Brush fire near Lake Harney burns 15 acres, smoke visible in Geneva area

Fire crews from Volusia and Seminole counties, along with the Florida Forest Service, responded late Saturday afternoon to multiple brush fires near Lake Harney, with smoke visible throughout the Geneva area and neighboring communities.

Missing elderly kayakers found safe in New Smyrna Beach after community tip

Thomas "Tom" Siegle and Robert "Bob" McManus, two elderly kayakers reported missing Saturday, have been found safe, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

Man arrested in Florida beach brawl as Volusia County deputies prepare for Memorial Day weekend

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Volusia County Beach Patrol is bracing for a surge in visitors, calling the holiday an “all hands on deck” operation. In the lead-up to the weekend, a beach incident turned violent when a man allegedly drove recklessly on the sand and got into a fight with a bystander.

1 dead, 1 hurt in motorcycle crash in Osteen, troopers say

One person is dead and another is hurt following a crash in Volusia County Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Volusia Schools adopt AI gun detection technology to enhance campus safety

Volusia County Schools has implemented an artificial intelligence-based gun detection platform in an effort to strengthen security across its campuses.

Volusia deputies, New Smyrna Beach police detail response to stabbing rescue

The first responders who helped save a man after a stabbing in New Smyrna Beach are now sharing how their swift actions helped stabilize the victim and prevent further harm.

Sheriff Chitwood on preparing for busy Memorial Day weekend
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FOX 35 caught up with Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood to see how his agency is preparing for Memorial Day weekend.

Border Patrol detains 5 at Welcome to Rockville festival; Volusia deputies make 13 arrests

Federal and local law enforcement made a series of arrests during the “Welcome to Rockville" music festival in Daytona Beach over the weekend, including the detention of five people by U.S. Border Patrol.

Marion County deputy uses Taser to arrest woman with multiple warrants out of Volusia County

Newly released body camera video shows a Marion County deputy using a Taser to subdue a woman who authorities say was wanted on several felony warrants out of Volusia County.

Man hospitalized after being stabbed 11 times in New Smyrna Beach

A man is recovering after being stabbed 11 times in New Smyrna Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Roofer arrested after scamming customers out of thousands
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A roofer who allegedly scammed multiple customers out of thousands of dollars has been arrested by the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO). Deputies say 43-year-old Andrew Ingram, the owner of Busy Bee Roofing, had multiple warrants out for his arrest. Authorities believe there may be additional victims and are asking those who may have been scammed to call the VSO Financial Crimes Unit at (386) 254-1537.

Bahama Breeze shuts down Daytona Beach, Gainesville locations amid chain-wide cuts

Bahama Breeze has abruptly closed 15 of its restaurants nationwide this week, including locations in Daytona Beach and Gainesville, as the chain shifts focus to better-performing sites.

Man waving knife at traffic arrested in Volusia County
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New body camera video shoes Volusia County deputies arresting a man they say was waving around a knife at passing vehicles. Officials said they found three more knives that the man had in his pockets when they were arresting him.

Teen arrested in Deltona stabbing; 2 suspects still sought, deputies say

Deputies say they have arrested a suspect, a 13-year-old boy, in the Deltona stabbing incident that occurred on Wednesday. They are continuing to search for two more suspects.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins high-speed pursuit of suspect fleeing traffic stop

A suspect fleeing from a traffic stop in New Smyrna Beach unknowingly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase — tailed by none other than Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Protesters in New Smyrna Beach push back on massive Deering Park development

Tensions flared at a New Smyrna Beach city commission meeting as dozens of residents protested a massive development plan approved this week, voicing concerns over overcrowding, environmental impact and unchecked growth.