Volusia County public school employees face payroll repayment after software glitch

Volusia County Schools has identified a payroll error that overpaid 307 transportation employees, including bus drivers, attendants and technicians, forcing them to repay excess wages.

Woman killed in wrong-way crash in Volusia County, FHP says

A 27-year-old woman is dead after a crash involving a wrong-way driver in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

School threats increasing in frequency in Volusia County, sheriff says

School threats in Volusia County are on the rise, and local law enforcement is taking an aggressive approach to deter students, authorities say.

3 Volusia County students, ages 11-13, arrested for alleged school shooting threats, deputies say

A teen boy was arrested after Volusia County deputies say text messages reveal a plan to enact a shooting at a school. The boy's arrest comes after his friend was arrested last month in connection to the alleged plot. 

Daytona Beach native gets the ball for Italy in the WBC
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Dylan Delucia, born in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach High School alum joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom ahead of his first World Baseball Classic start against Great Britain Sunday at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

Atlanta woman arrested for impersonating law enforcement in $79,000 fraud scheme

A Georgia woman is accused of impersonating a captain with the Volusia County Sheriff's office and conducting a fraud scheme by threatening to send people to jail. Officials said this scene was run by inmates with the Georgia prison system. 

Mom, caretaker of girl, 3, charged in connection to her death
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PRESS CONFERENCE | The mother and caretaker of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, who died on Feb. 19, have been charged in connection to her death. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing as more kids also affected are being interviewed. 

Deputy Jose Rivera, shot in the line of duty, returns home: Family, officers, public gather in support

A Volusia County deputy shot while investigating a reported car vandalism at a Deltona home was welcomed with an outpouring of support by the public and fellow law enforcement officers. 

Support gathered for Deputy Jose Rivera shot in line of duty
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FULL COVERAGE | Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera was shot in the line of duty, injured in the leg and shoulder. On March 4, he was released from the hospital, following a ride in Air One and a gathering of support a park in Deltona before going home. FOX 35 spoke with Sheriff Mike Chitwood, Lt. John Cort and former former sheriff's detective and investigator Jamie Copenhaver. 

Deputies gather to support Jose Rivera, shot in the line of duty
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"We're thankful he's coming home." Deputy Jose Rivera was shot in the shoulder and thigh while investigating a reported vandalism to a woman's car on March 2. Now, his fellow officers and members of the public gathered to show their support.