FHSAA holding first beach volleyball state tournament

New Smyrna Beach is one of several teams representing Central Florida in the Florida High School Athletic Association's first ever beach volleyball state tournament.

Police: Man pulls out pocket knife, swings at other man after Walmart parking dispute

A Florida man is potentially facing battery charges after he pulled out a pocket knife and attempted to cut another man after the two got into an argument over a parking spot Tuesday outside a Walmart store.

Student at New Smyrna Beach High School killed by alleged drunk driver, police say

A 17-year-old student at New Smyrna Beach High School died over the weekend after he and his family were struck by an alleged impaired driver whose license was already suspended for DUI, according to police and records.

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.