Another child accused of school threat as Volusia County sees drop in reported incidents

Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.

Former Holly Hill Police Chief will not face charges in misconduct case, grand jury decides

A grand jury has decided not to indict former Holly Hill Police Chief Jeffery Miller, citing insufficient evidence in a misconduct case that included allegations of sexual misconduct dating back more than a decade.

Missing 16-year-old swimming in St. Johns River found safe, reunited with family: VSO

A missing teenager who was swimming in the St. Johns River late Saturday night was found seemingly unharmed early Sunday morning, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

Hurricane Helene school closures: Is your school open or closed on Friday?

Will Florida schools, colleges, and universities open on Friday, Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene? Here is the latest on school openings and closures.

Hurricane Helene: Volusia County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Volusia County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.

Some Edgewater residents take flood prevention into their own hands

Some people in Edgewater are sick of waiting for the city to step up with flood protection, so they are protecting themselves by filling sandbags and clearing ditches.

Volusia County sheriff pushing education to prevent more school threats

The Volusia County sheriff is sticking to his guns about holding kids accountable when they make school threats. So far this school year, we have seen a total of four arrests in that county alone.

Jury selected in trial of man charged in crash that killed TikTok influencer, 2 others

A jury has been selected for the trial of Devin Perkins, who faces vehicular homicide charges in connection with a 2022 crash that killed three people, including TikTok influencer Ali Spice, whose real name was Alexandra Dulin.

15-year-old arrested for discussing school bomb threat on Fortnite, Sheriff Chitwood says

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a 15-year-old boy was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly discussing a school bomb threat with others while playing Fortnite.

Funnel cloud spotted in Daytona Beach, NWS confirmed

The National Weather Service confirmed a funnel cloud in Daytona Beach today. What is a funnel cloud and why does it form?