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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

A DeLand fireworks store employee confessed to stealing fireworks that are estimated to total a worth of $14,239.42, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

DELAND, Fla. — Stetson Mansion has been named one of the top 10 attractions in the U.S., according to Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. The historic home was the only Florida attraction to make the list. Stetson Mansion (Stetson Mansion)Read: onePULSE announces new executive directorThe historic home is the first and only “Gilded Age” mansion in Florida and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stetson Mansion, known as the “House That Hats Built,” was once the home of John B. Stetson — Florida’s first “snowbird” — whose legacy extends beyond the world’s most famous hat. More information about Stetson Mansion and how to book a tour can be found here.

The DeLand Police Department on Friday shared images from surveillance video of a residential burglary in progress earlier this week, requesting help from the public to identify the suspect pictured.

A man and woman tried selling lawn care equipment worth over $10,000 that was stolen from a Orange City business last week, according to the DeLand Police Department.

Many are in mourning after the death of 22-year-old Nic Thomas, who was killed in a four-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning.

A new exhibition at the Museum of Art in DeLand is shedding light on cultural heritage, the environment and social justice.

A woman riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night “almost directly in front of the (DeLand) police department” and later died, according to a news release.

A vehicle caught fire while traveling along I-4 in Deland on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 64-year-old DeLand man riding a motorcycle in Umatilla was killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg and arrested Monday following a confrontation with a woman outside C’s Waffles, according to the DeLand Police Department.

A woman has been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking that happened last month outside a DeLand Walmart, police said.

A man accused of shooting and killing his wife and leaving her in a car at a DeLand Walgreens was granted no bond by a Volusia County judge Friday.

VIDEO: Victim in attempted carjacking near Florida Tech dies Deland police say the person who was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking near Florida Technical College last month has died. (WFTV)DELAND, Fla. — Deland police say the person who was shot in the head during an attempted carjacking near Florida Technical College last month has died. No one has been charged in that crime but police say two men arrested for another attempted carjacking are their main suspects in the shooting. Police later arrested 22-year-old Jon Torres and 21-year-old Isaiah Thomas and charged them with attempted carjacking and attempted burglary with assault for the carjacking attempted in the Walmart parking lot. Investigators say Torres and Thomas are the main suspects in the now fatal attempted carjacking near Florida Tech, but no charges have been filed in that case.

The person who was shot during a violent carjacking at Florida Technological College in May has died, according to DeLand police.

The DeLand Police Department announced that they will be launching a new digital fingerprinting system starting June 7.

Close-Up Of Bonfire Against Black Background FILE PHOTO: A man died after an apparent bonfire explosion near DeLand, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. (Suparat Malipoom / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A bonfire at an outdoor party near DeLand turned deadly over the holiday weekend, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. READ: Police: Fight between 2 women ends when child shoots womanThey determined that Michael Riedinger, 51, suffered severe injuries caused by the apparent explosion. Investigators said witnesses then found Riedinger lying unresponsive near the bonfire. A DeLand-area man was killed in an apparent accidental explosion this weekend during an outdoor party with a bonfire.

A DeLand-area man was killed in an apparent accidental explosion during an outdoor party with a bonfire, deputies say.

A 20-year-old Altamonte Springs man was killed Thursday night in a crash with a car at an intersection in DeLand, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man who shot and killed a woman, leaving her dead inside a vehicle in a Walgreens parking lot, has been arrested, according to DeLand police.

Two arrested in connection with attempted carjacking and shooting in Deland 22-year-old John Torres (left) and 21-year-old Isaiah Thomas(right) were arrested by Deland Police in connection to the attempted carjacking at the Walmart Saturday. (Volusia County Jail)DELAND, Fla. — Police said they have arrested two men in connection with a weekend attempted carjacking at a DeLand Walmart. Investigators arrested 22-year-old John Torres and 21-year-old Isaiah Thomas early on Sunday morning. Both men were charged with attempted carjacking and attempted burglary with assault and booked into the Volusia County jail without bond. VIDEO: Deland Police search for suspects in attempted carjacking and shooting VIDEO: Deland Police search for suspects in attempted carjacking and shooting (Mike Springer, WFTV.com/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.

Two men were arrested in connection with DeLand carjacking attempt at a Walmart, according to the police department.

DELAND, Fla. — Deland police are warning residents of a jury duty payment scam targeting residents in the city. Fraud Alert- Fake Jury Duty Scam reported by DeLand resident https://t.co/yTbfSoH99p — DeLand Police Department (@DeLandPD) May 23, 2022VIDEO: Deland Police search for suspects in attempted carjacking and shootingOn May 20 a DeLand resident called investigators and said they received a phone call from a man claiming to be with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Read: Deputies investigating deadly shooting outside Orange County homeThe caller then told the victim that there was a warrant out for their arrest because they had missed jury duty. Police said the caller was able to convince the victim to send $2,400 through a payment app. Read: Car submerged in downtown Orlando retention pondPolice said if you receive a phone call demanding money for missed jury duty hang up and report the incident to law enforcement.

DeLand police are investigating two similar attempted carjacking incidents, one of which was armed, that occurred Saturday night and Sunday morning at a Walmart and college parking lot respectively.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County deputies are seeking help in locating an elderly couple missing from their DeLand home Saturday morning. Read: Police warn of fake officer scam calls as Florida works with FCC to crack down on robocallsGuevara was last seen wearing a red shirt, black pants, and tennis shoes. Davila was wearing a white blouse, gray pants, and black sandals. Deputies searching for missing elderly Alzheimer's patients (WFTV)Anyone with information on the couple is asked to call the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office or 911. 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 Volusia County Sheriff's Office said Saturday its deputies were searching for two people in their 80s, reported missing and considered endangered after they left their DeLand home on foot that morning.

VIDEO: DeLand police identify suspect in murder of woman found shot to death in Walgreens parking lot DeLand police say they now have a suspect in the murder of a woman whose body was left in a car for two days. (Mike Springer, WFTV.com/WFTV)DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police say they now have a suspect in the murder of a woman whose body was left in a car for two days. Police were called to the Walgreens at the intersection of East New York Ave. and South Amelia Ave. Tuesday afternoon after someone called and suggested they check out a car in the parking lot. DeLand police have identified the suspect in Warren’s murder as her husband, 36-year-old Robert Fleming. It was around 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon when DeLand police received a call to check out a car parked at the Walgreens behind the county courthouse.

DeLand Walgreens Officers said the woman, identified as Latasha Warren, 35, had likely been inside the car outside the store since Sunday. (WFTV.com News Staff)DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police said they’ve identified a woman found shot dead in a car outside of a Walgreens. Officers said the woman, identified as Latasha Warren, 35, had likely been inside the car outside the store since Sunday. READ: Woman found shot to death in car at DeLand WalgreensPolice are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious near the Walgreens at the intersection of East New York Avenue and South Amelia Avenue on Sunday, to call them. READ: 4 teens accused of luring classmate to apartment complex, beating him up & hitting him with a carVIDEO: Woman found shot to death in car at DeLand Walgreens DeLand police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found shot to death in a car at a local Walgreens.

A woman found shot to death in a vehicle parked at a Walgreens has been identified, along with a man accused of shooting her, according to the DeLand Police Department.

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found shot to death in a car at a local Walgreens. Police responded to the Walgreens at the intersection of East New York Ave. and South Amelia Ave. where they found the woman in the car outside the store. They have not said what initially led them to the car. This afternoon an individual was found deceased in their vehicle outside a Walgreens at the corner of East New York and South Amelia Avenue. pic.twitter.com/QjXna61YcX — DeLand Police Department (@DeLandPD) May 17, 2022No other details on the nature of the investigation have been released.

DeLand police investigated an apparent homicide outside a DeLand Walgreens Tuesday afternoon, according to an update to the department’s social media page.

VIDEO: DeLand looks to add more affordable housing to city DeLand looks to add more affordable housing to cityDeLAND, Fla. — The city of DeLand could cut some red tape Monday night in hopes of encouraging more affordable housing in the city. The proposal would change some of the regulations for buildings and lots in the city’s main core area. DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar said this is one potential tool to try to address the affordable housing issue. Housing is considered affordable when it is less than 30% of a family’s gross income. The city will discuss that proposal during a second reading at Monday’s commission meeting starting at 7 p.m.

City commissioners in DeLand have been searching for ways to help residents get affordable housing. During their next meeting, they will vote on a proposed ordinance to loosen developing regulations to hopefully bring in more housing options.

The Volusia County school board is looking to hire its former deputy superintendent, Carmen Balgobin.

The crash is in the area of SR 44 and Shell Road, near the St. Johns River and the Volusia-Lake county line.

Families in Volusia and Osceola counties will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Saturday morning. Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will hold food giveaways in DeLand and St. READ: DeSantis signs $1.2 billion tax relief package to help Florida families save on essential itemsIn DeLand, Farm Share is holding the distribution event in conjunction with First Presbyterian Church of Deland and Society of St. Andrew. Cloud, Farm Share is partnering with The Mercy Foundation. WATCH: Here’s why 54 math textbooks were rejected by the Florida Department of EducationBoth of Saturday’s food giveaways will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will operate until supplies run out.

Farm Share, which bills itself as the state's largest food bank, is planning a free food distribution event in DeLand.

A man wanted by DeLand police turns himself in to authorities.

DeLand police investigate a shooting at a store over a bag of chips.

A woman speeding at 91 mph with her two children unsecured inside the vehicle was arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A baby and another child were found during two drug busts in Volusia County. Volusia County deputies said they found cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, meth and a gun. Photos: 6 arrested after child, baby found during drug raids in Volusia County, deputies sayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 13 6 arrested after child, baby found during drug raids in Volusia County, deputies sayDeputies said while making arrests at the home in DeLand, a 9-month-old and 14-year-old were in the home. WATCH: Altamonte Springs police release body-cam video, 911 calls from Hungry Howie’s hostage situationOther family members are now taking care of those children. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Stetson University plans to reward four Ukrainian refugees with a full scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year and appoint one faculty member.

After more than two years of waiting for 36 weeks of state and federal unemployment benefits, worth more than $14,000, an unemployed DeLand woman is one step closer to collecting her cash.

DELAND, Fla. — Volusia County resident are seeing a little more green after the city of DeLand hosted a tree giveaway this weekend. WATCH: Seminole County firefighters train for lifesaving tower rescuesThe event was held Saturday in conjunction with the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club. On-site volunteers helped to hand out trees to residents. Photos: Hundreds of free trees given away to residents in Volusia CountyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Hundreds of free trees given away to residents in Volusia CountyAttendees got to choose their preferred kind of tree. READ: Medical mystery: Kids contracting hepatitis with no known cause, liver damage in US, Europe“It’s a good thing to have trees.

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand’s annual Tree Giveaway is set for Saturday, April 16. The event, sponsored in part by the DeLand Breakfast Rotary, is held on a first-come, first-served basis. READ: 9 things to do this weekend: Easter egg hunts, Poocharella, Taco & Margarita Festival and moreThe giveaway is limited to to those who live within the DeLand Utility service area. Eligible residents can receive up to three trees per household and organizers said there is a limit of six trees per car. 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.

Just days after her predecessor was suddenly fired, Volusia County Schools’ Interim Superintendent Rachel Hazel spoke to News 6 about her plans to lead the district during the transitional phase.

The DeLand Police Department has asked for the public’s help as it attempts to identify a man officers said stole two musical instruments from Stetson University earlier this week.

The group needs little instruction, they work diligently and in no time, the classroom is transformed.

A Volusia County man is sentenced to life in prison in the death of his 5-year-old son.

A 76-year-old man died after his motorcycle slammed into the front of a garbage truck in DeLand, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Drivers in DeLand are seeing changes at a busy intersection after the installation of a roundabout.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 17-year-old is in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice after deputies said he shot a family member in Deland. Volusia County deputies responded to a shooting on East Haven Road around 9:15 p.m. Friday. When deputies arrived, they found a 26-year-old who had been shot man lying in the driveway. Read: Orange County deputies investigate 2 shootings overnight, within blocks of each otherDeputies said the shooter, 17-year-old Jacob Real, remained at the scene and was taken into custody by deputies. The argument escalated into shoving, and then Real shot the victim.

DELAND, Fla. — The City of Deland and DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club invite residents to participate in their annual tree giveaway on April 16. The giveaway is limited to residents within the DeLand Utility Service Area and limited to three trees per residence. More information on the tree giveaway and a tree selection form can be found here. 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

One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Friday night in DeLand, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Calib Scott has been found guilty in the 2019 death of his 5-month-old son, Damon.

Stetson University continues its 116th season with Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2, which will run April 7-10.

One person died and two others were injured in a DeLand crash, according to the police department.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunday starts off pleasant with temperatures in the 60s and patchy fog in some areas. A dense fog advisory is in place for parts of Seminole and Volusia counties this morning until 10 a.m.Sanford and Deland will see the thickest fog Sunday morning. Skies will clear by Sunday afternoon, and we will see sunny skies. Read: Travelers face surge of flight delays, cancellations at Orlando International AirportTemperatures will reach the upper 70s and low 80s. Read: 2 struck by lightning while leaving Yankees spring training game in Tampa, police sayChief meteorologist Tom TerryClick 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 large law enforcement presence has part of South Woodland Boulevard closed in DeLand, according to the police department.

DELAND, Fla. — A Math Professor at Stetson University who is also an award-winning Master Chef is organizing a fundraising dinner for Humanitarian relief for Ukraine. Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fundraiser Dinner - Tickets are selling fast. READ: Central Florida-based team evacuates thousands from UkraineEach Chef has been using their food to support humanitarian efforts for years. “This one is a gathering of like-minded professionals who are just here to help anyway we can,” Pulapaka said. READ: ‘Ripping our hearts out:’ Enraged Central Floridians watch Ukraine invasion and prayFor more information, click here.

Free festival runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Earl Brown Park.

Two siblings were arrested in DeLand after leading authorities in short pursuit following a robbery, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

DELAND, Fla. — March is Women’s History Month, so it’s rather fitting that Dejah Woods just made a little history of her own in DeLand. Woods, 24, recently became the city’s first Black woman to complete the probationary year of employment as a DeLand firefighter. When she attended DeLand Fire’s annual Pumper Pull event, she felt that the camaraderie between the department’s firefighters stood out. “I couldn’t help but notice that DeLand’s pumper pull team was more in sync than any other team, including mine,” she said. READ: 9 tips to help save fuel as gas prices surgeSo Woods joined the department in February 2021 and is now one of four female firefighters employed by DeLand.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in a January shooting that injured a man outside a Deltona home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was killed in a head-on crash in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — State leaders are putting strike teams on standby, as firefighters battle a 1,400-acre wildfire in the Florida panhandle. Residents in 600 homes in the Florida Panhandle were evacuated as a wildfire destroyed two houses and damaged 12 others, in an area that has spent the past three years recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Michael, officials said Saturday. Photos: Massive wildfire forces evacuation of 600 homes in Florida PanhandleExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Massive wildfire forces evacuation of 600 homes in Florida PanhandleHundreds of thousands of acres of downed trees from the 2018 hurricane, along with low humidity and strong winds, have created “the perfect storm” for the hazardous fire conditions in Bay County, Florida, Gov. WATCH: Officials: Smog posed no known danger to motorists before deadly crashes on I-95More than 200 firefighters and emergency workers from throughout the Florida Panhandle worked overnight to strengthen containment lines and protect homes. As of Saturday morning, the 1,400-acre Adkins Avenue Fire was 30% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Two children and their mom were injured when they were deliberately struck by the family’s car at a DeLand gas station, deputies say.

DELAND, Fla. — A Stuart man has been arrested after he intentionally drove over his family at a gas station in DeLand, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Nicholas Shaw, 29, deliberately struck his girlfriend and her two children Thursday afternoon while driving the family’s car. The children’s 30-year-old mother told Volusia County deputies she and Shaw had been arguing while traveling and the argument continued at the gas station. Deputies said Shaw continued to drive with the infant in the car and left the scene, but returned shortly. WATCH: ‘My heart is breaking:’ Local teacher with ties to Ukraine pleads for supportDeputies said their injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

DELAND, Fla. — Seven students are facing charges and one is recovering from serious injuries at an Orlando hospital after a fight at DeLand High School on Wednesday. Police said the seven students involved in the fight were all “mutual combatants” and are each facing charges of disruption/interference with school functions, which is a misdemeanor. One 17-year-old student is facing an additional felony charge of aggravated battery, after police said he picked up another student and threw him onto the concrete. Officers said that student landed directly on his head and neck area and was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando with serious injuries. Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

A student was slammed and seriously injured during a fight at DeLand High School, deputies say.

A man was arrested Tuesday following a shooting earlier this month in which he critically injured his girlfriend’s former partner during a confrontation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

One person was shot in DeLand and two were taken into custody Tuesday night as police continue to investigate two crime scenes, according to officials.

DELAND, Fla. — Police are investigating after someone shot a person in DeLand. The person was shot in the 700 block of West Euclid Avenue, near Highland Park. Detectives told Channel 9 that they are collecting evidence from several crime scenes but they haven’t said where those are. READ: Florida Blue Alert issued for man last seen in Taylor CountyThey also haven’t said if the shooter is in custody or how badly the person was hurt. READ: Blue Alert: What does it mean in Florida?

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County deputies recovered guns and cash from two teens during a traffic stop in DeLand on Sunday. According to deputies, during the traffic stop, 17-year-old Damarion Mims had a KG Model K15 AR pistol concealed under his jacket. Volusia County - Traffic Stop - Guns RecoveredA handgun was recovered from the waistband of another passenger, 18-year-old Jarmez Hardy, of DeLand. That gun has no make/model or serial number and is commonly known as a “ghost gun.” It was purchased online, deputies stated. Volusia County - Traffic Stop - Guns RecoveredA Glock Model 17 9mm handgun with an extended 33-round magazine, which was reported stolen in Seminole County in 2020, was found under the front passenger seat of a third passenger who fled the scene.

DELAND, Fla. — A little dog that crashed the grand opening of the DeLand Fire Department’s new fire station can now call the building his forever home. DeLand firefighters said the pup showed up during the ceremony on Jan. 15, running around the station and apparatus bay. After 30 days in the shelter, firefighters said no one came forward to claim him, so firefighters decided to give him a home themselves. Henry “Hank” DeLand is now a permanent resident of Station 81. READ: ‘He’s just special’: Meet Hunter, a therapy dog helping local first responders manage stressFirefighters said the goal of getting a station dog is to provide the firefighters with some comfort and love during their long and often emotionally strenuous 24-hour shifts.

A man facing stalking charges said he did not follow two girls who ran to a gas station for help, claiming they were actually just startled by the fact he was doing drugs and touching himself on the side of the road, according to a news release from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

DELAND, Fla. — Join 9 Family Connection and our partners McCoy Federal Credit Union, Mister Sparky, Stanley Steemer and The UPS Store on Saturday, February 26th for the 25th Annual DeLand Dog Parade and Festival! Enjoy Mardi Gras themed floats, local high school bands, dogs in costumes, and fun for the whole family. For details visit https://www.delanddogparade.com/©2022 Cox Media Group

Central Florida wildlife researchers are asking for your help keeping an eye on manatees.

A man in a Sonic the Hedgehog mas tried to rob a credit union in DeLand on Wednesday. He was (unsurprisingly) fast enough to get...

DELAND, Fla. — Police are searching for a suspect they say robbed a DeLand credit union while wearing a “Sonic the Hedgehog” mask. According to investigators, a man entered the Florida Credit Union on Woodland Boulevard just after 4 p.m. armed with a hammer and demanded cash. Detectives said the robber then ran from the bank after being confronted by a bank employee. Read: Search crews recover body of construction worker in Lady LakeWitnesses told police the robber was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and carrying a black or dark gray backpack and believe the robber was a man based on the tone of his voice. Police did not say if the robber was able to steal any money or if anyone was injured.

A white man from DeLand, Florida has been released from the Volusia County Jail after being arrested on charges of physically and verbally assaulting two […]

DeLand man charged with hate crime after attacking teens at gas station, deputies sayOSTEEN, Fla. — A DeLand man has been charged with an unprovoked and racially motivated attack on a group of teenagers, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The teens told deputies that Burnham stopped at the gas station and became hostile and aggressive toward them, including using racial slurs against them. A DeLand man is facing enhanced charges in an unprovoked, racially prejudiced attack on a car occupied by three high school students at a gas station in the Osteen area. READ: Winter Park police chief resigns week after domestic violence arrestAfter looking at surveillance video from the gas station, deputies were able to identify Burnham as the suspect in the attack, according to a report. Deputies said the charges were enhanced as a hate crime due to Burnham’s use of racial slurs during the unprovoked attack.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County are searching for a missing and endangered woman. Deputies said 35-year-old Chanda Mims was reported missing by her family on Friday. According to deputies, Mims was last seen leaving her residence on River Ridge Road in DeLand a week earlier. Missing person: Chanda Mims, 35, was reported missing by her family on Friday. Chanda is considered missing and endangered due to recent mental health and substance use concerns.

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.

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.

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).

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

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. — 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.

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

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.

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