Suspect admits intent to killing deputies if ammo hadn’t run out: Affidavit
Though a man accused of shooting at two Volusia County deputies doesn't have any prior convictions, he does have previous arrests for violence-related offenses. Now, Luis Diaz Polanco is in jail without bond after allegedly shooting at two deputies on March 2.
Though a man accused of shooting at two Volusia County deputies doesn't have any prior convictions, he does have previous arrests for violence-related offenses. Now, Luis Diaz Polanco is in jail without bond after allegedly shooting at two deputies on March 2.
Who is Luis Diaz Polanco? Suspect denied bond in shooting of Volusia deputy
A Florida man was denied bond after he's suspected of the attempted murder of two Volusia County deputies.
A Florida man was denied bond after he's suspected of the attempted murder of two Volusia County deputies.
Sheriff: Man accused of shooting Volusia deputy asked AI chatbot about Stand Your Ground laws
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released nearly five minutes of body camera video from a shooting Monday night, where a deputy was shot minutes after responding to a vandalism-related call.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released nearly five minutes of body camera video from a shooting Monday night, where a deputy was shot minutes after responding to a vandalism-related call.
Who is Jose Rivera? Volusia County deputy in stable condition after body cam deflects bullet
A Volusia County deputy who's said to be in good spirits and cracking jokes, survived a shooting due to a bullet – aimed at his chest – ricocheting off his body-worn camera.
A Volusia County deputy who's said to be in good spirits and cracking jokes, survived a shooting due to a bullet – aimed at his chest – ricocheting off his body-worn camera.
Volusia County deputy shot twice in Deltona, body camera also shot: Sheriff
A Volusia County deputy was shot twice on Monday afternoon while investigating a call in Deltona, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. That deputy was treated at the hospital and is expected to be OK, the sheriff said.
A Volusia County deputy was shot twice on Monday afternoon while investigating a call in Deltona, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. That deputy was treated at the hospital and is expected to be OK, the sheriff said.
FWC: Florida fisherman dies after falling off boat into St. Johns River
A 70-year-old fisherman has died after he fell out of his boat and into the St. Johns River, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 70-year-old fisherman has died after he fell out of his boat and into the St. Johns River, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Deputies: 4 teens in custody after using golf cart as getaway vehicle in Port Orange car break-ins
Four teens were taken into custody after police said they attempted to break into multiple cars in Port Orange.
Four teens were taken into custody after police said they attempted to break into multiple cars in Port Orange.
Volusia County boosts beach safety education with indoor rip current simulator
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Daytona Beach boy, 8, in custody after pointing gun at person, police say
An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.
An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.
Florida mom petitioning for e-bike regulations after 5-year-old son hit at beach
A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.
A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.
Kindness Squad: Meet Florida teacher, class behind viral sticky note moment for student
A Florida teacher and her class have gone viral for their kindness – and how they stepped in to cheer up a student who was having a tough day.
A Florida teacher and her class have gone viral for their kindness – and how they stepped in to cheer up a student who was having a tough day.
Man dies after pickup truck collides with guardrail, lands in ditch along I-95, FHP says
A 42-year-old North Carolina man died Wednesday after his pickup truck hit a guardrail on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 42-year-old North Carolina man died Wednesday after his pickup truck hit a guardrail on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Daytona Beach slashing: Man charged with attempted murder after teen's throat was cut
A man accused of slashing a teen's throat on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk is now facing attempted first-degree murder.
A man accused of slashing a teen's throat on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk is now facing attempted first-degree murder.
Daytona Beach fire updates: Evacuations, wildfire map, news updates
The “Bennett Field" fire, which totaled to 227 acres in Daytona Beach, is now 100% contained after over 24 hours.
The “Bennett Field" fire, which totaled to 227 acres in Daytona Beach, is now 100% contained after over 24 hours.
Ohio man hit, killed on Big Tree Road in Port Orange, FHP says
A 74-year-old Ohio man died Monday after he was hit by a car on Big Tree Road in Port Orange, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 74-year-old Ohio man died Monday after he was hit by a car on Big Tree Road in Port Orange, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
80 homes evacuated in Daytona Beach brush fire
A brush fire neared a Daytona Beach housing complex Monday evening, Feb. 23. The fire, which started at 20 to 25 acres Monday morning, grew to over 100 acres by the evening.
A brush fire neared a Daytona Beach housing complex Monday evening, Feb. 23. The fire, which started at 20 to 25 acres Monday morning, grew to over 100 acres by the evening.
Daytona Beach Fire Department: Brush fire spreads to over 100-acres
Press Conference | The Daytona Beach Fire Department updated the public on a brush fire that started at 20 t0 25 acres on Monday morning, Feb. 23 and grew to over 100 acres throughout the day. Homes in the Mosaic subdivision were being evacuated with a 30-foot fire line behind the homes. Eighty homes have been evacuated.
Press Conference | The Daytona Beach Fire Department updated the public on a brush fire that started at 20 t0 25 acres on Monday morning, Feb. 23 and grew to over 100 acres throughout the day. Homes in the Mosaic subdivision were being evacuated with a 30-foot fire line behind the homes. Eighty homes have been evacuated.
Daytona Beach residents evacuating after over 100-acre brush fire
Residents of the Mosaic subdivision in Daytona Beach are evacuating due to a brush fire that's growing to over 100 acres. Smoke, filling the sky is visible for miles off of LPGA Boulevard.
Residents of the Mosaic subdivision in Daytona Beach are evacuating due to a brush fire that's growing to over 100 acres. Smoke, filling the sky is visible for miles off of LPGA Boulevard.
Boy, 5, hit in e-bike hit-and-run crash in Volusia County
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is looking to talk with two people who were on an e-bike over the weekend in Daytona Beach and crashed into a 5-year-old boy. VSO said the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach. The 5-year-old boy was headed toward the water to fill up his beach bucket, but the e-bike riders crashed into him, VSO said. The boy was taken to the hospital and determined to have minor injuries. Witnesses told deputies that the two riders – described as teenagers, a male and female – stopped briefly, apologized, and then pedaled away.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is looking to talk with two people who were on an e-bike over the weekend in Daytona Beach and crashed into a 5-year-old boy. VSO said the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach. The 5-year-old boy was headed toward the water to fill up his beach bucket, but the e-bike riders crashed into him, VSO said. The boy was taken to the hospital and determined to have minor injuries. Witnesses told deputies that the two riders – described as teenagers, a male and female – stopped briefly, apologized, and then pedaled away.
12-year-old Volusia County student arrested in school shooting plot
12-year-old Josephine Simmons-Peters was arrested after detectives received a tip about a plan to shoot students and a teacher at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County. Josephine is facing multiple charges, including written threats to kill and misuse of a two-way communication device.
12-year-old Josephine Simmons-Peters was arrested after detectives received a tip about a plan to shoot students and a teacher at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County. Josephine is facing multiple charges, including written threats to kill and misuse of a two-way communication device.