Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Brush fire in Volusia County burns 63 acres, shuts down State Road 40

A brush fire in Volusia County burned more than 63 acres and forced the closure of State Road 40 east of U.S. Highway 17, authorities said.

DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop

A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.

Flames seen ripping through DeBary home

Deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office were called out to the fire around 7:26 p.m. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Deadly crash shuts down part of State Road 15 in DeLand

A man died Friday after his car crashed into a railroad crossing support pole in DeLand, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man arrested after bomb threat at Ormond Beach synagogue, police say

A 57-year-old man is accused of making a bomb threat against the Temple Beth-El synagogue in Ormond Beach, according to police.

What’s killing vultures at Blue Spring State Park? Investigation launched after 100 die in one month

Over 100 vultures were reported dead at Blue Spring State Park this month. Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting an investigation to determine how the vultures died.

Man injured in Orange City Police shooting after reported stabbing incident

Authorities in Volusia County shot a man in the parking lot of a bank in Orange City on Tuesday after witnesses said he was stabbing himself and brandishing a weapon.

SUV crashes into DeLand nursing home, no residents injured

A driver crashed an SUV into a DeLand nursing home Thursday afternoon, leaving a large hole in the building but causing no injuries to residents, authorities said.

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.