Luis Diaz Polanco, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder after investigators say he opened fire on Deputy Jose Rivera during a call at a Deltona home on Candler Drive in March.
A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.
Daytona Beach authorities implemented a special event zone and a temporary youth curfew after a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unpermitted events, violence, and 133 arrests.
Daytona Beach city leaders enacted an emergency ordinance imposing a youth curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a week following a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unsanctioned events and violence, including 133 arrests and four shootings. Police Chief Jakari Young and other officials emphasized the need for better communication and consideration of the city's future as a spring break destination, with discussions of forming a task force to address these concerns.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking at monetarily punishing one of the promoters of recent unsanctioned spring break events in Daytona Beach, including one this past weekend, especially if she does not stop promoting future events.
Over a weeklong period in early March, Volusia County authorities arrested at least five juveniles, ages 10 to 15, on suspicion of making threats to shoot, kill, or blow up other students.
After Daytona Beach's mayor took to social media to address a "troubling" arrest, a local police union has come out in defense of the officer involved.
The first weekend of spring break in Daytona Beach devolved into chaos, local officials said, after a pop-up event on the beach drew large, unsanctioned crowds and multiple shootings in the city.
Over 20 people were taken into custody after a massive raid on a drug home in Volusia County early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff.
A Jacksonville man was arrested this week, well over a year after his 5-week-old daughter was brought to the hospital with fatal injuries, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
After her son’s abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, one Central Florida mother is now set to spend decades in prison, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A Georgia woman was booked in Volusia County this week after a local was scammed out of $79,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
A deputy is conscious and alert after being shot twice on Monday evening, and his department-issued body camera may have helped save his life, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men were arrested this week after an elderly man was scammed out of thousands of dollars, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will be joined by several Central Florida sheriffs at a news conference in Titusville.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says he’s offering a $1,000 reward for the identity of two people who were riding an e-bike that struck a 5-year-old boy over the weekend.
A former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last month will remain in jail while awaiting trial on drug charges. Amber Williamson is accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth.
A 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting at a school.
After Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Hendry raised “concerns” following his wife being pulled over this week, the police chief took to social media to defend his department.
In a release, Sheriff Chitwood said that a citizen had come to the school board meeting to discuss a rumor about a gun-toting elementary schooler.
A former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last week and released by a judge is back behind bars after being approached with new warrants, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins deputies for the arrest of two people accused of dealing drugs because one of them used to be a Daytona Beach police officer.
A Central Florida man was arrested this week after detectives said he issued a death threat aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The idea is that anyone convicted of domestic violence would have to register with the database, similar to a sex offender registry. Then, people could visit the database website to check if someone has a history of domestic violence.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says it has seen a noticeable uptick in fraud reports this week, prompting a public warning from Sheriff Mike Chitwood. “This time of year, we see them all year; some are very mundane, some are very elaborate, but in the last 72 hours, I got a phone call from both of my credit card companies questioning a purchase,” Chitwood said.
A Volusia County man accused of defrauding more than 100 students out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a European trip that never materialized faced a judge Thursday, who ordered him held on $4 million bond.
The man accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 100 high school students for a European trip that never happened was met face-to-face Thursday by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and by the students who say they were scammed.
The family of an Edgewater police officer who investigators say was fatally shot by a gas station clerk at a Circle K has named the chain in a $20-million wrongful-death lawsuit, according to their legal team.
The sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.
A 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.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a wanted man who recently beat, chased, and dragged his girlfriend on camera has been arrested.
A terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.
Last week, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood openly invited New York City residents to move to the Sunshine State after a heated mayoral election. Now, he's going after the police.
An 8-year-old boy has been credited with saving his father’s life after finding him unconscious on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Nearly a year after a deputy was attacked at Deltona Middle School, Sheriff Mike Chitwood is railing against the suspect's sentence.
Inside Volusia County’s 911 communications center, a new voice is answering the phones and it’s not human.
After a New Smyrna Beach golf course was heavily vandalized last month, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has finally revealed the suspect involved.
According to Sheriff Mike Chitwood, more than 39,000 households in Volusia County rely on SNAP benefits. With recent cuts taking effect, local food banks and volunteers say the need has surged in recent weeks.
After New York City elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood invited New Yorkers to move to the Sunshine State.
Donations will be accepted on Saturday at the Sunoco Injector off NASCAR Drive at the Daytona International Speedway. The food distribution event for verified SNAP recipients will take place on Sunday.
A former Volusia County deputy has been arrested as part of a fraud investigation, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
An 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a “kill list” at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
With sunny skies and thousands of bikers rolling into town, Volusia County law enforcement is increasing its presence as the 33rd annual Biketoberfest gets underway.
Law enforcement, paramedics, and hospital workers came together on Wednesday for a training exercise designed to increase awareness about e-bike safety.
One of two dog owners charged in connection with the death of an 8-year-old boy who was fatally mauled while riding his bike earlier this year will appear in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.
Attorneys for a gas station clerk accused of shooting and killing an off-duty Edgewater police officer will ask a judge to prohibit the release of his confession, according to court documents.
A gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Edgewater police officer told deputies he was having a bad day, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Most of Central Florida sheriff’s offices say they will no longer enforce Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns after a state appeals court ruled the ban was unconstitutional.
According to a social media post, Christian Will Ottinot, 24, of Broward County, swerved through traffic, ran red lights, and hit 118 mph up and down I-95 after fleeing from Port Orange police on Wednesday morning.
A 56-year-old North Carolina man faces charges after being accused of scamming a Volusia County woman out of $30,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Three 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.”
A man and a woman from California have been arrested to face fraud charges in Volusia County, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Lake Helen is considering whether to disband its police department and contract with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.
Law enforcement agencies across central Florida are facing a new challenge amid widespread understaffing. Federal immigration enforcement agency ICE has begun recruiting deputies and police officers from Florida departments to join its newly expanded force.
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will pull full-time emergency services from Pierson after the town decided to end its contract with the office, leaving residents uncertain about who to call for help.
Drivers along U.S. 17, State Road 11 and State Road 40 may have noticed an increased law-enforcement presence in recent weeks, and that’s no coincidence.
Body camera video released shows the intense moments leading up to law enforcement officers opening fire on an 18-year-old stabbing suspect who charged at an officer with a knife, according to sheriff.
News 6's Molly Reed rode along as members of a motorcycle gang in Volusia County were arrested as part of a major statewide investigation that kicked off with a shooting at a gas station back in March.
An Ormond Beach man arrested after his 18-month-old son died in a hot truck is now charged with first-degree murder, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A Central Florida man is arrested after his 18-month-old son dies from being “left helpless” for hours in a hot truck, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has never been one to mince words. Known for his blunt style and no-holds-barred approach to crime, Chitwood has built a national reputation by saying and doing what many others won't.
More than 70 of the nearly 2,000 “No Kings” protests planned across the world are set to take place in Florida, where law enforcement is weighing in and issuing warnings ahead of time.
A Georgia woman faces fraud charges after she used a Bitcoin scam to steal $17,000 from a Daytona Beach man, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
A $10,000 reward is being offered after a 16-year-old was grazed in the head by a stray bullet near DeLand.
A $10,000 reward is being offered after a 16-year-old was grazed in the head by a stray bullet near DeLand.
A bill aimed to better identify and regulate dangerous dogs in Florida is now heading for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, while a bill to crack down on animal cruelty waits for final passage.
Lauren Book, a former state senator from South Florida, is one of the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. She started the non-profit Lauren’s Kids to educate adults and children about sexual abuse prevention.
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood warned a “travel advisor” on Thursday that spring breakers are not welcome after the man told Daily Mail that Daytona Beach was the next destination.
A woman is suing the city of Holly Hill alleging the former police chief and others in the department of engaging in “routine and predatory acts in the workplace towards women for years,” according to court documents.
The excitement of spring break has settled down along Central Florida's coast as most students return to school.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joined the family of an 8-year-old boy killed in a DeLand dog attack to speak on behalf of a bill they hope can prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s warnings toward parents were demonstrated following the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of an alcohol violation.
