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As Hurricane Ian continues on a path toward Florida, Orlando International Airport and other area airports announced they are stopping operations on Wednesday morning.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman University has issued a mandatory evacuation for students and staff beginning noon Monday. A lot of students left Sunday when the school put the notice out. LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Ian strengthens, tropical storm watches issued for parts of Central FloridaThe school sent out the notice Sunday, ahead of the pending arrival of Hurricane Ian and potential risks of flooding. A university spokesperson said once the storm has passed, the school will assess the damage to determine when students might return. READ: Hurricane Ian: School closures in Central FloridaThe school will make accommodations off-campus for students who cannot leave, the spokesperson said.

As Hurricane Ian moves closer to Florida, colleges and universities in the area are beginning to announce plans for campuses and students.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police are investigating a possible road-rage shooting that left one person with serious injuries. Daytona Beach police said they received an aggravated battery call in the 900 block of Vine Street at around 7 p.m.DBPD said one person was shot and transported to Halifax Hospital Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. According to a news release, units on the scene were able to quickly locate the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident. Read: Tropical Storm Ian gains strength, expected to make hurricane status before hitting CubaRicardo Gibbs, 35, was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

Bethune-Cookman University announced a mandatory evacuation order for its campus in Daytona Beach will be in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is on a path toward Florida.

Daytona Beach police on Sunday announced an arrest was made in connection to a possible road rage shooting Saturday night that left a man with critical injuries.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A person is injured after a shooting in Daytona Beach, police said. Daytona Beach police said they received an aggravated battery call in the 900 block of Vine Street at around 7:00 p.m.Read: Central Florida residents prepare ahead of Tropical Storm IanDBPD said one person was shot and transported to Halifax Hospital Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. Read: Tropical Storm Ian continues to organize, gains strength as its track shifts westDeputies said that upon initial investigation, the motive behind the shooting could be related to “road rage.”Read: Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency for Tropical Storm IanResidents are asked to avoid the area. 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. — More changes could be coming to the entertainment district in Daytona Beach. Neighbors have complained about issues with people being drunk, fights breaking out and vandalism. In June, the city put in an ordinance to force bars to close an hour earlier. Now, the city is considering reclassifying the hookah lounges so they would close at the same time as bars. READ: Daytona Beach officer accused of choking man and mocking him during arrestVideo: Dozens of trucks towed, arrests made during ‘unsanctioned’ event in Daytona Beach ShoresClick 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.

Category 4 Hurricane Fiona is moving away from Florida, but it's bringing highly anticipated swells for surfers and strong rip currents.

A Daytona Beach police officer is in trouble for allegedly choking a man. Investigators said Officer Kevin Allen pulled a man off the ground by tugging at his shirt. The man claims Allen choked him and mocked him during an arrest last year. The Daytona Beach Police Department suspended Allen for one day. Allen was previously given a written reprimand in 2018, after a different excessive force complaint.

School leaders in Volusia County want to put more safety measures in place throughout the district, including metal detectors for high school events.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the second year in a row. The demand so high, a Volusia County recreational center is expanding to Pictona at Holly Hill to expand to 49 Pickleball courts.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A driver needed to be rescued after they were trapped inside their car after running into the back of a school bus in Daytona Beach. See: Person hospitalized after crash involving school bus in Polk CountyOfficials said the crash happened at around 7:11 a.m. on West International Speedway Boulevard, near Fire Tower Road. The school bus had stopped to pick up passengers when the car ran into the back of it, officials said. Driver and student taken to hospital after car slams into school bus in Daytona Beach, firefightersThe driver of the car was declared a trauma alert and taken to a hospital, paramedics said. Volusia County deputies said 33 students were on the school bus at the time of the crash.

A school bus picking up a student in Daytona Beach was rear-ended by a vehicle, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.

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Daytona Beach police on Sunday put out a bulletin on Twitter requesting the public to help find a woman wanted for questioning in an aggravated battery case.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the use of state funds to fly migrants who "intended to come to Florida" from Texas to Martha's Vineyard during a news conference in Daytona Beach on Friday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Friday afternoon.

Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference Friday at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Watch: DeSantis defends migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard, critics call it political theaterThe governor is set to speak at 1:15 p.m. at the aviation and engineering school in Daytona Beach. DeSantis to hold news conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDepartment of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle, Senior Chancellor of Education Henry Mack and CareerSource Florida CEO Michelle Dennard will also be speaking with DeSantis at the event. Watch: Hispanic community leaders criticize flights of migrants sent to Martha’s VineyardOfficials have not said what the governor is going to be speaking about. DeSantis suspends 4 South Florida school board membersChannel 9 will have a crew at the news conference and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Firefighters said Katie Speed narrowly escaped serious injury, or even death, when a tree fell through her house earlier this week.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Halifax Humane Society is working to move homeless pets from kennels to couches by lowering adoption fees next month. Shelter officials said they are one of 280 shelters in 42 states participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” event. The Daytona Beach shelter will offer $25 adoption fees for adult cats and dogs, kittens and puppies from Oct. 1 to 8. All interested adopters can find more details online here. ©2022 Cox Media Group

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rain and storm chances continue to increase in Central Florida. A front near Central Florida is helping to draw in tropical moisture from the south. Read: Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle show, Death Eaters return to Islands of Adventure for HalloweenThe rain chances will stay around 70% through Friday. Channel 9 meteorologists are monitoring a strong tropical wave approaching the Caribbean. Rain chances go up Wednesday as front draws tropical moisture into Central FloridaThe wave could develop into a tropical depression.

TAVARES, Fla. — The Lake County Historical Society unveiled a new statue in honor of Central Florida trailblazer Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Watch: Statue honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Daytona BeachBethune, a tireless champion of national civil rights, was the founder of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach and a chapter of the Council of Negro Women in Clermont. Read: Biopic on the life of B-CU founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in developmentThe new statue was carved from the same marble that was used in the statue on display in the U.S. Capitol. Watch: ‘Our hearts are rejoicing today’: Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue debuts at the Capitol’s Statuary HallThe statue is on display inside the Lake County History Museum in Tavares. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Lake County unveils statue to honor life and work of Mary McLeod Bethune (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Rapper PnB Rock has reportedly died at age 30 after being shot during a robbery at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in LA. Get the details.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach firefighters rescued an elderly woman Tuesday after a large tree crashed into her home, trapping her inside. Read: Police investigating suspicious incident at Orlando park, ask for help ID’ing manFirefighters were called to a home after a tree collapsed and trapped an 89-year-old woman. First responders worked to rescue the woman from the home and were able to get her out. Read: IRS set to send out $1.2 billion in refunds to certain taxpayersOfficials said she was protected by a void space that was created after the tree crashed down. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Three children were found dead on the beach near Brooklyn's famed Coney Island boardwalk early Monday, and police believe they may have been drowned by their mother.

A woman escapes harm when a tree comes crashing down onto her house.

A children's psychologist told News 6 that recent shooting scares in Central Florida may have a negative impact on youth's mental health.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police say some students coordinated a plan to create panic at Mainland High School on Friday. Investigators say an employee hit the school panic button after a student told her someone had a gun. Police said it was a cruel prank that could now end with expulsion or criminal charges for some students. They said a group of girls walked up to a staff member to report the gun, causing the others to run from their spots. The state attorney’s office says it will evaluate whether those students will be charged as adults if it gets the case.

A Volusia County man accused of fraudulently taking ownership of two homes using fake deeds sought the services of multiple notaries as part of the scheme, newly released court records show.

A 56-year-old Daytona Beach man riding a bicycle was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A shooting scare at a central Florida high school was a “cruel prank" carried out by two groups of students who now face criminal charges and possible expulsion, police said. Rumors, lies and conspiracy theories have been “floating around" on social media since Friday's lockdown at Mainland High School, Daytona Beach police said Sunday in a lengthy Facebook post. “This entire incident appears to have been a cruel prank by several students that has now gotten out of control due to internet trolls, misinformed people and in some cases, people that are not even in Florida," police said.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A “cruel prank” led to the panic at Mainland High School Friday, Daytona Beach police said. According to an updated release Sunday, detectives have concluded that the panic was organized by several students. Mainland High School officials were notified that a threat was posted on a bathroom stall Thursday. Read: ‘False alarm’: No threat found after emergency button activated at Mainland High, police sayDBPD looked over surveillance footage and saw that two students had entered the bathroom where the graffiti was found. Video: Man tried to lure children into his car at Mascotte school bus stop, police say Police in Mascotte are searching for a person who tried to lure two kids into a car.

Police described two groups of students who collaborated “to create a panic.”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police are responding to Mainland High School after an alert was sent out Friday afternoon. Watch: Polk County sheriff says 160 arrested in 7-day human trafficking investigationPolice said an emergency button was activated at the school. Read: Leesburg officer breaks leg while taking down a person who was darting through trafficThe school is currently on lockdown, officials said. Watch: Deputies: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at shopping plaza in east Orange CountyChannel 9 has a crew headed to the school and will provide updates on Eyewitness News. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

All available Daytona Beach police officers are responding to Mainland High School after "an emergency button was activated," according to the department.

Volusia County officials are looking to rehome several dogs after they were seized from a private animal rescue in Osteen, according to Volusia County Animal Services.

An unfinished condominium tower foundation near Oakridge Boulevard is decaying, and neighbors are calling it a major eyesore. Daytona Beach city leaders also called it dangerous.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after being bitten by a shark, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue. The 27-year-old woman from New Smyrna Beach was wading in waist-deep water north of New Smyrna Beach when she was bitten by a shark around 2:30 p.m., beach officials said. READ: Orlando man bitten by shark in Daytona BeachOnly the dorsal fin and tail were seen. The woman’s injuries were not life-threatening, beach officials said. READ: Myrtle Beach shark attacks: Woman attacked in waist-deep water, grandson 10 feet awayThe attack marks the seventh shark bite of the year, officials said.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Want a Bob Ross bobblehead? The Daytona Tortugas are offering you one last chance this season. That same night, the Tortugas will organize a pregame painting class for $100. As part of the deal, fans will get a painting class with a Bob Ross-certified instructor, a general admission ticket, a Bob Ross bobblehead, and two drink vouchers. Read: ‘I think Florida was always his love’: Happy little memories of Bob Ross’ Central Florida rootsThere are limited tickets available.

AdventHealth's Palm Coast area facilities host a career expo for job seekers at the Daytona International Speedway Sept. 7 and 8.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The beaches will be busy Labor Day, as people in Central Florida mark the unofficial end of summer. First, if you’re going to get in the water, swim by a lifeguard tower. And whenever possible, swim with a buddy. Watch: Labor Day holiday travel increases from last yearRip currents have also been an issue over the weekend. Read: 12 families displaced after tree falls on Ocala apartmentFollow these tips and you’re likely to have a safe day on the sand.

Greg Cardino walked Riff On This host Samara Cokinos through his musical history, from playing in bands to becoming a solo act and a teacher at Mainland High. Through the highs and lows, his life has been filled with all kinds of music.

Daytona Lagoon welcomes all active firefighters, lifeguards, EMS/EMTs and law enforcement to a free day at the park.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — Austin Dillon avoided a massive wreck in the rain to win at Daytona International Speedway and snag a playoff spot in the Cup Series’ regular-season finale Sunday. Blaney finished seven spots behind Truex in the race but three points ahead in the standings. That allowed Austin Dillon, who started the day 19th in points, to essentially steal a playoff spot. Blaney started the day third in points and had the best chance of landing one of the two postseason spots up for grabs. That created a second open spot at Daytona, where 15 guys entered the day with postseason hopes.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Fans revved up for Sunday’s rescheduled NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero 400 regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway saw a new look at the ticket office -- a special tribute to a longtime employee. >> Read more trending newsOn Thursday, speedway officials named the ticket office after Juanita “Lightnin’” Epton, according to a news release. Welcome to the Lightnin’ Epton Ticket Office 🌟Having worked here for every #DAYTONA500 since the Speedway opened, we’re happy to celebrate and honor our favorite co-worker, Juanita “Lightnin” Epton! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/fhv5raoQtN — Daytona International Speedway (@DAYTONA) August 25, 2022“I have no intention of retiring,” Epton told WFTV when she turned 101 last year. Daytona International Speedway’s “Lightnin’ Epton Ticket Office” Unveiled, Honoring 102-Year-Old Legendary, Inspirational and Beloved Staff Member Juanita “Lightnin’” Epton https://t.co/4ZUXppoVuv — NASCAR News from Speedway Digest (@sdraceupdates) August 26, 2022“Lightnin’” was born on July 15, 1920, in Mississippi, according to online records.

August 30 is National Beach Day and Central Floridians live in a prime spot to take advantage of this toes-in-the-sand holiday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Officials said the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Cup race at Daytona that was scheduled for Saturday night has been postponed because of weather. The race will start at 10 a.m. Sunday with defending series champion Kyle Larson leading the field to the green flag. Read: Daytona prepares for thousands of race fans ahead of Coke Zero-Sugar 400Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Daytona prepares for thousands of race fans ahead of Coke Zero-Sugar 400Check out this video here:Coke Zero Sugar 400: Local businesses gearing up for race weekend (WFTV)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. ©2022 Cox Media Group

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway was rained out Saturday night and rescheduled for Sunday. The 400-mile race, the regular-season finale that will decide the last two playoff spots, will now begin at 10 a.m. EDT. If there’s another new winner Sunday, whoever ends the race with more points between Blaney and Truex would advance. This will be the third summer race at Daytona in recent years delayed a day. NASCAR officials moved the Daytona summer race from July to August in 2020 partly in hopes of avoid summer thunderstorms.

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway was rained out Saturday night and rescheduled for Sunday.

A 75-year-old DeLand man is dead after a crash early Saturday on U.S. Highway 1 near Eagle Rock Road in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — Jeremy Clements won a crash-filled Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway early Saturday for his second career victory and first since 2017. His win came after two multicar melees in overtime and gave Clements an automatic — and unexpected — berth in the postseason. Hill looked poised to sweep both Xfinity races at Daytona, but his car seemed to have fuel and electrical issues during the final caution. Clements' first win in 164 races was about being in the right place at the right time. Sheldon Creed, vying to make the postseason, was involved in a multicar accident on lap 83 and knocked out of the race.

Jeremy Clements won a crash-filled Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway early Saturday for his second career victory and first since 2017.

It’s going to be a busy and action-packed weekend for Central Florida’s coast.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Afternoon storms are forecast to stick around this weekend, but don’t let that spoil your plans. If you’re still looking to make plans, here are nine things to do this weekend in Central Florida:• 1) Races in Daytona BeachThousands of race fans will pack Daytona International Speedway starting Friday. Watch: Daytona prepares for thousands of race fans ahead of Coke Zero-Sugar 400From on-track to off, we’ve got a big #CokeZeroSugar400 weekend planned for y’all 👍➡️ https://t.co/IVpo24Y6Ks pic.twitter.com/8XVRixnrOx — Daytona International Speedway (@DAYTONA) August 25, 2022• 2) Orlando’s Magical Dining returnsVisit Orlando’s Magical Dining is returning for its 17th year. For 2022, Magical Dining will feature 102 restaurants. • 5) Orlando Literary ExpoThis literature event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Thousands of race fans will pack Daytona International Speedway starting Friday. Read: Florida residents plead guilty in scheme to sell Biden’s daughter’s diaryThe speedway will host the Wawa 250 race Friday night, and Saturday night’s Coke Zero-Sugar 400. The speedway grandstand can hold more than 100,000 fans. Photos: Daytona prepares for thousands of race fans ahead of Coke Zero-Sugar 400Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Daytona prepares for thousands of race fans ahead of Coke Zero-Sugar 400Track officials haven’t said how many tickets they’ve sold so far. Watch: Orange and Volusia counties to recount primary votes FridayThey said the suites at the speedway are sold out, and in-field camping sales are up from last year.

She’s 102 years old, has worked for NASCAR in Daytona Beach at the speedway’s ticket office for over 80 years, and now, Juanita “Lightnin” Epton will be an even more permanent name at Daytona International Speedway.

A Daytona Beach mother and grandmother were arrested Tuesday after two children were taped to chairs and another was taped to the wall as “punishment” for sneaking food without permission, police said.

A motorcyclist ran a red light and crashed into a fire truck in Daytona Beach, according to the police department.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A mother Channel 9 reported on about five years ago told a sheriff’s office how she has turned her life around. Read: Brevard County deputies identify man found shot to death alongside Mims roadwayA video released in 2017 showed a man and a woman unconscious in a car with drugs and an 8-month-old baby girl in the back seat. The woman in the video reached out to the sheriff’s office, sharing how that moment changed her and her baby’s life. Watch: Suspect charged with murder in Leesburg woman’s shooting deathShe’s now in recovery and her daughter just started kindergarten. Watch: Nurse charged with sexually assaulting woman at Daytona Beach hospital, police sayClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A certified registered nurse anesthetist has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a Daytona Beach hospital where he worked. Police said they arrested 57-year-old Joel Gingery Monday evening after an 18-year-old victim told police that Gingery raped her at Halifax Hospital. Joel Gingery (WFTV)Read: Officials: Florida mail carrier dies after 5 dogs attacked her after truck broke downAccording to detectives, the victim had met with Gingery at the hospital “to hang out”. The victim then told police that while at the hospital, Gingery took her to a room on the fourth floor, barricaded the door and assaulted her. 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.

A certified registered nurse anesthetist at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach and owner of Trident Jiu-Jitsu is being charged with sexual assault, according to an arrest report from the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Daytona Beach is set to celebrate its 30th annual Biketoberfest motorcycle rally in October, according to city officials.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Investigators believe a gas leak caused a fireball to ignite, resulting in a 34-foot boat to explode Sunday afternoon at Daytona Beach Marina, injuring four people and sending one to a hospital. The boat exploded at the dock around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday. Investigators said the owner told them he had just finished refueling when one of the passengers tried to start the engine, causing the explosion. Investigators said the boat’s blower vents were running while they were refueling. READ: NASA’s next moonshot: What you should know about the Artemis lunar programVIDEO: Boat explosion injuries 4 boaters in Volusia County, firefighters say VIDEO: Boat explosion injuries 4 boaters in Volusia County, firefighters say (WFTV)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.

MoviePass is coming back.

An Ocala man charged with the murder of a former Boston mob boss will stay in jail until his trial.

A boat explosion rocked Halifax Harbor Marina in Daytona Beach on Sunday afternoon.

Security cameras captured the moment that a boat exploded in Daytona Beach's Halifax Harbor Marina this weekend. Daytona Beach Fire Department posted video of the...

An explosion on a boat at Halifax Harbor Marina on Sunday injured four people, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Beville Road and Williamson Boulevard and involved a pickup truck and a Jeep.

A bronze statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled at a Daytona Beach park.

A human case of West Nile virus was identified in Daytona Beach amid an increase in mosquito-borne diseases across Volusia County, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Video: Vigil planned for Wednesday to honor life of fallen Daytona Beach Officer Jason Raynor The Central Florida community will come together to remember the life of a fallen Daytona Beach police officer Wednesday. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Central Florida community will come together to remember the life of a fallen Daytona Beach police officer Wednesday. WATCH: Judge sets trial date for man accused of killing officer Jason RaynorWednesday marks 1 year since Officer Jason Raynor died from his injuries in the line of duty. WATCH: Daytona Beach officer killed in line of duty gets permanent memorialRaynor was in a hospital for almost two months, before he died. WATCH: 10-7: Dispatcher reads ‘last call’ for fallen Daytona Beach police officer Jason RaynorA vigil to honor Raynor’s service is planned for 8 p.m. at Daytona Beach police headquarters on Valor Boulevard.

A 19-year-old woman was injured in a shooting Monday night at Joe Harris Park near Bethune-Cookman University, according to police.

A man wanted in the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old woman in Daytona Beach has been arrested after an hourslong manhunt, according to the police department.

Three schools in Daytona Beach are currently on lockdown due to police activity in the area, according to the Volusia County Schools.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is set to hold a vigil Wednesday night, marking a year since one of its officers died after being shot in the line of duty.

Daytona Beach police need help to ID woman hit and killed by van while crossing US 1DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One person was injured in a shooting in Daytona Beach on Tuesday. Police responded to the area of Glenview Boulevard and Oleander Avenue after witnesses reported hearing gunfire in the area just before noon. See map of location below:Read: Troopers search for hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist in Orange CountyWhen officers arrived on the scene, they found one person had been shot. Police did not say how seriously the woman was injured. 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 in Daytona Beach are looking for two teenage girls Tuesday. WATCH: Troopers search for hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist in Orange CountyOfficers said Aalona Townsend, 13, and Tristina Jerald, 14, are considered missing and endangered. The girls were last seen Monday night around 8 p.m.WATCH: Boy’s leg amputated after surviving shark attack while snorkeling in Florida KeysThe teens were seen on North Clyde Morris Boulevard, police said. Officers said the girls are friends and may be together. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

With nearly 70,000 children heading back to school in Volusia County on Monday, district officials and Volusia County law enforcement assured parents that officers won't hesitate to enter school buildings in the event of an active shooter.

A person was hospitalized Wednesday after being hurt in a shooting earlier that morning in a Daytona Beach residential area, police said.

A Daytona Beach man was found stabbed to death, police say.

Video: Daytona Beach man arrested after stabbing another man to death, police say Daytona Beach police are investigating a murder that happened early Tuesday morning. (WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police are investigating a murder that happened early Tuesday morning. WATCH: 3 dead after hostage situation at Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Volusia County, police sayOfficer said Durian Atwaters, 38, was taken into custody after a deadly stabbing. When officers arrived, they found 34-year-old Daytona Beach resident Rickey Shelhorse laying on the ground, stabbed to death. WATCH: Trump says FBI conducting search of Mar-a-Lago estateDetectives said they are working to find out what led up to the deadly stabbing.

Officials said they are running into major problems with cars getting stuck with the sand being even softer than usual this time of year.

A Daytona Beach man was sentenced to 30 years in Florida state prison Friday for shooting a police officer with an AK-47 in 2018, according to the Seventh Judicial Circuit state attorney’s office.

Daytona Beach man sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting police officer with AK-47DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Daytona Beach man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday after he shot a police officer with an AK-47. WATCH: Winter Park woman who tampered with evidence in husband’s death sentenced to a year of probationOfficials said Raymond Roberts Jr. plead no contest Friday afternoon to several felony charges. Roberts fired multiple rounds at three Daytona Beach officers and shot one of them in his right arm. The officers were called to South Street and South Martin Luther King Boulevard on Nov. 25, 2018, for reports of a man waving an assault rifle. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

An Orlando man was sentenced to 40 years in the Florida State Prison and 45 years of sex offender probation for 30 felony child sex crimes, according to the Office of the State Attorney.

July is officially the hottest month of the year in Central Florida, with the average high at 92 degrees all month long and lows between 73-74 degrees Fahrenheit.

Looking back at my college years, before I became News 6 meteorologist and Riff On This podcast host Samara Cokinos, there were plenty of memorable moments, but one really stood out: Being a student of Dr. Lou McNally at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.

Video: Daytona Beach lifeguards release video showing 5 hurt after car crashes into ocean Daytona Beach lifeguards released new video Thursday of a crash that injured five people over the weekend. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach lifeguards released new video Thursday of a crash that injured five people over the weekend. Original report: Boy, 5, hurt after car crashes into surf along Daytona BeachVolusia County Beach Safety officials said several people were taken to the hospital Sunday after a man drove onto crowded Daytona Beach and into the ocean. Photos: Daytona Beach lifeguards release video showing 5 hurt after car crashes into oceanExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Daytona Beach lifeguards release video showing 5 hurt after car crashes into oceanLifeguards said a white car crashed through a toll booth and into the ocean at a high rate of speed. READ: Sprite retiring its iconic green bottles after 61 yearsA 5-year-old boy was in the water at the time and was injured by the car, lifeguards said.

Housing developer looks to breathe new life into Volusia Mall (WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A development group announced plans to redevelop a vacant portion of the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach. It’s a trend that has become more popular in the last few years, to take empty mall sites and turn the space into apartments. Read: Florida families and advocacy groups file suit to block “Don’t Say Gay” lawLegacy Partners of Orlando said they plan to build 350 luxury apartments at the site of the old Macy’s site at the Volusia Mall. Under the proposal, the Volusia Mall and its shops will stay, but the vacant storefront will be demolished to make way for the new development. Housing developer looks to breathe new life into Volusia Mall Legacy Partners of Orlando said they plan to build 350 luxury apartments at the site of the old Macy’s site at the Volusia Mall.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police say a fight at a local bar last week led to a car chase that left a man dead. Investigators say the second man, identified as 33-year-old Alexander Simon, eventually made it out of the bar and into the parking lot. That’s when police say Edwards went to his own car to get a machete and used it to break the front driver’s-side window of Simon’s truck as he drove away. Police say Edwards left the crash scene but voluntarily went back to the Ocean Deck to speak to officers there. A Daytona Beach man is arrested for his role in a bar argument and street pursuit which ultimately led to an Ormond Beach man losing his life in a traffic crash.

The 5-year-old boy, David Alamos, suffered open cuts to his arm and chest, but the boy was released from the hospital later that day.

‘Like a bomb’ Father describes moments after car crashed into crowd along Daytona Beach (WFTV Only)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hugo Alamos and his family had been visiting Florida from Tennessee when they decided to spend their Sunday in Daytona Beach. Alamos said he and his family had been at the beach for 20 minutes when he heard a loud boom moments before a motorist drove onto the beach heading straight for his children. “I heard like a ‘pow!’ like a bomb, like a bomb,” he said. Read: Boy, 5, hurt after car crashes into surf along Daytona BeachAlamos said he could only watch as the car hit his 5-year-old son David. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Several people hurt, including child, after car crashes into ocean at Daytona Beach, lifeguards sayClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Child among several hurt after car crashes into crowd along Daytona Beach (Christy Turner, WFTV.com/WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County Beach Safety officials said several people were hurt Sunday after a motorist drove onto the beach and struck a crowd on Daytona Beach. The incident happened around 5 p.m. at the International Speedway Boulevard beach approach off Highway A1A. READ: Jason Momoa involved in head-on crash with motorcycle, California Highway Patrol confirmsThat toll booth was unoccupied at the time. PHOTOS: Several people hurt, including child, after car crashes into ocean at Daytona Beach, lifeguards sayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Several people hurt, including child, after car crashes into ocean at Daytona Beach, lifeguards say“It looked like a bumper had come off of the car and was in the water.”Four people, including a child, were hurt in the crash, according to Volusia County EMS. Stay with WFTV.com and watch reporter Christy Turner’s live updates from Daytona Beach this morning on Eyewitness News.