Teacher reprimanded after questioning 4th grader about BLM backpack

FOX 35 News reported last month that a Pathways Elementary School P.E. teacher received a written reprimand from Volusia County Public Schools for questioning a fourth-grader about his Black Lives Matter backpack.

Teachers concerned about COVID-19 dashboard
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A beloved teacher's aide has died from the coronavirus in Volusia County. Teachers say the dashboard used to track COVID-19 in schools does not include enough information.

Daytona Beach names first African American police chief
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Daytona Beach has named its first African American police chief. Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri retired Friday and Deputy Chief Jakari Young has stepped into the role. A ceremony was held at City Hall on Friday.

Shooting investigation in Deltona
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A woman was shot in Deltona on Hancock Drive. Deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office spent several hours searching the area for a gunman.

Deputies arrest suspect in connection with missing teen; 15-year-old back home safe

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says it located Hilario Maldonado, 29, at his DeLand home on Monday afternoon. However, the 15-year-old girl was not with him. Officials say she returned home later in the afternoon. She is safe and healthy, according to investigators. Maldonado was taken into custody on charges of interfering with child custody.

Man drowned in Ormond Beach, officials say

Volusia County Beach Safety officials said a man drowned in Ormond Beach on Saturday.

Residents along popular trick-or-treating route cancel Halloween

Halloween has been canceled in a popular Central Florida neighborhood. Residents along Riverside Dr. in Ormond Beach say the coronavirus pandemic is to blame.

After cardiac arrest, Daytona Beach cheerleader returns to field
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A Daytona Beach high school cheerleader is back with her team Friday night after going into cardiac arrest. The teen getting support from her community and NFL players.

‘They were friends’: 3 indicted in murder of 21-year-old DeLand dad

Friday the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office along with the State Attorney announced indictments for the murder of 21-year-old Jarius Cook.

Coronavirus pandemic causes neighborhood to cancel Halloween
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Halloween has been canceled in a popular Central Florida neighborhood. Residents along Riverside Dr. in Ormond Beach say the coronavirus pandemic is to blame.

3 arrested in death of Volusia County man
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Three people have been charged in the murder of a Volusia County man whose body was found inside a burned vehicle in DeLand in March of this year.

Moderna hits major milestone in COVID-19 vaccine trial

FOX 35 News got an exclusive look inside the Moderna lab in Central Florida. The company says is has reached a major milestone, completing enrollment in its COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Bethune Cookman cancels spring sports, moves back to virtual learning

Thursday, some students at Bethune Cookman University were busy moving back home after the school announced all classes would return online.