The Eustis Police Department plans to seek federal funding to add more officers to its ranks as the city experiences significant population growth.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office holds a news conference.

With more than 3,400 tickets issued through the city's traffic camera enforcement program, Eustis officials are bringing in an outside law firm to handle appeals.

A suspect was taken into custody in a shooting that left three people hurt the prior night in Eustis, according to police.

After the Eustis Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in Florida to install and then activate school-zone speed cameras, the number of drivers detected speeding 11 mph over the posted speed limit steadily increased.

More school zone speed cameras have been installed at two more schools in Eustis.

Drivers caught going 10 miles or more over the posted speed limit would receive a ticket in the mail.

On Monday, the city of Orlando moved one step closer to adding speed cameras to school zones after an initial vote of approval by the city council.

The city of Orlando will vote on a speed camera enforcement program in school zones.

The Chief of Police in Lake County's Eustis, the first-ever city in Florida to install speed cameras in a school zone and send out tickets, got a surprise after activating the cameras on April 3.

It's been nearly two weeks since drivers started receiving citations if they're caught on camera speeding through the Eustis Elementary school zone.

During the 30 day warning period, the new school zone speed cameras in Eustis have issued 767 warnings to drivers.

City leaders are celebrating the installation of speed detection cameras at a school zone in Eustis.

A new report released by Altumint, a leader in traffic safety technology, sheds light on how dangerous the state is for pedestrians.

School zone speed cameras are now legal in Florida and may soon be coming to a school zone near you.

Eustis police Chief Craig Capri spoke to Trooper Steve Wednesday morning about the new technology.

A $10,000 reward is being offered after a man died following a shooting at a Eustis home Monday evening, police Chief Craig Capri said at a news briefing.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It was an emotional day for the 17th Daytona Beach Police Chief, Jakari Young is the city’s first black police chief. Young, 42, was sworn in as the new police chief on Friday morning. Young replaced former police chief Craig Capri who’s leaving after a 30-year career in law enforcement. For the last 19 years, Young climbed the ranks at the Daytona Beach Police Department and served the last three years as Deputy Chief. “You have a police chief who wants to do nothing more than to be a blessing to this city,” said Young.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – City officials with Daytona Beach named the next police chief of the city. Jakari Young will be sworn in as the city’s police chief at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. Young has been the deputy chief of the department since 2017 and has also been a part of the command staff for the past six years. Chief Craig Capri will retire after a 30-year career with the department. City officials say DBPD has an annual budget of $40 million with 256 officers and 60 civilian employees.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Officials in Volusia County are expected to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss Biketoberfest and COVID-19 updates. Cases of coronavirus continue to climb throughout the state as well as in Volusia County. As of Thursday morning, the Florida Department reported 90 new cases of COVID-19 in Volusia County. However, Volusia County voted to allow permits for areas not governed by another local city within the county. [RELATED: Bikers descend on Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest | Biketoberfest to go on as planned in Volusia County]

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Biketoberfest began Thursday, with bikers revving down Main Street in Daytona Beach as early as the night before. Last month, the city of Daytona Beach voted to not allow event permits for Biketoberfest out of concerns it could cause COVID-19 to spread. However, Volusia County voted to allow permits for areas not governed by another local city within the county. Ormond Beach also voted to allow event permits if the business submitted a safety plan regarding COVID-19. Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri also said he will be on Main Street on Friday to monitor the crowds.

The same night, Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri publicly released the body camera footage showing the prospective from the officer who was shot. The body camera video calmed the community and the outcry from the suspects family in the latest example of body camera video exhonerating and justifying police officers actions, according to Capri. Weve had people making false complaints, the officer harassed me or said this, well lets look at the body camera video, Capri said. Body cameras make a difference, theyre a game-changer.Most large law enforcement agencies across Central Florida do have body cameras as do many of the smaller ones. The Brevard County Sheriffs Office does not have body cameras.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The trucks roared into town on Friday for Daytonas Truck Meet to start the weekend. Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry said he has some concerns having the event during one of the busiest weekends of the year. But, Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri disagrees. Chief Capri said its been a manageable event over the last couple of years. We have neighborhood intrusion units to protect the neighborhoods from people may be coming through there, said Chief Capri.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One person was killed and a Daytona Beach police officer was injured in a shooting on Saturday, according to police. According to investigators, another officer tripped when shots were fired and hit his head, but is expected to be OK. Extremely grateful that both @DaytonaBchPD officers that were injured during today’s shooting will not only survive but are expected to fully recover. My cousin never had a chance, so his past has nothing to do with what happened today because nobody deserved to be killed. I don’t care who you are.”As is standard protocol, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the shooting and the officers who fired shots are on paid administrative leave.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. A gang known to sell drugs and commit shootings has been effectively dismantled as a result of a year-long operation that resulted in the arrests of several high-ranking members, according to Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri. The residents should not have to tolerate drug dealing and shootings, gun violence in their neighborhoods and today I think we set the tone for the future that were not going to tolerate, Capri said. We will not tolerate any type of drug selling or trafficking in the city but more importantly, were never, ever going to tolerate any kind of gun violence in the city. In addition to the drugs and gun violence, Capri said the gang is also known to recruit young people to sell heroin and cocaine. Capri said they mostly face gun and drug charges.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Lucinda Mayo made an emotional plea Thursday afternoon, begging for the community to help find her sons killer. "His life mattered and I need someone to come forth and tell what you know," said Mayo. Daytona Beach Police said someone gunned down 37-year-old James Robinson on the evening of June 11 outside a house on the 200 block of South Lincoln Street. He was at his uncles house, minding his own business in his driveway when he was shot down and slayed, Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri said. The public, we need your help to do it faster, Capri said.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – One person was killed and another was critically injured early Tuesday in a shooting during a possible home invasion in Daytona Beach, police said. The double shooting was reported in the 600 block of Westmoreland Road. Officers believe gunfire went off around 4 a.m.Daytona Beach police said a man and woman were shot at their home. Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri said as of Tuesday afternoon, the second victim was in critical condition but expected to fully recover. Craig elaborated on the investigation, saying officers believe it is connected with drug activity.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Daytona Beach community leaders have organized a demonstration dubbed the I Cant Breath Peaceful Protest to take place Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri said the department is a partner in the event. I dont consider that officer a police officer, I consider him a murderer for what he did," Capri said. Lets work together peacefully like we do here in Daytona Beach, he said. People will be allowed to join the protest by foot or car to cross the ISB bridge in a peaceful demonstration.