FHP: Woman killed after falling asleep, falling off motorcycle on I-95
A Florida woman was killed on Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 after she apparently fell asleep and fell off a motorcycle that she was a passenger on, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Canadian man dies after rip current rescue in Volusia County, officials say
Canadian man dies after rip current rescue in Volusia County, officials say
Three Orlando-area teens, shot, killed in separate Christmas Eve, Day shootings
In the span of two days – on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – three Orlando-area teens were shot and killed.
Autistic boy, 6, rescued by deputies from pond on Christmas Day in Volusia County
A six-year-old boy was rescued from a pond by deputies on Christmas Day. This is the second time in two years the boy was rescued from a pond.
Motorcyclist recovers after woman with suspended license allegedly committed hit-and-run, police say
A Florida man is recovering from multiple injuries after he was hurt in a hit-and-run while celebrating his birthday by a woman who had a suspended license.
Volusia County deputies search for ‘prankster’ after door-kicking incident leads to family dog’s death
A suspected “prank” caused one Florida family to lose one of their loved ones: their beloved Yorkie, Spooky.
Surveillance video of woman accused of abducting 2 children arrested in Seminole County
A woman wanted in the abduction of her children from an Edgewater gas station was arrested overnight in Seminole County, according to police.
Deltona officials weigh audit amid questions over Christmas Parade, Winter Ball fundraising
Questions over how money was raised and handled during two high-profile city events — the Deltona Christmas Parade and the mayor’s Winter Ball — have sparked calls for greater accountability and prompted city leaders to consider a formal audit of Deltona’s finances.
'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Deltona officials question mayor’s handling of Winter Ball funds
Several Deltona city commissioners are calling for scrutiny of Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. over concerns about the handling of funds tied to the Mayor’s Winter Ball and the city’s involvement in the event.
Where is the money from Deltona Mayor's Winter Ball going?
Questions are being raised about a Winter Ball hosted by Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr. The event was advertised by the mayor, and posted on the City of Deltona's social media page. However, the City of Deltona said the event had no connection to the city, wasn't organized or funded by the city. Questions are also being raised about where proceeds from the event would go and who they would benefit.
Seabreeze students confront alleged scammer at airport
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and members of Seabreeze High School met Robert Goodwin at Daytona Beach International Airport, who was flown from California to Florida, to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Goodwin is accused of defrauding more than 100 students at Seabreeze High School who hired Goodwin's company to plan a class trip to Europe.
Who was Greg Biffle? NASCAR champion among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among six people killed in a private jet crash while landing at a North Carolina airport.
ICE detainer issued for Cuba citizen suspected of stealing 4 Osteen horses; 2 horses recovered
Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week.
Daytona Beach police defend arrest of disabled veteran in later-dismissed domestic violence case
Daytona Beach police said officers acted appropriately and in good faith when they arrested a disabled veteran on allegations of domestic violence.
Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
4 horses stolen from Osteen property; $10,000 reward offered
Four horses stolen from Osteen property; $10,000 reward offered
Travel agent accused of $400K Florida school trip scam arrested in California
A Massachusetts travel agency owner accused of scamming students at Seabreeze High School has been arrested in California and now awaits extradition to Florida.
Flagler County detective speeding charges dropped; sheriff ‘surprised’ by arrest citing ‘lack of evidence’
Charges against a Flagler County Sheriff's Office detective accused of attempting to evade police during a traffic stop have been dropped.