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Todays Briefing: Quick LinksIn Flagler and Palm Coast:Note: all government meetings noticed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Registration: Sherri Cheshire, at Northeast Florida AHEC Phone: (877) 784-8486 Email: [email protected] Online: nefahec.eventbrite.comStetson Choral Union and Chamber Orchestra, First Baptist Church DeLand, 725 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Dont miss this glorious performance of Handels Messiah with the Stetson Choral Union, the universitys largest choral ensemble with approximately 150 voices (student and community vocalists) and members of the Stetson Chamber Orchestra.First Baptist Church DeLand, 725 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Admission: $10 adults, $5 youth and free for Stetson University students with an ID and ages 12 and under. Blood Donations: The Big Red Bus will be at the following locations this week (schedule your donation by

Three men were injured in a drive-by shooting near DeLand and another was shot outside a home in Deltona early Sunday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

DELAND, Fla. — The DeLand Police Department says they’ve taken multiple reports in recent days of a suspicious vehicle following children to and from local schools. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<The vehicle is described only as a black passenger vehicle driven by a man. READ: Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the Ronettes, dead at 78In at least once instance, the man was said to have asked a child to approach the vehicle. Police say the child ran to a nearby home and waited with an adult there until officers could respond. 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.

The Deland Police Department is investigating several reports of a man driving a black vehicle and following children from local schools.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he is frustrated at a growing and violent trend of teens with weapons.

DELAND, Fla. — Volusia County deputies have arrested two teenagers after the youths pulled a gun on someone at a skating rink. WATCH: Teen shot and killed in Orange County, deputies sayDeputies said the boys were with a group of kids outside a place called The Rink in DeLand on Friday night. Investigators said an employee was closing the business around 11:15 p.m. and asked the kids to leave. READ: Florida returns $25M in unclaimed property to residents; are you among them? Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A pair of teenagers, 14 and 15, were accused of using a stolen gun to threaten someone at a skating rink Friday night, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The county has contracted with Family Health Source to manage the testing site at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand starting on Monday.

An Orange City woman was struck and killed by a car Saturday night in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

District leaders are making changes in their schools to address behavior and learning issues.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released body camera video Thursday that investigators say shows a man attack deputies as they were trying to arrest him.

A 72-year-old man from Deland was killed in a motorcycle crash this evening.

A man was shot in the shoulder while sitting in his car in DeLand, according to the police department.

A 22-year-old man turned up at a hospital over the weekend shot in the neck after reports of gunfire in DeLand, according to police.

DELAND, Fla. — A DeLand High School student was arrested after police say he posted a threat on social media. Police said they were contacted by a parent who said the student had made threats that there was going to be a shooting at DeLand High School Monday. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Read: School Board member holds meeting to address gun violence at an Orlando middle schoolThe student — who has not been identified — was arrested Sunday. DeLand police said that while parents would see an increased police presence at the school, they stressed there was no active threat. Read: One dead following head-on collision in Deland, police sayInvestigators said this was a good example of “see something, say something” and thanked the parent who contacted them about the threat.

A student was arrested for a shooting threat in DeLand, police say.

DeLand police assisted Volusia County Sheriff's Office in a deputy-involved shooting Sunday at 17-92 and Firehouse road. DeLand police assisted Volusia County Sheriff's Office in a deputy-involved shooting Sunday at 17-92 and Firehouse road. DELAND, Fla. — Deland police are investigating what caused a crash that left one person dead and another with unknown injuries. According to police, the head-on collision happened Saturday at 7:11 p.m. in Deland. For unknown reasons, the Lincoln crossed the median into the eastbound lane and crashed head-on with a white Toyota SUV.

A fatal crash occurred Saturday night in DeLand when a car veered into oncoming traffic and crashed with another vehicle, according to police.

DeLand police are looking to identify a person of interest in an aggravated battery case that occurred in September.

Windows have been smashed and statues toppled at churches in DeLand during a rash of vandalism, according to police.

One person was killed in a crash Sunday morning in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The DeLand Police Department issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for a suspect accused of attempting to rob two victims in a Checkers parking lot.

DeLAND, Fla. — DeLand Police Department is alerting its residents of phishing after two phone scams last weekend. In one incident, a person represented himself to be an FBI agent and made threats to arrest the victim and seize their property if they did not release personal information. READ: Triple homicide investigation underway; person of interest identifiedIn the second incident, the caller told the victim he could receive free grant money but needed to wire $300 in Google gift cards to pay for the processing fees. Police said if you receive a similar call, hang up and do not release private, personal information to strangers on the phone. READ: Kissimmee police officer arrested after allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriendClick 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.

Man arrested, another on the run after shooting at 7-Eleven in Deland, police sayDELAND, Fla. — Police in DeLand have arrested a man and said another is still wanted after a shooting at a 7-Eleven convenience store. WATCH: Theft of French bulldog leads detectives to unravel dog trafficking ring; microchips cut out of dogsThe shooting occurred in September at the 7-Eleven on West New York Avenue. DeLand police released a photo of 20-year-old Limuel Yarn III, who they consider a suspect in the shooting. Watch: 4 officers hospitalized after pulling man from burning carOfficers said Yarn has ties to both the DeLand and Daytona Beach areas. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call the DeLand Police Department at 386-626-7400 or Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Volusia Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for “a violent sexual predator” from DeLand, a statement said Thursday.

The Palm Coast Code Enforcement Board meets, Stetson's Great Pianists series features pianist Kemal Gekic, Willa Cather on overdevelopment.

DeLand officials are asking for the public’s help identifying a robbery suspect.

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police say they’re still trying to understand how a local teen was shot Thursday night. According to police, the witness told them he heard Smith yell that he had shot himself and to call an ambulance. A medical helicopter was dispatched, but Smith did not survive. Varsity Football gamePolice say they’re still looking into the circumstances of the shooting. They say the witness has been cooperating with investigators.

DELAND, Fla. — The West Volusia Chapter of the NAACP and DeLand Pride announced the launch of DeLand’s first black-owned business directory. BlackBizDeLand.com is a browsable and searchable database of black-owned businesses in DeLand. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Photos: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled in Daytona Beach before move to U.S. CapitolThe website allows visitors to browse the many black-owned businesses by keywords, location, and category. The directory was made possible by a micro-grant to DeLand Pride last year. “Some folks don’t have their listings in the yellow pages, or the internet or other meansso to open this up free service gives more opportunity to engage black businesses,” King said.

DELAND, Fla. — A man was charged with stabbing his wife at a motel in DeLand, according to Volusia County deputies. Deputies said they responded to the Budget Inn at 2801 E. New York Avenue around 4:10 p.m. Sunday and found a 48-year-old woman with several wounds consistent with being stabbed or cut. The woman was airlifted to a hospital in Daytona Beach, where she is in critical but stable condition. Deputies said he didn’t have any visible injuries consistent with being struck. Fuentes was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and remained in custody without bond Monday morning at the Volusia County Branch Jail.

A man is arrested in connection with a stabbing at a DeLand motel.

Johnson & Johnson wants the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to approve its coronavirus booster shot.

State Road 44 is shut down in both directions due to a deadly three-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Stetson University’s DeLand campus has reached its 70% vaccination goal, thanks to its COVID-19 inoculation-action plan.

A man was shot and wounded in Volusia County, deputies say.

A 39-year-old man was fatally shot in DeLand Wednesday night, according to the police department.

Five people were rushed to three different hospitals after a chemical exposure at the Solid Waste Transfer Station on New York Avenue in DeLand, according to county officials.

An Orange County corrections officer has been charged with attempted murder in a DeLand shooting, according to the DeLand Police Department.

Volusia Schools to hold emergency meeting Thursday to discuss mask mandateDELAND, Fla. — Volusia County Schools announced it will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss its mandatory face-covering policy. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the administrative complex at 200 N. Clara Avenue in DeLand. WATCH: This week’s school masking fights may not be the lastOfficials said the meeting will be open to the public. Volusia County school board members voted Wednesday for a temporary mandatory mask mandate for all students. The school board made its face mask mandate temporary while Tallahassee deals with Gov.

DeLAND, Fla. — A $100 million dollar investment is set to bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to the city of DeLand. The company said they see this as a sign of progress because while they are the first, they will not be the last minority-run cannabis company to come here. Johnson said the company is looking to hire 400 people for jobs ranging from cultivating to packaging and management positions. The company’s $100 million investment is also the largest commercial investment in the city’s history. READ: Florida Supreme Court upholds state medical marijuana rules©2021 Cox Media Group

The Stetson University Music Department's faculty recitals are back, Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana this evening.

City of Deland water outage near Shady Oak Lane City of Deland water outage near Shady Oak LaneDELAND, Fla — The City of Deland alerted residents Wednesday afternoon that contractors broke a valve near Shady Oak Lane and that water would be turned off for repairs. Workers initially had hoped to have water restored by Thursday, but weather overnight impacted the city’s work as the hole dug had to be drained from the overnight rain. READ: Couple weeks’ supply of liquid oxygen to treat your home’s water leftRight now, the city is not sure when water service will be restored but posted they will update the public by 4 p.m. Thursday. The city says about 1,000 customers remain without water in the Glenwood Springs, Hunters Creek Apartments, Oakridge Condos, both Cascades and the Cross Creek subdivision. Once water is restored, residents in the area will need to boil their water before using and drinking.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A defendant free on bond on 2019 charges of sexual battery of a child was arrested again Tuesday on charges of lewd or lascivious conduct around another child. The boy said there were other incidents in which Boykins “persistently tried to touch him and made him uncomfortable,” according to the sheriff’s office. Boykins was free on a $100,000 bond on his previous charges of sexual battery of a child at the time of the incidents. The victim in the previous case was a boy around the same age as the victim in the current case, the sheriff’s office said. READ: Brevard County foster mom behind bars after child found unconscious in tubBoykins is now in custody without bond at the Volusia County Branch Jail.

Volusia County Animal Services has received complaints about inadequate care at Journey's End Animal Sanctuary.

The mayor posted their experience on social media.

Everyone and everything we saw at Orlando’s MegaCon 2021A rural mansion in Deland is now on the market, and it comes with an indoor pool20 hidden gem restaurants and bars only found in Orlando strip mallsDisney parks fans react as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride enters fourth year of constructionThis Florida home comes with a massive, handmade cat jungle for $275KA Tudor-style ‘castle’ is now on the market in Lake Mary

This mansion in DeLand that just hit the market has it all (in a way that's deeply confusing). The former home of a citrus grower is a modern, industrial chic megahome, plopped down in the middle of the woods. While the stage production lighting rigs and aspirational megachurch exterior might not be to your liking, you can't argue with the seclusion offered and the home's centerpiece: a massive indoor pool under a glass roof. The 3-bed, 2-bath 3200 square at 990 Hazen Road foot home is selling now for $1.5 million. Photos via Zillow

A rural mansion in Deland is now on the market, and it comes with an indoor pool20 hidden gem restaurants and bars only found in Orlando strip mallsDisney parks fans react as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride enters fourth year of constructionThis Florida home comes with a massive, handmade cat jungle for $275KA Tudor-style ‘castle’ is now on the market in Lake MaryThis nautical-themed home in Central Florida comes with a bathroom ‘cave’ and a lighthouse

DELAND, Fla. — Stetson University announced on Wednesday that it will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The university said full-time employees must register their vaccination with the university by Sept. 30. Part-time employees, including adjunct faculty members, as well as volunteers, are required to be fully vaccinated by the start of the Spring 2022 semester. : Rare tropical disease has killed 2, sickened 2 others in USStetson University will also require face coverings in all classrooms, meetings and indoor events. READ: Coronavirus: CDC recommends pregnant people get vaccinated against COVID-19Watch the announcement below:©2021 Cox Media Group

The 18-year-old's family is concerned for her well-being.

Walmart’s store location in DeLand will be closing Thursday afternoon to allow for deep cleaning and sanitizing, according to a news release.

The Volusia County school board will hear from the county health department Tuesday night as it irons out its COVID-19 safety plans.

DeLand police say they are looking for a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing a 40-year-old man on Wednesday.

DeLand police are searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting of a DeLand man that happened Wednesday night.

A man exposed himself to a woman and two children during earlier this month at a Walmart, according to the DeLand Police Department.

A man is accused of robbing a MetroPCS in Deland with a machete on July 6, police say they need help from the public to identify him.

DeLand police are seeking help locating a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a June 19 shooting.

Davion Smith has an extensive juvenile record and has been arrested by Volusia County deputies before, the sheriff's office said.

A 21-year-old man faces a hate crime charge after Volusia County deputies say he threatened a family with a gun while shouting racial slurs at them.

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a fairly sunny start early Saturday morning, clouds started gathering to bring scattered showers and storms around Central Florida. Storms should not be too intense Saturday, but the rain will be fairly widespread throughout the afternoon. pic.twitter.com/sL5VXc1o74 — George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) June 26, 2021High temperatures will be in the 80s for most of Central Florida. Although it's a fairly sunny start, clouds will quickly build back in in the late morning hours, and showers and storms will break out not long after that. Storms won't be as intense today, but the rain will be fairly widespread this afternoon.

A fire that caused major damage at an automotive shop Thursday afternoon is under investigation but as of now, officials believe lightning may be to blame, according to the DeLand Fire Department.

Two 18-year-old men on probation are accused of robbing a teen at gunpoint and stealing his $3,000 gold chain.

After several months of discussing whether to reverse the ban against dogs on Volusia County's beaches, county council voted to keep it on Tuesday afternoon.

SANFORD, Fla. — Events were held around Central Florida on Saturday to celebrate the first Juneteenth since becoming a federal holiday. Events in Sanford and DeLand are aimed at helping African Americans prepare for Florida’s controversial new voting bill signed into law by Gov. Read: Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth federal holidayThe event at Fort Mellon Park in Sanford was packed with visitors. 5 things to knowIn addition to fun, there was a push to get people to register to vote and also explain how the new voting law will impact them. Read: ‘It means freedom’: Florida lawmaker discusses Juneteenth holidayGroup leaders hoped to teach residents how to prepare for the new way of voting in Florida.

A bar fight ended Thursday night with a man shot in the backside and another facing charges, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

A 14-year-old girl wounded in a shootout with Florida deputies last week after she and a 12-year-old boy escaped a juvenile facility and broke into a home with a cache of weapons was ordered on Tuesday to be held in detention for 21 days until she has another hearing. The teen made her first appearance before a judge in Volusia County from a bed, news outlets reported. The 14-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy left the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home near Deltona last week and broke into a house where they found an assault weapon, a shotgun and other weapons.

Authorities are searching for a missing and possibly endangered DeLand teen and her 17-year-old boyfriend who were last seen early Thursday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

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

A 63-year-old man was killed Wednesday when he crashed a motorcycle in Volusia County while coming around a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 95-year-old DeLand man drowned in the pool at his home Friday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

95-year-old DeLand man drowns in swimming pool, police say Stock photo of crime scene tape. 95-year-old DeLand man drowns in swimming pool, police say (Kali9/Getty Images)DELAND, Fla. — Volusia County Sheriff deputies said a DeLand man apparently drowned Friday after his wife found him face-down in the pool. According to deputies, 95-year-old Emerson Bissinger was working in his yard and on the pool at his home on Lake Talmadge Road. Deputies said Bissinger’s walker and glasses were also found in the pool. READ: Florida reports 3,406 new COVID-19 cases, 22 virus-related deaths SaturdayDeputies said Sharon Bissinger called 911 after finding her husband in the pool unresponsive.

DeLAND, Fla. — About 4.1 million young people ages 12 to 17 have got their first COVID-19 shot. The only shot they can get is the Pfizer vaccine. But tucked away in DeLand, dozens of children are getting the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. It’s part of the company’s vaccine trial for 12- to 17-year-olds playing out at Accel Research in DeLand. The Pfizer shots that are now going into the arms of thousands of children and teens were put through the same research process.

A DeLand woman faces charges after a shouting match between neighbors ended in gunfire, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

A man was killed Sunday in a skydiving accident in DeLand, according to police.

DELAND, Fla. — A man was killed in an apparent skydiving accident in DeLand on Sunday morning, according to police. Just before 10 a.m., police said a man landed hard in a parking lot and was found unresponsive. One person was able to regain control while the other was not able to get his parachute open, police said. READ: Stimulus update: ‘Plus up’ payments and new batch of $1,400 stimulus checks sent outNo other information was available. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

As more Floridians get the COVID-19 vaccine, local doctors are now shifting the focus on getting children the shots.

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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lake County deputy shot a man in DeLand Sunday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to multiple reports of an “armed trespasser” in a horse pasture on Cooter Pond Road in East Lake County just after 1 p.m.READ: “They took my baby girl”: 16-year-old girl killed in shooting at Orlando WawaThe suspect ran into a nearby wooded area as soon as the first deputy arrived on scene. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies searched the woods for the suspect and “ultimately encountered” him again. That’s when the suspect was shot. READ: Man found shot and killed in the heart of downtown Orlando, police sayNo deputies were injured.

DeLand, Fla. — A new COVID-19 vaccine research site in DeLand is seeking kids aged 12 to 17 to participate in a trial. “All the companies that have got vaccines out, we’ll be looking at doing the younger groups,” says Dr. Bruce Rankin, Medical Director at Accel Research. If you're looking for a way to get your child the COVID-19 vaccine, our DeLand and Lakeland sites are enrolling patients for a pediatric COVID-19 clinical trial. READ: COVID-19 vaccine trial for children underway in Lake Nona; here’s how to sign upThat’s not stopping Dr. Rankin and his team from moving forward with their trials. “We’re hoping that starts within the next couple of weeks,” Dr. Rankin says.

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click image Photo courtesy Sunrail/TwitterIt looks as though DeLand will have its SunRail station by 2024. As reported by Spectrum News 13 , the SunRail Commission on Thursday confirmed a timeline for the anticipated DeLand stop on the commuter rail line, part of the Phase 2 North expansion. Construction for the station and rail lines should be completed, and the station should be up and running, by mid-2024.This expansion will take SunRail beyond its current terminus point of DeBary. The cost of the 12-mile extension project, according to the , comes to about $44 million.During that same meeting, the Florida Department of Transportation confirmed that it will continue to subsidize the costs of this construction project for three more years.SunRail has been struggling with low ridership numbers since its debut over six years ago, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this issue, but the hope is that this Volusia County extension will be a shot in the arm for the commuter line — eventually.

But the regulatory agency's analysis noted that the vaccine is associated with common and unpleasant, but not necessarily dangerous side effects. More than 44% of people who received the vaccine reported experiencing joint pain and over 43% reported chills. Like Pfizer's Covid vaccine, which the FDA authorized last week, Moderna's vaccine similarly requires two shots separated by a few weeks. Nearly 15% of vaccine participants got a fever after either the first or second dose, according to the FDA. Four were attributed to the vaccine by trial investigators and Moderna, including intractable nausea and vomiting, facial swelling and rheumatoid arthritis.

He voted in favor of recommending Pfizer's vaccine last week. The agency said there were three cases in the vaccine group and one in the placebo group among the 30,000 trial participants. The FDA said 13 deaths were reported as of Dec. 3, with six in the vaccine group. Two deaths in the vaccine group were people over age 75 with preexisting conditions, the agency said. By comparison, Pfizer's vaccine requires a storage temperature of minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel voted 13-1 on Tuesday to give health-care workers and long-term care facility residents the first coronavirus vaccine doses once it's cleared for public use. Since the pandemic began, scientists and infectious disease experts have debated who will get immunized first and how the limited first vaccine doses will be distributed across the United States. Read More: Trump Covid vaccine czar says side effects ‘significantly noticeable’ in 10% to 15% of recipientsMedical experts have previously advocated for health-care workers to get the vaccine first, followed by vulnerable Americans, including the elderly, people with preexisting conditions and essential workers. The committee defined health-care workers as paid and unpaid people serving in health-care settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. About 75% of health-care workers are women, according to a presentation during the meeting, and 330,000 of them are pregnant.

Swiss drugmaker Lonza has partnered with Moderna and says it aims to produce 400 million doses of the vaccine annually. Lonza will produce ingredients within Moderna's vaccine, formally called mRNA-1273, in facilities in the U.S. and Switzerland, where it is headquartered. Company Chairman Albert Baehny told CNBC about the "big challenges" facing drugmakers like his when it comes to scaling up production. Baehny identified more challenges to vaccine production that the company had had to confront since embarking on its partnership with Moderna. "So I don't see many problems for the distribution, for the shipping and for the storage of Moderna's vaccine," he said.

Tony Potts, a 69-year-old retiree living in Ormond Beach, receives his first injection as a participant in a Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial sponsored by Moderna at Accel Research Sites on August 4, 2020 in DeLand, Florida. Moderna said on Friday it was on track to produce 20 million doses of its experimental coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year, while maintaining its goal of readying 500 million to 1 billion doses in 2021. The company is working with Switzerland's Lonza Group and Spain's Laboratorios Farmacéuticos Rovi to make the vaccine outside the United States. Moderna has a vaccine supply deal in place with the U.S. for 100 million doses, and has finished advanced talks with the European Union for the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention anticipates that 35 million to 45 million doses of vaccines from the first two companies to receive authorization will be available in the United States by the end of this year.

Heavy rain pelted the Holly Hill area on Wednesday afternoon flooding streets, and on the westside of Volusia County, a tree toppled on a house in DeLand, officials said. Heavy rain pelted the Holly Hill area on Wednesday afternoon flooding streets, and on the westside of Volusia County, a tree toppled on a house in DeLand, officials said. The heaviest of the rainfall in the Daytona Beach area passed over the city of Holly Hill. In the west side of the county, a tree fell on a home at East Michigan Ave., caving in the roof. There were two occupants in the house but no injuries were reported, said city of DeLand spokesman Chris Graham.

Volusia deputies are working to find out why a man was shot in the feet early on Tuesday in the Spring Hill neighborhood of DeLand, Volusia County sheriffs officials said. Volusia deputies are working to find out why a man was shot in the feet early on Tuesday in the Spring Hill neighborhood of DeLand, Volusia County sheriffs officials said. No details of the shooting were immediately available on Tuesday afternoon but it looks like the man was wounded in a drive by shooting, said Volusia County sheriffs spokesman Andrew Gant. All that was known was that gunshots were reported around 12:06 a.m. on the 1000 block of South Clara Avenue near DeLand, Gant said. [Authorities: DeLand man wanted in drive-by shooting caught][READ MORE: 2 high school students arrested, 3 others identified in drive-by shooting near DeLand][READ MORE: Detectives think DeLand drive-by was a revenge shooting, seeking info on gunmen]A man was found at the scene with gunshot wounds to the feet, Gant said.

Volusia deputies are working to find out why a man was shot in the feet early on Tuesday in the Spring Hill neighborhood of DeLand, Volusia County sheriffs officials said. Volusia deputies are working to find out why a man was shot in the feet early on Tuesday in the Spring Hill neighborhood of DeLand, Volusia County sheriffs officials said. No details of the shooting were immediately available on Tuesday afternoon but it looks like the man was wounded in a drive by shooting, said Volusia County sheriffs spokesman Andrew Gant. All that was known was that gunshots were reported around 12:06 a.m. on the 1000 block of South Clara Avenue near DeLand, Gant said. [Authorities: DeLand man wanted in drive-by shooting caught][READ MORE: 2 high school students arrested, 3 others identified in drive-by shooting near DeLand][READ MORE: Detectives think DeLand drive-by was a revenge shooting, seeking info on gunmen]A man was found at the scene with gunshot wounds to the feet, Gant said.

But only three months later the man is back in jail accused of keeping dogs and lying about it, records show. When asked if he fed the dog, Mitchell responded that he did every three to four days, the report said. Mitchell showed the officer the dogs bowl which contained two pieces of bread, noodles and a chicken wing, the report said. He told a probation officer that the shelters were closed and that animal control told him to ask his probation officer for more time, a report said. Mitchell was charged with violating the terms of his probation and lying to the probation officer.

DeLand is the latest city in Volusia County to postpone its celebration of the Fourth of July holiday due to concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Another Volusia County citys Fourth of July plans have fizzled out for now. During DeLands City Commission meeting Monday night, staff recommended, and commissioners agreed, that the annual Firecracker Festival should be rescheduled for later this year. "Were looking forward to a time when we are all able to gather safely to celebrate our great country," Apgar said. Labor Day weekend is among the potential dates that city staff are evaluating for rescheduling fireworks and other festivities, Chris Graham, city spokesman, said.

click to enlarge Screenshot via Volusia County Sheriff/TwitterVolusia County Sheriff officer body cam footageclick to enlarge Screenshot via Volusia County Sheriff/TwitterVolusia County Sheriff helicopter footageOur country has an ugly history of racism and bigotry, and the chapters are still being written today. Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) May 18, 2020click to enlarge Screenshot via Volusia County Sheriff/TwitterVolusia County Sheriff officer body cam footageAn unruly crowd of about 3,000 people gathered Saturday afternoon into early Sunday for a block party across several locations in DeLand. According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, the event led to two arrests, one hospitalization and numerous objects thrown at deputies.The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released footage of the block party on a Facebook post along with an account of what happened. Turner then fell on the ground and Deputy Leven attempted to secure Turner.Deputy Mather arrived and assisted Deputy Leven in securing Turner as he continued to fight. Deputy Turner had to use his department issued Taser and drive-stun Turner in his back to secure him.

A block party held over the weekend in DeLand that drew a huge crowd, along with gun play and bottles thrown at law enforcement, was illegal, officials said on Monday. A block party held over the weekend in DeLand that drew a huge crowd and devolved into gun play and bottles thrown at law enforcement was illegal, officials said on Monday. Many Spring Hill residents, who are fearful of reprisals, contacted the Sheriffs Office to report the events involving guns, Chitwood said. [READ MORE: Guns, thrown bottles and more result in arrests, shooting injury at large DeLand block party, official says]Volusia County spokesman Kevin Captain also said no permits were issued. Police officers from Daytona Beach, Edgewater and Orange City came to their fellow officers aid as they struggled to peacefully end the block party, Chitwood said.

DELAND, Fla. A man who attended block parties in DeLand over the weekend was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury after being shot, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. A number of block parties were broken up Saturday night and early Sunday morning by deputies, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. Authorities estimated that at least 3,000 people gathered across DeLand for a memorial and block parties that spanned many different locations on Saturday. Unfortunately, the parties turned disruptive and objects were thrown at deputies, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. The Volusia County Sheriffs Office posted a video of the large crowds from the beginning of the day to night time, and you can see the videos here.

SORRENTO, Fla. A sinkhole caused traffic problems in Sorrento, according to the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Deputies posted photos Friday of a hole in the westbound lane of State Road 46 near Deerwood Farm Road. Sorrento Sinkhole: The sinkhole is in the westbound lane of SR 46 near Deerwood Farm Rd. Expect delays while deputies establish a detour. https://t.co/Gz3IZcenry 2/2 pic.twitter.com/HM8zS2zxyj Wekiva Parkway (@WekivaPKWYinfo) May 16, 2020Drivers were advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes or avoid the area if possible.

All rights reserved)DELAND, Fla. Officials announced a new COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site for DeLand residents Friday. The testing site, created through a partnership between the City of DeLand, Volusia County government and the Florida Department of Health, will be located outside Spring Hill Park, 971 South Thompson Avenue. [INTERACTIVE MAP: Heres where to get your drive-thru coronavirus test]The site is expected to be open Thursday and continue through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone will be able to receive a nasal swab COVID-19 test while supplies last. For those looking to get a walk-up test, the test will be given on the grounds of Spring Hill Park.

The Volusia County Farmers Market at the countys fairgrounds near DeLand will reopen on May 20. The market hasnt been held for the past two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Volusia County Farmers Market will be back in business on May 20. The market, which has been in operation since 1975, hasnt been open since March 11 due to the coronavirus pandemic. When the market reopens on May 20 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in the west parking lot, customers will be asked to follow social-distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pat Kuehn, a spokeswoman for Volusia County, said in a news release Tuesday.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a 75-year-old motorcyclist who was hit by a vehicle in DeLand early Saturday. A 75-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash involving two other vehicles in north DeLand on Saturday morning, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 9:10 a.m. at the intersection of Dover Lane and North Woodland Boulevard, near the Brandywine Tennis Club. A 73-year-old male driving a sedan turned onto Woodland Boulevard in front of another driver, who struck the rear end of his vehicle, the report stated. After the collision, the first car traveled across the median into oncoming traffic, where it struck the motorcycle head-on.

A DeLand woman, who police said had her friends come to the store while she worked to help her make fraudulent transactions, was arrested on Monday, authorities said. A store manager reported to police that Richards accepted receipts from customers, voided them, and pocketed the money, an arrest document states. The report shows that Richards voided several transactions for items that included telephone charging cables, toys, Bluetooth speakers, energy drinks, hair products, cough medicine, and shower curtains. In statements made to the store manager, Richards admitted to making the fraudulent transactions. To police, Richards admitted making the transactions but said that some were not fraudulent but a violation of store policy, a report shows.