Reports of gunfire cause panic near Daytona Beach Pier

Panicked people ran for safety near the Daytona Beach Pier on Monday evening after reports of gunshots.

Volusia County creating Special Event Zones to deter unauthorized, pop-up events

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is activating Special Event Zones to deter people from unauthorized pop-up events. The zones, which are to be in effect for Memorial Day Weekend, will double the fines for broken rules.

Former Volusia County teacher to stay in jail after new allegations of sexual relationship with a student

The former Volusia County teacher was already facing five felonies including two counts of molestation for a relationship he was having with a 15-year-old student at Atlantic High School. New allegations added another first-degree felony.

Witnesses say lightning that reportedly killed Deltona roofer came out of the blue

A roofer is dead after being struck by lightning in Deltona, authorities say. Edvin Velasquez Cinto, 24, was struck by lightning while building a roof along Sterling Pointe Drive just before 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

Sheriff's K-9 'Brewski' helps catch hit-and-run suspect

With assistance from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office helicopter, a deputy and his K-9 “Brewski” were able to track down a suspect in a hit-and-run crash in Volusia County involving an ambulance.

Volusia County Beach Safety reports over 100 rescues this weekend

Volusia County Beach Safety reports over 100 ocean rescues were conducted over the weekend in the midst of riptide conditions.

Worker falls off roof in Deltona, dies, officials say

A construction worker has died after he fell off the roof of a home in Volusia County, possibly after lightning struck in the area, according to the City of Deltona.

Officials: Worker dies after falling off roof
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A construction worker died Monday after he fell off the roof of a Deltona home. Officials said the worker was in his mid-20s. There were reports that lightning struck nearby, but that was still being confirmed, officials said.

Construction starts on new SunRail station
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Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on a new SunRail train station in DeLand. That station is expected to be completed in 2024.

Ormond Beach church attempts to rebuild after lightning strike sets building on fire

It was a small gathering, Sunday morning, in the basement of the Historic New Bethel AME Church, in Ormond Beach. The building didn’t have any lights or air conditioning, since firefighters had to cut the power. 

Woman, 83, crashes vehicle into wall of Florida CVS store: Volusia officials

An 83-year-old woman is injured after she crashed a vehicle into a pillar of a CVS store Friday morning, according to Volusia County fire officials. 

Teen boy, 2 men shot overnight in Daytona Beach: police

Three people were taken to the hospital after being shot in Daytona Beach Thursday night, according to police.