Avery Lynn Sexton: Dad remembers daughter hit, killed on beach; 'Happiest little girl you could ever meet'

Little Avery Lynn Sexton was the "happiest little girl you could ever meet." She was energetic, bubbly, liked to walk and run around, and to play at the beach, according to her dad, Dante Sexton.

New arrest in I-4 Volusia County deadly crash; 3 dead
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After a deadly crash in Interstate-4 in Volusia County on Oct. 4, prosecutors dropped charges against a woman arrested in connection to the crash in April and arrested a different woman, Alisa Lee Montalvo. Prosecutor's say the evidence focused on the color of the vehicle, described as the driver of a black vehicle that allegedly committed a hit-and-run. Now, they say Montalvo's maroon vehicle, may have appeared black in the dark.

State Attorney announces new arrest in I 4 triple fatal crash

The State Attorney's Office in Volusia County announced a new arrest Saturday morning in connection with an October crash on I 4 that killed three people.

Florida officers ride in unity, remembrance of friend, fallen cop, David Jewell

Edgewater Police officers remember a close friend, David Jewell, who was shot and killed at a Circle K in September, as they joined officers in the Police Unity Tour -- a 300-mile ride to Washington D.C.

Officers ride in honor of fallen Edgewater cop, David Jewell
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Police officer rode in a four-day "Police Unity Ride" to Washington D.C. in memory of Edgewater's David Jewell, along with other fallen officers. "It really hit hard. ... David was one of the officers on my shift," Sgt. Scott Gaboury told FOX 35's Chris Lindsay. 

Volusia deputy saves elderly couple from burning home
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A Volusia County deputy, Royce James, rushed into a home engulfed in flames to save a woman inside. In a FOX 35 exclusive interview, James told Baileigh Bockover "I had a lot emotions running through me. It was fear of where he was. Was anybody else in the house? What's his condition?" Ultimately, both husband and wife were rescued and transported to the hospital in critical condition.

2 teens arrested after viral door kicking challenge
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Two 13-year-olds were arrested after taking place in a door kicking challenge in Deltona. Volusia County sheriff warns these "pranks" can have deadly dangers. 

Florida sheriff on door kick challenge: 'You can get killed'
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said parents need to talk to their kids about the so-called "Door Kick Challenge" on TikTok. He said it's a matter of time until someone chooses the wrong house and the homeowner assumes it's a burglar -- and the homeowner shoots them.  "You can get killed. It's a felony. It's a burglary. This isn't a game...Your breaking into someone's home. They have the right to use deadly force in that case."

Eduardo Machado: Life sentence for murder of Edgewater officer
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The man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday. Eduardo Machado pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty.

Eduardo Machado: Killer of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell sentenced to life in prison

Eduardo Felipe Labrada Machado pleaded "no contest" to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell on Monday, part of a negotiated plea deal with state prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.

Is the viral 'doorkick' challenge dangerous? Sheriff gives warning
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After teens were caught on video kicking in doors in Deltona, leading to one arrest, authorities are warning the viral "door kicking" challenge is dangerous. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood believes if these incidents continue, someone could die, FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reported. 

2 suspects sought in Orange City jewelry heist attempt
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Two masked men are being sought as suspects in a robbery attempt in Orange City. This happened on May 13, in which several people were sprayed with bear mace. Though nothing was stolen, police are searching for the two people involved. 

Police search: 2 masked suspects on the run after failed pawn shop robbery

Orange City Police are searching for two masked men who used a hammer and bear spray during an attempted robbery at Value Pawn & Jewelry on Wednesday evening.

Woman arrested in Bike Week hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians

DeLand police have arrested a woman accused of fleeing a crash during Daytona Beach Bike Week that seriously injured two pedestrians in March.

Deltona woman arrested in credit union text-message phishing scheme

DeLand police have arrested a Deltona woman accused of using stolen banking credentials to fraudulently transfer more than $7,700 from a Florida credit union customer.