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Costco Wholesale will be opening a location in Daytona Beach.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is seeking a missing 13-year-old girl.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Halifax Humane Society, in partnership with Bounty Paper Towels, has announced reduced adoption fees at its shelters from May 20 to 24. All animals up for adoption have been vaccinated, microchipped, and are ready to go home immediately. Read: 9 things to do this weekend: Orlando Fringe Festival, Monster Jam World Finals, MEGACON and moreAs one of the largest humane societies in Florida, Halifax Humane Society provides a full array of humane programs that allow it to serve over 25,000 animals each year. Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, said the help could not have come at a better time. More information on Halifax Humane Society hours and pets available for adoption can be found here.

VIDEO: ‘Welcome to Rockville’ concert series underway in Daytona Beach Hundreds of thousands of metalheads and rock fans will be in Daytona Beach for the next three days. (Mike Springer, WFTV.com/WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hundreds of thousands of metalheads and rock fans will be in Daytona Beach for the next three days. The “Welcome to Rockville” concert series is underway and already packing fans into the speedway. Don't forget to use the official Welcome to Rockville app to set your personalized schedule! pic.twitter.com/rswcLM09ne — WelcomeToRockville (@RockvilleFest) May 20, 2022READ: Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month in OrlandoAndrose Bell of The Daytona Beach Hard Rock Hotel- the official hotel of the event- says fans started booking rooms for the event as soon as it was announced.

Costco Wholesale is opening a 150,000-square-foot store in Daytona Beach in 2024, bringing the members-only wholesale club retailer within 30 miles or less of most Palm Coast and Flagler County residents–just as a BJ’s wholesaler is planning a store on State Road 100 in Palm Coast. Costco will break ground at a 17-acre site One Daytona on International Speedway Boulevard, across from the International Speedway, the News-Journal is reporting. Walmart’s Sam’s Club, Costco’s principal competitor and the nation’s leading retailer, has a retail location off LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach, one exit north of International Speedway Boulevard. The Daytona store is expected to have up to 250 jobs, according to the News-Journal. BJ’s Wholesale Club is expected to break ground later this year on a 31-acre site just west of Seminole Woods Boulevard and RaceTrac on State Road 100.

Video: Police warn of fake officer scam calls as Florida works with FCC to crack down on robocalls (WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — If you have received a message from someone asking you to contact a Daytona Beach officer, the police department is warning that the call could be a scam. READ: Escaped inmate found hiding under a kiddie pool in FloridaPolice said scammers are using real names of people who work at the department but are using fake numbers. Moody announced Thursday that the agency will share information with the state. READ: Florida man gets life in prison for traveling to Vietnam to sexually abuse minorsThis partnership also allows Florida leaders to access information they didn’t have access to before. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A former Volusia County employee who fatally shot his coworker “point blank” over the victim’s alleged affair with his wife was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, sentenced to life in prison, court records show.

Wendy Martinez Daytona Beach police are looking for a 33-year-old woman with the mental capacity of a teenager whom they said was last seen on Thursday afternoon. (Daytona Beach Police Department)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police are looking for a 33-year-old woman with the mental capacity of a teenager whom they said was last seen on Thursday afternoon. Police said Wendy Martinez, 33, has various mental health concerns. They said she was last seen around 2:30 p.m. Thursday on Madison Avenue near Vera Street. THREAD (2 OF 2): She was wearing a gray leopard pattern blouse, brown sweatpants and green & gold sandals.

A 33-year-old woman is missing in Daytona Beach.

Orlando Fringe Festival is starting this weekend. Monster Jam World Finals are returning to Camping World Stadium this weekend, drawing fans from all over the globe. (Monster Jam)MEGACON Orlando is happening this weekend. This weekend will be your last chance to check out Viva La Música at SeaWorld Orlando. READ: Viva La Música returns to SeaWorld Orlando this weekendExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 17 SeaWorld Orlando Viva La Música food (SeaWorld Orlando)The Daytona Beach Beer Fest is happening this weekend.

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City leaders in Daytona Beach are looking to add protections for their elderly residents. Several city commissioners are going to give out free Ring Doorbell cameras in their districts.

Welcome to Rockville (Welcome to Rockville)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It’s almost time to rock. Welcome to Rockville starts Thursday at Daytona International Speedway. The music festival spans four days, from May 19 to 22, and includes more than 80 music acts. READ: Orlando Fringe festival kicks off this week with new partnership announcementThe event is America’s largest rock festival. To see the full lineup and purchase tickets to the festival, click here.

Daytona Beach City Manager gives update on changes implemented since first walking tour (WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In November, Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher toured the city’s main corridors to see what changes and improvements could be made. Following Feacher’s tour, the city waived permitting and inspection fees to encourage residents and businesses to fix up their properties. VIDEO: New Daytona Beach City Manager completes first walking tour, seeking community feedbackKaren Eager with the Midtown Cafe said she would like to see the city make zoning changes to allow businesses more flexibility. I think that was a city kind of partnership with someone else, but I think that was a good event. VIDEO: New Daytona Beach City Manager completes first walking tour, seeking community feedback Daytona Beach's new City Manager walked the city's Midtown area Thursday, trying to get feedback on what's working, and what the city can do better.

Police arrested Kevin Sbrusch, 36, Wednesday at his home.

A judge revoked the bond for former WWE star Tamara “Sunny” Sytch during a hearing a week after her arrest in connection to a fatal crash in March.

This memorial day weekend, tens of thousands of veterans will be honored at Daytona International Speedway during the Heroes Honor Festival.

A 24-year-old man accused of shooting and killing another man outside a small Daytona Beach grocery store while wearing a clown mask in November has been arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Flyers looking to join the Transportation Security Administration’s Precheck program can make a one-stop-shop of the whole process at an enrollment event taking place later this month at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB).

Teachers who bring proof of employment, such as a school ID, will save up to $38.99 on water park admission.

VIDEO: Former Daytona Beach police officer accused of sharing child porn ordered to give up his guns A former Daytona Beach police officer who’s facing child porn charges was also ordered to temporarily give up his firearms in a court hearing Wednesday. (WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A former Daytona Beach police officer who’s facing child porn charges was also ordered to temporarily give up his firearms in a court hearing Wednesday. READ: Attorney claims Osceola County deputies didn’t identify themselves before deadly shooting outside TargetStatement from Chief Jakari Young regarding the arrest of a Daytona Beach Police Officer. Fox was arrested twice last month after Daytona Beach Police say they searched his computer and found images of children as young as 10 on his computer engaged in sexual activity. He had been with the Daytona Beach Police Department for almost two years.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A court hearing will determine whether a fired Daytona Beach police officer should lose access to his weapons. Brandon Fox faces dozens of charges linked to a child porn investigation. READ: Daytona Beach police officer arrested for sharing child pornography on social media, chief saysPolice received information regarding an individual sharing child pornography through a social media app that included images and videos of sexual acts involving children under 10, according to a news release. Channel 9 plans to be in the court this morning for a risk protection order hearing. READ: Dave Chappelle tackled onstage during Los Angeles stand-up showWe’ll update you on what happens on Eyewitness News at noon.

Daytona Beach firefighters responded to an excavator that caught fire in a rural wooded area of Volusia County.

Daytona Beach police want to find the man accused of trying to run over a woman and shooting another man before driving off.

18-year-old NASCAR driver Daniel Dye faces a charge of felony battery.

18-year-old ARCA driver Daniel Dye faces a charge of felony battery.

Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy across Central Florida since the pandemic started getting food into the hands of those in need.

Stolen Great Dane Daytona Beach police are asking for help finding a stolen Great Dane puppy. They said he looks similar to the puppy pictured, but has one black front leg and one gray front leg. (Daytona Beach Police Department)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police are asking for the community’s help to find a Great Dane puppy that was reported stolen overnight. Officers said a puppy named Genesis and his brother were let outside a home on Hillside Drive around 12:30 a.m. and they both wandered away. A witness told police that they found the two puppies along Silver Beach Avenue and caught Genesis’ brother.

Crab, shrimp and more seafood will fill up bellies in Volusia County this weekend.

State attorneys filed a notice of intent with the circuit court to pursue a death sentence against Jean Macean.

Hundreds of thousands of people are heading to Jeep Beach this week in Daytona Beach.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The state attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit announced Monday it plans to seek the death penalty for Jean Robert Macean, the man charged with stabbing a Daytona Beach couple to death. Police said Macean killed 48-year-old Terry Aultman and 55-year-old Brenda Aultman while they were biking home on March 6 in Daytona Beach. The married couple of nine years had just bought their dream home in Daytona Beach. READ: Police: Suspect in fatal stabbing of Daytona Beach couple confessed to murdersPolice said surveillance video shows Macean following the couple as they walked their bikes back home. READ: Grand jury indicts man accused of fatally stabbing Daytona Beach coupleClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It’s day one of the annual Jeep Beach event in Daytona Beach and thousands of Jeeps have already arrived from around the world. The event is expected to provide a major boost to the local economy, with an estimated 5,000 jeeps already in the Daytona Beach area. READ: Daytona Beach commissioners considering plan to expand boundaries for participation in biker events“COVID is over, the floodgates are open, and we have thousands of jeeps in town right at the beginning of the week,” Jeep Week Executive Chairwoman Charlene Greer said. “Who wouldn’t want to come to Daytona Beach, the world’s most famous beach to take your doors off and tops down and cruise on the beach,” Greer said. “It is a significant increase year over year for us as a hotel, and Jeep Beach as an organization,” Waddell said.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Two New Smyrna Beach schools are on lockdown Thursday morning after receiving reports of a threat on social media. Officials said both New Smyrna Beach High School and Middle School are locked down as law enforcement investigates the threat. Police said the Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “potentially threatening social media post.”Channel 9 has a crew at the schools to gather additional details. READ: Daytona Beach police officer arrested for sharing child pornography on social media, chief saysStay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

One person was injured in a shooting early Thursday in Daytona Beach, police said.

The agency said Officer Brandon Fox, 22, was arrested after an investigation into someone sharing images and videos of sex acts involving children under the age of 10.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Daytona Beach police officer has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography after sharing it on social media, according to a news release from Police Chief Jakari Young. Officer Brandon Fox, 22, is facing seven counts of possession of child pornography. Police received information regarding an individual sharing child pornography via a social media app that included images and videos of sexual acts involving children under 10, according to the news release. READ: Daytona Beach commissioners considering plan to expand boundaries for participation in biker eventsThe department’s Advanced Technology and Cybercrime’s unit properly investigated, and it was determined that the suspect was Fox, the news release states. READ: Lake County sheriff, leaders to meet to address increasing crime concernsThe case was internally reported and investigated by the Daytona Beach Police Department.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As many as 25,000 people are expected to converge on Daytona Beach for a five-day event called the Orange Crush Festival. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood went as far as sending a letter to the organizers, telling him to cease and desist promoting the Daytona Beach event. WATCH: Orange Crush Festival heading to Daytona BeachThe promoter said the event is definitely going to happen. Orange Crush has been held in Tybee Island in South Carolina, where police reported issues with drinking, drugs and trash years ago. Police said the Orange Crush events in Jacksonville and Miami happened this year without any issues.

The incident happened on I-95 at the LPGA Boulevard overpass.

Another big, unpermitted event could be making its way to Daytona Beach this weekend, potentially bringing thousands to the beach for a party.

On April 15, 1947, at 28 years old, Jackie Robinson put on his first Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and stepped on to the diamond. He became the first Black player in modern baseball history and broke the major league baseball “color line.”

A 19-year-old Daytona Beach woman was arrested Thursday in connection to a shooting at a riverside apartment complex earlier that morning, police said.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police are investigating a shooting outside a home Thursday morning. Read: 2 teens shot, killed near playground at Sanford apartment complexInvestigators said at least one person was shot at 1215 South Beach Street. See map of location below:Police have not said if there were any other injuries or the condition of the person who was shot. Channel 9 has a crew heading to the scene. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police are investigating a shooting in Daytona Beach. READ: Brooklyn subway shooting: Frank James in custody, faces federal terrorism charge (Live updates)It happened sometime Wednesday afternoon on North Caroline Street. One person has been shot, police said. The victim’s condition was not immediately known. READ: ‘I came home and my kids were dead’: Celebration man accused of killing family testifiesChannel 9 has a crew heading to the scene.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is looking for a missing 11-year-old boy who was last seen leaving his bus stop Tuesday afternoon.

A Daytona Beach day care owner was arrested after a 6-month-old baby was found with a brain bleed hours after being in her care, according to the police department.

A person was stabbed and transported to the hospital at Bethune-Cookman University Sunday night, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police departments across the country are facing a shortage of officers to fill their ranks. In Daytona Beach the officer shortage has become such a concern that Mayor Derrick Henry called on city staff and police chief Jakari Young to work on a retention and recruitment plan for the police department. Read: Police: Teen killed after boys take turns shooting at each other wearing body armorMike Scudiero is with the union that represents officers with the Daytona Beach police department. He said the issues with officer retention are not unique to Daytona Beach. “This is a real problem and while it’s not exclusive to Daytona Beach, this profession has to respond to these challenges,” Scudiero said.

A Spirit flight made an emergency stop at Daytona Beach International Airport Thursday morning following a suspected mechanical issue, according to airline officials.

Eleaser Johnson, 12, was last seen near his home on North Wild Olive Avenue around 10 p.m. Wednesday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police say Eleaser Johnson is missing for the third time this year. Officers said the 12-year-old boy, who was reported missing on two separate occasions earlier this year, was reported missing again Wednesday around 10 p.m. He was last seen near his home on North Wild Olive Avenue. Officers said Eleaser is about 5 feet tall and was wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and sneakers that are black, white and gray when he was last seen. THREAD (2 OF 2): Eleaser was last seen near his home on North Wild Olive Avenue around 10 o'clock tonight wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and sneakers that are black, white and gray.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — If you’re looking to add a new furry friend to your family, the Halifax Humane Society needs your help. It is discounting adoption fees by 50% for dogs and cats that are a year old and older, until Sunday. READ: Celebrate #407Day this ThursdayThe shelter has more than 150 dogs and more than 90 cats available for adoption. The adoption fees for rabbits, guinea pigs and other critters are 50% off regardless of age, according to the Halifax Humane Society. The humane society said it is preparing to make more room for incoming animals.

A woman was rescued by Daytona Beach firefighters “seconds before” her vehicle completely went underwater in a pond.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A shooting between teenagers in Daytona Beach ended with a teen in the trunk of a car in front of a funeral home. Volusia County deputies said a 19-year-old was arrested and a 15-year-old and 16-year-old were injured in the shooting. “I could hear the gunfire.”Photos: Neighbors share video of shooting that injured teenagers in Daytona BeachExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Neighbors share video of shooting that injured teenagers in Daytona BeachDeputies said the shooting started after a verbal confrontation between the 15- and 16-year-old and the shooter’s 13-year-old brother. The neighbor Channel 9 spoke with said another neighbor’s car and home were also hit with bullets. The video shows a group of people, flashes of light, followed by cars and people speeding off from a home.

News 6 has five pairs of tickets to give away to its Insiders.

Shots were fired at two Daytona Beach officers Thursday afternoon, prompting an investigation around the area, the police department said.

Officer Jason Raynor patrol car The legacy of a Daytona Beach police officer who died after being shot in the line of duty is receiving a permanent memorial. (Daytona Beach Police Department)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The legacy of a Daytona Beach police officer who died after being shot in the line of duty is receiving a permanent memorial. Investigators say Othal Wallace shot and killed Officer Jason Raynor last summer. READ: Daytona Beach police officer Jason Raynor dies after being shot in the headThe museum has more than 11,000 artifacts on display honoring officers killed in the line of duty. Photos: Funeral procession for fallen Daytona Beach Officer Jason RaynorExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Funeral procession for Officer Jason Raynor Members of the public were invited Monday afternoon to show their respects during a funeral procession for Raynor.

It’ll be a nearly $22 million facelift to the portion of the street on the beachside and work is set to start next year.

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The patrol car of a Daytona Beach police officer who was fatally shot in June 2021 is now on display at the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum in Titusville.

Jean Macean The man accused of slashing the throats of a couple biking home in Daytona Beach earlier this month is now in the Volusia County Jail. (Volusia County Sheriff's Office)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A grand jury handed down two first-degree premeditated murder indictments against a man who police say stabbed a Daytona Beach couple to death as they walked back from Bike Week. READ: Man accused of double murder in Daytona Beach held on no bond“It appears for whatever reason the defendant just picked these two folks out and committed homicide,” Larizza said. READ: Man accused of fatally stabbing Daytona Beach couple transported to Volusia County JailLarizza said police secured a search warrant and recovered several knives and some clothing, and say Macean confessed to the crime. READ: Police: Suspect in fatal stabbing of Daytona Beach couple confessed to murdersThe public defender’s office who is representing Macean declined to comment on Tuesday’s indictment.

The Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming tour dates, including a stop at Daytona Beach’s Welcome to Rockville, in light of drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death, the rock band announced Tuesday.

Jean Macean accused of killing Terry and Brenda Aultman in Daytona Beach

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Daytona Beach, police say.

More than 1,000 people were expected to attend Monday night’s F.A.I.T.H Action Assembly, an annual meeting with its members from 30 congregations.

Ron DeSantis Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Daytona Beach on Friday to sign a bill for “curriculum transparency” in Florida schools. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to make an announcement at a prep school in Hernando County on Monday. Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist both posted on Twitter that DeSantis is expected to sign the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill into law on Monday.

Two people were able to escape their vehicle before it caught fire in a crash involving a motorcycle, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis will be visiting Central Florida Friday morning. The governor is set to hold a news conference at 10 a.m. at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Photos: Investigation underway at ICON Park after boy dies following fall from Orlando Free FallWFTV reporter Mike Springer will be at this morning’s news conference. Click here to watch it live when it begins.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday held a news conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.

The statistics are a far cry from what was reported in 2021.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The legal standing of a panhandling ordinance in Daytona Beach is now being challenged in federal court. The man known worldwide as “The Naked Cowboy” is suing the city and its police department over an arrest that he claims was unconstitutional. Robert Burck, better known as The Naked Cowboy, was arrested last March during Bike Week. Burck is suing the city in federal court over the arrest, and claiming the ordinance is unconstitutional. WATCH: ‘Naked Cowboy’ arrested during Bike Week in Daytona BeachDaytona Beach passed the ordinance in February 2019, which did not outlaw panhandling but restricts where it can be done.

The Daytona International Speedway will be hosting the 32nd Spring Daytona Turkey Run starting Friday through Sunday.

A man was arrested on DUI charges after a wrong-way crash on International Speedway Boulevard near Daytona Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Daytona Beach police said around 12:30 p.m. that Neveah Conrey had been located

After a few days near around 90 degrees, cooler air will return for your Sunday afternoon. As a cold front moves through, expect a few showers early with highs climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport is seeing a rush of spring break travelers this weekend. WATCH: Spring break crowds in full swing at Daytona BeachAirport officials expect Saturday to be the fifth-busiest day of the spring break travel season. Photos: Orlando International Airport sees a surge of spring break travelersExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Orlando International Airport sees a surge of spring break travelersOIA recommends getting to the airport at least two hours before your flight, especially if you’re traveling on a weekend. Airport leaders said OIA will see more than 7 million travelers during the spring break season. By comparison in 2019, Orlando International Airport reported around 7.4 million travelers during that time frame.

A fatal crash has shut down I-4 eastbound in Daytona Beach.

Lifeguards in Volusia County have been busy with spring breakers.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Spring break is in full swing across Central Florida, especially at the beaches. Photos: Spring break crowds in full swing at Daytona BeachExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Spring break crowds in full swing at Daytona BeachSkywitness 9 flew over Daytona Beach early Friday afternoon and large crowds were seen gathering on the beach. The big crowds cleared out later in the afternoon, but don’t expect the beaches to be clear during the weekend. READ: Broadway in Orlando: See which shows are coming to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsLifeguards expect the warm and clear weather conditions to draw massive crowds on Saturday and Sunday at Daytona Beach. Police in Daytona Beach have said they will increase patrols in the area to ensure public safety.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach is growing, and so is its need for more police officers. Daytona Beach is down nearly 30 police officers right now, and city leaders warn the city can’t keep pushing forward with 28 vacancies within the police department. Mayor Derick Henry wants the department to focus on how it can recruit more officers, but it’s also about keeping the officers already in the department. The mayor said pay incentives and pay increases may be needed to staff those spots. Here’s how to check“In a nutshell, it’s pay,” Scudiero said.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach city officials estimate that repairing damage to the Main Street pier will cost about $140,000. The east end of the pier, which serves as the fishing section, has been closed since March 1 due to a damaged piling underneath. The city is accepting bids for the work now, and the commission will approve one of them on April 6. READ: Portion of Daytona Beach Pier closed due to structural damageCity estimates it will cost about $140,000 and take a month to repair damage done to the Main Street pier. The city is accepting bids for the work, which the commission will approve April 6.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona Beach Police Department is searching for a missing 14-year-old boy. Officers said Ethan Hills was last seen around 1:45 a.m. Thursday in the area of Walker Avenue and Nova Road. They said Ethan was wearing a black shirt with multiple colors on it and black shorts. READ: Deputies arrest teens involved in dangerous new social media trendHe is about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. Anyone who knows Ethan’s whereabouts is asked to call Volusia County dispatch at 386-248-1777 (option 3).

Daytona Beach police The Daytona Beach police chief said he spotted a man digging through a dumpster while driving around the city during Bike Week. (Daytona Beach Police Department)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona Beach police chief said he spotted a man digging through a dumpster while driving around the city during Bike Week. When he stopped to talk to the man, Chief Jakari Young said he turned the conversation into an opportunity to help. Young said the man told him he was going through the dumpster looking for toys for his kids, one of whom had a birthday coming up. “These are the moments which make being a police officer worth it,” Young said in a social media post.

Of the 88 motorcyclists sent to the trauma unit at Halifax Health, 43 were from out of state.

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man accused of murdering two people in Daytona Beach will make a court appearance in Volusia County this afternoon. His court appearance is set for 1:30 p.m.Jean Macean is now facing an extra charge of illegal immigration in Volusia County, in addition to double murder. Police said Macean killed 48-year-old Terry Aultman and 55-year-old Brenda Aultman while they were biking home on March 6 in Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young announced that Macean confessed to the murders while speaking with investigators on Thursday night. READ: Police: Suspect in fatal stabbing of Daytona Beach couple confessed to murdersThough investigators said Macean confessed, police haven’t said anything about a motive in the case.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The man accused of slashing the throats of a couple biking home in Daytona Beach earlier this month is now in the Volusia County Jail. He was previously held at the Orange County Jail on no bond. Daytona Beach double fatal stabbing According to police, the victims are Daytona Beach residents Terry Aultman, 48, and Brenda Aultman, 55. (Sara Turner)READ: Police: Suspect in fatal stabbing of Daytona Beach couple confessed to murdersThere’s still no word of a motive for the killings. Double murder suspect, Jean Macean, booked into the Volusia County jail.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police in Daytona Beach released video Monday of a motorcycle crash that shut down a drawbridge over the weekend. SEE: Daytona Beach’s Main Street Bridge reopens after motorcycle crash shuts down drawbridgeAccording to police, the crash happened around 10 a.m. Saturday when a motorcyclist ran through one of the traffic arms as it was lowering for the bridge to rise. Police said the motorcyclist collided with a flashing lowered stop arm and fell off the vehicle. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Daytona Beach Bridge ReopensThe motorcycle, which was also hauling a trailer, continued up the raised drawbridge and fell over the gap at the top. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

The Main Street bridge is now closed due to an accident that has caused damage to the bridge.

Jean Macean arrived on a bus in Daytona Beach the day before the killings, during the first weekend of Bike Week 2022.

Jean Macean Only Channel 9 was there Thursday night when detectives marched 32-year-old Jean Macean, of Orlando, from the Orange County Sheriff's Office to the jail. (WFTV.com News Staff)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The man accused of stabbing and slashing the necks of a Daytona Beach couple while they were out cycling over the weekend is set to make his first appearance in front of a judge Friday morning. Only Channel 9 was there Thursday night when detectives marched 32-year-old Jean Macean, of Orlando, from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to the jail. READ: ‘A monster’: Man arrested in connection with deadly stabbing of Daytona Beach coupleMacean is behind bars after a five-day search. That's the one thing the man accused of stabbing the couple in Daytona Beach this weekend said as he walked to a waiting police car.

The arrested individual has been identified as Jean R. Macean.