Mainland High School: Police say scare at Florida school was 'cruel prank,' wants students expelled

The Daytona Beach Police Department said Sunday in a lengthy Facebook post that it appears a recent school threat at Mainland High School was the result of a "cruel prank," and will be filing charges against the students allegedly involved.

Orlando man killed in wrong-way crash on SR-472, troopers say

An Orlando man was killed in a crash Sunday morning in Volusia County after he reportedly drove in the wrong direction and collided with another car, according to troopers. 

Police seek witnesses of deadly crash in South Daytona

Officers in South Daytona are asking for any witnesses of a deadly crash that happened Saturday night at the intersection of S. Ridgewood Avenue and Venture Boulevard to come forward.

Florida father, son arrested in brutal beating of man at wedding reception

A Florida father and son accused of brutally beating a man unconscious at a wedding reception were arrested by Daytona Beach police late Friday night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Several sick animals in Volusia County rescued from deplorable living conditions

Over a dozen dogs, along with four ducks and one horse were seized Thursday after it was discovered the animals had been living in deplorable conditions. 

Florida man accused of stalking 6-year-old child

A man was arrested, accused of aggravated stalking of a 6-year-old girl after witnesses say he made several inappropriate comments over the course of eight months.

Volusia County Beach Patrol shares Labor Day safety tips

Arman Willabay says he knows what it's like getting caught in a rip current. "It was terrifying yeah," he said, "people had to come out on a boat and get us. We were 3/4 of a mile out!"

Researchers study dolphin relationships in Florida waterways

A 10-year study in Central Florida waterways has helped researchers better understand dolphin relationships.

New Smyrna Beach draws space fans to watch Artemis I launch

Labor Day weekend always brings a boost to beach towns like New Smyrna Beach, but now businesses are anticipating even more as space fans flock to the coast to watch history.