Halifax Health COVID hospitalizations smash peak pandemic numbers with most unvaccinated

Roughly 95% of admitted COVID-19 patients across Central Florida are unvaccinated, yet only 41% of Florida population has not received the shot. Some fear preventable deaths.

Deputies: Man arrested for slashing dog with machete

A New Smyrna Beach-area man was arrested after deputies say he slashed a dog multiple times with a machete.

New Smyrna Beach raising homes to prevent flooding

City leaders in New Smyrna Beach put the final seal on a budget to fund a nearly $2 million project to help prevent flooding for nine homes. The plan, if all goes well, will lift nine homes off the ground and place them on concrete stilts.

Police still searching for Florida teen missing since March

The teen from New Smyrna Beach has reportedly been missing since March 6. She is believed to be in the company of an adult named ‘Bobby.’

New Smyrna Beach considers modular homes aimed at addressing homelessness

Leaders in New Smyrna Beach said the homeless population has grown in the city. The city developed an idea for a homeless center that would include modular homes. 

Officials: Paddleboarder suffers possible shark bite at Florida beach

The woman was sitting on the board off of New Smyrna Beach on Friday morning when she was bitten on the foot, according to rescue officials.

88-year-old substitute teacher retires for second time

Mr. Larry Willwerth was a chemist by trade, but he started a second career in teaching. Now, he's retiring from the classroom at 88 years old.

Florida Silver Alert issued for New Smyrna Beach man, 81

Please be on the lookout for a New Smyrna Beach resident who is missing and considered endangered. A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Daniel Herlin, 81

Wave pool park for surfers planned in New Smyrna Beach, could open in fall 2022 

Soon, surfers in Central Florida will have a new place to hang ten, and they won't have to go to the ocean to do it. A water attraction is in the works in New Smyrna Beach.

Man bitten on foot by shark in New Smyrna Beach

Volusia County Beach Safety says a man was bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday.

New Smyrna Beach shark bite victim speaks to FOX 35

A woman who visited New Smyrna Beach on Thursday says while she was boogie boarding in the ocean when a shark tried to make a meal out of her leg.