NEW SMYRNA BEACH

Two workers were shocked while restoring power to a New Smyrna Beach neighborhood, according to the police department.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County reported its second death related to Hurricane Ian. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a 67-year-old man died after he fell and was unable to escape rising floodwaters inside his home. Before the rescue crew arrived, the man fell inside the home and could not get up before the water level rose over him. Watch: Homes remain flooded by Hurricane Ian in Orange County’s Orlo Vista neighborhoodDeputies said they were able to rescue the man’s wife and their three dogs, but the man was pronounced dead on the scene. The death was the second in the Volusia deputies’ jurisdiction during Ian, with the first happening around 1 a.m. Thursday in Deltona, where a 72-year-old man fell in a canal behind his home during the storm.

A 67-year-old New Smyrna Beach man dies in his home while awaiting to be rescued from Hurricane Ian.

A New Smyrna Beach man is relieved after police helped him get back his box of tools, which was worth upward of $1,000.

Carling Ponder, the owner of Rollin' Dough and The Knot, always has her hands full.

A crash with injuries has shut down State Road 415 in New Smyrna Beach.

A 27-year-old woman was bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

A 27-year-old woman was bitten by a shark off New Smyrna Beach.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after being bitten by a shark, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue. The 27-year-old woman from New Smyrna Beach was wading in waist-deep water north of New Smyrna Beach when she was bitten by a shark around 2:30 p.m., beach officials said. READ: Orlando man bitten by shark in Daytona BeachOnly the dorsal fin and tail were seen. The woman’s injuries were not life-threatening, beach officials said. READ: Myrtle Beach shark attacks: Woman attacked in waist-deep water, grandson 10 feet awayThe attack marks the seventh shark bite of the year, officials said.

A thunderstorm off the coast of New Smyrna Beach produced a waterspout.

A video of two men dragging a shark across the New Smyrna Beach shore and stabbing it in the head surfaced Saturday, leaving many social media users stunned and questioning the legality of the practice.

A 70-year-old New Smyrna Beach woman died and a Pierson man was left with critical injuries Saturday night after a wrong-way crash on State Road 44 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Video: Volunteers help clean up trash on New Smyrna Beach with a tasty reward (WFTV)NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach is now cleaner for its weekend visitors. The Volusia-Flagler branch of the Surfrider Foundation hosted a beach cleanup event Saturday. Read: Volunteers help restore veteran grave site in Brevard CountyVolunteers helped pick up trash on the beach and raise awareness about litter and plastic pollution. Photos: Volunteers help clean up trash on New Smyrna Beach with a tasty rewardExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Volunteers help clean up trash on New Smyrna Beach with a tasty reward Volunteers helped spread awareness about littering. (WFTV/WFTV)Read: Early voting starts for all Central Florida countiesAfter the cleanup, volunteers were rewarded with free tacos at the Rip Curl New Smyrna Shop.

A firefighter who was injured on the job was welcomed home by a big crowd Wednesday after nearly a year in the hospital.

Video: Home destroyed by fire in New Smyrna Beach Firefighters in New Smyrna Beach are looking into what caused a home to catch fire Thursday. (WFTV)NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Firefighters in New Smyrna Beach are looking into what caused a home to catch fire Thursday. Photos: Home destroyed by fire in New Smyrna BeachExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 Home destroyed by fire in New Smyrna BeachSeveral firefighters from multiple agencies worked together to get the fire under control. WATCH: JetBlue acquisition of Spirit could lead to higher Orlando airline faresOfficials did not say if anyone was inside when the fire started. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Flames rip through a beachside home in Volusia County.

A man who was struck by lightning while working as a landscaper in New Smyrna Beach has died, according to his family.

The family of one of the men hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach Tuesday said they have been told he’s not likely to survive, but now they’re facing challenges trying to say goodbye to him.

Two people were hit by lightning Tuesday in New Smyrna Beach just 30 minutes and two miles apart, according to fire officials.

A man performing landscaping work in a New Smyrna Beach neighborhood was sent to the hospital Tuesday after being struck by lightning, according to the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department.

Volusia County announced Monday that 22 of its Summer Food Service Program sites will now offer grab-and-go meals.

Concerts can be loud, energetic or soothing depending on type of music.

A record-breaking 1,106 sea turtles nests have been deposited on Volusia County beaches, and nearly half of them are in New Smyrna Beach, according to county officials.

A DeLand Police Department sergeant received two awards for rescuing a child struggling to swim near the New Smyrna Beach jetty in April.

A 28-year-old man from Daytona Beach was bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

Threatened shorebirds have been hatching throughout southeast Volusia County over the past week ahead of what is expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend in Central Florida, according to county officials.

A 68-year-old woman visiting New Smyrna Beach drowned after she got caught in a rip current, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

New Smyrna Beach closed off beach access ramps Monday a little before noon amid the large crowds.

A woman is facing animal cruelty charges after four dogs in her care died in a hot car Thursday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, police said.

4 dogs die in car while woman ate at restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, police sayNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A woman has been arrested after four dogs died in her car on Thursday, according to New Smyrna Beach police. According to a report, the woman told officers the dogs were left in a car with the air conditioning on and windows rolled up, while she ate lunch at a restaurant. READ: Woman charged after 20 dead dogs found in homePolice said she allegedly checked on the dogs once during her meal, but found them all dead when she finished her lunch around one hour later. The dogs were a 4-year-old goldendoodle, two 12-week-old goldendoodle puppies and a 2-year-old boxer. READ: Florida woman allegedly shot her own dogs with a BB gun over 173 times, officials sayWhite was arrested taken to the Volusia County Jail with a $10,000 bond.

VIDEO: New Smyrna Beach to consider regulating city’s murals New Smyrna Beach to consider regulating city’s muralsNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach is considering a proposal to regulate murals and restrict their size, location and wording after more have gone up over the last few years. If passed, existing murals would have five years to comply. “It’s kind of a sticky subject for me, because a lot of murals I do are education,” said Shyriaka “Shy” Morris, a fourth-generation New Smyrna Beach resident who has created nearly two dozen murals. I can only imagine what that would have been if it had been a massive mural on Canal Street or Flagler Avenue. The mayor said he supports expanding that grandfather provision for the murals, giving artists more than those five years to comply.

There currently are no regulations in place in the city but local artists and business owners are concerned about the drafted ordinance.

A Samsula man on parole for a previous murder was arrested Tuesday after stabbing a person at a Walmart over a parking space, police said.

Watch: Volusia Man convicted in 1973 murder for hire arrested again in New Smyrna Beach NSBPD officer and VSO sergeant responded to the address of the motorcycle's registered owner, Michael J. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Volusia County man who was sentenced to prison in connection with a murder for hire was arrested again after deputies said he slashed another man inside a New Smryna Beach Walmart Tuesday. New Smyrna Beach Walmart stabbing (WFTV)Read: Dead shark found hanging at Florida high schoolNew Smyrna Beach police, along with a Volusia County deputy, were able to track down Brown to his home in Samsula where he was placed under arrest. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said given the suspect’s history, he cannot understand how Brown could post the $7,500 bond and be back on the streets. Watch: Volusia Man convicted in 1973 murder for hire arrested again in New Smyrna Beach NSBPD officer and VSO sergeant responded to the address of the motorcycle's registered owner, Michael J.

A Samsula man was arrested Tuesday, accused of knifing a person at a Walmart after a fight over a parking space.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A New Smyrna Beach caregiver was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting an elderly patient in his care. Police said they were called to a residence off South Timberlane Drive in New Smyrna Beach just after 4:30 p.m., after getting a report of a caretaker assaulting a patient in the home. Detectives said a caretaker told them that they saw 51-year-old Billy J. Bunn assaulting an elderly dementia patient whom he was caring for. Read: Deputies: Man shoots, injures 2 young people during car break-inAfter being caught by the other caretaker, Bunn ran from the home and was later found in Daytona Beach. Read: Man shot, killed by deputies in Target parking lotBunn was arrested and booked into the Volusia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.

A caretaker in New Smyrna Beach is accused of sexually battering a 90-year-old woman.

One of three men connected to the shooting death of a victim found laying on a road in New Smyrna Beach back in June 2021 was charged with second-degree murder Monday.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Two New Smyrna Beach schools are on lockdown Thursday morning after receiving reports of a threat on social media. Officials said both New Smyrna Beach High School and Middle School are locked down as law enforcement investigates the threat. Police said the Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “potentially threatening social media post.”Channel 9 has a crew at the schools to gather additional details. READ: Daytona Beach police officer arrested for sharing child pornography on social media, chief saysStay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates. 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.

Virtually all of the tea consumed by Americans comes from somewhere else, but Bryon White wants to change that.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach firefighters have shown another example as to why dogs are man’s best friend. The city’s fire department on Sunday successfully rescued a dog that had fallen into a manhole. Engine 52, Tower 50 and Battalion 50 responded the scene at Beacon Street and Inlet Street Sunday afternoon. READ: Florida deputies search for gunman who targeted dog at parkEngine 52, Tower 50 and Battalion 50 responded to the area of Beacon Street and Inlet Street for a dog that had fallen into a man hole. Crews were able to successfully rescue the dog.

The father of a 17-year-old boy who police said was killed by an intoxicated driver in a New Smyrna Beach crash spoke out after the judge revoked the suspect’s bond.

A group of about 50 people remembered Sidd Sukhdeo Tuesday evening with a vigil.

A judge revoked the bond of a man accused of driving while intoxicated in a New Smyrna Beach crash that killed a 17-year-old boy.

A vigil is set to be held Tuesday night to remember a New Smyrna Beach teen who was killed in a car crash over the weekend.

Candlelight vigil being held for teen killed in rear-end crash, driver charged with DUI, police sayThe vigil for Siddharth Sukhdeo will be held at Halifax Hospital at 8 p.m. The driver and adult passenger of the Honda received injuries from the crash and were transported to the hospital. Read: Juvenile dies in rear-end crash, driver charged with driving under the influence, police sayPolice arrested the driver of the Nissan, 32-year-old Michael Miles, and transported him to the Volusia County Jail. According to the police report, officers could smell alcohol on Miles’ breath and he was slurring his words. Please tell me someone didn’t die.”Miles is being charged with multiple charges including driving under the influence, DUI causing death, refusal to submit to DUI, driving with a suspended license and causing death or serious injury.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach are investigating a deadly crash that happened Sunday morning near the intersection of State Road 44 near the Interstate 95 on/off ramps. According to police, at 3:41 a.m. the victim’s car, a Honda Odyssey, was stopped at a traffic light heading eastbound. The driver and adult passenger of the Honda received injuries considered to be non-life-threatening. Read: Man, 71, fatally stabbed at Orange County gas stationAccording to police, a juvenile passenger died as a result of the crash. Police arrested the driver of the Nissan, 32-year-old Michael Miles, and transported him to the Volusia County Jail.

A man suspected of being under the influence and causing a crash that left one person dead and another injured was arrested in New Smyrna Beach, according to police.

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A 17-year-old New Smyrna Beach High School student faces a felony charge after deputies said he shot a school employee in the face with an Orbeez gun, lodging one of the beads in the victim’s nose.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — We’ve seen a lot of big crowds on Volusia County beaches this past week and they’re not going anywhere any time soon. At New Smyrna Beach, police and lifeguards are staying vigilant this weekend with packed beaches, strong rip currents and new curfew rules for teenagers. Ed Hanak, who lives in New Smyrna Beach, said in his 46 years coming to the beach, last night was unlike anything he’s seen. City leaders instituted the curfew earlier in the week. “I just feel like, it’s spring break, we should be able to have fun.

Lifeguards in Volusia County have been busy with spring breakers.

Future allergy seasons will start more than a month earlier and be much more intense due to climate change, according to a new study.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The new curfew in New Smyrna Beach was passed Wednesday night. Channel 9 reporter Q McCray asked some teenagers if they knew about the curfew and many told him they didn’t. READ: ‘Disruptive spring break crowds’ lead to 11 p.m. youth curfew in New Smyrna BeachEven police are shocked. Commissioners responded by passing a 60-day curfew for unaccompanied youth under the age of 18. The curfew is in effect east of Riverside Drive and for groups of 30 or more elsewhere within city limits.

New Smyrna Beach commissioners enacted a 60-day curfew for unaccompanied youth under 18 and groups of more than 30 Wednesday in response to reports of disruptive spring break crowds.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A 60-day curfew for unaccompanied minors is in effect in parts of New Smyrna Beach in response to “disruptive spring break crowds,” city officials said Wednesday. The curfew is in effect for people under 18 east of Riverside Drive and for groups 30 or more elsewhere in the city limits from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Saturday and legal holidays, city officials said. READ: Vacationers flock to Daytona Beach for spring breakCity commissioners enacted the measure during a special meeting Wednesday as part of an approved emergency ordinance. The meeting was held to address public safety related to recent large, disruptive spring break gatherings in beachside areas including Flagler Avenue. Watch the full special meeting here.

As storms continue to push through Central Florida Wednesday evening, a day after nearly a dozen tornado warnings swept through several counties, hail rained down in Longwood, New Smyrna Beach and Lake Mary.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach police arrest three members of a motorcycle gang after a fight breaks out in a hot tub. According to police, the fight happened at the Islander Beach Resort on S. Atlantic Avenue around 10 p.m. on Monday. Police said several adults were arguing when a physical altercation broke out, and one of the males involved fired a handgun into the air. Read: Mental health advocates celebrate progress in TallahasseeThe victim was treated for minor injuries. On Tuesday, police arrested three members of the Outlaw Motorcycle Club and one of their female associates.

Police investigate a shooting at a resort in New Smyrna Beach.

Woman dies after being pulled from the ocean Monday in Volusia CountyORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Lifeguards in Volusia County said a woman died after she was pulled from the ocean Monday afternoon. READ: Surfer bit by shark in New Smyrna BeachThe drowning occurred around 1:30 p.m. at at 187 South The Beach in Ormond Beach near Garnada. Officials said no one saw her go under in the water before she was seen floating face down and lifeguards were alerted. The woman was unresponsive as members of Volusia County Beach Safety performed CRP to try and save her life. WATCH: Spring breakers arrive in Volusia County as bikers leave townLifeguards advise to always swim in front of an occupied tower to help ensure your safety.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Bike week attendees are being replaced by spring breakers in Volusia County on Monday. Just as Bike Week 2022 wraps, spring break is getting started, which means big crowds on local beaches all week long. Volusia County Beach Safety is flying the red flag on the coast, warning beachgoers about strong rip currents. READ: Surfer bit by shark in New Smyrna BeachAs spring breakers flock to Central Florida, big crowds are also expected at Orlando International Airport. More than 300,000 people flew through OIA over the weekend, and crowds are expected to grow every weekend until they peak on April 9 and 10.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An Altamonte Springs man became the second shark bite victim of the year in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday. Volusia County Beach Safety officials said just after 3 p.m. the 20-year-old man was surfing in about 7 feet of water when he was bit by what was presumed to be a shark. Officials said the shark was not seen. The man’s injuries were non-life-threatening and he was not sent to the hospital by ambulance. READ: First shark bite of the year reported in Volusia CountyEarlier in the week, officials said a 21-year-old New Jersey man was fishing at around 3:30 p.m. in waist-deep water at New Smyrna Beach when he was bit by a 5-or 6-foot black tip shark, making him the first shark bite victim of the year.

A 20-year-old New Smyrna Beach man died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle on the final Sunday of Bike Week in Daytona Beach, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A fisherman earned the undesired title of first shark bite victim of the year on Wednesday in Volusia County. Volusia County Beach Safety said the 21-year-old New Jersey man was fishing around 3:30 p.m. in waist-deep water at New Smyrna Beach when he was bit by a 5-or 6-foot black tip shark. Officials said his injuries were non-life-threatening and he was not transported by ambulance. According to the Florida Museum’s International Shark Bite File, there were 17 shark bites in Volusia County last year. WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard rescues shark bite victim from boat near the BahamasClick 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 first shark bite of 2022 is recorded in Central Florida.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are on scene of a deadly motorcycle crash that happened early Wednesday near New Smyrna Beach. A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy reported the crash shortly before 4:30 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers did not release any personal information about the motorcyclist. READ: Daytona Beach police search for person of interest after couple stabbed to death while biking homeTraffic homicide investigators were still at the crash scene as of 7:45 a.m. Wednesday. Stay with WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.

After more than a decade, a unique part of Tayton O' Brians Irish pub in New Smyrna Beach is coming down.

They claim they were told the vacation club offers cruises, hotels and airline tickets at wholesale prices. Global Discovery Vacations, also known as Global Connections, had been in trouble with the state. Global Discovery Vacations denied any wrongdoing but agreed to change the way it does business. The Ormond Beach company also said its vacation club fees and discounted travel options are fully disclosed before the contract is signed. The Ormond Beach company also said vacation club fees and its discounted travel options are fully disclosed before the contract is signed.

A county judge seat in Volusia became vacant after the elevation to circuit court of Christopher Kelly of New Smyrna Beach.

Authorities would be able to impound vehicles and double fines on traffic infractions to crack down on unsanctioned events.

Authorities would be able to impound vehicles for days and double fines on noncriminal traffic infractions to crack down on large unsanctioned events put together through social media, under a measure heading to the Senate floor.

Crews have their hands full trying to save manatees as the cold weather drops and food problems in the Indian River Lagoon continue.

The former mayor of New Smyrna Beach died on Sunday at the age of 77.

Tens of thousands of dollars and day trippers are expected to flow through New Smyrna Beach in January’s final weekend for the 46th iteration of IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts.

The couple moved to Houston in 1980 with their 1-year-old daughter, Hollie Marie Clouse, who remains missing. “The closure of these cases has led to another mystery: the whereabouts of their baby, Hollie Marie,” read a statement from Identifinders International. The couple moved to Houston in 1980 with their 1-year-old daughter, Hollie Marie Clouse, who remains missing. The couple moved to Houston in 1980 with their 1-year-old daughter, Hollie Marie Clouse, who remains missing. The couple moved to Houston in 1980 with their 1-year-old daughter, Hollie Marie Clouse, who remains missing.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — New Smyrna Beach police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl. Police said L’Miyah Ferguson left her home after an argument with her mother on Saturday. Ferguson was last seen on the 500 block of Brooks Street at 6 a.m.She was last seen wearing a white tank top with a purple butterfly on it and black spandex shorts. Picture of Missing 13-year-old girl L'Miyah FergusonRead: Brian Laundrie died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, attorney saysAccording to police, it is believed that Ferguson left the house with her boyfriend, 14-year-old Temoaz Jones. Ferguson doesn’t have access to a vehicle or any other known method of transportation, police said.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is launching a new program meant to help cut down on gifts being stolen over the holiday season. “What we’d like to do is thwart that...a little proactive police work here,” Chief Mike Coffin said. According to the police department, burglaries in New Smyrna Beach increased by 27-percent between October and December in 2019 compared to those committed between July and September of that year. Ensure... Posted by New Smyrna Beach Police Department on Wednesday, November 10, 2021READ: Two people rescued after SUV crashes into pondThat’s why, with the holidays approaching, Chief Coffin says they’re launching Operation “No Scrooge Behavior,” or NSB. “This really came from our staff here,” Chief Coffin said.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Temperatures are going to be comfortable again in Central Florida on Tuesday. Central Floridians can expect partly cloudy skies throughout the day. Daytime highs will reach the low 80s. A fall front is on its way to Central Florida. It will drop daytime highs into the low to mid 70s for the rest of the week.

It takes quite a lot to be an eccentric in Florida. The state is louder, tackier and more sun-addled than just about anywhere else, coming out in the decor choices of millionaires and regular folks alike. Stepping away from the pool deck, there's a beautiful water feature and a lovely firepit surrounded by swings. The rooms sway wildly in theme and color palette, going from a pink-and-blue Warhol-inspired shoe closet to a modernist grey living room. An unmissable showpiece appears in the form of a mirrored piano, and a chrome bed in the master bedroom reads like the rich man's version of Kirk Van Houten's racecar bed.

“When my husband saw this view, he knew he was buying this condo,” Cotton said. “It’s very common to have the right to deny transfers,” Board attorney Marlene Kirtland Kirian said. “I don’t know if it’s right or wrong, but they’re following their right to do that,” Kirtland Kirian said. The letter Cotton received included $5000 in a deposit from the hopeful buyers. Kirtland Kirian says if this goes to court, the declarations make it clear the Association is within its right to do this, and she expects to prevail.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The search continues for a missing Orange County woman. Read updates below:Orange County deputies said they are pouring all possible resources into Miya Marcano’s disappearance. READ: Miya Marcano case: A timeline of her disappearance“At this time, we don’t believe there’s another person involved,” Mina said. READ: Search expands to Volusia County for missing 19-year-old Orange County womanLaw enforcement officers said Caballero was questioned at the apartment complex when deputies first arrived. READ: Suspect in Miya Marcano case previously accused of throwing weight through woman’s windowDeputies will search the New Smyrna Beach area on Friday after receiving a tip.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The search for a missing woman in Orange County expanded on Thursday amid a new tip of her possible location to law enforcement. Family and friends of Miya Marcano are continuing to hold on to hope as the search for her continues into its sixth day. WATCH: FBI helping deputies investigate disappearance of 19-year-old Miya MarcanoOrange County deputies expanded their search to an area of New Smyrna Beach, near A-1-A. Activity in the search area grew rapidly Thursday afternoon as Orange County deputies swarmed the scene. WATCH: ‘Help us bring Miya home’: Investigators continue to search for missing 19-year-old in Orange CountyChannel 9 has a crew in New Smyrna Beach and will have continuing coverage on Eyewitness News.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLA. — A 16-year-old surfer is recovering after he was bitten by a shark in Volusia County. Doyle Nielsen told ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he was surfing at New Smyrna Beach when a shark swam up behind him and bit his right arm. “Doyle was right in the middle of my frame and the shark just hit him,” Scribner told “Good Morning America.” “It was over in a matter of seconds ... it’s crazy how quickly it happened.”Nielsen told “Good Morning America” that the experience won’t stop him from surfing again in the future. “I’ll definitely be surfing again, but I know that it’ll affect my mindset,” he said. “I’ll be a little more cautious in the water.”Click here to read more.

New Smyrna Beach home destroyed in early morning fire (City of New Smyrna Beach Fire Department)NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — According to the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department, crews responded to the home at 841 Cavedo Street just before 5:30 a.m.SEE: Tesla on autopilot crashes into FHP cruiser on I-4Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 3 New Smyrna Beach home destroyed in early morning fire Fire crews responded to the home at 841 Cavedo Street just before 5:30 a.m. (City of New Smyrna Beach Fire Department)Crews from the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department, Volusia County Fire Rescue and the Edgewater Fire Rescue Department battled the blaze for about three hours before the all-clear was given. READ: Jason Raynor to be honored during race weekend at Daytona International SpeedwayFirefighters said all residents of the home were able to escape the fire and there were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown. See map of fire location below:Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A New Smyrna Beach man is charged with animal cruelty for allegedly attacking a dog with a machete. Deputies arrested Richard Nelson on Friday for providing false information to investigators. READ: Florida man arrested in cockpit of Coast Guard plane after crashing through airport fenceInvestigators said the incident happened July 9 in the backyard belonging to Nelson’s friend. At the time, Nelson told deputies he had slashed the dog because it was attacking him, a report shows. Animal Control took the dog and transported it for treatment of its injuries.

Two men were indicted in connection with conspiracy to attack the Democratic Headquarters in Sacramento, the FBI's San Francisco office announced Thursday. Ian Rogers and Jarrod Copeland are accused of planning the attack "using incendiary devices," officials said. FBI officials said Copeland was arrested in Sacramento on Wednesday. Rogers was arrested in January and charged in federal court with stockpiling illegal weapons. See more in the video above.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 12-year-old boy from Cocoa Beach said he plans to surf again one day after recently being attacked by a shark. Jai Villamil was surfing in New Smyrna Beach on Monday when a shark bit him multiple times, he said. He said the shark bit him in the nerves, so he did not have any pain. READ: Man, boy bitten by sharks at New Smyrna BeachHe was with a friend who had just gotten of a wave and told him he had been bitten by a shark. READ: Stingray deaths at ZooTampa blamed on ‘supersaturation’Vilamil will be wheelchair-bound for at least six to eight months as he recovers.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Two people, including a 12-year-old, were bitten by sharks on Monday at New Smyrna Beach, the Volusia County Beach Safety reported. A 12-year-old boy was standing in waist deep water after he jumped off his surfboard when he was bitten in the right calf, officials said. Beach safety officials said he was taken to a local hospital as a trauma alert. READ: Woman bitten on foot by shark while wading in water near Daytona Beach ShoresA 71-year-old man was also bitten by a shark. Beach safety also reported a drowning on Monday.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Central Florida on Wednesday to make an announcement at a local restaurant. DeSantis is set to speak at The Garlic in New Smyrna Beach at 10:30 a.m.Click here to watch the news conference live on WFTV.comREAD: Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sportsClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County Sheriff’s Office tracked down and helped bust an online scam artist who tricked an 80-year-old New Smyrna Beach-area woman into sending him $41,000. In January, the victim told deputies that a stranger claiming to be a computer expert in New York called and told her that hackers had accessed her computer and were stealing her information. Volusia sheriff detectives tracked the checks to the accounts where they were deposited, which belonged to a Jeffrey Sorgatz in Las Vegas. READ: Florida reports 3,977 new COVID-19 cases, 66 virus-related deaths on SaturdayHuffman worked with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to positively identify Sorgatz. Sorgatz was arrested Tuesday in Las Vegas and is in custody there with no bond pending extradition to Volusia County.

A New Smyrna Beach man struck a motorcyclist and fled but was followed by a witness who led police to him, authorities said. A New Smyrna Beach man struck a motorcyclist and fled but was followed by a witness who led police to him, authorities said. The officer saw two empty beer bottles in Krzyzaks car. According to the report, the windshield of Krzyzaks car was shattered and the top was torn from the frame. Krzyzak denied hitting the motorcyclist and said the top of the car was ripped off by a falling branch, the report said.

Beginning Saturday, Volusia County beaches will be opening up 14 beach access ramps between Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach to a limited number of vehicles. DAYTONA BEACH Beach driving and parking will ramp up Saturday as 14 Volusia County beach approaches will open in time for Mothers Day weekend. Volusia County officials announced Friday that beaches Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach will open to a limited number of vehicles. It is very important for people to realize that the opening of the ramps is for beach parking and not for beach driving. "I think we should all be thankful that, 1) beach parking will once again be allowed," said Kavanaugh.

Those tables are spaced at least eight feet apart, further than the required six feet, said general manager Jim Rushing. "We've completely closed our indoor dining room just to keep everybody outside, where we feel its most safe," Rushing said. Ron DeSantis banned sit-down dining at restaurants on March 20. They decided going out to eat was well worth the risk, though, because its something theyve missed being able to do. Theyve been ordering takeout just as often since restaurants closed their doors to sit-down dining.

Volusia County reopens its beaches Saturday, with a few extra rules. If youre planning a trip to Volusia County beaches, which reopen Saturday to a wider array of activities, you should be aware of some social-distancing limitations. Heres a glance:BEACH DRIVING: Beach access for motor vehicles will remain limited to people with disabilities tags at three ramps, Williams Avenue in Daytona Beach, Dunlawton Boulevard in Daytona Beach Shores and Third Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. SMALL GROUPS: People may not congregate in groups of more than six people. [READ MORE: Volusia hotel reservations spike as beaches relax rules]

Volusia County leaders are scheduled to provide an update Wednesday on how COVID-19 has afflicted the area. Ron DeSantis issued a new executive order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions beginning May 4. Officials in Volusia County began rolling back some restrictions, including opening beach access, prior to the governors order. Below are the following Volusia County businesses and facilities that will reopen or operate under modified standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on May 4:Beaches: Volusia County has been gradually lifted restrictions on beach access since late April. Libraries: Volusia County libraries are currently operating on curbside pickup only which will continue but beginning May 4, nine of Volusia Countys libraries will begin offering public access to computers.

While it certainly didnt feel like a normal day at the beach, locals up and down Volusia County still flocked to the coast on Saturday searching for any sense of normalcy during this coronavirus era. While lounging is still prohibited at Volusia County beaches, they are open to those who wish to exercise (walking, jogging, biking), fish, surf and swim. I saw the beach was open and just wanted to get out of the house. We just wanted to see something other than the walls of our house, Brown said as the two tossed a frisbee back and forth. Being here, it allows you to think just a little bit more positively it shows that things arent going to stay this way forever.

The organization is now handing out facemasks and hand sanitizer in response to the pandemic. More importantly, the program added two vital items to each bagged meal: facemasks, and hand sanitizer. Being able to get facemasks for protection and some hand sanitizer its keeping other people safe, too, not just them." Last month, the distillery began producing hand sanitizer in response to the pandemic, similar to what Holly Hills Copper Bottom Craft Distillery is doing. Owner Tom McPeek estimates theyve produced at least 1,800 gallons of hand sanitizer over the past five weeks.

The Florida Local is a shop based in New Smyrna Beach that sells products sourced in Florida or made by artisans in the state. The shops DeLand vernacular shirt is now part of a fundraiser to help the MainStreet DeLand Association, a nonprofit, during the coronavirus pandemic. Whichever way you say it, theres a T-shirt that captures all three, and the company behind it is donating a portion of the proceeds to help the MainStreet DeLand Association during the coronavirus pandemic. The unisex version of the DeLand vernacular shirt is green with dark green writing. The Florida Local also sells a New Smyrna Beach vernacular shirt and donates $5 from each sale to the local nonprofit Foundation 37.