Ormond-by-the-Sea restaurant says A1A construction is hurting business

A Volusia County restaurant says an ongoing road construction project has sharply reduced its parking and is hurting business, while state transportation officials say the changes are intended to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.

Daytona Beach officer fired after viral open container arrest

Daytona Beach Police Officer Joel Llinas has been fired following a use of force investigation looking into a March incident.

Puppy left with 2 broken legs after DeLand dog attack, owner says

Cristina Gonzalez said she was walking her 6-month-old dog Louie in her DeLand neighborhood last week when a much larger, unleashed dog charged them from behind.

Owner claims 'traumatizing' attack left dog with 2 broken legs
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Cristina Gonzalez was walking 6-month-old Louie in her DeLand neighborhood last week when she claims a much larger, unleashed dog charged them from behind. Louie was left with two broken legs and faces a long road to recovery that will likely require surgery. The DeLand Police Department confirmed they are actively looking into the incident.

Daytona Beach officer fired after viral open container arrest
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Daytona Beach officer was fired after an arrest following an open container incident. Charges have been dropped against the officer. The police chief said the officers showed "poor judgment" during the stop, FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reported. David Anderson, 27, of Tennessee, was arrested shortly after midnight in Daytona Beach for an alleged open container violation. Police said in the report that Anderson threw the cork at the officer, which prompted the arrest. He was then handcuffed and Tased for allegedly resisting arrest, the report states.

'I do not support Cory Mills': DeSantis weighs in on Florida’s 7th Congressional District race before primary

Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Mills faces a potentially competitive primary with challengers Ryan Elijah, Sarah Ulrich, and Michael Johnson in a fight to represent Florida’s 7th Congressional District. A recent poll shows many Republican primary voters are still undecided.

Man dies from stabbing in DeLand, suspect sought: Deputies

A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night in southwest DeLand, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Garbage truck driver shot in DeLand neighborhood; 3 people detained, police say

Three people have been detained for questioning after a garbage truck driver was shot during a fight in the middle of a neighborhood in DeLand, according to the DeLand Police Department.

Florida dad wants FHP to reopen investigation in daughter's crash death

A Florida dad has been pleading with the Florida Highway Patrol for months to reopen its investigation into his 19-year-old daughter's death, claiming that two of the agencies' investigators reached two different conclusions.

Teen accused of cutting down Flock cameras in Volusia County

An 18-year-old has been arrested after authorities say he cut down several automated license plate readers in Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.

Prosecutors decide not to file criminal charges against Edgewater mayor

Prosecutors will not file a battery charge against Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew after a woman accused him of hitting her with a campaign sign during an argument outside a New Smyrna Beach early voting site.

2 men accused in alleged Tesla theft scheme in Central Florida

Two men are accused of taking part in a fraud scheme involving stolen Teslas after police said a black Tesla Model 3 was stolen from a dealership in Merritt Island and later driven to another Tesla dealership in Daytona Beach.

Edgewater mayor denies accusations he hit woman with campaign sign

Edgewater Mayor Diezel DePew is accused of hitting a woman with a political campaign sign during a dispute at the New Smyrna Beach Public Library.

Edgewater mayor denies accusation of assault with campaign sign
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"This did not occur. She moved toward me." That's the response from Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew, who's accused of hitting a woman with a campaign sign. Though police responded to the incident, as of Aug. 10, no charges have been filed and no injuries have been reported. 

Daytona Beach weighs fee changes to business owners during Bike Week
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Daytona Beach city leaders weigh in on a proposed fee change for during the city's busy bike weeks. Leaders discussed how vendor permits are impacting local businesses, wanting to incentivize more year-round businesses to fill the empty lots. 

Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies

An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.