Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says

A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.

Volusia County dog attack: Officials share next steps
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A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Randa Matusiak, director of public protection in Volusia County, said dog attacks are ?rare occurrences" in the area. She shared details on what steps could come next.

Volusia sheriff speaks after deadly infant dog attack
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Daytona Beach. The sheriff gave updates on the investigation of a 5-month-old that was killed by a dog near Ormond Beach.

Sheriff: Dog kills 5-month-old baby in Volusia County
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A 5-month-old boy was killed by a dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Volusia County Animal Services (VCAS) has now taken possession of the dog. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

5-month-old baby killed by dog in Volusia County
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A 5-month-old has been killed by a dog near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. FOX 35 News has a crew headed to the scene and will provide more information soon.

Volusia County launches new unit to monitor student threats on social media

As students return to school, law enforcement in Volusia County is stepping up efforts to prevent campus violence — and they’re keeping a close eye on what kids are posting online.

Florida officer who slammed handcuffed woman sentenced: 'That’s your job in law enforcement to deal with all sorts of people'

A former Ormond Beach police officer has been sentenced to six months in jail for slamming a handcuffed woman to the floor during a jail booking last year — an incident captured on video.

Former Ormond Beach police officer sentenced
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Former Ormond Beach officer Jacob Cannon was sentenced on Tuesday to six months in jail and two years of probation for slamming a handcuffed woman during a DUI arrest. He pleaded no contest to felony battery and must surrender his law enforcement certification and gun rights.

Florida HOA drops flagpole lawsuit after Port Orange veteran's death

A homeowners' association in Florida has dropped its lawsuit over a flagpole dispute following the death of the disabled veteran at the center of the controversy.

DeBary man arrested after allegedly vandalizing car at Dollar Tree, driving away in it

A 20-year-old DeBary man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a screwdriver to vandalize a person's car before then kicking them out and taking off in it.

3 teens arrested after high-speed Volusia County chase
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Three teen boys have been arrested following a high-speed chase that spanned two counties. Deputies later learned the teenagers fled the traffic stop because they were at a park to smoke marijuana, according to an arrest report.

Woman attacked at South Daytona motel
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A 70-year-old South Daytona woman was attacked on Friday morning at the Red Carpet Inn, police say. Officials said a person of interest has been identified, and there is no danger to the public at this time.

New hearing in Xbox murders case
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The two men convicted of brutally murdering six people over an Xbox in 2004 want their cases to be separated. A Volusia County judge is yet to met her final decision.

Ex-officer faces 19 months in prison for excessive force
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A former Ormond Beach police office pleaded no contest today to felony battery. He could spend time in prison for what was captured on video. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest updates.

VIDEO: Florida teens arrested after multi-county chase ends in Volusia County

Three teens face felony charges after leading police on a chase from Sanford to Volusia County. According to an arrest report, deputies later discovered the teens had fled the traffic stop because they had been at a park to smoke marijuana.

Florida Xbox murders: Convicted killers request case separation ahead of death penalty sentencing

The two men convicted of brutally murdering six people over an Xbox back in 2004 are now asking a judge to separate their cases. Earlier this year, a jury recommended that both men be sentenced to death for the killings. However, the lawyers of the two men are trying to change that decision.