32-Year-Old motorcyclist killed in Deltona mini-bike crash
Read full article: 32-Year-Old motorcyclist killed in Deltona mini-bike crashA 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed when a mini-bike pulled out in front of him in Deltona, and for the first time in Central Florida, authorities are considering criminal charges in such a case.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibike operated by unlicensed teen, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibike operated by unlicensed teen, Volusia deputies sayThe sheriff’s office noted the minibike was unregistered, had no lights, and was not street legal.
Judge dismisses Stone Island residents’ lawsuit against Deltona over flooded homes
Read full article: Judge dismisses Stone Island residents’ lawsuit against Deltona over flooded homesA lawsuit accusing the city of Deltona of taking actions that flooded homes in the Stone Island neighborhood in the wake of Hurricane Ian is over. A judge closed the case on Tuesday and granted summary judgment in the city’s favor.
2 arrested in attempted Deltona home invasion that ended with gunfire
Read full article: 2 arrested in attempted Deltona home invasion that ended with gunfireDeputies in Volusia County say they’ve arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with an attempted home invasion last week that led to shots fired.
Family urges Volusia Sheriff’s office to take down video showing minor son
Read full article: Family urges Volusia Sheriff’s office to take down video showing minor sonA family in Volusia County is urging Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his office to remove a video from Facebook that includes their teenage son's face.
Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for inappropriately touching student, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for inappropriately touching student, deputies sayA 51-year-old Deltona Middle School teacher was arrested after being accused of inappropriately touching a student in his classroom, according to a news release.
Armed man in body armor arrested after standoff, fire in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: Armed man in body armor arrested after standoff, fire in Deltona, deputies sayDeputies responded to a house on Patron Avenue following reports of a neighbor who was setting something on fire and carrying a firearm, a news release states.
Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies say
Read full article: Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies sayDeputies are searching for a group of suspects after an attempted home invasion led to gunfire early Wednesday morning in a Deltona neighborhood, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Complete bull****:’ Volusia sheriff rips judge after deputy gets attacked at school
Read full article: ‘Complete bull****:’ Volusia sheriff rips judge after deputy gets attacked at schoolNearly a year after a deputy was attacked at Deltona Middle School, Sheriff Mike Chitwood is railing against the suspect's sentence.
11-year-old arrested on felony charge in Volusia, accused of writing school ‘kill list’
Read full article: 11-year-old arrested on felony charge in Volusia, accused of writing school ‘kill list’Deputies say an 11-year-old boy was arrested on felony charges after he wrote a “kill list” at a Volusia school.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
Armed man caught at Deltona home, accused of threatening to kill 4 children
Read full article: Armed man caught at Deltona home, accused of threatening to kill 4 childrenAn armed man was arrested at a Deltona home on Sunday afternoon after the suspect reportedly threatened to kill four children in the house, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders resentenced to death
Read full article: 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders resentenced to deathAfter years of appeals, mistrials and changes to Florida’s death penalty law, a judge on Monday will resentence two men convicted in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.
Volusia County to review high-priority road projects, funding options
Read full article: Volusia County to review high-priority road projects, funding optionsVolusia County leaders are set to review a new ranked list of road projects Tuesday, outlining which corridors are most in need of major reconstruction, widening or redesign — and how to pay for them.
‘Boat builder’ back behind bars after scams rack up over $200K, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: ‘Boat builder’ back behind bars after scams rack up over $200K, Volusia deputies sayA Deltona man has again been arrested after scamming five customers out of over $200,000, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Stained red:’ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on ex’s lawn, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Stained red:’ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on ex’s lawn, deputies sayAn Orange County firefighter was put in jail last week after she was caught scattering dozens of opened tampons across her ex-boyfriend’s lawn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: 3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia CountyThree people, including a Flagler County official and his wife, were killed in a chain-reaction hit-and-run crash that prompted the partial closure of Interstate 4 in Volusia County overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County, 24 other cities and counties sue over Florida law that hampers development decisions
Read full article: Orange County, 24 other cities and counties sue over Florida law that hampers development decisionsOrange County, the town of Windermere, and the cities of Deltona and Edgewater in Volusia County joined the lawsuit Monday against several Florida officials over a new law that limits the way these governments can make decisions about developments.
Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies sayAn 18-year-old Deltona man is accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle at a gas station, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Former Florida officer arrested in Volusia, accused of impersonating police
Read full article: Former Florida officer arrested in Volusia, accused of impersonating policeA former Miami-Dade police officer faces charges after authorities say he impersonated a law enforcement officer while claiming to investigate a missing person case in Central Florida.
Volusia County e-bike crash simulation provides valuable training for first responders
Read full article: Volusia County e-bike crash simulation provides valuable training for first respondersLaw enforcement, paramedics, and hospital workers came together on Wednesday for a training exercise designed to increase awareness about e-bike safety.
Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff saysA Deltona man was arrested this week on accusations that he sexually battered a 16-year-old girl, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Boys, 12 and 13, face felony charges after vandalism at Deltona elementary school causes $50K in damage
Read full article: Boys, 12 and 13, face felony charges after vandalism at Deltona elementary school causes $50K in damageA 12-year-old and 13-year-old are accused of breaking into the media center of an elementary school in Deltona and causing $50,000 in damage, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies sayVolusia County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a Deltona armed robbery, according to officials.
Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary home
Read full article: Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary homeDeputies are searching for a man’s whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s office.
Man accused of threatening woman, teen over property dispute in Deltona
Read full article: Man accused of threatening woman, teen over property dispute in DeltonaA Deltona man faces charges after allegedly threatening a woman and her teenage son over disputed property near his home, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Serious consequences:’ 3 Florida teens arrested after kicking home’s door in social media challenge
Read full article: ‘Serious consequences:’ 3 Florida teens arrested after kicking home’s door in social media challengeThree juveniles in Volusia County are facing serious charges after deputies said they kicked a door in Deltona as part of a social media “door kick challenge.”
Deltona commissioners to vote on road improvements to address flooding
Read full article: Deltona commissioners to vote on road improvements to address floodingDeltona city commissioners will vote on a proposal that could bring long-term relief to neighborhoods where flooding has been a recurring problem.
Witnesses lift vehicle off 14-year-old e-bike rider after he was struck, dragged in Volusia
Read full article: Witnesses lift vehicle off 14-year-old e-bike rider after he was struck, dragged in VolusiaA teen riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle Monday morning in Volusia County, according to deputies.
Deltona residents sound off on high water bills; city encourages transparency, conservation
Read full article: Deltona residents sound off on high water bills; city encourages transparency, conservationDozens of Deltona residents are raising concerns over rising water bills, some reporting dramatic spikes in recent months.
Deltona leaders push to speed up I-4 upgrades between Volusia and Seminole counties
Read full article: Deltona leaders push to speed up I-4 upgrades between Volusia and Seminole countiesVolusia County leaders are urging the Florida Department of Transportation to accelerate the timeline for its “Beyond the Ultimate I-4” project, which will bring major improvements to the stretch of I-4 between Volusia and Seminole counties.
Deltona man accused of trying to poison ex-girlfriend by putting bleach in vodka, face products, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona man accused of trying to poison ex-girlfriend by putting bleach in vodka, face products, deputies sayA Florida man is accused of trying to poison his ex-girlfriend.
These 5 Florida ‘boomtowns’ are growing faster than nearly anywhere else
Read full article: These 5 Florida ‘boomtowns’ are growing faster than nearly anywhere elseA LendingTree study published this week has revealed the fastest-growing metros in the U.S. — and it turns out that five of them are in Florida.
Deltona fire chief wants agency upgrades to cut down emergency response times. Here’s what it will cost
Read full article: Deltona fire chief wants agency upgrades to cut down emergency response times. Here’s what it will costDeltona fire officials want to cut fire emergency response times, but say that could take tens of millions of dollars in upgrades. The city is looking to renovate existing fire stations and build several new ones to keep up with rapid population growth.
These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsLast week, another four restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Deltona pond searched as part of Mount Dora investigation, police say
Read full article: Deltona pond searched as part of Mount Dora investigation, police sayLaw enforcement search teams are combing a property in Deltona in relation to a criminal investigation out of Mount Dora, but police would not elaborate.
Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that meansTo figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.
Unlicensed contractor arrested in Polk County after scamming thousands from Deltona customer, deputies say
Read full article: Unlicensed contractor arrested in Polk County after scamming thousands from Deltona customer, deputies sayAccording to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Zambrano took $14,950 in down payments from a Deltona customer for a kitchen remodel but never initiated any work.
‘I feel the same:’ Deltona woman celebrates 102nd birthday with stories of travel, family
Read full article: ‘I feel the same:’ Deltona woman celebrates 102nd birthday with stories of travel, familyEvelyn Hebert marked her 102nd birthday at Sterling Court Sky Active Living in Deltona, though the centenarian modestly wishes for less fanfare around the milestone.
7-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: 7-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool, Volusia deputies sayAccording to deputies, the girl’s adoptive mother had instructed the child, who suffered from several medical conditions, including epilepsy, to exit the pool after noticing her lips turning blue.
2 teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face in Deltona, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 2 teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face in Deltona, sheriff’s office saysTwo 17-year-olds face charges after a 19-year-old was shot in the face in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
📜 Highest-paying jobs in Deltona that require a bachelor’s degree
Read full article: 📜 Highest-paying jobs in Deltona that require a bachelor’s degreeStacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs that require a bachelor's degree in Deltona, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deltona considers ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries, sparking resident concern
Read full article: Deltona considers ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries, sparking resident concernDeltona leaders are considering a proposal to ban any new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening within city limits, a move that has some residents speaking out.
Florida man caught with mask, knife stalked his ex-girlfriend, watched her sleep over last 6-8 months, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man caught with mask, knife stalked his ex-girlfriend, watched her sleep over last 6-8 months, deputies sayDeputies say A 20-year-old man was caught prowling a Deltona neighborhood on his way to watch his ex-girlfriend sleep.
Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tag
Read full article: Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tagAn off duty deputy has resigned after being arrested for driving a motorcycle on Interstate 4 with a fake tag on Saturday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen’s head grazed in 1 of 2 overnight shootings, Volusia Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Teen’s head grazed in 1 of 2 overnight shootings, Volusia Sheriff’s Office saysA 16-year-old boy’s head was grazed in one of two shootings investigated overnight by Volusia County deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.
Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Here’s why it happened
Read full article: Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Here’s why it happenedA Volusia County woman is trying to figure out the next steps after her grandmother is dropped from hospice care.
Death sentence ‘deserved:’ Retired Florida sheriff reflects on Xbox murders
Read full article: Death sentence ‘deserved:’ Retired Florida sheriff reflects on Xbox murdersRetired Volusia Sheriff Ben Johnson says the brutality of what he found inside the Telford Lane home remains vivid more than 20 years later.
Jury recommends death penalty again for men convicted of Florida’s Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury recommends death penalty again for men convicted of Florida’s Xbox murdersThe jury in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia County’s history, are set to begin deliberations to decide whether they will be sentenced to death.
Closing arguments delivered in resentencing trial of Florida Xbox murders
Read full article: Closing arguments delivered in resentencing trial of Florida Xbox murdersClosing arguments are expected in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia County’s history.
Deltona to defend ‘Keep Deltona Wild’ zoning in wake of lawsuit
Read full article: Deltona to defend ‘Keep Deltona Wild’ zoning in wake of lawsuitThe Deltona City Commission voted Monday night to have its legal staff represent the city in a newly filed lawsuit challenging the controversial “Keep Deltona Wild” zoning overlay district.
Resentencing trial expected to wrap this week as defense continues case
Read full article: Resentencing trial expected to wrap this week as defense continues caseThe resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia County’s history will continue, with the defense for one of the men expected to rest its case this week.
Deltona’s Elkcam Boulevard project aims to reduce flooding risks
Read full article: Deltona’s Elkcam Boulevard project aims to reduce flooding risksFrequent flooding has trapped residents in Deltona as roads remained closed for weeks and even months after major storms. Elkcam Boulevard in particular has been a focal point of these issues, especially after hurricanes Nicole and Ian.
Defense continues case in Xbox murders resentencing trial
Read full article: Defense continues case in Xbox murders resentencing trialThe defense for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia County’s history, will continue its case in an ongoing resentencing trial.
State continues its case in resentencing of Florida Xbox murders
Read full article: State continues its case in resentencing of Florida Xbox murdersProsecutors are expected to rest their case in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia County’s history.
14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Here’s where they’ll open
Read full article: 14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Here’s where they’ll openWhile ALDI is also planning stores in many other parts of the country, it appears as though Florida will be getting the bulk of the newly announced locations.
Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in mom’s milk
Read full article: Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in mom’s milkA Deltona teen has been arrested after being accused of trying to poison his 77-year-old adoptive mother, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95
Read full article: Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95A Deltona man was taken into custody after speeding away from a traffic stop over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murdersJury selection begins in the resentencing of two men found guilty and sentenced to death in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.
Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn ban
Read full article: Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn banCrews are battling a 100-acre brush fire kicking up a lot of smoke near Deltona. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon near the Deep Creek Preserve. That’s south of State Road 44 and east of I-4.
‘Be EXTRA CAUTIOUS:’ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announce
Read full article: ‘Be EXTRA CAUTIOUS:’ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announceTwo students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Wicked Wonderland’: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police say
Read full article: ‘Wicked Wonderland’: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police sayA Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriff’s office saysThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a woman and her boyfriend after a 6-year-old girl was allegedly found wandering with a dog in Deltona.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4A car on Interstate 4 blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon after it burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies sayA woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Deltona man accused of attacking Uber Eats driver over alcohol order
Read full article: Deltona man accused of attacking Uber Eats driver over alcohol orderA man in Volusia County is accused of assaulting an Uber Eats driver after refusing to show his ID for alcohol he ordered, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP saysA 49-year-old Daytona Beach man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck and killed by a pickup truck that was attempting to pass traffic ahead of it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.