Central Florida beaches prepare for spring break crowds
Spring Break 2024 is right around the corner; beaches in Central Florida are preparing for the influx of young tourists.
Spring Break 2024 is right around the corner; beaches in Central Florida are preparing for the influx of young tourists.
Family pleading for help after man found dead in ditch in New Smyrna Beach after hit and run
A Volusia County family is pleading for help after their loved one was killed by a hit-and-run driver this week.
A Volusia County family is pleading for help after their loved one was killed by a hit-and-run driver this week.
39-year-old man killed in New Smyrna Beach hit-and-run crash was found in ditch, police say
A 39-year-old man was found in a ditch after he was killed in a hit-and-run crash in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday morning, police said.
A 39-year-old man was found in a ditch after he was killed in a hit-and-run crash in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday morning, police said.
Volusia County gearing up for Spring Break crowds, enforcing curfews
Volusia County is a popular destination for people on spring break. In New Smyrna Beach, the city clamped down on unaccompanied kids wreaking havoc at night with an overnight curfew.
Volusia County is a popular destination for people on spring break. In New Smyrna Beach, the city clamped down on unaccompanied kids wreaking havoc at night with an overnight curfew.
New York man arrested after driving pickup truck into ocean at New Smyrna Beach, deputies say
Beachgoers might have stayed away from New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday due to high tides and windy weather, but one New York man went anyway, and he allegedly had one goal in mind: to drive on the beach.
Beachgoers might have stayed away from New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday due to high tides and windy weather, but one New York man went anyway, and he allegedly had one goal in mind: to drive on the beach.
Man wanted after leaving derelict sailboat on New Smyrna Beach shore for several months
More than two months after a sailboat ran aground on New Smyrna Beach, the Volusia Sheriff's Office issued its owner an arrest warrant.
More than two months after a sailboat ran aground on New Smyrna Beach, the Volusia Sheriff's Office issued its owner an arrest warrant.
Man wanted for abandoning sailboat at busy Florida beach
Volusia County deputies are searching for a man who allegedly dumped his sailboat at New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County deputies are searching for a man who allegedly dumped his sailboat at New Smyrna Beach.
New Smyrna Beach restaurant to be featured in Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt
n just a matter of days, a New Smyrna Beach staple will get a taste of Hollywood and, possibly, an appearance by an Oscar-winning actor.
n just a matter of days, a New Smyrna Beach staple will get a taste of Hollywood and, possibly, an appearance by an Oscar-winning actor.
Volusia County using cash incentives to lure new lifeguards amid shortage
Volusia County Beach Patrol oversees 47 miles of coastline, which gets tens of millions of visitors every year. Keeping them all safe are lifeguards. Most high school and college students work part-time during the busy summer months.
Volusia County Beach Patrol oversees 47 miles of coastline, which gets tens of millions of visitors every year. Keeping them all safe are lifeguards. Most high school and college students work part-time during the busy summer months.
Unpaid citations will get you booted and towed in this popular Florida beach city
If you're visiting New Smyrna Beach and happen to rack up a couple of parking citations – you're going to want to pay them right away.
If you're visiting New Smyrna Beach and happen to rack up a couple of parking citations – you're going to want to pay them right away.
Local realtor introduces plan to improve parking in New Smyrna Beach
Following the release of a report organized by a parking task force, a New Smyrna Beach realtor has introduced a plan to improve parking.
Following the release of a report organized by a parking task force, a New Smyrna Beach realtor has introduced a plan to improve parking.
Document mentioning closure of Volusia County elementary school was 'mishap,' superintendent says
Volusia County school board members have clarified Read-Pattillo Elementary will not be facing closure after a staff document created confusion and panic.
Volusia County school board members have clarified Read-Pattillo Elementary will not be facing closure after a staff document created confusion and panic.
Volusia County Schools to consider closing decades-old Read-Pattillo Elementary
Volusia County Schools is considering closing Read-Pattillo Elementary, a decades-old school, much to the surprise of parents and teachers.
Volusia County Schools is considering closing Read-Pattillo Elementary, a decades-old school, much to the surprise of parents and teachers.
Hurricane Lee's dangerous surf puts Florida beaches on shark alert, expert warns
Hurricane Lee is expected to bring dangerous surf to Florida's coastline – and with that, comes the threat of sharks.
Hurricane Lee is expected to bring dangerous surf to Florida's coastline – and with that, comes the threat of sharks.
'I thought he was going to die': UCF student shark bite victim receives love, support from community
A UCF student who was bitten by a shark in July is finally back on his feet with the community surrounding him.
A UCF student who was bitten by a shark in July is finally back on his feet with the community surrounding him.
2 bitten by sharks at same FL beach • 2 brothers headstones vandalized at cemetery • FL couple drowned child
Two people were bitten by sharks at the same Florida beach on Labor Day, a family is devastated after two brothers' headstones were vandalized at an Apopka cemetery, a 5-year-old girl got back at a man accused of exposing himself to her by recording him, a Florida man was arrested for trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to London in a hamster wheel, and a Winter Haven couple was arrested after a 6-year-old child was reportedly abused and drowned in their care: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Two people were bitten by sharks at the same Florida beach on Labor Day, a family is devastated after two brothers' headstones were vandalized at an Apopka cemetery, a 5-year-old girl got back at a man accused of exposing himself to her by recording him, a Florida man was arrested for trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to London in a hamster wheel, and a Winter Haven couple was arrested after a 6-year-old child was reportedly abused and drowned in their care: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Family speaks out after tourist dies at New Smyrna Beach: 'One minute you're here, and one minute you're gone'
The woman's sister Shana Clare told FOX 35 News it was supposed to be a fun holiday weekend for the two sisters from Louisiana.
The woman's sister Shana Clare told FOX 35 News it was supposed to be a fun holiday weekend for the two sisters from Louisiana.
Tourist sisters found floating in water at New Smyrna Beach on Labor Day, officials say
Two sisters from Louisiana were found floating separately in the water at New Smyrna Beach, according to officials.
Two sisters from Louisiana were found floating separately in the water at New Smyrna Beach, according to officials.
'Just a friendly guy': Man arrested for touching young girls at New Smyrna Beach, deputies say
A Volusia County man was arrested for allegedly making unwanted physical contact with several beachgoers including an 8 and 9-year-old at New Smyrna Beach, deputies said.
A Volusia County man was arrested for allegedly making unwanted physical contact with several beachgoers including an 8 and 9-year-old at New Smyrna Beach, deputies said.
FL deputy's car struck by lightning • FL man held gun to Lyft driver's head • FL dad shoots gun at son
A Florida deputy was hospitalized over the weekend after his patrol car was struck by lightning, a Flagler County man was arrested for allegedly holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head, police identified a man accused of brutally killing a chicken outside a restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, a Florida man allegedly shot at his son after he crashed into his home's garage, and hundreds of dead fish, crab, and eels were found decaying in a popular Central Florida lagoon: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
A Florida deputy was hospitalized over the weekend after his patrol car was struck by lightning, a Flagler County man was arrested for allegedly holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head, police identified a man accused of brutally killing a chicken outside a restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, a Florida man allegedly shot at his son after he crashed into his home's garage, and hundreds of dead fish, crab, and eels were found decaying in a popular Central Florida lagoon: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.