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Lori Richards has always cared for the environment, but as she watched water quality in the river decline and proposed developments threaten her quality of life further, she decided to do something about it.

A husband and wife from Mims died after their motorcycle slammed into a utility pole in Oak Hill Saturday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

A man who was 15 years old when, according to deputies, he shot and killed a man in 2019 has now been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder.

PONCE INLET, Fla. — An 89-year-old woman was shot and killed by her caregiver and her caregiver’s husband Wednesday morning, the Ponce Inlet Police Department said. Police said two suspects were taken into custody in Oak Hill after they admitted to a relative that they shot Hindsley. READ: Woman dies after she was shot inside a home in Ponce Inlet, police sayTyden Guinn, 24, and his wife Micayla Yusco, 22, were both charged with first-degree murder and armed burglary. Yusco was a caregiver for Hindsley and visited her twice a day, investigators said. READ: Photos, video show missing Osceola County Woman wading in Wekiva River before disappearancePonce Inlet PD arrested 22 yo Micayla Yusco & her husband 24 yo Tyden Guinn for the murder of 89 yo Margaret Hindsley.

The wreckage of a plane crash and the body of the pilot were found in Oak Hill Wednesday evening, hours after an initial search for the crash site.

OAK HILL, Fla. — An Oak Hill woman tossed a crate containing a cat into the Intracoastal Waterway on Thursday evening after she and her ex-boyfriend got into an argument about him not moving out of their recreational vehicle fast enough, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said the ex-boyfriend jumped into the water to rescue the cat, who he estimated was submerged for about 20 seconds. Thistle denied the allegations but was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on charges of animal cruelty. See a map of the area below:Stanley the cat An Oak Hill woman tossed a crate containing a cat into the Intracoastal Waterway on Thursday evening after she and her ex-boyfriend got into an argument about him not moving out of their RV fast enough, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said. (Volusia Sheriff’s Office)©2021 Cox Media Group

A cat named Stanley is expected to be OK after an Oak Hill woman threw the animal into a river while locked inside a crate, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

A man lying on train tracks in Volusia County was hit by a train and killed Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

A silver alert has been issued for Ogil Reed, 89. OAK HILL, Fla. – UPDATE: The Florida Highway Patrol located Ogil Reed Wednesday afternoon. Original story below:A silver alert is now in effect for an endangered Oak Hill man. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said 89-year-old Ogil Reed was last seen Tuesday morning. [TRENDING: ‘Manatee graveyard in Fla. | 6 major announcements from Disney | Fla. woman charged in US Capitol attack]AdReed is described to be around 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing anywhere between 140 to 150 pounds.

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. Two teens were critically injured early Thursday when a vehicle carrying seven juveniles crashed into a tree in Volusia County, deputies said. The wreck was reported around 3 a.m. in the 100 block of West Halifax Avenue in Oak Hill. The Volusia County Sheriffs Office said a resident who lives nearby heard the crash and called 911. Deputies said two of the seven juveniles were trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated. Two other victims were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, according to the Sheriffs Office.

More than a dozen sex offenders in Southeast Volusia were arrested after Volusia County deputies checked to make sure they had registered properly. More than a dozen sex offenders in Southeast Volusia whose victims were children were arrested after Volusia County deputies checked to make sure they had registered properly. Sex offenders are required to report any vehicles and license tags, addresses, phone numbers, and social media accounts, among other things. "In all, about 80 checks were made," said Volusia County Sheriffs Office spokesman Andrew Gant. " Marshals Service and Florida Department of Law Enforcement and focused on areas in Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill.

The crash occurred at 9:24 a.m. at the railroad tracks at West Brooks Circle in Oak Hill, authorities said. A 37-year-old Oak Hill man was killed by a train in Oak Hill on Monday morning, authorities said. "This is classified as a train accident with a pedestrian," said sheriffs spokeswoman Laura Williams. The victim was identified as Kenneth Hutchinson of West Loop in Oak Hill, Volusia deputies said. The train's conductor told deputies he saw the man lying on the tracks about 200 yards south of the railway intersection with West Brooks Circle.

There is speculation, political maneuvering and discussion going on throughout District 3 territory that covers parts of Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill. [READ MORE: Ed Kelley wont run for reelection to Volusia County Chair, backs Deb Denys]Continue the discussion about local government and elected officials in the News-Journal's Volusia Politics Facebook group. "I am going to run for political office, said Owen, but demurred when asked which one. When it comes to Volusia County politics, literally anything is possible, he said. We need continuity now more than ever.Denys, in a phone interview Friday, declined to speculate on any Southeast Volusia County Council hopefuls, saying it's not her place to guess.

There is speculation, political maneuvering and discussion going on throughout District 3 territory that covers parts of Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill. [READ MORE: Ed Kelley wont run for reelection to Volusia County Chair, backs Deb Denys]Continue the discussion about local government and elected officials in the News-Journal's Volusia Politics Facebook group. "I am going to run for political office," said Owen, but demurred when asked which one. "When it comes to Volusia County politics, literally anything is possible," he said. Denys, in a phone interview Friday, declined to speculate on any Southeast Volusia County Council hopefuls, saying it's not her place to guess.

A volunteer trooper patrolling Interstate 95 on Sunday helped catch a sleeping carjacker near Oak Hill in a car stolen from almost 200 miles away, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. After making the discovery at 10:55 a.m., the trooper called Volusia County dispatchers, requesting backup to have the suspect identified as Samuel Choisi, 20, of Lantana, arrested, Montes said. Our auxiliary troopers have 450 hours of training and carry a weapon but they dont have arrest powers, Montes said. Troopers charged Choisi with possession of a stolen vehicle but Delray Beach will have carjacking charges on him, Montes said. They supplement when there are not enough troopers to work incidents, Montes said.

Volunteer troopers patrolling Interstate 95 on Sunday helped catch a sleeping carjacker near Oak Hill in a car stolen from almost 200 miles away, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. "Our auxiliary troopers have 450 hours of training and carry a weapon but they dont have arrest powers," Montes said. The car was stolen at a convenience store in the South Florida city, she said. Troopers charged Choisie with possession of a stolen vehicle, but Delray Beach will have the carjacking charges on him, Montes said. "(Johnson and Martin) were out doing their job patrolling and checking for disabled or abandoned vehicles and catch a carjacking suspect."

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said aviation crews rescued two boaters and their dogs who were stranded for 18 hours. The Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday the county’s aviation unit was contacted after two missing boaters were stranded in the Mosquito Lagoon. BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AVIATION UNIT RESCUES STRANDED BOATERS AND THEIR DOGS BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AVIATION UNIT RESCUES STRANDED BOATERS AND THEIR DOGS Yesterday our Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit (STAR) was contacted by BCSO Communications advising that reports were being received regarding two individuals stranded in the Mosquito Lagoon. The Coast Guard sent the information to the Brevard County Aviation Unit. The Aviation Unit said crews located the boaters on the east embankment at the northern end of the Mosquito Lagoon.

For the first time since Lighthouse Cove was approved, Oak Hill could be getting a new subdivision. OAK HILL If all goes according to a developer's plan, Volusia County's southernmost city could get its first new neighborhood since 2002 and its expected to have more than 100 homes. On Monday, the Oak Hill City Commission paved the way for Oak Hill Reserve, a 106-lot subdivision planned for just over 25 acres off U.S. 1., just south of West Brooks Circle across from Canal Avenue and the Oak Hill Flea Market. "We're bringing water further into Oak Hill," said Shoemaker of the property at in an interview after the meeting. "Basically, the reason that we're here is the Burns school," said Shoemaker, adding that his likely won't be the only project growing Oak Hill.

Friends are raising money for Joel Tatro, the Oak Hill man who was shot at his home while throwing a party for his kids. [READ MORE: Teen accused in Oak Hill shooting transferred to adult jail][READ MORE: Oak Hill shooting: 15-year-old suspect a self-described gang member, sheriff says]Since then, life as the Tatros knew it has been irretrievably altered. "I don't sleep in bed with my husband anymore," said Lisa, gesturing toward a chair in the small Oak Hill living room where they reside. Think Stephen Hawking, but in Oak Hill, with no insurance. In the first-count, Powell is accused of shooting Tatro at the East Church Street party.

Volusia sheriff's deputies are investigating a Friday morning stabbing at the popular waterfront restaurantDeputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday morning at Goodrich Seafood in Oak Hill, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. The name and condition of the victim have not been released. [READ MORE: Man stabbed to death at Daytona gas station][READ MORE: Stabbing on Seabreeze, police look for Daytona suspect][READ MORE: Stabbing in Oak Hill leaves 1 dead, 1 injured]The stabbing occurred around 7:30 a.m. at 253 River Drive, deputies said. This is a developing story. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE, SUBSCRIBE: iTunes |Google Play

Dreams are coming true for Burns Science and Technology Charter School Principal Jan McGee. Earlier this year, the Volusia School Board approved a charter high school to accompany the K-8 Oak Hill school. [READ MORE: Edgewater charter school gets approval from School Board][RELATED: 2nd grade teacher at Burns Sci-Tech hopes creative lessons stick with students]Its a 19,000-square-foot facility, composed of the gym and eight classrooms. The goal is to have the gym open in August or by Sept. 1 at the latest. [SPECIAL REPORT: Volusia's septic tank crisis]As the gym goes up next to the school in Oak Hill, McGee sees it as a symbol of how much Burns Sci-Tech has grown.

The parents of a 2-year-old boy found wandering Monday on U.S. 1 in Oak Hill were arrested, Volusia County deputies said. Erica Glenn-Strozier, of Titusville, had to block the road to stop other vehicles from hitting the child, a report states. When the deputy entered the home, he found the home in disarray and smelled feces, a report states. The deputy kept trying to wake them up and finally succeeded when he beat on the wall, a report states. Tirado and Krueger were arrested and charged with child neglect.