Volusia County News

City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city’s family-friendly image.

Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.

The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.

The Ormond Beach Police Department has opened an investigation into allegations of abuse involving Riverbend Academy and Riverbend Community Church, both located in Ormond Beach, according to the police department.

White Castle has announced its plans to open a new location in Daytona Beach. This will be the fast-food hamburger chain's fourth location in Florida.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a young boy who was hit by a car while riding his e-bike to school is on the mend, but has a long recovery ahead of him. Sheriff Chitwood said he met with the boy, named Hunter, and his mom on Saturday morning.

A man has died after being pulled from the ocean at Daytona Beach, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

A man will remain jailed while awaiting trial for first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the 2021 death of his three-month-old son on Merritt Island.

A 40-year-old firefighter/EMT candidate died Friday morning during a pre-employment physical agility test with Flagler County Fire Rescue, authorities said.

A new alert system aimed at protecting firefighters’ health is being introduced at the DeLand Fire Department, where officials say it could help reduce hearing damage and stress from traditional alarms.

In June 2025, a Volusia County father was arrested in connection with the 2021 death of his two-month-old son, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Now the mother of the deceased child has been arrested on the same charges.

Volusia County beaches could soon welcome horseback riders under a proposal county leaders agreed to further explore this week.

A missing teenager from Lake County has been found, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. LCSO put out a Facebook post on Aug. 19 asking for the public's help in finding the 16-year-old. In an update on Aug. 27, LCSO said the girl had been safely recovered.

One man is dead following a shooting that took place after a fight over beer and cigarettes on Monday night at a homeless camp in DeLand, according to officials.

Firefighters in New Smyrna Beach are pressing city leaders for higher wages and better benefits, warning that without changes, many could leave the department. What We Know

According to law enforcement, the ‘door kick’ challenge became popular among teens on TikTok a few years ago. The online trend is again making the rounds.