Man convicted of killing 'Ponce' the dog requests shorter probation
The nine-month-old puppy was brutally beaten in 2017, leading to the creation of 'Ponce's Law.' This allows for stricter punishments in animal abuse cases.
The nine-month-old puppy was brutally beaten in 2017, leading to the creation of 'Ponce's Law.' This allows for stricter punishments in animal abuse cases.
Florida mayor tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
Man sentenced in brutal dog beating death wants shorter probation
An attorney for Travis Archer, the man sentenced in the brutal beating of his dog Ponce, has filed a motion for early termination of probation.
An attorney for Travis Archer, the man sentenced in the brutal beating of his dog Ponce, has filed a motion for early termination of probation.
Volusia County students begin school year: What to know
For example, all adults must wear masks indoors at schools. That rule will be in effect for 30 days from Monday. Masks remain optional for students.
For example, all adults must wear masks indoors at schools. That rule will be in effect for 30 days from Monday. Masks remain optional for students.
Neighboring agencies patrol city as Port Orange says goodbye to Sgt. White
Flags flew half staff Friday at the Port Orange Police Department as Sgt. Justin White was laid to rest.
Flags flew half staff Friday at the Port Orange Police Department as Sgt. Justin White was laid to rest.
Funeral held for Florida officer who passed away due to COVID-19
Officer Justin White leaves behind a wife and kids.
Officer Justin White leaves behind a wife and kids.
Volusia County retiree says stolen identity used to claim unemployment
A Pierson woman says her identity was stolen and used to file a fraudulent employment claim in her name.
A Pierson woman says her identity was stolen and used to file a fraudulent employment claim in her name.
Food-delivering robots get to work at Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach
Students at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus can now get their food delivered by a robot.
Students at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus can now get their food delivered by a robot.
Sheriff: Man arrested in connections to 2018 beating death of DeLand girl
A Volusia County man has been arrested on a charge of aggravated manslaughter connected to the death of a child back in 2018.
A Volusia County man has been arrested on a charge of aggravated manslaughter connected to the death of a child back in 2018.
ER staff urging patients to come to ER only for 'severe medical emergencies'
Emergency room doctors say unless you are having a severe medical emergency like a heart attack, stroke, or can’t breathe due to COVID-19 to go to an urgent care facility instead of an ER.
Emergency room doctors say unless you are having a severe medical emergency like a heart attack, stroke, or can’t breathe due to COVID-19 to go to an urgent care facility instead of an ER.
Daytona Beach police officer injured in June shooting remains critical, says family
A Daytona Beach Police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a call about suspicious activity on the night of June 23 remains in critical condition, according to family.
A Daytona Beach Police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a call about suspicious activity on the night of June 23 remains in critical condition, according to family.
State attorney releases new video in Othal Wallace case
New video released by the state attorney’s office shows the chaotic night Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot.
New video released by the state attorney’s office shows the chaotic night Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot.
Congressman pushing to get manatees back on Endangered Species List
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
Man bitten on foot by small shark in New Smyrna Beach
A surfer in New Smyrna Beach was bitten by a small shark on Saturday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.
A surfer in New Smyrna Beach was bitten by a small shark on Saturday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.
Florida police officer passes away due to COVID-19, department says
The Port Orange Police Department said that Officer Justin White has passed away from COVID-19. He passed away on Thursday morning.
The Port Orange Police Department said that Officer Justin White has passed away from COVID-19. He passed away on Thursday morning.
Othal Wallace hearing continued until the fall
A pre-trial hearing for Othal Wallace has been continued until October.
A pre-trial hearing for Othal Wallace has been continued until October.
Volusia County offers gift cards in hopes of boosting vaccination rate
The City of Daytona Beach is holding three clinics next week in hopes of increasing the vaccination rate in the county.
The City of Daytona Beach is holding three clinics next week in hopes of increasing the vaccination rate in the county.
Man accused of throwing water on child at DeBary park
Deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Thursday, accused of opening a water bottle throwing liquid at a 7-year-old girl.
Deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Thursday, accused of opening a water bottle throwing liquid at a 7-year-old girl.
Blue Spring State Park getting facelift with bank stabilization project
One of Central Florida's most popular state parks is getting a facelift. Blue Spring State Park is currently a construction zone after years of wear and tear. Some of the river banks have become unsafe and unstable, so the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is shoring up the shoreline.
One of Central Florida's most popular state parks is getting a facelift. Blue Spring State Park is currently a construction zone after years of wear and tear. Some of the river banks have become unsafe and unstable, so the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is shoring up the shoreline.
3 Central Florida first responders die from COVID-19
COVID-19 is hitting Central Florida first responders hard. An Orange County deputy, a Port Orange police officer, and a Melbourne firefighter all lost their battle with coronavirus this week.
COVID-19 is hitting Central Florida first responders hard. An Orange County deputy, a Port Orange police officer, and a Melbourne firefighter all lost their battle with coronavirus this week.