Florida man who allegedly attempted to buy a child for $100,000 dies while in custody

A Florida man who was arrested after he allegedly offered to purchase a child for $100,000 has died while in custody, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Tables turned on suspected thief after motorcycle parts stolen in New Smyrna Beach

Ryan Stephens says his motorcycle is his pride and joy. So he was understandably upset when he went outside his home to find that parts of the bike and tools worth hundreds of dollars were missing. 

Surfers prepare for big waves from Hurricane Fiona, and warn others about rip current

Waves were already picking up Wednesday, but surfers are expecting anywhere between six and 10 foot waves Thursday and the best conditions coming Friday morning.

WATCH: Florida deputy jumps in river to arrest accused boat burglar

A deputy of Volusia Sheriff's Office's marine unit jumped into the Halifax River over the weekend to arrest an alleged boat burglar refusing to come to land. 

Florida man accused of shooting, killing ex-wife, her son over argument about electricity

A mother and her adult son were shot and killed over an argument with a suspect about electricity Sunday night, the Volusia Sheriff's Office told reporters Monday during a news conference.

VIDEO: Alleged DUI driver crashes into Florida deputy's patrol car

A driver was arrested on a charge of DUI after deputies said he crashed into the back of a Volusia Sheriff's Office's patrol car.

VIDEO: Man arrested after kids in diapers found running through Florida Walmart parking lot

Deputies arrested a man Wednesday after the two kids in his care were found roaming a Walmart parking lot wearing only diapers, while he was found unconscious behind the wheel of a running car, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. 

Man visiting from Tampa drowns at Ormond Beach, officials say

A 69-year-old man reportedly drowned at Ormond Beach Wednesday, according to the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

'Zombie trees' in Central Florida: How to know if one is in your yard

Experts say a ‘zombie tree’ is to blame after one came crashing through the roof of a Daytona Beach home, nearly crushing a woman who was sleeping inside.

Fentanyl found outside bathroom at Central Florida high school

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is warning parents after drugs were found at one high school and a possible weapon was pulled during a fight at another high school on Friday.

PHOTOS: Huge tree falls on Daytona Beach home, nearly misses sleeping woman inside

A large oak tree fell onto a house in Daytona Beach on Tuesday morning, and nearly fell on top of a woman who was apparently sleeping nearby, firefighters said, adding that the woman rolled out of the way with seconds to spare.