Orlando hail: Cleanup begins after hail falls in Florida

A day after afternoon storms dropped chunks of ice in parts of Volusia County, people were out looking for any signs of damage.

Curfew enacted for unsupervised kids in New Smyrna Beach

The City of New Smyrna Beach is enacting a curfew for unsupervised kids under the age of 18. It goes into effect late Wednesday evening and applies to children who are not with adults.

Man O’ War are washing ashore at New Smyrna Beach

Man O’ War are washing ashore at New Smyrna Beach. While some vacationers may be surprised, the locals are familiar.

FWC responds to public outrage over manatee death

A manatee death in New Smyrna Beach sparked outrage after the sea cow died hours before it was set to be rescued.

Dress code controversy over student's hairstyle

Logan Rentz says his hair is how he identifies with his culture and being asked to cut it makes him feel like he’s being targeted.

'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.