Video shows man destroying, setting fire to Sanford Buddhist temple before high-speed chase
Read full article: Video shows man destroying, setting fire to Sanford Buddhist temple before high-speed chaseNewly released security video captures the moment a man set fire to a Buddhist temple in Sanford before leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit across multiple counties.
Deltona’s Elkcam Boulevard elevation project moves forward after years of flooding
Read full article: Deltona’s Elkcam Boulevard elevation project moves forward after years of floodingA major project to raise a flood-prone Deltona road is moving closer to reality. The Deltona City Commission is set to vote on approving engineering, design and permitting work to elevate Elkcam Boulevard, a thoroughfare that residents say floods during even minor storms — and becomes impassable for weeks, sometimes months, after major ones.
‘All yall are ded:’ 12-year-old threatened to shoot up school via ex’s account, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: ‘All yall are ded:’ 12-year-old threatened to shoot up school via ex’s account, Volusia sheriff saysA 12-year-old was taken to jail after she was accused of sending a threat to a teacher — under her ex-boyfriend’s account, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Atlanta man arrested after fire at Sanford Buddhist temple, multi-county chase
Read full article: Atlanta man arrested after fire at Sanford Buddhist temple, multi-county chaseAn Atlanta man is facing arson and burglary charges in connection to a fire at Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple in Sanford and led officers on a multi-county chase before being arrested.
‘They use it like a raceway:’ DeBary residents demand safer streets
Read full article: ‘They use it like a raceway:’ DeBary residents demand safer streetsResidents along Azalea Drive in DeBary are calling for safety improvements, saying ongoing speeding and reckless driving have made the roadway increasingly dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.
‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts down
Read full article: ‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts downThe Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.
Deltona High School will deploy new drones for emergencies on campus. Here’s how it will work
Read full article: Deltona High School will deploy new drones for emergencies on campus. Here’s how it will workDeltona High School is now the first school in the nation to test a drone system designed to respond to emergencies — including active shooter situations — directly on campus.
PEST PARTY: Dozen Central Florida eateries shut down after health inspections
Read full article: PEST PARTY: Dozen Central Florida eateries shut down after health inspectionsLast week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Florida governor accelerates I-95 interchange upgrade in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Florida governor accelerates I-95 interchange upgrade in Ormond BeachFlorida’s governor visited Volusia County on Thursday to announce a major upgrade to a long-awaited interchange project — and revealed construction will begin years ahead of schedule.
Bodycam captures Daytona Beach father fleeing traffic stop with child in tow
Read full article: Bodycam captures Daytona Beach father fleeing traffic stop with child in towNew body camera video from Daytona Beach police shows the moment officers pulled over a father who then fled — first in his car, then on foot — with a young child in his arms.
Former student armed with gun shows up at Central Florida high school
Read full article: Former student armed with gun shows up at Central Florida high schoolA Central Florida high school was forced to act on Wednesday after a former student showed up with a loaded firearm, according to the school district.
Volusia County special education school scrambles after landlord declines lease renewal
Read full article: Volusia County special education school scrambles after landlord declines lease renewalA special education school in South Daytona is scrambling to find a new home after its landlord declined to renew its lease, leaving dozens of students and staff in limbo. Chase Academy, a nonprofit school serving autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults across Volusia County, has operated out of South Daytona Plaza for more than 15 years.
Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozens
Read full article: Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozensRepairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.
Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break events
Read full article: Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break eventsThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.
‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runs
Read full article: ‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runsVolusia deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a driver on Wednesday after multiple reports of hit-and-run crashes on I-4.
Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shot
Read full article: Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shotNewly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.
2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-old
Read full article: 2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-oldAccording to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.
ROACHES APLENTY: 7 more Central Florida restaurants close over pest problems
Read full article: ROACHES APLENTY: 7 more Central Florida restaurants close over pest problemsLast week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attack
Read full article: Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attackTranscripts of the confession of the man accused of shooting a Volusia County deputy show what he happened leading up to the shooting.
Family says Florida hit-and-run victim was a devoted father, demands justice amid ex-baseball player’s arrest
Read full article: Family says Florida hit-and-run victim was a devoted father, demands justice amid ex-baseball player’s arrestLoved ones of a truck driver killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 earlier this week are grieving his loss and calling for justice following the arrest of an 18-year-old former minor league baseball player.
Woman run over while sunbathing in Volusia County beach driving lane
Read full article: Woman run over while sunbathing in Volusia County beach driving laneA woman is still recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing in a designated driving lane on a Volusia County beach, authorities said.
Volusia County father accused of shaking infant, causing severe brain injuries
Read full article: Volusia County father accused of shaking infant, causing severe brain injuriesA Volusia County father is facing serious charges after investigators say he shook his 7-month-old son, causing severe brain injuries that required emergency surgery.
Investigation kicks off after Florida gopher tortoise found sprayed with insulation
Read full article: Investigation kicks off after Florida gopher tortoise found sprayed with insulationAn investigation has kicked off this week after a gopher tortoise was found sprayed in the face with insulation, according to state officials.
GOP congresswoman calls to expel Florida Rep. Cory Mills
Read full article: GOP congresswoman calls to expel Florida Rep. Cory MillsRep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, introduced the resolution, accusing Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach, of sexual misconduct, profiting off federal contracts, and of stolen valor. She wants him expelled from Congress.
🤘Set times released for Welcome to Rockville 2026 in Daytona Beach
Read full article: 🤘Set times released for Welcome to Rockville 2026 in Daytona BeachWelcome to Rockville 2026 returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7-10, featuring over 160 bands across five stages, including headliners Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance.
Rising costs, labor shortage leave Pierson fern farmers ‘right on the brink’ ahead of Mother’s Day
Read full article: Rising costs, labor shortage leave Pierson fern farmers ‘right on the brink’ ahead of Mother’s DayAbout 80% of the greenery found in floral bouquets sold in the U.S. and Canada comes from Volusia County. But for the farmers growing it, this year’s holiday rush comes with an unusually heavy burden.
New Smyrna Beach residents race to build city’s 1st coquina rock revetment
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach residents race to build city’s 1st coquina rock revetmentA group of New Smyrna Beach homeowners is making history — and racing against the clock to do it. After a three-and-a-half-year battle with state and county officials, residents along the beachfront have received the green light to build what will be the city’s first-ever natural coquina rock revetment. There’s just one catch: it has to be finished by May 1 — the start of sea turtle nesting season.
Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central Florida
Read full article: Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central FloridaMonths after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.
‘Very hungry:’ Bruised 6-year-old girl at Volusia County school sparks arrests
Read full article: ‘Very hungry:’ Bruised 6-year-old girl at Volusia County school sparks arrestsA 6-year-old girl showed up at school with a bruised face on Thursday, sparking a child abuse investigation in Volusia County.
Man seen being punched in the head by Daytona Beach police officer will face no charges
Read full article: Man seen being punched in the head by Daytona Beach police officer will face no chargesProsecutors will not file charges against a man seen in a video being punched in the head by a Daytona Beach police officer during an arrest last month.
Daytona Beach City Commission tables contentious vote on city manager contract
Read full article: Daytona Beach City Commission tables contentious vote on city manager contractThe fate of Daytona Beach’s city manager remains up in the air after the city commission did not vote on whether to renew his contract or not. Instead, in a split vote, they decided to table it.
Bodycam video shows 14-year-old being arrested for swinging baby alligator by tail in DeLand
Read full article: Bodycam video shows 14-year-old being arrested for swinging baby alligator by tail in DeLandNews 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.
Daytona Beach to vote on $1.1M contract to fix slippery Mosaic neighborhood sidewalks
Read full article: Daytona Beach to vote on $1.1M contract to fix slippery Mosaic neighborhood sidewalksDaytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote Wednesday night on a more than $1 million contract to repair sidewalks in a newly built neighborhood where residents say dozens of people have fallen.
What to know about US Rep. Cory Mills’ sex, financial misconduct investigations
Read full article: What to know about US Rep. Cory Mills’ sex, financial misconduct investigationsMultiple scandals led to Congressional resignations Monday, reviving questions about the futures of two Florida representatives facing their own investigations, including Central Florida Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach. Here's what we know about the allegations against him.
Volusia County defends beach renourishment after rough surf carves small cliffs into coastline
Read full article: Volusia County defends beach renourishment after rough surf carves small cliffs into coastlineRough surf this week carved what appear to be small cliffs into the sand along parts of Volusia County’s coastline — prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.
St. John’s River habitat loss spurs grassroots restoration effort
Read full article: St. John’s River habitat loss spurs grassroots restoration effortOn a sun-soaked spring morning in Central Florida, the 22,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is almost eerily quiet - and to Balog, that silence says everything.
Some confession transcript pages to stay sealed for accused Volusia County deputy shooter
Read full article: Some confession transcript pages to stay sealed for accused Volusia County deputy shooterLuis Diaz Polanco, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder after investigators say he opened fire on Deputy Jose Rivera during a call at a Deltona home on Candler Drive in March.
Special Olympics teen recovering after being hit by SUV near I-95
Read full article: Special Olympics teen recovering after being hit by SUV near I-95A 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete is recovering after running into traffic near I-95 in Daytona Beach and being struck by an SUV, with his family crediting strangers for stepping in to help.
Rough surf, rip currents hit Volusia coast as couple rescued from sailboat in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Rough surf, rip currents hit Volusia coast as couple rescued from sailboat in New Smyrna BeachDangerous surf and powerful rip currents are battering Volusia County’s coastline, prompting beach safety officials to urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. Waves are reaching 8 to 12 feet, and the conditions have already proven serious for at least one family.
Dogs die after being left in hot truck in DeLand Walmart parking lot; owner arrested
Read full article: Dogs die after being left in hot truck in DeLand Walmart parking lot; owner arrestedA man was arrested on animal cruelty charges in Volusia County after police say two dogs, left in a truck for hours in a Walmart parking lot, died of apparent heat stroke.
Teen arrested for swinging, kicking baby alligator in Volusia County, report states
Read full article: Teen arrested for swinging, kicking baby alligator in Volusia County, report statesA 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.
DeLand city commission to decide fate of decades-vacant Volusia County Jail
Read full article: DeLand city commission to decide fate of decades-vacant Volusia County JailThe future of the old Volusia County Jail in downtown DeLand is in the hands of city commissioners once again. Monday’s rezoning hearing marks the first public hearing on a redevelopment project in two years — and local business owners are ready for change.
Edgewater weighs ban on ‘toilet-to-tap’ drinking water
Read full article: Edgewater weighs ban on ‘toilet-to-tap’ drinking waterEdgewater officials are considering a permanent ban on "toilet-to-tap" turning treated wastewater into drinking water, a move drawing mixed reactions from residents ahead of a council vote and a possible 2026 ballot decision.
Missing Florida baby found months later at U.S.-Mexico border, sheriff says
Read full article: Missing Florida baby found months later at U.S.-Mexico border, sheriff saysAfter a missing child alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl out of DeLand last year, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office has now announced that she’s been found.
Volusia County sea turtle rescues surge as animals wash ashore. How you can help
Read full article: Volusia County sea turtle rescues surge as animals wash ashore. How you can helpVolunteers in Volusia County are sounding the alarm after a dramatic spike in stranded sea turtles washing ashore — and they need the public’s help.
Daytona Beach city auditor defends fire department audit amid commissioner pushback
Read full article: Daytona Beach city auditor defends fire department audit amid commissioner pushbackThe Daytona Beach city auditor is speaking out after a tense city commission meeting put his findings — and his methods — under fire.
Hundreds of rodent droppings found at Central Florida restaurants last week
Read full article: Hundreds of rodent droppings found at Central Florida restaurants last weekLast week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discovery
Read full article: ‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discoveryA simple traffic stop this month escalated after an officer found illicit substances inside, according to new footage released by the police department.
Frank Rendon Park reopens in Daytona Beach Shores after hurricane damage
Read full article: Frank Rendon Park reopens in Daytona Beach Shores after hurricane damageFrank Rendon Park in Daytona Beach Shores reopened after the damage from the 2022 hurricanes, when back-to-back storms caused devastating destruction throughout the park.
Daytona Beach Fire Department audit reveals over $500K in questionable spending
Read full article: Daytona Beach Fire Department audit reveals over $500K in questionable spendingAn internal audit of the Daytona Beach Fire Department is raising serious questions about more than $500,000 in spending — and a city commissioner says what’s in the report is “extremely concerning.”
Police scour Central Florida killer’s home for evidence in 2012 case
Read full article: Police scour Central Florida killer’s home for evidence in 2012 casePort Orange police scoured a property on Thursday in search of evidence related to a case from over 10 years ago, the department confirmed to News 6.
‘RISE AND SHINE:’ Volusia deputies storm drug house, find over 100K pills inside
Read full article: ‘RISE AND SHINE:’ Volusia deputies storm drug house, find over 100K pills insideDeputies uncovered plenty of illicit substances after they stormed a drug home early Thursday morning, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Body camera video shows Florida man’s arrest in Daytona Beach airport runway case
Read full article: Body camera video shows Florida man’s arrest in Daytona Beach airport runway caseNew video shows the moment Volusia County deputies reached a man accused of crashing his car through a fence at Daytona Beach International Airport and driving onto an active runway.
Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff saysThe sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission to discuss final SunRail budget before ownership change
Read full article: Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission to discuss final SunRail budget before ownership changeThe Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission will discuss its final budget under the Florida Department of Transportation as SunRail ownership is set to change by the end of 2027.
Drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked plane
Read full article: Drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked planeA driver is in custody after he crashed he vehicle onto the airfield at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Leaders in Ormond Beach approve controversial development
Read full article: Leaders in Ormond Beach approve controversial developmentOrmond Beach leaders approved a controversial development on the closed Tomoka Oaks golf course Tuesday night. The idea has been on the table for years, and now the city will move forward with turning the closed course into a neighborhood that includes 254 homes.
Volusia County woman sues memory care facility after husband falls 7 times, dies
Read full article: Volusia County woman sues memory care facility after husband falls 7 times, diesAfter her husband was admitted to Reflections Memory Care, Marianne Brand told News 6 he quickly began falling — getting out of his wheelchair and climbing out of his bed. The situation became so alarming that she began staying at the facility around the clock.
Hotels, Airbnbs see uptick in cancellations after viral Daytona footage
Read full article: Hotels, Airbnbs see uptick in cancellations after viral Daytona footageBusinesses in Daytona Beach say they are feeling the economic hit after videos of last week’s unsanctioned Daytona Takeover event went viral. Airbnb hosts and hotels report questions and cancellations tied to the viral videos.
Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mail
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mailA Central Florida woman was put behind bars after Holly Hill police said she was discovered stealing mail from dozens of people.
Deltona residents ask for protections after repeated foul baseball damage
Read full article: Deltona residents ask for protections after repeated foul baseball damageHomeowners across from Manny Rodriguez Park say foul balls from the baseball diamond keep flying over the fence, breaking house and car windows. News 6 asked the city what it's doing to resolve the issue.
Potential swatting incident targets Volusia County schools with bomb threats
Read full article: Potential swatting incident targets Volusia County schools with bomb threatsSeveral Volusia County high schools received bomb threats Monday morning, prompting an investigation and an increase in law enforcement on campuses around the county.
Daytona Beach cracks down after chaotic Spring Break weekend
Read full article: Daytona Beach cracks down after chaotic Spring Break weekendDaytona Beach authorities implemented a special event zone and a temporary youth curfew after a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unpermitted events, violence, and 133 arrests.
New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians, officials say
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians, officials sayThe employee was traveling east on 27th Avenue and turning left onto South Atlantic Avenue when the vehicle struck two people who were in the crosswalk, the city said in a news release.
Zero-tolerance enforcement begins in Daytona Beach amid spring break crackdown
Read full article: Zero-tolerance enforcement begins in Daytona Beach amid spring break crackdownLaw enforcement and city leaders in Daytona Beach are taking steps to ensure the safety of everyone as the second weekend of spring break approaches.
Florida spring break travelers face higher prices for food, drinks, apparel
Read full article: Florida spring break travelers face higher prices for food, drinks, apparelNew data shows that spring break is costing people more this year as prices for food, alcohol, and apparel have risen since last year.
Daytona Beach passes emergency youth curfew ordinance after chaotic spring break weekend
Read full article: Daytona Beach passes emergency youth curfew ordinance after chaotic spring break weekendDaytona Beach city leaders enacted an emergency ordinance imposing a youth curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a week following a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unsanctioned events and violence, including 133 arrests and four shootings. Police Chief Jakari Young and other officials emphasized the need for better communication and consideration of the city's future as a spring break destination, with discussions of forming a task force to address these concerns.
Violent Sanford convict released from prison early, arrested again in high-speed chase
Read full article: Violent Sanford convict released from prison early, arrested again in high-speed chaseA “career criminal” was put behind bars yet again after serving only two years in prison, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.
After weekend chaos in Daytona Beach, Volusia County sheriff urges event promoter to stop
Read full article: After weekend chaos in Daytona Beach, Volusia County sheriff urges event promoter to stopThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking at monetarily punishing one of the promoters of recent unsanctioned spring break events in Daytona Beach, including one this past weekend, especially if she does not stop promoting future events.
Here’s what happens to kids arrested for making threats at school
Read full article: Here’s what happens to kids arrested for making threats at schoolOver a weeklong period in early March, Volusia County authorities arrested at least five juveniles, ages 10 to 15, on suspicion of making threats to shoot, kill, or blow up other students.