DEBARY

With more than 200,000 homes projected to soon be built in Southeast Volusia, and hundreds more in other parts of the county, district leaders said they’re going to have to move students to different schools.

The small Volusia County city of DeBary has some big plans to build an entire downtown from scratch.

Elba Iris Rivera, 69, was found coming out of the woods near her home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. She went on to be medically cleared and reunited with her family, deputies said just ahead of 11 a.m.

Deputies said that the student hadn’t made any threats, though the knife was confiscated, and the child was arrested.

Volusia County Water Resources and Utilities announced a precautionary boil water notice affecting all Southwest Interconnect Public Water System customers, including those in DeBary and Orange City.

An email that appeared to be from Norton 360 billing department cost a DeBary woman $10,000 in Bitcoin currency in an elaborate scheme that is sweeping the country.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 17-year-old girl who was last seen Wednesday.

Dozens gathered on Tuesday to welcome U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Matthew Cable and his wife Ensley to their new neighborhood in DeBary.

A 39-year-old DeBary woman was killed late Friday when her vehicle left an Interstate 4 exit ramp in Deltona and crashed into trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has announced a series of community meetings where residents can come together to learn about the dangers of online predators.

A DeBary man was injured when he was hit by a train while standing near the tracks on Friday afternoon in Orange City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

There are 30 commuter rail systems in the United States, and in 2022, 266 million passengers used the service.

Officials hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new SunRail station in DeLand.

Deputies say a DeBary man died in a single-vehicle wreck.

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County announced a health alert on Friday due to the presence of blue-green algae in county lakes.

A DeBary man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of trying to break into a person’s trailer while looking for “captive girls,” according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

For DeBary Mayor Karen Chasez, maintaining a small-town feel while expanding the city is important for her community.

A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in DeBary on Tuesday morning, affecting traffic in the area, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was shot Monday in a domestic violence incident in DeBary, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs’ Office.

A water main break shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 17-92 in DeBary Tuesday, forcing police to divert traffic onto Interstate 4.

A DeBary man was found hiding from deputies in a swampy area after he was caught looking through a woman’s window multiple times, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Two members of a Volusia County symphony orchestra are sharing the impact that thieves had on members after the thieves stole thousands of dollars' worth of musical equipment.

A DeBary mother can now make Christmas special for her seven children after News 6 stepped in to help get her lottery winnings following a snag with DEO.

A DeBary mother is hoping to collect her lotto winnings before Christmas after losing the money because of an issue with unemployment overpayment.

SunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.

A 24-year-old DeBary motorcyclist was killed over the weekend in a traffic crash, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

SunRail is set to resume service with a modified schedule on Monday, Oct. 3 as Central Florida begins to recover from the flooding and damage left behind by Hurricane Ian.

Orlando City ended Toronto’s playoff hopes with a definitive 4-0 win at Exploria Stadium on Saturday evening.

A DeBary Parks Department employee discovered his identity was being used to collect unemployment benefits after he won a $1,000 Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off prize last October.

Volusia County deputies announced Monday they are looking for a man suspected of robbing a Circle K gas station in DeBary over the weekend.

A 26-year-old man was arrested after a deputy found a dagger in his shoes during a courthouse security screening in DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Three boys suspected of stealing two Kia cars in a matter of hours were arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A man arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a IHOP in Debary has been indicted on several charges, including murder, according to the Flagler-Volusia State Attorney’s Office.

Video shows a man launching a Molotov cocktail into a car in a DeBary neighborhood after deputies responded to multiple vehicle fires in the area, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A DeBary salvage yard is selling its large property for development, but it was a unique oddity on that property that residents were worried about.

Deputies said they were able to arrest Sammy McKnight Jr., 31, Tuesday evening on a charge of second-degree murder following a fatal shooting at a DeBary IHOP.

Detectives with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office have named a person of interest and identified the victim in a fatal shooting Friday evening outside of an IHOP in DeBary.

The shooting happened at the IHOP location at 320 Dirksen Drive just before 6:30 p.m.

A man accused of stalking at least three women will spend the next 15 years behind bars for violating his probation from a 2017 attempted kidnapping charge.

Several people were injured in a boating accident near a Volusia County marina Tuesday, the Orange City Fire Department said in a Facebook post.

Volusia County deputies arrested a man accused of killing his mother, according to the sheriff's office.

City leaders' hope to create a downtown area has finally gained traction.

Volusia County deputies are investigating the suspicious death of a DeBary woman, according to the sheriff's office.

A woman was attacked by a black bear in DeBary.

A certified nursing assistant is accused of sexually abusing a patient with dementia at a DeBary rehab facility, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

In Houston Monday, NASA chose a DeBary pilot and engineer to its newest class of astronauts.

A DeBary man is now facing three stalking charges as of Friday, with possibly more to come, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A man who is already facing one stalking charge has now been hit with a second and investigators said a third possible victim has come forward, which could result in even more charges.

A DeBary man recently arrested for violating his probation following a 2017 attempted kidnapping is now facing additional charges after allegedly stalking another jogger in October, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

When News 6 heard about an over-the-top Christmas display in DeBary, we had to visit.

A juvenile was arrested Thursday in DeBary for the shooting of a 20-year-old man earlier that day, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

An intoxicated DeBary man shot a family dog in the head during an argument with his girlfriend in a room away from where two children were, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

All residents were able to get out safely when a home in Volusia County caught fire Monday morning, according to the Orange City Fire Department.

The FDLE is searching for a missing 1-year-old girl.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood detailed a deputy-involved shooting Friday afternoon where a deputy shot a man who had threatened to get into a shootout with deputies responding to a domestic violence call.

A man was shot in a deputy-involved shooting in Volusia County on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Two people were killed and four others were injured in a Volusia County crash, troopers say.

Skeletal remains were found at Gemini Springs Park, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

An Orange County man with nine prior felonies is facing life in prison after his latest conviction.

DEBARY, Fla. – Like most cities, DeBary canceled last year’s Fourth of July celebration because of the pandemic but this year city leaders said they’re bringing it back. Despite the pandemic, the city has still held popular events, some at limited capacity and others with normal size crowds. Each year the city spends about $35,000 on the event and a citizens’ group raises money for the rest. Ad“We have credit for that towards this year because we did not use the fireworks,” said Chasez. Monitoring the pandemic trends, she said they will determine whether all vendors can be there this year.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man arrested in November following the disappearance and return home of a DeBary 15-year-old girl is facing new charges after further investigation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. According to the arrest report, the girl’s father previously reported Maldonado to DeLand police for having an unauthorized relationship with his 15-year-old daughter. The teen told detectives she first met Maldonado on social media in July, according to the report. After the teen’s safe return, Maldonado was charged with interfering with child custody as well as lewd and lascivious molestation. Volusia County Jail records show he was booked into the facility on Monday.

DeBARY, Fla. – Sheriff’s officials on Monday identified a 77-year-old DeBary man who was killed last week in a head-on crash with a dump truck. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Edward Romaine died in the wreck, which happened around 5 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Fort Florida Road and 15th Street in DeBary. Deputies said Romaine was driving a pickup truck that struck a dump truck. Romaine was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The driver of the dump truck was not injured.

DEBARY, Fla. – The results from a recount on a DeBary for a referendum about budget and extension of the borrowing period found only a difference of a few votes in an already tight decision, according to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections. Election officials said the first unofficial results showed 49.92% were in favor of approving the referendum and 50.08% were against the referendum. The recount found 5,874 “no” votes (49.94%( and 5,859 “yes” votes (50.06%), a difference of only 15 votes. The Supervisor of Elections said Florida Statue calls for a machine recount if the difference is .5% or less. After the machine recount if there is a .25% or less difference, the next recount will be manual.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies said a 15-year-old girl who went missing from her DeBary home early Monday morning has returned home safe and sound. The girl had last been seen around 4:15 a.m. Monday at her home on Craycroft Avenue, deputies said. Maldonado was found at his DeLand home Monday afternoon and arrested on charges of interfering with child custody. Authorities said Tuesday that Maldonado has also been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Maldonado is in custody at the Volusia County Branch Jail with a bond of $7,500.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 64-year-old DeBary man was struck and killed Tuesday morning while crossing an Orange County road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck was reported at 6:05 a.m. on Goldenrod Road near Colonial Drive. Florida Highway Patrol said a 46-year-old Celebration woman was driving an SUV north on Goldenrod when she hit the man, who was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection. The man was taken to AdventHealth East Hospital, where he died, the FHP said. The woman, who was wearing a seat belt, was not hurt, according to troopers.

VOLUSIA County, Fla. – Nearly eight years after a 67-year-old DeBary man was found floating in the St. Johns River, his son has been charged with his murder, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said Remus Jr. told people different stories about where his father was after he was dead as Remus Jr. continued to frequently visit the victim’s home. While Remus Jr. was a person of interest in the case, the Sheriff’s Office did not have enough evidence to arrest him until recently. As a result, Amrhine received a warrant to arrest 51-year-old Remus Jr. this week. Remus Jr. was booked into the Volusia County Jail Tuesday on a charge of second-degree murder.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Update 1:52 p.m.Marjorie Lawson Byron was found safe in DeBary, officials said. Original StoryThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics’ help as they try to locate a missing 82-year-old DeBary woman. According to officials, Marjorie Lawson Byron was last seen at her home on Seminole Drive late Saturday night. Deputies said Byron is about 5′2″ with grey/white hair and a thin build. Byron experiences memory loss and may not be able to answer questions,” deputies said.

Possible sinkhole opens up on private DeBary property, city officials sayDEBARY, Fla. – Portions of a road along a private DeBary property have sloughed off in what city officials said has the “characteristics” of a sinkhole, according to a news release. The depression occurred in the area of the DeBary Villas Apartments in the North Charles Richard Beall Boulevard area. City officials said that no homes or residents are in any danger from the depression. “While it does have characteristics of a sinkhole, without having a geotechnical firm evaluate the site, it cannot be confirmed,” city officials said. “As it is on private property, it would be up to the property owners to obtain a geotechnical firm to evaluate.”City officials said they would continue to monitor the depression and take appropriate action as necessary.

DeBARY, Fla. One Amazon delivery driver says his friends always joked hed be one of the drivers that ends up on TV one day and due to a recent unusual wild experience thats coming true. Gary Cervera, who usually delivers on his routes in the Sanford area, was making deliveries in DeBary Saturday when he came across a ticked off turkey. The driver noticed two turkeys walking alongside a house where he had to make a delivery but he didnt think much of them even when one got closer. After dropping off the package, the delivery driver said he took out his phone and started walking faster only for the turkey to pick up speed as well. This is certainly one delivery Cervera will likely never forget.

According to a news release, Orange City Police Sergeant Jason Ward observed three subjects attempting to break into the store. Once the subjects noticed law enforcement vehicles, they got into a Black Nissan Altima and fled the scene driving southbound on North Volusia Avenue. Orange City Police Officers with the assistance of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips near the intersection of Enterprise Road and South Volusia Avenue. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office set up a perimeter and deployed a police K-9, a news release said. “The investigation also revealed the Nissan Altima was reported stolen out of Orange County on May 18,” officials said.

DEBARY, Fla. – A prehistoric landmark could be moving out of DeBary to make room for new development. The Clayton & Sons salvage yard is up for sale along US-17-92 near the SunRail Station. Clayton & Sons have been in business since 1972, but it’s the large T-Rex outside that has become a community staple. DeBary residents are concerned that with the sale of Clayton & Sons, a prehistoric landmark will go extinct. Beaulieu wants customers to know that the salvage yard will remain open during the sale.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A man and woman were killed early Monday in an RV fire in DeBary, officials said. The double fatal fire was reported at 4:17 a.m. at the Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort at 488 W. Highbanks Road. According to Volusia County fire officials, Allan Gower, 72, and Teresa Gower, 69, Kentucky residents who often spend the winter months in DeBary, were pulled from the RV and taken to area hospitals. Allan Gower was taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, and Teresa Gower was taken to AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives.

DeBARY, Fla. – An 86-year-old DeBary man with dementia who went missing Saturday night has been found safe in Jacksonville, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a statewide Silver Alert was activated for William Eugene Hamilton, 86, who left his home in the 500 block of Quail Down Drive at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday. The Silver Alert has since been rescinded. Photo of vehicle William Hamilton was driving. (Courtesy: Volusia County Sheriff's Office)Hamilton was expected to be driving to Orange City, where he often visits businesses, but he had not returned home, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

DeBary fire destroys home; 1 critically injuredPublished: February 3, 2020, 12:57 pmA friend of the man found dead alongside his 13-year-old nephew says says she's heartbroken and searching for answers while a double homicide investigation is underway.

A man was critically injured early Monday in a house fire in DeBary, officials said. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

DeBARY, Fla. – A man was critically injured and later died early Monday in a house fire in DeBary, officials said. According to fire officials, a woman and her grandson were in the house when the fire started in the garage. The woman told Volusia County deputies she smelled something burning and went to the garage where she found her grandson and a cloud of smoke. It was already in the attic.”Deputies say the grandmother and her grandson managed to make it out of the house. The woman ran to a neighbor’s home to call for help.

DeBARY, Fla. – A man was arrested on murder charges Sunday after investigators say he fatally shot his friend in the DeBary storage unit where the suspect was living, deputies said. According to deputies, the victim’s girlfriend called 911 and said she witnessed her boyfriend being shot and killed. The woman told investigators Rivera shot her boyfriend in the head three times while they were sitting inside the storage unit. Officials with the Sheriff’s Office said Rivera was living in the storage unit. Investigators said they believe Rivera was hiding out in the storage unit since October to avoid arrest.

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man said he was in shock after fatally shooting his son during a fight at the family’s home in DeBary, according to a 911 call released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. “He pushed me to the ground, started hitting me,” Joseph Johnson said in a 911 call. “I shot my son,” Joseph Johnson said. The operator instructed Joseph Johnson to put the gun somewhere inside and go outside to wait for first responders. He said the fight started in the laundry room when his son hit him multiple times, but he didn’t say how the fight started, according to the call.