A trail of wings and nature in Volusia County expands with bat wing mural for picture-taking
Read full article: A trail of wings and nature in Volusia County expands with bat wing mural for picture-takingBats are landing on Volusia County’s popular Wings of the West mural trail this weekend, the latest installation for the Instagrammable art trail that started with angel wings in a Downtown DeLand alley.
Founder of Skip’s Western Outfitters hospitalized after tragic accident
Read full article: Founder of Skip’s Western Outfitters hospitalized after tragic accidentA beloved business owner is in the hospital after a tragic accident this weekend. Skip Patsos, who founded Skip’s Western Outfitters, was injured when a truck and van collided outside of his flagship store in Osteen.
‘Room to roam:’ It’s no surprise that a panicked bear ended up on I-4 in Orlando, conservationist says
Read full article: ‘Room to roam:’ It’s no surprise that a panicked bear ended up on I-4 in Orlando, conservationist saysAs state wildlife officers continue their search for a black bear that found itself on I-4 in the Orlando area, conservationists say it's no surprise that more bears and humans are interacting across Florida.
Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in Volusia County crash, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in Volusia County crash, troopers sayA 60-year-old Ormond Beach man riding a motorcycle near Osteen died after a crash that left State Road 415 shut down in the area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Conspiracy drained over $1M from Florida school employees’ retirement funds
Read full article: Conspiracy drained over $1M from Florida school employees’ retirement fundsA Volusia County man is among five Florida residents who have been accused in a scheme to drain over $1 million from retirement funds for elderly retired Florida school district employees, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Volusia County Schools employee accused of firing ‘warning shot’ at police in Kentucky
Read full article: Volusia County Schools employee accused of firing ‘warning shot’ at police in KentuckyA Port Orange high school employee is accused of firing a “warning shot” through a window at two Louisville Metro police officers while visiting family in Kentucky.
Florida firefighters find charred body while extinguishing wildfire
Read full article: Florida firefighters find charred body while extinguishing wildfireFirefighters found a charred body after dousing a brush fire in south Florida on Sunday, while fire crews elsewhere in the drought-stricken state battled wildfires that temporarily closed a highway.
No injuries, no structures at risk after 250-acre brush fire near Osteen, firefighters say
Read full article: No injuries, no structures at risk after 250-acre brush fire near Osteen, firefighters sayThe Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association announced Saturday afternoon that firefighters were responding to a “major” brush fire near Osteen.
Family of man killed in hit-and-run while visiting friend’s memorial begs driver to come forward
Read full article: Family of man killed in hit-and-run while visiting friend’s memorial begs driver to come forwardThe family of a man killed in a hit-and-run Osteen crash while visiting the site his friend was fatally struck two years prior is pleading for the driver to come forward.
42-year-old man struck, killed in hit-and-run crash on SR-415 in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: 42-year-old man struck, killed in hit-and-run crash on SR-415 in Volusia County, troopers sayA 42-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on State Road 415 in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Osteen neighbors along St. Johns River stay resilient despite rising waters
Read full article: Osteen neighbors along St. Johns River stay resilient despite rising watersRobyne Meeker is enjoying the island life. She has a seat in her lawn chair just feet from the water. A breeze flows through the queen palms just overhead. But this is no tropical getaway. She’s up against her Osteen home on the last sliver of land not yet taken by the St. Johns River.
Dogs, ducks, horse seized from private animal rescue in Osteen
Read full article: Dogs, ducks, horse seized from private animal rescue in OsteenVolusia County officials are looking to rehome several dogs after they were seized from a private animal rescue in Osteen, according to Volusia County Animal Services.
Flight instructor, passenger killed in Volusia County plane crash
Read full article: Flight instructor, passenger killed in Volusia County plane crashA flight instructor and a passenger were killed when a small airplane crashed in the woods east of Lake Ashby in Osteen, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: Volusia County deputies arrest carjacking suspects after search leads to takedown
Read full article: VIDEO: Volusia County deputies arrest carjacking suspects after search leads to takedownThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday released body-worn camera video recorded Friday that shows deputies follow a pair of carjacking suspects from Osteen to Deltona, arresting them near a Walmart.
Family desperate for answers in hit-and-run crash, reward increased to $10,000 for information
Read full article: Family desperate for answers in hit-and-run crash, reward increased to $10,000 for informationThe family and friends of a 42-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run are still looking for answers.
Man found in Volusia County road with fatal injuries was struck by 2 vehicles, FHP says
Read full article: Man found in Volusia County road with fatal injuries was struck by 2 vehicles, FHP saysA 48-year-old Osteen man was found fatally injured in a Volusia County roadway early Sunday morning after a driver ran him over, and the Florida Highway Patrol wants to know more about a different car they believe struck the man first.
Osteen chop shop operator facing grand theft, DUI charges, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Osteen chop shop operator facing grand theft, DUI charges, Volusia deputies sayAn Osteen chop shop operator is accused of stealing up to 10 vehicles worth $178,000 total, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.
2 men arrested after string of robberies in 3 counties, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: 2 men arrested after string of robberies in 3 counties, Volusia deputies sayInvestigators believe they have the men responsible for at least three robberies at mini-marts across three Central Florida counties, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Loss of 2 deputies to suicide should be ‘catalyst for change,’ Florida sheriff says
Read full article: Loss of 2 deputies to suicide should be ‘catalyst for change,’ Florida sheriff saysFollowing the deaths of two St. Lucie County deputies from suicide, Sheriff Ken J. Mascara on Wednesday said that law enforcement is faced with mental health challenges that must be better recognized.
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