Florida sheriff's message to scam suspect: 'I hope and pray there's a special place in hell for you'
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is taking a stand against scammers posing as its employees to target vulnerable individuals.
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is taking a stand against scammers posing as its employees to target vulnerable individuals.
Teen killed, another injured in Port Orange mini-bike crash
A mini-bike crash in Port Orange over the weekend left a teenager dead and another rider seriously injured.
A mini-bike crash in Port Orange over the weekend left a teenager dead and another rider seriously injured.
Scam alert: Ormond Beach PD warns of scam
Ormond Beach police is warning people about a property tax scam that appears to be making its rounds. A local business received a letter threatening to seize their property due to alleged unpaid taxes. However, there were 4 red flags in the letter: fake agency names, wrong jurisdiction, threatening language, and unusual ways to pay. What to do instead: Contact the IRS directly, do not pay scammers, and report is to law enforcement.
Ormond Beach police is warning people about a property tax scam that appears to be making its rounds. A local business received a letter threatening to seize their property due to alleged unpaid taxes. However, there were 4 red flags in the letter: fake agency names, wrong jurisdiction, threatening language, and unusual ways to pay. What to do instead: Contact the IRS directly, do not pay scammers, and report is to law enforcement.
Cracking down on rowdy Spring Breakers at the beach
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about 25-year-old Shania Baptiste, who was arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly Daytona Beach Shores woman out of $32,500 by convincing her she had won a fake sweepstakes. Chitwood condemned Baptiste and her accomplices, stating they are part of a larger multi-state fraud ring targeting seniors.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about 25-year-old Shania Baptiste, who was arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly Daytona Beach Shores woman out of $32,500 by convincing her she had won a fake sweepstakes. Chitwood condemned Baptiste and her accomplices, stating they are part of a larger multi-state fraud ring targeting seniors.
Sheriff sends a warning ahead of Spring Break
The Volusia County Sheriff says he is not messing around this year when it comes to rowdy people on the beach.
The Volusia County Sheriff says he is not messing around this year when it comes to rowdy people on the beach.
Scam artist extradited after stealing elderly woman's life's savings, deputies say
A suspected fraudster was welcomed to Florida by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
A suspected fraudster was welcomed to Florida by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Florida boy, 14, arrested for shooting at roosters with BB gun in New Smyrna Beach, police say
A 14-year-old boy in Florida has been arrested, accused of shooting BBs at roosters in New Smyrna Beach, police said. It is the second child to be found with a gun in 24 hours and arrested.
A 14-year-old boy in Florida has been arrested, accused of shooting BBs at roosters in New Smyrna Beach, police said. It is the second child to be found with a gun in 24 hours and arrested.
Daytona Beach leaders consider parking proposals
Bike Week is just about 10 days away in Volusia County, and the city is already talking about next year's plan, which includes more parking.
Bike Week is just about 10 days away in Volusia County, and the city is already talking about next year's plan, which includes more parking.
Police: Violence and weapons will not be tolerated
Volusia County deputies have a warning as Spring Break approaches: Follow the rules or leave. This comes after a teen was arrested for pulling out a gun in New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County deputies have a warning as Spring Break approaches: Follow the rules or leave. This comes after a teen was arrested for pulling out a gun in New Smyrna Beach.
Deltona City Commission votes no punishment for mayor
The mayor of Deltona will not face any repercussions after he was accused of using taxpayer money to take a trip up to Washington, D.C., for a mayor's convention.
The mayor of Deltona will not face any repercussions after he was accused of using taxpayer money to take a trip up to Washington, D.C., for a mayor's convention.
New Smyrna Beach police warn teens after fighting, gun incident amid holiday crowds
A large crowd gathered on New Smyrna Beach for the Presidents Day holiday, leading to multiple fights and one teen being arrested for pulling out a gun during an altercation.
A large crowd gathered on New Smyrna Beach for the Presidents Day holiday, leading to multiple fights and one teen being arrested for pulling out a gun during an altercation.
Ormond Beach contractor charged with fraud, grand theft
A local contractor has been charged with grand theft and an organized scheme to defraud after allegedly taking more than $23,000 from a couple for a project he never started, authorities said.
A local contractor has been charged with grand theft and an organized scheme to defraud after allegedly taking more than $23,000 from a couple for a project he never started, authorities said.
Daytona 500 Thunderbirds flyover: USAF's air squadron makes 15th consecutive appearance at speedway
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Daytona Beach on Sunday for the customary flyover for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Daytona Beach on Sunday for the customary flyover for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Florida deputies use email to track down child porn suspect
Jay Scruggs is facing multiple charges of possessing child pornography. Detectives say an anonymous tip came in stating he had uploaded three photos to a website. He is being held on no bond.
Jay Scruggs is facing multiple charges of possessing child pornography. Detectives say an anonymous tip came in stating he had uploaded three photos to a website. He is being held on no bond.
Florida man gets $10K after tip to help capture murder suspect
An anonymous Florida man made a $10,000 call to 911 ? which led to the capture of a man suspected of killing two people in New York, ending a multi-state manhunt.
An anonymous Florida man made a $10,000 call to 911 ? which led to the capture of a man suspected of killing two people in New York, ending a multi-state manhunt.
Controversial 'banned' book removed from Volusia County school libraries
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
22-year-old Florida man's remains identified 28 years later: deputies
The remains of a 22-year-old Florida man have been identified by deputies after 28 years.
The remains of a 22-year-old Florida man have been identified by deputies after 28 years.
Former high school nurse re-arrested on additional charges involving minor in New Smyrna Beach
A former high school nurse has been re-arrested following a New Smyrna Beach Police Department (NSBPD) investigation into an inappropriate relationship he had with a student.
A former high school nurse has been re-arrested following a New Smyrna Beach Police Department (NSBPD) investigation into an inappropriate relationship he had with a student.
NY double murder suspect captured in Florida: Press conference
Scott Mitchell, a suspect in a double murder investigation in Binghamton, New York, was arrested Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, after an alert citizen noticed him, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. Not much about the investigation itself has been released from New York law enforcement. Sheriff Chitwood said he didn't have a lot of information either.
Scott Mitchell, a suspect in a double murder investigation in Binghamton, New York, was arrested Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, after an alert citizen noticed him, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. Not much about the investigation itself has been released from New York law enforcement. Sheriff Chitwood said he didn't have a lot of information either.
Scott Mitchell: Manhunt for alleged New York double murder suspect ends in Florida, officials say
A multi-state search for a man suspected of killing two people in Binghamton, New York has ended at a McDonald's in Florida, where the man was captured and taken into custody.
A multi-state search for a man suspected of killing two people in Binghamton, New York has ended at a McDonald's in Florida, where the man was captured and taken into custody.