Police: Suspect in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' mask uses hammer to demand cash from teller

Police in DeLand said a suspect wearing a "Sonic the Hedgehog" mask entered a Florida Credit Union, wielding a hammer and demanding money from the teller.

Report: Persons of interest ID'd following bomb threats at dozens of HBCUs

More than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities have faced bomb threats this week as Black History Month begins. The FBI is investigating the situation and identified six people, all of whom are juveniles, as persons of interest, according to reports.

Daytona International Speedway holding hiring event for upcoming races

The Daytona International Speedway says they are looking to hire people to join the guest services team to welcome fans from across the country to the world center of racing. 

Former New Smyrna Beach Mayor dies at 77

City flags will fly at half-staff in New Smyrna Beach this week, to remember Former New Smyrna Beach Mayor James Vandergrifft.

Residents in Volusia community worry about increase in bear encounters

Neighbors in an Orange City community say they’re being terrorized by bears on a daily basis. Some people are worried for their safety in their own yards, saying the bears live in a wooded area right across the street.

Plane crashes on Interstate 95
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A small plane crashed onto Interstate 95 near the Flagler-Volusia county line at mile marker 279. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said the plane lost power and the pilot attempted an emergency landing but clipped a tractor-trailer truck upon approach.

Police: 11-year-old boy who disappeared for 2nd time found safe

Daytona Beach police say Eleaser Johnson, 11, who went missing for the second time in 10 days was found safe on Sunday.

DeLand man accused of attacking teens at Osteen gas station

A DeLand man was arrested after what investigators call an unprovoked, racially prejudiced attack at a gas station in Osteen.

Cold weather may cause challenging track conditions for Rolex 24

When drivers hit the track at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday's Rolex 24, temperatures will be colder than normal.

Deputies: Missing woman, 35, considered 'missing and endangered'

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 35-year-old woman they say was reported missing by her family on Friday.

Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival draws crowds from across the country

Orange City is home to Blue Spring State Park, which is famous for the throngs of manatees that flock there each winter for its warm waters. People come from around the country to see them.

VIDEO: Bear attacks man in Daytona Beach; FWC using cinnamon roll to trap animal

New dramatic video shows Walter Hickox as he fights off a black bear. Hickox was letting out his three dogs when the bear came charging at them as they were on the porch of his Daytona Beach home.