'K-9 For a Day' program: Police help shelter dogs find forever homes

The ‘K-9 For a Day’ program is about a year old and so far, officers have been gotten three shelter dogs adopted by taking them on walks in the community.

New Smyrna Beach firefighter hospitalized after head injury

The community is rallying behind a New Smyrna Beach firefighter who suffered a head injury while at work.

Volusia County Beach Safety prepares for busy holiday weekend

Volusia County Beach Safety said its prepared for massive crowds to hit the county’s beach as Labor marks the unofficial end to summer.

Man bitten on foot by small shark in New Smyrna Beach

A surfer in New Smyrna Beach was bitten by a small shark on Saturday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

Beached whale in New Smyrna euthanized found with multiple health problems

A male pygmy sperm whale that was humanely euthanized after being found washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach on Friday was found in poor health, according to marine officials.

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