Deltona e-bike age restriction lifted
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The city of Deltona's newly passed ban, preventing minors riding e-bikes, has now been lifted.  This decision came after the mayor and Volusia County Sheriff spoke against the logistics of enforcement, deciding its better following state law. 

Increased patrol after no arrests in DeLand teen double murder
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Authorities have increased patrol in DeLand nearly a weeks after two young adults were found dead. Days after childhood friends Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18, were found shot to death at an industrial property near the city’s Athens Theatre on July 29, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time. 

Central Florida native heading to space with NASA's Crew-13 ISS Mission

A Volusia County native is preparing for his first mission to space. Luke Delaney is part of NASA's upcoming Crew 13 flight to the ISS. The Central Florida astronaut will join an international crew for the six-month mission.

Florida man set to pilot NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission to ISS
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 NASA pilot and DeBary, Florida native-Luke Delany is set to pilot the NASA SpaceX Crew-13 on its mission to the ISS. Delany, along with fellow NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, CSA’s Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos’ Sergey Teteryatnikov are set to launch no earlier than mid-September, NASA said.

Man arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff at Volusia Couty home
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After Volusia Couty SWAT responded to a Seville home on Aug. 2 for a well-being check, an armed man barricaded in the home was arrested after an hours-long standoff, deputies said. The suspect, Austin Mowery, 28, was taken to jail on an aggravated assault charge. He’s being held without bond.

Man surrenders after hours-long standoff in Seville, deputies say

Deputies responded to the area of Lake Juanita Road and Raulerson Road on Sunday night after receiving a call for a well-being check.

Police execute search warrant in DeLand home after 2 men shot, killed
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On Aug. 1, around 10:30 p.m., officers served a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street in DeLand in connection to the double homicide of Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18. Days after their death, police vow to not stop until the person responsible is brought to justice, the department said. 

Citadel cadet among 2 shot, killed in DeLand: 'You robbed an entire country of a future soldier'

A 19-year-old Citadel cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member was among two young men found fatally shot in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand this week, leaving two families searching for answers as police continue their investigation.

Volusia Sheriff won't enforce Deltona e-bike ban, he says
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A new Deltona rule restricting e-bike use by anyone under the age of 18 will not be enforced, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chitwood said their focus will remain on education, safety training instead of issuing tickets and making arrests.

2 Volusia County lifeguard save boy, 5, from drowning
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FOX 35 spoke with two lifeguards who saved the life of a five-year-old boy who was found unconscious at Silver Beach in Volusia County. The lifeguards responded to cries for help after a boy drowned in the water. The lifeguards started CPR and the boy started breathing again. 

2 teen men shot, killed in downtown DeLand, police say

The DeLand Police Department is investigating the shooting of two teenage men, who were found dead in a vacant, abandoned lot in downtown DeLand on Wednesday night.

New Smyrna Beach embraces shark reputation while officials stress safety

New Smyrna Beach may be known as the "shark bite capital of the world," but that reputation has done little to deter the millions of visitors who swim, surf and fish along Volusia County's coastline each year.

DeLand man critically injured in stabbing, sister in custody

A 53-year-old DeLand man is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest early Tuesday in the Villa Villar neighborhood, police said.

License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate

License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.