Southeast Volusia County Humane Society discusses the importance of National Puppy Day and previews upcoming event
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National Puppy Day was created to bring awareness to the dangers of adopting from puppy mills. Wendy Bentley from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society discusses why it's better to adopt and not shop when looking for a fur baby. Bently also tells us about upcoming events including the kitten show and low-cost pet shot clinic. 

Volusia County deputy, shot in line of duty, shares recovery journey
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After shot in the line of duty, Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera said he's thankful for the support from the sheriff's office in his recovery journey. "As soon as something happens, we're here to back each other up, no matter what," Rivera said. 

Daytona Beach Spring Break enforcement: New crackdown brings calm
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Now a quiet Daytona Beach days after the new curfew went into effect, Volusia County Mike Chitwood claims social media promoters are to blame for the chaos a few weeks ago. Chitwood says 

Curfew underway at Daytona Beach following 'violence' one week ago
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Two hours after a weekend curfew started in Daytona Beach during Spring Break, it resembles nothing the chaos one week earlier. Last weekend, Daytona Beach was full of attendees of an unsanctioned "takeover," but now, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood instilled some stricter rules and an increased deputy presence. 

High current risk on Florida cost first weekend of spring
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Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water. 

Deputies patrol Daytona Beach amid first day of curfew
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After an unauthorized "takeover" of Daytona Beach -- leading to 133 arrests at Daytona and New Smyrna beaches last weekend -- the Volusia County Sheriff's office is conducting a curfew, including stricter penalties for breaking traffic rules. Beach-goers say the extra deputy presence hasn't gone unnoticed. 

New Smyrna Beach city vehicle hits 2 pedestrians, officials say

Two pedestrians were injured Friday after they were hit by a New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle, according to officials.

Daytona Beach Spring Break curfew, special event zone: What to know

For those headed to Daytona Beach for the weekend to celebrate Spring Break, officials have declared a special event zone for a large portion of the beach, as well as implemented a 7-day, nightly youth curfew.

Florida man accused of stabbing, killing his wife's boyfriend, deputies say

What began as a complicated relationship between a married couple and a third partner ended with a deadly stabbing, according to the woman involved.

Volusia Sheriff to promoters of beach takeover events: 'We are coming after you'

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Tuesday that he wants promoters of unsanctioned, unpermitted social media events – sometimes called "takeovers" – to pay the costs that law enforcement incurs to manage these events, especially the ones that happen at Volusia County beaches.

Florida man accused of ambushing Port Orange police officer after calling 911 to lure police

A Florida man is accused of ambushing a police officer after allegedly calling 911 and falsely reporting a large group of people in his yard to draw officers to his home, authorities said.

No shooting at Daytona Beach: Water bottles, not gunfire, sparked panic, sheriff says

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break.