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?

2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood

Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Florida surfer dies days after accident in the water in Volusia County: officials

A cherished surfer in Florida has died after an apparent accident while surfing last week near a Volusia County Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Patrol and his friends.

Port Orange Mayor addresses councilman-elect's arrest: 'Elephant in the room'

Months before Lance Green is to be sworn in as the representative of Port Orange's 4th district, he was the topic of discussion at Tuesday's city council meeting.