Volusia County multi-agency drug bust: Criminal history of 24 in custody | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood shared details of a June 30 multi-agency operation of drug sales allegedly occurring out of a Holly Hill church. 

Deadly crash shuts down SR-40 in Volusia County

A person died Wednesday after a crash on State Road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Driver arrested after striking fire truck, leading chase from Daytona Beach to DeLand, deputies say

A DeLand man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he struck a fire truck at the scene of a rollover crash in Daytona Beach, fled from law enforcement and led deputies on a chase.

Multi-agency Florida drug bust: Gang headquarters raided at pastor's property

"This isn't their first rodeo." A massive, year-long multi-agency investigation into widespread overdose deaths culminated on Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026, with 50 arrest warrants issued across Volusia County.

Officials serve 50 search warrants in drug operation investigation | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERNENCE | A year-long investigation into a series of overdose deaths in Volusia County led to 50 arrest warrants for individuals involved in violent crimes and drug dealing, the sheriff's office said.  The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Holy Rollers” early Tuesday morning, June 30 at a church in Holly Hill after several deaths were linked to drugs coming out of this property, officials said. 

Volusia County stepfather held without bond after alleged assault on teen

A Volusia County man was ordered held without bond after authorities accused him of threatening a teenage boy with a knife, while his wife allegedly pointed a gun at the teen after he brought their daughter home from a party.

Escaped Volusia inmate captured in Vero Beach, deputies say

Jalyn Binion, 31, had escaped from a housing facility located in Daytona Beach on June 21, according to records with the Florida Department of Corrections.

Volusia County Wildfires: Dual 250-acre brush fires fully contained in Maytown area

Coordinated ground efforts from Volusia County Fire Rescue alongside water drops from the Volusia Sheriff's Office stopped the blazes before any structures were threatened.

Van crushed after hitting parked semi-truck; no one seriously hurt, FHP says

A sprinter van was seriously crushed – and nearly split in half – after it crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Travel agent Robert Goodwin ordered to pay back $400K to victims after scam

A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Volusia County families through a fraudulent student travel program has pleaded guilty and been ordered to pay more than $637,000 in restitution.

Mother recounts hit-and-run crash that injured her and son, 8, in New Smyrna Beach

A Florida mother is sharing her story after she and her 8-year-old son were struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in New Smyrna Beach, leaving both injured and beginning what she described as a long recovery.

Welcome to Rockville 2027: Festival dates, tickets, lineup

Calling all rock, metal, and punk fans: the 2027 dates for the Welcome to Rockville festival have been announced.

Volusia County stormwater fund could run dry by 2030, officials warn

Volusia County officials are warning that a key fund used for flood-control and stormwater projects could run out of money within the next several years.

DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations after rise in crashes

DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.

Nicole Baldwin: Police draining Deltona pond in search for Lake County woman missing since 2023

The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.

Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County

Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.

Lightning-sparked wildfire burns 600 acres in Volusia County

A wildfire sparked by a lightning strike during a storm has grown to more than 600 acres in Volusia County, fire officials said.