Florida deputy caused $73K in damages after speeding, crashing into pond: Sheriff
A Volusia County deputy caused $73,000 in damages after speeding and crashing his cruiser into a retention pond with his K-9 partner inside.
A Volusia County deputy caused $73,000 in damages after speeding and crashing his cruiser into a retention pond with his K-9 partner inside.
Registered sex offender arrested after allegedly sexually harassing hospital nurses: Police
A registered sex offender was arrested after allegedly exposing himself, making lewd comments, and forcefully groping two on-duty nurses at a DeLand hospital.
A registered sex offender was arrested after allegedly exposing himself, making lewd comments, and forcefully groping two on-duty nurses at a DeLand hospital.
Over 50 feral hogs trapped in Edgewater: Neighborhood battle is far from over, officials say
Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community.
Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community.
Over 50 feral hogs removed in joint police, state trapper efforts
Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community. This follows a FOX35 report from May, when residents first sounded the alarm about feral hogs turning local lawns into massive construction zones.
Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community. This follows a FOX35 report from May, when residents first sounded the alarm about feral hogs turning local lawns into massive construction zones.
Blue Spring State Park requiring reservations, day passes to visit: What to know
Starting July 15, Blue Spring State Park will require visitors, including annual passholders, pedestrians, and cyclists, to have an online reservation before entering.
Starting July 15, Blue Spring State Park will require visitors, including annual passholders, pedestrians, and cyclists, to have an online reservation before entering.
Florida sheriff responds to sergeant's arrest after trying to kiss woman, shove husband
A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
Daytona Beach Shores moves to rename city to 'The Shores'
Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name. A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name. A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
Daytona Beach Shores moves forward with community-led proposal to rename city 'The Shores'
Following a community-driven push, a recent public survey revealed that 66 percent of responding Daytona Beach Shores residents and businesses voted in favor of officially dropping "Daytona Beach" from the city's name to become "The Shores."
Following a community-driven push, a recent public survey revealed that 66 percent of responding Daytona Beach Shores residents and businesses voted in favor of officially dropping "Daytona Beach" from the city's name to become "The Shores."
Caught on camera: Speeding Florida deputy loses control, crashes into pond
Dash camera footage captured the moment a Volusia County deputy sped through an off-ramp on I-95, speeding at 95 mph, before crashing into a pond. Florida Highway Patrol reported the deputy lost control on the road.
Dash camera footage captured the moment a Volusia County deputy sped through an off-ramp on I-95, speeding at 95 mph, before crashing into a pond. Florida Highway Patrol reported the deputy lost control on the road.
New name for Daytona Beach Shores? Commissioners to consider proposal
Daytona Beach Shores commissioners are expected to consider a proposal to rename the city "The Shores."
Daytona Beach Shores commissioners are expected to consider a proposal to rename the city "The Shores."
Volusia sergeant arrested after intoxicated bar fight, sheriff says
An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested following a reported intoxicated altercation with a couple at a bar in New Smyrna Beach. The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported 44-year-old Jason Stickels attacked a 71-year-old woman and then turned on her 77-year-old husband when he tried to intervene.
An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested following a reported intoxicated altercation with a couple at a bar in New Smyrna Beach. The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported 44-year-old Jason Stickels attacked a 71-year-old woman and then turned on her 77-year-old husband when he tried to intervene.
Sheriff: Off-duty sergeant arrested after intoxicated altercation with couple in Florida bar
An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested following a reported intoxicated altercation with an elderly couple at bar in New Smyrna Beach.
An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested following a reported intoxicated altercation with an elderly couple at bar in New Smyrna Beach.
Florida lifeguard shocked by lightning while warning others: 'Scary, painful, and traumatic'
A Volusia County lifeguard had his hand on his truck when it was struck by lightning over the weekend – sending an electric shock throughout his body, he said.
A Volusia County lifeguard had his hand on his truck when it was struck by lightning over the weekend – sending an electric shock throughout his body, he said.
Florida lifeguard recalls beach rescue after struck by lightning
Ormond Beach lifeguard Damien Curry is recovering after a "traumatic" experience after his truck was hit by lighting. His hand was on his truck when this occurred. Despite the pain he was in, Curry recalled helping a blind woman to safety before taking a trip to the hospital himself.
Ormond Beach lifeguard Damien Curry is recovering after a "traumatic" experience after his truck was hit by lighting. His hand was on his truck when this occurred. Despite the pain he was in, Curry recalled helping a blind woman to safety before taking a trip to the hospital himself.
Lifeguard hospitalized in Volusia County after lightning strike, officials say
Beach officials said a patrol vehicle was struck in Ormond Beach on Saturday afternoon while the lifeguard was standing next to it.
Beach officials said a patrol vehicle was struck in Ormond Beach on Saturday afternoon while the lifeguard was standing next to it.
Body recovered in search for missing teen swimmer: officials
Body recovered in search for missing teen swimmer: officials
Body recovered in search for missing teen swimmer: officials
Man, 60, drowns in Daytona Beach; search continues for missing teen swimmer, officials say
A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer.
A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer.
What is Lulu's Law? Shark attack alerts headed to beachgoers' phones under new Florida statute
Beachgoers in Florida will soon receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones when a shark attack occurs nearby under a new law inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor.
Beachgoers in Florida will soon receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones when a shark attack occurs nearby under a new law inspired by a teenage shark attack survivor.
First-ever Florida Spectrum Alert issued: 17-year-old boy found safe, chief says
A missing 17-year-old boy with autism has been found safe in DeLand, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Bryon Williams.
A missing 17-year-old boy with autism has been found safe in DeLand, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Bryon Williams.
Florida detectives tracked drug traffickers for year before massive bust: Sheriff
A multi-agency investigation in Volusia County culminated in a June 30 drug bust that dismantled a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine ring operating out of a church-owned rental property.
A multi-agency investigation in Volusia County culminated in a June 30 drug bust that dismantled a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine ring operating out of a church-owned rental property.