Sheriff: Boy found loaded handgun in nightstand before accidentally shooting self in Volusia County

A three-year-old boy who died after he mistakenly shot himself inside a home in DeLand on Wednesday found the gun inside a nightstand in the bedroom, Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood said Thursday.

Daytona 500 guide: Schedule, parking, how to watch, and ticket info

The Daytona 500 – one of the biggest races in NASCAR – is returning to Central Florida this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about the 65th annual auto racing event.

Two Daytona Beach men seriously injured in DUI crash the night of the Super Bowl

Two men are recovering after being involved in a dangerous crash in Daytona Beach on the night of the Super Bowl. They were at a red light when police say a drunk driver hit their car sending them into oncoming traffic.

NASCAR legends to serve as Daytona 500 grand marshals this weekend

The Daytona 500 is this Sunday, Feb. 19, and we now know who the grand marshals are for the 65th running of the "Great American Race."

Historic Putnam Hotel in DeLand being demolished

The historic Putnam Hotel in DeLand is coming down. Crews began demolition on the century-old building after engineers said it was no longer structurally sound. 

Investigation reopened into death of Florida cadet, deemed suicide

The Daytona Beach Police Department has reopened a death investigation case that had been deemed a suicide after a family brought forward evidence.

New Smyrna Beach curfew: City considers banning kids during overnight hours to deter crime

The City of New Smyrna Beach is considering implementing a curfew that would bar kids from hanging out along downtown during the overnight hours during the week and on weekends.

Youth curfew being considered in New Smyrna Beach
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Business owners FOX 35 spoke with along Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach expressed their frustration with crime that police say is being committed by teenagers. New Smyrna Beach city leaders think they may have a solution.

Pilot dies weeks after homemade experimental plane crashes in wooded area in Volusia County

The pilot of a homemade ultralight aircraft that crashed in a wooded area last month in Volusia County has died, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35.

Volusia County teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
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Arin Hankerd, a gym teacher and football coach for Atlantic High School was arrested after someone reported on Feb. 10 that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school. Hankerd was booked into the Volusia County Jail on several charges and is being held on a $115,000 bond.