No criminal charges for driver after 10-year-old girl hit, killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary: Police

No criminal charges will be filed against a 70-year-old woman who struck and killed a 10-year-old girl outside Sugar Mill Elementary in May 2024, the Port Orange Police Department said.

Florida boy killed by dogs while petting them, owner to be charged, sheriff says: 'He never had a chance'

According to Sheriff Chitwood, the boy, identified as Michael Millett, was riding bikes with his friends in the neighborhood when they stopped at the front entrance of the subdivision to pet the dogs.

Man stabbed after firing gun at partygoer in Volusia County Sunday morning

Deputies are investigating a violent altercation that occurred early Sunday morning at a house party on Flamingo Road in Oak Hill, authorities said.

Florida man dies after shooting wife, himself: police

Police said a Florida man has died after shooting his wife and then himself in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Florida boy, 11, arrested, put in handcuffs over false bomb threat on school bus, police say

An 11-year-old Florida boy was placed in handcuffs, loaded into a sheriff's office patrol vehicle, and walked into a jail cell after falsely claiming that another student on the bus had a bomb with him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

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A school bus was evacuated this morning after deputies say a student onboard made a bomb threat.

Former fire captain explains unique challenges of battling LA's wildfires

Nick Perricelli, a retired CAL Fire Captain with 37 years of experience, now lives in Volusia County, Florida, but his former engine is currently battling wildfires in Los Angeles.

Volusia County School Board chair steps down after controversial comments

Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.

Edgewater approves year-long building moratorium to address flooding

The Edgewater City Council voted Tuesday night to enact a year-long building moratorium, halting new construction permits in response to residents’ concerns about flooding.

Abandoned sailboat removed from New Smyrna Beach

An abandoned sailboat that washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach has been removed, according to Volusia County officials.

Man accused of defrauding Florida couple out of $30K in solar panel scheme arrested

A man accused of defrauding an Ormond Beach couple out of more than $30,000 during the installation of solar panels at their home has been arrested, authorities said.