Florida caretaker arrested for abuse of disabled man, deputies say

Deputies said that the victim and the caretaker got into an argument on Saturday after the victim’s dog had soiled in the house.

Volusia schools face mask mandate goes into effect Tuesday

However, the Volusia County School Board is holding an emergency meeting this week to discuss the new policy.

Volusia County school board to hold emergency meeting on face masks

The school board recently approved a mask mandate following a lengthy meeting in which parents for both sides of the issue aired out their grievances.

Sheriff: Volusia deputy assaulted girlfriend, threatened to kill her

The victim, who is also a sheriff's deputy, said Deputy Austin Rosa "threatened to shoot and kill any law enforcement officers who responded if she called for help.”

Volusia County Beach Safety prepares for busy holiday weekend

Volusia County Beach Safety said its prepared for massive crowds to hit the county’s beach as Labor marks the unofficial end to summer.

Video shows deputy responding after tree filled with bees falls on house
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The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of a deputy responding to a home in DeLand that was damaged by a tree containing hundreds of bees.

Volusia County warns of beach safety
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This is the last holiday weekend of the summer and Volusia County Beach Patrol is putting an emphasis on safety. A record number of crowds are expected on Florida beaches over the next three days.

Family of fallen Daytona Beach officer files $5M lawsuit against accused killer

The State Attorney of the 7th Court District has officially filed the charge of first-degree murder against Wallace and they will be pursuing the death penalty.

Business booming for DeBary restaurant that shuns Biden supporters, owner says

There’s a new sign on the door at the Debary Diner. It explains that the diner has been so busy they had to close because they ran out of food.

Case of 'river rage' on St. Johns River caught on camera

Two people were hurt in a shootout on the St. Johns River. A new video of a body camera worn by a deputy has been released and shows quick teamwork as that deputy rushes to assist the victims on the river near Astor.

Volusia County School Board approves mask mandate

The mandate will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the day after Labor Day, and will continue through Friday, Oct. 15.

Family members of COVID victims pleading for vaccinations
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says COVID is now the number one killer of police officers across the country. Many of Central Florida's top law enforcement officers and family members of the fallen are pleading for people to get vaccinated.

Major cannabis producer chooses DeLand for Florida headquarters

A major player in the medical and recreational cannabis industry has chosen DeLand -- a town known for its small town charm -- as its Florida headquarters.

Embry-Riddle 'expects' masks to be worn in classrooms, aircraft

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University announced Tuesday that it expects all students to wear masks in classrooms and on aircraft. Their spokesperson made it clear to FOX 35 News that this is not a mask mandate.