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.

Welcome to Rockville set to rock Daytona Beach amid scorching heat

Welcome to Rockville, the 4-day festival held at the Daytona International Speedway, is expected to kick off Thursday with high temperatures in the 90s.

Skydive DeLand CEO Bob Hallett killed in crash
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Bob Hallett, the president and CEO of Skydive Deland, was killed in a crash on Tuesday in DeLand, Florida. His death was felt around the skydiving community. FOX 35's Hannah McKenzie talked to someone who knew Hallett about him.

Bob Hallett, CEO of Skydive DeLand, killed in deadly crash: Troopers

Troopers have confirmed the driver killed in a Tuesday crash involving two two pickup trucks in Volusia County was 74-year-old Bob Hallett, the CEO of Skydive DeLand.

Palm Coast mayor sues city amid council infighting over appointment

Political tensions in Palm Coast have escalated after Mayor Mike Norris filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging a council member is unlawfully holding office and accusing the City Council of violating the city charter.

Lightning strikes tree just feet from Ormond Beach home: 'It was just an instantaneous smash'

A dramatic lightning strike in Volusia County sent shockwaves through a neighborhood Wednesday, splitting a tree just feet from a home and sending residents rushing to check on loved ones.

Port Orange Walgreens shooter identified as 60-year-old 'disgruntled customer'

A 60-year-old man shot two employees inside a Walgreens pharmacy in Port Orange on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself in the parking lot, authorities confirmed.

Port Orange shooting: 2 Walgreens employees shot, gunman found dead outside store, police say

A large police presence surrounded a Walgreens in Port Orange on Wednesday evening as officers investigated a deadly shooting near the intersection of Taylor Road and Williamson Boulevard.

Deltona Xbox murders: Jury recommends death for Troy Victorino, Jerone Hunter

The jury has reached a verdict in the resentencing trials of Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter, who were both convicted of first-degree murder in the 2004 grisly killings of six people and a dog at a Deltona home.

Man who brutally killed Daytona Beach couple during 2022 Bike Week pleads no contest, gets life sentence

Jean Robert Macean, the man accused of brutally murdering a couple during Daytona Beach Bike Week festivities in 2022, entered a plea of no contest during a Wednesday hearing and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.

Volusia County woman accused of impersonating police officer in parking lot dispute

A Volusia County woman is facing charges after police say she pretended to be a law enforcement officer and issued a fake traffic warning during a dispute over a parking space outside a Walmart Neighborhood Market.

McCabe's Bar shooting: Avantae Williams, former Miami Hurricanes football player, charged with murder

Former college football star, Avantae Williams,24, was arrested Monday and charged with second-degree murder following a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at McCabe’s Bar in downtown DeLand, according to police.

'Xbox murders': Former sheriff discusses case
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The re-sentencing trial continues for the "Xbox Killers" in Volusia County. The re-sentencing is expected to wrap up in the next few days. Former Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson discusses the case.

FOX 35 Investigates sovereign citizens, after man arrested twice in ten days for the same crime

A man claiming to be an American State National has just been arrested for the same crime for a second time in ten days.American State National is another term for “sovereign citizen” – anti-government extremists who do not believe they’re subject to the law.

McCabe’s Bar shooting: DeLand Police arrest man in deadly shooting

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at McCabe’s Bar in downtown DeLand, according to police.

Meet Jeremy Davies, Volusia County's 'Teacher of the Year'
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FOX 35 is celebrating local teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. On today?s segment, we highlight Jeremy Davies, an IB math teacher making a difference in the classroom at Spruce Creek High School.

1 dead, 1 hurt in overnight DeLand shooting
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Police say one person was killed and another was injured following an early morning shooting at McCabe?s Bar in DeLand. The person killed has been identified as 32-year-old Keshod Harris. Officials said the suspect in the shooting fled the scene and has not yet been located. Authorities believe about 30 to 40 other people were in the bar at the time. Police presence and resources have been increased in the area to ensure the safety of the community.

Fires break out across Florida amid ongoing drought conditions
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Crews across Florida and Central Florida are working to contain ongoing brush fires. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County on Friday due to a 150-acre active wildfire. Meanwhile, a 116-acre brush fire is burning in Osceola County in the Holopaw area. Three fires are also burning in Volusia County.