Death at Daytona motel investigated as a homicide, deputies say

The deceased victim was discovered by officers with the State Probation and Parole Service as they came to the motel to conduct a probation check, police said.

Deputies: Driver trapped inside vehicle engulfed in flames, dies after crash in Deltona

Deputies said that the driver was speeding when the vehicle ran a stop sign, went over a curb, struck a tree, and caught fire. The driver became trapped inside and died minutes after firefighters were able to extinguish the flames.

Judge denies bond for accused Ormond Beach rapist

A Volusia County man accused of dragging an unconscious woman to his truck and raping her was back in court Friday for a bond hearing.

Accused rapist trying to get out of jail
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Jason Minton will stay behind bars in Volusia County without bond, charged with kidnapping and sexual battery. His attorney had asked a judge if he could be released under electronic monitoring since he turned himself into authorities.

Cold weather keeps sea turtle rescue groups busy

The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet said it’s dealing with an influx of sea turtles brought in over the weekend, and it’s anticipating more in the coming days.

Cold turtles getting extra care
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Recent cold snaps have proven dangerous for sea turtles. Staff at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet have been busy caring for the animals.

Battery charger fire forces plane to make emergency landing
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A plane made an emergency landing at?Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday. The airport said that the fire was contained to the passenger's bag and was put into a fire retardant case until the plane landed safely.

Plane makes emergency landing at Florida airport after battery catches fire in passenger's bag, airport says

A plane made an emergency landing at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday. The airport said that the fire was contained to the passenger's bag and was put into a fire retardant case until the plane landed safely.

DeLand native accused of tackling deacon in South Florida

Deland neighbors say they called police when Thomas Eisel returned to his former neighborhood a couple of weeks ago.

Accused rapist in court
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An accused rapist appeared in Volusia County court on Tuesday for a felony charge of battery in a second criminal case brought before him in less than a week. Authorities are talking to at least a half-a-dozen women who have come forward since the arrest of Jason Minton.

More than 6 women come forward after accused Ormond Beach rapist is arrested

Jason Minton, 43,the man accused of the sexual battery and kidnapping of a woman at an Ormond Beach restaurant last week may be tied to other cases, investigators say.

More women come forward after arrest of accused rapist
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Authorities say more than half-a-dozen women have come forward following the arrest of an accused rapist in Volusia County.

Man shot while walking dog
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A man was shot while walking his dog in the middle of the day in Daytona Beach

More than half-a-dozen women come forward after accused rapist's arrest
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A man accused of sexual battery and kidnapping in a case out of Ormond Beach now faces an additional charge in a separate case and may be connected to incidents involving as many as half-a-dozen women, deputies say.