Homeless for the holidays: Flooding from Hurricane Milton forcing Central Florida residents out of houses

Thanksgiving is looking a lot different this year for many families across central Florida. Unprecedented flooding from Hurricane Milton has left many people without a home for the holidays.

Family of slain jeweler faces first Thanksgiving without him on same week killer is sentenced

Thanksgiving has a somber tone this year for the family of Ghazi "Gus" Osta, a beloved husband and father who was killed during an altercation at his jewelry store in July.

Man sentenced to life for killing Daytona Beach jewelry store owner

A man accused of killing a jewelry store owner in Daytona Beach has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Missing Florida boy with autism found dead in lake; 3rd drowning in 2 weeks

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.

Missing 7-year-old with autism found dead in Deltona, according to officials

Deputies in Volusia County found Charlie, the missing 7-year-old boy with autism, dead Tuesday morning after he ran away from his Deltona home Monday.  

FAA partners with Embry-Riddle to address air traffic controller shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is slowing air traffic in response to staffing shortages, with the Northeast expected to be hit the hardest.  

New Smyrna Beach Police need help identifying armed robbery suspect

New Smyrna Beach Police need the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect, according to the department's social media.

Fugitive with extensive criminal record arrested in Daytona Beach Sunday

A joint operation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and the Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) led to the arrest of a fugitive career criminal on Sunday.

Orange City Police arrest 22-year-old suspect in Circle K shooting incident

A 22-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday following a shooting incident in the parking lot of a Circle K convenience store on North Volusia Avenue.  

Florida couple allegedly assaulted Volusia County school resource officer

A Volusia County teacher and her husband were arrested Tuesday morning after authorities say they attacked a school resource officer during a meeting about their son’s behavior at Deltona Middle School.

Volusia County residents weary from flooding clash with council over construction moratorium

Heated debates erupted at a Volusia County Council meeting Tuesday as residents demanded action on a proposed moratorium on new construction, aimed at addressing widespread flooding issues caused by recent hurricanes.

Family mourns 4-year-old’s drowning, calls for park safety: 'Let Waylon leave a legacy'

Friends and family gathered Monday in Ormond Beach to remember Waylon Childs, a 4-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing Sunday and later found dead overnight in a nearby pond.

Missing Florida boy's body found at Ormond Beach park, hours after he disappeared, police say

A missing 4-year-old boy in Ormond Beach has been found dead, police said late Sunday in a tragic update. The body of Waylon Childs was recovered around 9 p.m. by the Volusia County Dive Team, Ormond Beach Police said in a news release.