When does school start? Central Florida back-to-school calendar

When do students go back to school in Central Florida? Here's a county-by-county look at when the first day of school is.

Florida woman electrocuted in 'accident' during storm outside her home, deputies say

A death investigation is underway after a Lake Helen woman was electrocuted during a storm outside her Volusia County home on Friday evening, according to deputies.

Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.

Motorcyclist claiming to be 'sovereign citizen' arrested after running stop sign, flashing blue lights: Police

A man described by police as a “sovereign citizen" was arrested Tuesday in Volusia County. Edgewater Police said the motorcyclist was stopped because he ran a stop sign and was riding with flashing blue lights.

FDOT announces opening date for SunRail's DeLand Station

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the opening date for the DeLand SunRail Station.

Man accused of killing jewelry store owner shot 4 times by witness: DBPD

A Port Orange man was gunned down in his own jewelry store, according to police. John Craiger, 83, is accused of pulling the trigger and is now behind bars without bond. For the first time, authorities have released a jail booking photograph of Craiger and new details about the incident.

Lightning sparks brush fire in Ormond Beach, fire department says

A brush fire was reported in the Ormond Beach area on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ormond Beach Fire Department.

Teen injured in accidental shooting remains in critical condition, family says

Authorities have revealed that another child was involved in the accidental shooting of a 13-year-old boy from Port Orange, who remains in critical condition.

Port Orange police officer injured during takedown of burglary suspect

A Port Orange police officer was injured during a struggle with a burglary suspect at an apartment complex over the weekend, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

1 killed after crashing into tree off I-4 in Volusia County: FHP

A 28-year-old man has been killed after crashing into a tree in Deltona late Saturday night, Florida Highway Patrol said.

13-year-old in hospital after being shot early Saturday morning, police say

A 13-year-old is in the hospital in critical condition after being shot early Saturday morning, according to the Port Orange Police Department.