Volusia County launches new unit to monitor student threats on social media

As students return to school, law enforcement in Volusia County is stepping up efforts to prevent campus violence — and they’re keeping a close eye on what kids are posting online.

Florida officer who slammed handcuffed woman sentenced: 'That’s your job in law enforcement to deal with all sorts of people'

A former Ormond Beach police officer has been sentenced to six months in jail for slamming a handcuffed woman to the floor during a jail booking last year — an incident captured on video.

Former Ormond Beach police officer sentenced
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Former Ormond Beach officer Jacob Cannon was sentenced on Tuesday to six months in jail and two years of probation for slamming a handcuffed woman during a DUI arrest. He pleaded no contest to felony battery and must surrender his law enforcement certification and gun rights.

Florida HOA drops flagpole lawsuit after Port Orange veteran's death

A homeowners' association in Florida has dropped its lawsuit over a flagpole dispute following the death of the disabled veteran at the center of the controversy.

DeBary man arrested after allegedly vandalizing car at Dollar Tree, driving away in it

A 20-year-old DeBary man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a screwdriver to vandalize a person's car before then kicking them out and taking off in it.

3 teens arrested after high-speed Volusia County chase
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Three teen boys have been arrested following a high-speed chase that spanned two counties. Deputies later learned the teenagers fled the traffic stop because they were at a park to smoke marijuana, according to an arrest report.

Woman attacked at South Daytona motel
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A 70-year-old South Daytona woman was attacked on Friday morning at the Red Carpet Inn, police say. Officials said a person of interest has been identified, and there is no danger to the public at this time.

New hearing in Xbox murders case
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The two men convicted of brutally murdering six people over an Xbox in 2004 want their cases to be separated. A Volusia County judge is yet to met her final decision.

Ex-officer faces 19 months in prison for excessive force
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A former Ormond Beach police office pleaded no contest today to felony battery. He could spend time in prison for what was captured on video. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest updates.

VIDEO: Florida teens arrested after multi-county chase ends in Volusia County

Three teens face felony charges after leading police on a chase from Sanford to Volusia County. According to an arrest report, deputies later discovered the teens had fled the traffic stop because they had been at a park to smoke marijuana.

Florida Xbox murders: Convicted killers request case separation ahead of death penalty sentencing

The two men convicted of brutally murdering six people over an Xbox back in 2004 are now asking a judge to separate their cases. Earlier this year, a jury recommended that both men be sentenced to death for the killings. However, the lawyers of the two men are trying to change that decision.

College student shows off wooden motorcycle he built
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A man from Daytona Beach has gone viral after he built his own motorcycle out of wood. FOX 35's Matt Trezza introduces us to Reed Curry, a college student who has earned the nickname "The Wooden Horse."

Regional surf lifesaving championships in Daytona Beach
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More than 200 lifeguards from more than 20 teams across the state will go head-to-head on the beach today outside the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. In addition to co-hosting the event, Volusia County Beach Safety will field its own team, joining fellow lifeguards in a series of water-based challenges, beach sprints and relay races ? all designed to mirror the real-life demands of professional lifesaving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the beach to speak with some of the participants.

Edgewater issues boil water notice after major water main break on Park Avenue

A large water main break in Edgewater on Wednesday afternoon caused temporary outages and reduced water pressure for thousands of residents and businesses, prompting a precautionary boil water notice for parts of the city.

Lightning strike collapses ceiling onto man sleeping in Florida home

A lightning strike ripped through the roof of an Ormond Beach home over the weekend, collapsing part of the ceiling directly onto a man who was lying in bed.

Thief steals $30K in Pokémon cards from DeLand store in 75-second smash-and-grab

A thief made off with up to $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards during a smash-and-grab burglary at a trading card shop in DeLand, marking the latest in a string of similar heists across Central Florida.

Florida woman loses nearly $500K in financial scam, 2 California residents arrested

Two California residents have been arrested in connection with an elaborate financial scam that cost a Volusia County woman nearly half a million dollars, authorities announced Tuesday.