Tourist dies on holiday weekend in Florida
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Two sisters who were visiting from Louisiana were found unresponsive in the waters at New Smyrna Beach on Monday afternoon. Volusia County Beach Safety said the two were near Beachway Approach when they were found 50-100 feet from each other, floating. Both sisters were originally found with no pulse. On the way to the hospital, one sister regained a pulse. The other, however, did not. Lorraine Chesson, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Volusia County beach rescues reach extremely high numbers over Labor Day weekend

Beach rescues were in extremely high numbers over the Labor Day holiday weekend in Volusia County. Captain A.J. Miller, the spokesperson of Volusia County Beach Safety, said lifeguards made 178 rescues this weekend. Last year, there were 16.

Strong rip currents wreak havoc on Florida
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Volusia County beaches are experiencing strong rip currents in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.

Florida man arrested after posting his 'new' Mercedes Benz he stole on social media: Deputies

A Palm Coast man was arrested after deputies connected him to a string of car break-ins in Deltona that he reportedly did while driving around in a stolen Mercedes Benz that he posted on social media, deputies said.

NY teen wanted for murder arrested in FL • Dog found alive after FL bear attack • FL man killed pregnant woman

Low hanging powerlines are to blame for the loss of one Florida family's home, a 100-year-old Oak tree fell on Governor Ron DeSantis' mansion in wake of Hurricane Idalia, a teen fugitive from New York was arrested in Volusia County, a Florida dog who vanished after a dog attack was found alive, a man was arrested for allegedly killing the mother of his unborn baby in Sanford: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.

New police substation opens
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A new police substation has opened in Daytona Beach

Citgo gasoline from Port of Tampa contaminated with diesel, FDACS says

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has discovered a widespread fuel contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa.

Athlete trades gridiron for tire iron, raises awareness about rare heart defect

Back in 2020 when Journey Brown was a student-athlete at Penn State University, EKG testing saved his life. He contracted the coronavirus, and during testing, found out he had a genetic non-COVID-related heart condition.

Some students in Florida are shifting to a 4-day school week

The school week is a little shorter for some students in Volusia County. When the bell rings at the end of the day on Thursday, the weekend officially begins. Volusia County school board members recently approved amending the charter for Chiles Academy to allow the school to operate on a 4-day school week.

Some Florida students shift to 4-day week
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The school week is a little shorter for some students in Volusia County. When the bell rings at the end of the day on Thursday --- the weekend officially begins. Volusia County School Board members recently approved amending the charter for Chiles Academy to allow the school to operate on a 4-day school week.