

Teens rescued after boat capsizes near New Smyrna Beach, officials say

Two teenagers were rescued on Sunday after their boat capsized off the coast of New Smyrna Beach on Sunday, according to New Smyrna Beach Fire Department.

Volusia County woman threw coffee on mother, baby in dog leash dispute, deputies say

A Volusia County woman is facing battery charges after she threw coffee on a mother and her baby during a dispute over a dog leash, according to deputies.

$10K reward offered to catch vandals who damaged New Smyrna Beach golf course

Investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for information that will help them track down and arrest those who caused thousands of dollars in damage to a New Smyrna Beach golf course.