Healthcare workers could be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Hospitals across the country and in Central Florida are beginning to implement safety measures in response to the COVID-19 resurgence, which is primarily among the unvaccinated and linked to the delta variant. Some hospitals have said they are even considering requiring employees to get vaccinated against the virus.

AdventHealth limiting visitors, certain surgeries due to rise in COVID-19 cases

AdventHealth says they currently have around 700 COVID-19 patients being treated in its Central Florida hospitals. They are adjusting safety measures to address the resurgence of the virus.

Volusia County redesigns beach access app

There are new features on Volusia County’s beach access app following a redesign to make it more user-friendly.

Suspect wanted for shooting death of DeLand man

DeLand police are searching for the person responsible for shooting and killing a 40-year-old man in DeLand late Wednesday night.

Halifax Health COVID hospitalizations smash peak pandemic numbers with most unvaccinated

Roughly 95% of admitted COVID-19 patients across Central Florida are unvaccinated, yet only 41% of Florida population has not received the shot. Some fear preventable deaths.

FBI: More local arrests to coming in U.S. Capitol riot

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a warning for anyone who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building.

Port Orange mother accused in death of baby found with fentanyl in system

A Port Orange mother was arrested, accused of aggravated manslaughter in the death of her 11-month-old daughter, which police believe was the result of exposure to the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Multi-state operation targets aggressive, high-speed drivers

The Florida Highway Patrol along with other agencies have extra eyes on the roads this week as part of a multistate operation to crack down on bad drivers.

Deputies: Man arrested for slashing dog with machete

A New Smyrna Beach-area man was arrested after deputies say he slashed a dog multiple times with a machete.

Sheriff: Driver followed Black man, threatened to kill family over road rage incident

The victims said they were on Spring Garden Ave. when a 4-door yellow hatchback carrying 4 people pulled up next to them, and a passenger pulled out a handgun, stating: "I will kill you (N-words)."

‘It breaks your heart': Florida sheriff describes visit to U.S.-Mexico border

Congresswoman Kat Cammack and several Florida law enforcement leaders traveled to the southern border this week, describing the situation there as a humanitarian crisis.