Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks Daytona 500
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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped by FOX 35's set at Daytona International Speedway to talk about the Daytona 500. 

3 rescued manatee calves released back into Florida waters after rehab

In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.

Florida lawmakers, judges targeted in proposed immigration crackdown

Florida leaders on Wednesday outlined a new plan aimed at tightening immigration enforcement in the state, including proposals that would penalize lawmakers and judges if undocumented immigrants in their districts commit violent crimes.

Prescribed burns underway as drought fuels wildfire concerns in Central Florida

Wildfires and dry conditions are straining parts of Central Florida, forcing evacuations, closing roads and prompting renewed calls for water conservation, officials said.

Daytona 500 sold out: What to know, other ticket options

Grandstand and camping tickets for the Daytona 500 have sold out, Daytona International Speedway officials announced Wednesday.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Brush fire in Volusia County burns 63 acres, shuts down State Road 40

A brush fire in Volusia County burned more than 63 acres and forced the closure of State Road 40 east of U.S. Highway 17, authorities said.

DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop

A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.

Flames seen ripping through DeBary home

Deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office were called out to the fire around 7:26 p.m. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Deadly crash shuts down part of State Road 15 in DeLand

A man died Friday after his car crashed into a railroad crossing support pole in DeLand, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man arrested after bomb threat at Ormond Beach synagogue, police say

A 57-year-old man is accused of making a bomb threat against the Temple Beth-El synagogue in Ormond Beach, according to police.

What’s killing vultures at Blue Spring State Park? Investigation launched after 100 die in one month

Over 100 vultures were reported dead at Blue Spring State Park this month. Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting an investigation to determine how the vultures died.