ORANGE CITY

Councilwoman Kellianne Marks, who is running for mayor, distributed the flags along with a campaign letter to homes throughout the community as a way to celebrate the holiday and announce her candidacy.

A 20-year-old Orange City man suffered fatal injuries and his passenger was critically injured as both were ejected from an overturning pickup truck early Sunday in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some residents near a water main break in Orange City that closed part of French Avenue.

A 40-year-old Orange City man is accused of possessing child porn and sending graphic sex messages to young girls, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Dozens of volunteers came together on Thursday to help feed families in Volusia County ahead of the Easter holiday.

A Volusia County man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday after a jury found him guilty of two counts of failure to properly register as a sex offender.

A River Springs Middle School teacher was arrested Monday after hitting an 11-year-old non-verbal student with autism, according to the Orange City police.

The Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, a multi-agency collaboration, announced that it successfully released 12 manatees back to their natural habitat in one day.

A 26-year-old Orange City man was arrested on six charges of possessing child pornography, deputies said.

As the temperature continues to drop, there is no better way to spend a chilly weekend than with manatees.

Officials say a man who fought with a deputy after locking three people in a garage was arrested at his home near Orange City.

The St. Johns River’s temperature is still in the 50s, and that means manatees continue to pile into nearby Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.

The drop in temperatures means colder water, and more manatees coming to Blue Spring State Park seeking a warm spot.

An Orange City police car struck and killed a 60-year-old woman, the FHP says.

24-year-old Julie Tindel’s life was changed forever following what her family called a freak accident.

The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Enterprise Road, just south of Volusia Avenue.

An Orange City man was killed in a freak accident.

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A man was arrested Thursday evening after attempting to drop a half-pound of meth under a patrol car during a traffic stop, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Video shared with News 6 shows powerline sparking in front of an Orange City home.

Police are looking for a man who was seen recording a woman in a Kohl’s dressing room in Orange City earlier this month.

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

Now is the time for parents to get their children immunized before school starts, according to the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

A potential nuisance alligator encounter closed all water activities at Blue Spring State Park temporarily Thursday morning, park officials said.

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.

Police in Orange City are searching for a man wanted in a bizarre crime.

Fire crews are working an active brush fire near Duck Lake, west of Interstate 4, according to the Orange City Fire Department.

A man who told authorities where to find a Florida woman he fatally stabbed in July 2018 was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison nearly four years later, the 7th Circuit State Attorney’s Office said Thursday.

Several pictures came in to News 6 from western Volusia county that had the appearance of funnel clouds or tornadoes.

Several people were injured in a boating accident near a Volusia County marina Tuesday, the Orange City Fire Department said in a Facebook post.

A car was submerged with passengers inside the vehicle in a pond next to a Texas Roadhouse in Orange City on Sunday, according to the Orange City Fire Department.

A 15-year-old Orange City boy was arrested Friday and faces felony battery charges after "repeatedly punching a 16-year-old victim in an attack motivated by prejudice against gay people," according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

A precautionary boil water notice was issued Thursday in Orange City for over 50 homes, according to the City of Orange City Utilities Department.

A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles Wednesday night in Deltona, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival returns to Orange City this weekend, and the weather is expected to be perfect for it.

The store in Volusia County is the only store in Florida that will close in this latest round of 37 store closures across the country.

An Orange City woman was struck and killed by a car Saturday night in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14-year-old boy on Friday after they say he shot a 12-year-old classmate with a toy gun.

Orange City police released body camera video Tuesday which they say shows the initial interaction between officers and the motorcyclist who shot and killed a woman following a hit-and-run crash Sunday.

A woman, who police say is responsible for a hit-and-run crash, was shot and killed in a confrontation on the road in Orange City, according to a news release.

Supply shortages force some local restaurants to close, grocers to struggle.

A 60-year-old man faces charges after Volusia County deputies say he tried to lure a 10-year-old girl into his car after she got off of a school bus in the Orange City area.

A man was fatally struck Friday night in Orange City, according to the police department.

Officials at two central Florida schools ordered students to "hold in place" when a black bear was spotted near the campuses.

A gynecologist and plastic surgeon now faces charges after Orange City police say he sexually assaulted one of his patients last year.

An 89-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Friday morning.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies are looking for a man who gave both women he was dating a fake name, stole from them and took rings from one of his girlfriends to propose to his other girlfriend. The love triangle began to unravel earlier this year when an Orange City woman realized her boyfriend was engaged to another woman who lives in Orlando. Deputies said all in all, $6,270 worth of jewelry was stolen from the Orange City girlfriend. He’s wanted on a felony grand theft charge out of Volusia County as well as the hit-and-run warrant out of Oregon. Anyone with information about Davis’ whereabouts is asked to call the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office at 386-668-3830 and ask for Detective Wheeler.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – The driver of a pickup truck died in a single-vehicle crash in Orange City early Sunday. Orange City police said the crash took place shortly before 1 a.m. near Veterans Memorial Parkway and Monastery Avenue. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Hayden Hatcher, of DeLand, died at the scene, officials said in the release. The roadway was shut down for several hours after the crash, according to police. Orange City police said they’re still investigating the crash and anyone with information is asked to call 386-775-5474.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A manatee that a year ago was seen swimming around Blue Spring State Park with a bicycle tire cinching its waist has returned to the crystal clear waters free of the trap. Officials from Save the Manatee Club said Friday they don’t know how the manatee managed to shake the tire lose but they mentioned that Wheelie, as the manatee was called by the public, was struck by a boat’s propeller in February and that strike cut and weakened the tire. Also called Schwinn by researchers, the manatee now has deep scars around its midsection where the bike tire was once entangled. Wheelie the manatee now has scars from where a bike tire was stuck around its waist. Save the Manatee Club manatee research associate Cora Berchem first spotted Wheelie on Wednesday on an above-water livestreaming webcam.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A woman who was upset that employees at a Spectrum store wouldn’t give her a cash refund brought a crowbar into the building, pried open a register and took the money herself, according to the Orange City Police Department. [TRENDING: ‘Smell of rotting flesh’ leads to body in trunk | How to celebrate Halloween during pandemic | 98 ‘murder hornets’ removed]She left the store and returned a second time to inquire about her refund, then she left again. On the third time she entered the store, police said she had a crowbar in her hand and went straight for a register while yelling, “Where’s my money? Police said she opened that register, took some cash and left the store. An employee who captured Serraty’s license plate and surveillance video helped authorities locate Serraty at her home, records show.

Find All Race Results HereDeLAND, Fla. – Some of the key races in Volusia County include state attorney and mayor in New Smyrna Beach, Orange City and Ormond Beach. Check out all the Volusia County races, including how residents voted for president, in the list below. Check all the races in Central Florida and statewide in the dropdown menu below, and get more information on the ClickOrlando.com Results 2020 page.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A man accused of slashing a teen’s face in a random attack showed up drunk to a family friend’s house after the fact and admitted that he hid in the bushes and attacked someone, according to the Orange City Police Department. Teen’s face slashed in apparent random attack in Orange CityPeoples also told his family friends that they should watch the news for more details about the crime, authorities said. Orange City Police gave News 6 video showing People’s leaving the park in a black SUV shortly after the incident they said. According to the report, Peoples said he was “probably” at the crime scene but didn’t admit to slashing the boy’s face. Court records show Peoples has been arrested before on prior charges like aggravated assault, driving without a license and more.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A 15-year-old boy’s face was slashed Saturday in an apparent random attack in Orange City, according to a police report. Police said the teen suffered a 6-to 8-inch-long laceration on the right side of his face. A teen's face is slashed in Orange City. Orange City police are encouraging nearby residents to check their cameras for any possible video from at or around 2 p.m. Saturday. If you know anything or can help investigators make an arrest, you’re asked to call the Orange City Police Department.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – The driver of a car was killed in a crash with a dump truck in Orange City, according to police. The fatal wreck was reported at 1:20 p.m. at North Volusia and East Michigan avenues. Orange City police said Aurelia Henderson, 62, of Orange City, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck, which overturned in the crash, was taken to DeLand Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. North Volusia Avenue was shut down at Minnesota Avenue for about three hours due to the investigation.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange City pastor was arrested at his home after authorities found child pornography there, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Agents said they learned that someone at 33-year-old Bryan Scott Carrejo’s Sandy Pine Drive home was offering to share child pornography online so they executed a search warrant and located files showing children as young as 8 years old. Carrejo was arrested Wednesday on five counts of possession of sexual performance by a child. He’s being held without bond at the Volusia County Jail. Since Carrejo is a pastor at Victory Chapel in Orange City, authorities are asking anyone who may have additional information about the case to call them at 407-245-0888.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. The Volusia County health department will continue providing free COVID-19 testing at least through Aug. 21. Appointments can be made by calling the appropriate location between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday:1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach. 421 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach. 386-871-3364717 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach. 386-871-3405For more information about coronavirus resources in Volusia County, click here.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a massive need for food assistance in Central Florida. It was a similar scene in Osceola County, where Advance Senior Center and Second Harvest Food Bank hosted a drive-thru food pantry. Since mid-March, Second Harvest Food Bank has provided 22 million meals and a new study shows they are seeing nearly 50% more people in Central Florida who are hungry. Erika Spence and Second Harvest Food Bank helped give out around 500 meals at the event. To donate to Second Harvest Food Bank, click here.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – An Orange City police sergeant heading to an emergency struck and killed a woman who was crossing a Volusia County road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported at 12:45 a.m. Monday near Enterprise Road and Grand Plaza Drive. It is safer to walk at a crosswalk or an intersection,” FHP Lt. Kim Montes said. The woman, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said. Orange City police said Herzog was headed to a disturbance involving several people, including someone who was armed with a shotgun.

According to a news release, Orange City Police Sergeant Jason Ward observed three subjects attempting to break into the store. Once the subjects noticed law enforcement vehicles, they got into a Black Nissan Altima and fled the scene driving southbound on North Volusia Avenue. Orange City Police Officers with the assistance of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips near the intersection of Enterprise Road and South Volusia Avenue. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office set up a perimeter and deployed a police K-9, a news release said. “The investigation also revealed the Nissan Altima was reported stolen out of Orange County on May 18,” officials said.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – The Orange City Council voted Tuesday to cancel its Fireworks and Fun independence event this summer, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Fireworks and Fun had been scheduled for June 27. The city said it will donate $10,000, a large portion of the money it will save by not hosting the event, to the Orange City United Methodist Church for its daily food pantry to serve the community. “It wasn’t easy to cancel our annual fireworks; it’s such a great time for everyone, but there isn’t a safe way to do it this year," Mayor Gary Blair said. The church gives away groceries, one bag per family per week, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and every third Saturday.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – Detectives are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered Thursday night in the Orange City area, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. According to a news release, deputies responded to the area of Foothill Farms Road around 8:15 p.m., where they discovered the body of 52-year-old Chris Kimmel, of Orange City. The Sheriff’s office said the Major Case Unit is leading the investigation into Kimmel’s death, and anyone with information is asked to call 386-254-1537. Details surrounding Kimmel’s death were not immediately clear. Stay with News 6 for updates.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A man and woman were killed early Monday in an RV fire in DeBary, officials said. The double fatal fire was reported at 4:17 a.m. at the Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort at 488 W. Highbanks Road. According to Volusia County fire officials, Allan Gower, 72, and Teresa Gower, 69, Kentucky residents who often spend the winter months in DeBary, were pulled from the RV and taken to area hospitals. Allan Gower was taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, and Teresa Gower was taken to AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives.

DeBARY, Fla. – An 86-year-old DeBary man with dementia who went missing Saturday night has been found safe in Jacksonville, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a statewide Silver Alert was activated for William Eugene Hamilton, 86, who left his home in the 500 block of Quail Down Drive at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday. The Silver Alert has since been rescinded. Photo of vehicle William Hamilton was driving. (Courtesy: Volusia County Sheriff's Office)Hamilton was expected to be driving to Orange City, where he often visits businesses, but he had not returned home, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – A manatee with a bicycle tire wrapped around its stomach was spotted again Thursday at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. The manatee, nicknamed Wheelie, was first seen at the park last month. A group of wildlife experts worked for days to catch the manatee but were not successful. The manatee was spotted Thursday on the Save the Manatee camera at Blue Spring State Park, and the sea cow still had the tire around its belly. Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say workers have been made aware and are monitoring the situation.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Officials with the Orange City Police Department said one of their sergeants died Tuesday after her body was found at a Daytona Beach splash park. Orange City Police Chief Wayne Miller said in a statement Sgt. Kelly Jo Brubaker, 49, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening. “The men and women of the Orange City Police Department are stunned by the unexpected death of our dear friend and co-worker Sgt. The Orange City Police Department already greatly misses Kelly Jo.

ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando's animal rescue team, along with several other stranding agencies, returned three manatees to the waters of Blue Spring Park, a designated manatee sanctuary, in Orange City Monday. A sub-adult female and two sub-adult males were returned after receiving rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando for the last few months. The manatees were rescued between Dec. 18 and Jan. 5 from the St. Johns River in Jacksonville due to cold stress. SeaWorld Orlando has rescued three manatees in 2014 so far and returned four back to their natural environment. SeaWorld animal experts have helped more than 23,000 animals in the last four decades.