Months of recovery for Leesburg family after deadly crash on SR 40
A "quick getaway" took a tragic turn as a Leesburg family of five was involved in a head-on collision on Florida-40 in Volusia County. Following the May 4 crash, three people in the second vehicle died, while the family of five is in the hospital recovering.
A "quick getaway" took a tragic turn as a Leesburg family of five was involved in a head-on collision on Florida-40 in Volusia County. Following the May 4 crash, three people in the second vehicle died, while the family of five is in the hospital recovering.
Problematic spending in Daytona? Officials under criminal investigation
After problematic spending through the use of city-issued purchasing cards were identified in a Daytona Beach audit, officials met to discuss a criminal investigation. Now, prosecutors are requiring access to all emails, texts and communication of several city leaders.
After problematic spending through the use of city-issued purchasing cards were identified in a Daytona Beach audit, officials met to discuss a criminal investigation. Now, prosecutors are requiring access to all emails, texts and communication of several city leaders.
Feral hogs in Edgewater? City poses solutions to fix 'worsening' issue
Feral hogs continue to be a growing nuisance for residents in Edgewater, tearing through yards and leaving behind costly damage. The issue was addressed during a city meeting Monday night, May 4, where leaders discussed ongoing concerns – particularly in the Florida Shores area.
Feral hogs continue to be a growing nuisance for residents in Edgewater, tearing through yards and leaving behind costly damage. The issue was addressed during a city meeting Monday night, May 4, where leaders discussed ongoing concerns – particularly in the Florida Shores area.
Feral hogs tearing up Edgewater yards: Officials say issue isn’t going away
Feral hogs are damaging yards across Edgewater, especially in the Florida Shores area. City leaders say the problem has existed for generations and is worsening with development.
Feral hogs are damaging yards across Edgewater, especially in the Florida Shores area. City leaders say the problem has existed for generations and is worsening with development.
'Deeply saddened': Georgia man, 51, allegedly set fire to Sanford Buddhist temple he attended
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
State Road 40 closed in DeLeon Springs: 3 killed in crash, FHP says
Authorities are investigating crash, killing three people, on State Road 40 in DeLeon Springs.
Authorities are investigating crash, killing three people, on State Road 40 in DeLeon Springs.
Missing Port Orange man with dementia found safe, police say
Thomas Clark ,74, who was reported missing from his Port Orange residence on Sunday, was found safe, according to police.
Thomas Clark ,74, who was reported missing from his Port Orange residence on Sunday, was found safe, according to police.
Man arrested for setting fire to Sanford temple, high-speed chase, officials say
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
32-year-old woman dies in drowning incident at Daytona Beach: Officials
A 32-year-old woman was rescued at Daytona Beach after officials said she was found floating and unresponsive in the ocean.
A 32-year-old woman was rescued at Daytona Beach after officials said she was found floating and unresponsive in the ocean.
Florida deputy, Jose Rivera, shot in line of duty returns to work
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.
Moving Florida Forward: Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks ground on I-95, U.S. 1 interchange reconstruction project
The reconstruction of Interstate-95 and U.S. 1 interchange project in Volusia County will start ahead of schedule.
The reconstruction of Interstate-95 and U.S. 1 interchange project in Volusia County will start ahead of schedule.
Winter Park armed carjacking leads to police chase on I-4
A driver is in custody after Winter Park Police responded to a reported armed carjacking that turned into a 30-mile chase. The chase ended near mile marker 112, where the individual was taken into custody, police said.
A driver is in custody after Winter Park Police responded to a reported armed carjacking that turned into a 30-mile chase. The chase ended near mile marker 112, where the individual was taken into custody, police said.
Armed carjacking leads to cross-county police chase on I-4: Winter Park Police
Authorities responded to a reported armed carjacking, which led to a cross-county chase on Interstate-4.
Authorities responded to a reported armed carjacking, which led to a cross-county chase on Interstate-4.
Woman scammed out of $34K for fake Kenny Chesney tour
A group contacted a Florida woman who commented on a song post, offering her to be an investor for Kenny Chesney concerts, an arrest report said. Now, Volusia County deputies mailed checks, but was soon out over $34,000.
A group contacted a Florida woman who commented on a song post, offering her to be an investor for Kenny Chesney concerts, an arrest report said. Now, Volusia County deputies mailed checks, but was soon out over $34,000.
New Smyrna resident build custom wall to protect against erosion
Oceanfront property owners are paying out of pocket to build a coquina rock seawall designed to reduce erosion and restore dunes. The project comes after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole destroyed existing dunes and damaged properties.
Oceanfront property owners are paying out of pocket to build a coquina rock seawall designed to reduce erosion and restore dunes. The project comes after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole destroyed existing dunes and damaged properties.
New Smyrna Beach neighbors self-fund natural seawall to fight erosion, rebuild dunes
A group of oceanfront property owners in New Smyrna Beach are taking coastal protection into their own hands, funding the construction of a natural seawall designed to defend against erosion while helping rebuild the shoreline.
A group of oceanfront property owners in New Smyrna Beach are taking coastal protection into their own hands, funding the construction of a natural seawall designed to defend against erosion while helping rebuild the shoreline.
Video: Deputies respond to driver hitting child with car on beach
A three-year-old child is recovering after being hit by a jeep driver on the beach. The driver, Brock Winkler, 36, of Lakeland, is accused of having several alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel. In released body camera footage, Winkler could be seen telling deputies he wasn't driving anywhere.
A three-year-old child is recovering after being hit by a jeep driver on the beach. The driver, Brock Winkler, 36, of Lakeland, is accused of having several alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel. In released body camera footage, Winkler could be seen telling deputies he wasn't driving anywhere.
Sunday School teacher killed in Ormond Beach crash, family says
A Sunday School teacher has died after a crash in Ormond Beach on Sunday, according to family members.
A Sunday School teacher has died after a crash in Ormond Beach on Sunday, according to family members.
3-year-old struck by Jeep on beach, driver charged with DUI: officials
3-year-old struck by Jeep on beach, driver charged with DUI: officials
3-year-old struck by Jeep on beach, driver charged with DUI: officials
Deputies arrest driver of pickup truck traveling on just 3 wheels after chase on I-4
Authorities in Volusia County arrested a 47-year-old man accused of driving a damaged pickup truck along Interstate 4, striking vehicles and guardrails before crashing at a construction site.
Authorities in Volusia County arrested a 47-year-old man accused of driving a damaged pickup truck along Interstate 4, striking vehicles and guardrails before crashing at a construction site.