Police: 19-year-old Daytona Beach man shot, killed 'openly gay' man out of fear of being 'outed'
A 19-year-old Daytona Beach man accused of shooting and killing an "openly gay" man that he met online in February, allegedly feared that the victim would have outed his sexual preference to others, Police Chief Jakari Young announced Wednesday during a news conference.
A 19-year-old Daytona Beach man accused of shooting and killing an "openly gay" man that he met online in February, allegedly feared that the victim would have outed his sexual preference to others, Police Chief Jakari Young announced Wednesday during a news conference.
Beach cleanup planned after the 4th of July in Volusia County
The Fourth of July festivities are very popular for Florida beaches, but the clean-up after the events, not so much.
The Fourth of July festivities are very popular for Florida beaches, but the clean-up after the events, not so much.
Florida man shoots boss in face after trying to hit him with hatchet, deputies say
A 47-year-old Florida man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he swung a hatchet at his 77-year-old landlord – who is also his boss – and shot him in the face Tuesday night.
A 47-year-old Florida man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he swung a hatchet at his 77-year-old landlord – who is also his boss – and shot him in the face Tuesday night.
Florida law to allow counties to restrict smoking on the beach
On July 1, the State of Florida’s new Clean Air Act will go into effect. The regulation gives counties and municipalities more ability to restrict where someone can smoke in public.
On July 1, the State of Florida’s new Clean Air Act will go into effect. The regulation gives counties and municipalities more ability to restrict where someone can smoke in public.
Florida teen overcoming obstacles as he dreams of 2024 Summer Paralympics
A University High School student is going for the gold despite a disability.
A University High School student is going for the gold despite a disability.
Stetson Mansion makes this Top 10 U.S. Attractions List
Stetson Mansion, Florida's number one attraction in West Volusia County, named top 10 of U.S. attraction's.
Stetson Mansion, Florida's number one attraction in West Volusia County, named top 10 of U.S. attraction's.
Busy summer for Volusia lifeguards as shortage hits beaches, pools
A nationwide lifeguard shortage is impacting pools and beaches including those here in Central Florida.
A nationwide lifeguard shortage is impacting pools and beaches including those here in Central Florida.
268 people rescued from ocean in Volusia County over the weekend
The high rip current risk on the East Coast kept the lifeguards busy this weekend again.
The high rip current risk on the East Coast kept the lifeguards busy this weekend again.
Firefighters rescue 15 baby ducklings from a storm drain in DeLand
DeLand Fire Department rescued 15 baby ducklings from a storm drain at Earl Brown Park on Sunday morning.
DeLand Fire Department rescued 15 baby ducklings from a storm drain at Earl Brown Park on Sunday morning.
FHP: 16-year-old riding motorcycle killed in crash on I-95 in Volusia County
A 16-year-old boy died Saturday evening after troopers said he was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a guardrail on Interstate 95, according to troopers.
A 16-year-old boy died Saturday evening after troopers said he was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a guardrail on Interstate 95, according to troopers.
Video appears to show 3 cars torched with Molotov cocktails in DeBary neighborhood, deputies say
Three cars in DeBary torched in their driveways while the homeowners were asleep. The incident left the cars completely gutted sitting in two driveways.
Three cars in DeBary torched in their driveways while the homeowners were asleep. The incident left the cars completely gutted sitting in two driveways.
CEO 2022 Fighting Game Championships
It's one of the largest fighting game conventions in the entire world, and it's happening from June 24-26 in Daytona Beach.
It's one of the largest fighting game conventions in the entire world, and it's happening from June 24-26 in Daytona Beach.
Florida leaders, law enforcement create social pamphlet intended to improve community relationships
A large group of community leaders stood alongside law enforcement officials as they announced a partnership they hope helps improve community relationships.
A large group of community leaders stood alongside law enforcement officials as they announced a partnership they hope helps improve community relationships.
Daytona Beach hits 100 degrees for the first time since August 1999 amid Florida heatwave
Daytona Beach hit 100 degrees Thursday afternoon, which tied the daily record set back in 1999.
Daytona Beach hit 100 degrees Thursday afternoon, which tied the daily record set back in 1999.
19-year-old man shot to death in Daytona Beach, police say
A 19-year-old man has died after he was found early Thursday morning with multiple gunshot wounds in Daytona Beach, according to police.
A 19-year-old man has died after he was found early Thursday morning with multiple gunshot wounds in Daytona Beach, according to police.
‘The guy is inside bleeding out:’ IHOP employees call 911 after man gets shot
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office released 911 calls from a shooting at an IHOP restaurant in DeBary as panicked employees called for help.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office released 911 calls from a shooting at an IHOP restaurant in DeBary as panicked employees called for help.
Sheriff: Suspect wanted in deadly shooting outside DeBary IHOP arrested
A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting outside an IHOP restaurant in DeBary, Florida, was arrested Tuesday night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting outside an IHOP restaurant in DeBary, Florida, was arrested Tuesday night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
USDA school lunch waiver expiring: How its impacting one Florida school district
USDA school lunch waiver is set to expire and new rules will require Volusia County students and families to show up onsite to eat lunches provided by the schools, such as Discovery Elementary.
USDA school lunch waiver is set to expire and new rules will require Volusia County students and families to show up onsite to eat lunches provided by the schools, such as Discovery Elementary.
Daytona Dream Center, Second Harvest hold food event at Daytona International Speedway
Some Central Florida families who are struggling with inflation got a little help on Tuesday at the Daytona International Speedway.
Some Central Florida families who are struggling with inflation got a little help on Tuesday at the Daytona International Speedway.
FHP: Motorcyclist dies in 4-vehicle crash on I-4 in Deltona
All eastbound lanes on Interstate 4 in Volusia County have reopened after a four-vehicle crash left a motorcyclist dead Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All eastbound lanes on Interstate 4 in Volusia County have reopened after a four-vehicle crash left a motorcyclist dead Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.



















