Embry-Riddle University lockdown lifted after no threat found on campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was placed on lockdown late Tuesday after a threat was reported, but no threat was found and the lockdown has been lifted, according to officials.

Truck crashes into Central Florida motel, displacing more than 50 residents

A truck crashed into an extended-stay motel in Orange City, affecting 36 units and displacing more than 50 people, including 11 minors, authorities said.

Driver killed on I-95 after slamming into semi truck, FHP says

A 29-year-old man was killed on Interstate 95 after his vehicle crashed into the back of a semi-truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Interstate 95 was shut down late Monday night through Tuesday morning, FHP.

Volusia County deputy saves woman from DeLand house fire, officials say

Bodycam video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows deputy Austin Graham pulling a woman to safety from a burning house.

I-95 reopens in Volusia County after brush fire closes road, burns 20 vehicles at campground: Officials

A brush fire that began with a vehicle blaze along Interstate 95 forced the temporary closure of the highway in both directions in Volusia County on Sunday, snarling traffic as fans left the nearby speedway.

NASCAR:  Daytona 500 start time moved up 1 hour due to weather threat

The threat of bad weather on Sunday prompted an announcement by NASCAR officials that the race will now start 1 hour earlier, at 1:30 pm.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks Daytona 500
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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped by FOX 35's set at Daytona International Speedway to talk about the Daytona 500. 

3 rescued manatee calves released back into Florida waters after rehab

In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.

Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown

Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.

Prescribed burns underway as drought fuels wildfire concerns in Central Florida

Wildfires and dry conditions are straining parts of Central Florida, forcing evacuations, closing roads and prompting renewed calls for water conservation, officials said.

Daytona 500 sold out: What to know, other ticket options

Grandstand and camping tickets for the Daytona 500 have sold out, Daytona International Speedway officials announced Wednesday.