Florida senator alleges Daytona Beach 'troubling financial management practices' urging audit

The Florida Joint Legislative Auditing Committee unanimously approved an Auditor General operational audit for Daytona Beach after a state senator called out "irregularities" in the city's spending.

Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say

A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.

1 man, 2 dogs die in Volusia County structure fire, officials say

A man and two dogs died in a large structure fire in Pierson over the weekend, according to the Volusisa County Sheriff's Office. 

Volusia County jury convicts man of second-degree murder in 2021 bat attack

A Volusia County jury on Wednesday found Steve Tilbury guilty of second-degree murder for fatally striking a co-worker with a metal bat at a Daytona Beach car dealership in 2021.

DeLand woman arrested in police armed suspect shooting incident

A DeLand woman was arrested after officials conducted an "active police incident" in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, when an armed woman refused to exit her home. One officer was injured in a shooting that transpired during the incident.

Daytona Beach police officer arrested, charged with battery

A Daytona Beach police officer has been placed on administrative leave after she was arrested following an investigation into a “domestic battery incident."

Florida man shoots roommate in face after drinking, argument, police say

A Florida man was arrested after shooting his roommate in the face and the hip at a home in Deltona on Sunday morning, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

Finland woman enters plea: accused of throwing coffee on mom, dog, baby

A woman from Finland – accused of throwing coffee on a mother, dog and baby after the dog was reportedly not on a leash – pleaded not guilty.

Volusia County approves upgrades to Edgewater wastewater plant

A plan to upgrade Edgewater’s wastewater treatment plant is moving forward after the Volusia County Council approved improvements aimed at protecting the facility from future flooding.

Video shows attempted break-in and gunfire at Deltona home

Newly released doorbell camera footage shows four suspects attempting to break into a Deltona home Tuesday morning before opening fire when they failed to get inside, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Daytona Beach unveils early concepts for Main Street makeover

Daytona Beach officials presented early design concepts Tuesday for a major overhaul of Main Street aimed at making the area more walkable and active.