Motorbike driver suffers ‘significant injuries’ in Port Orange crash, police say
Read full article: Motorbike driver suffers ‘significant injuries’ in Port Orange crash, police sayA motorbike driver was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries” after being involved in a crash with another vehicle on Sunday afternoon, according to the Port Orange Police Department.
Gambling dens busted at these 3 Port Orange bars, investigators say
Read full article: Gambling dens busted at these 3 Port Orange bars, investigators sayThree bars in Port Orange were busted last week after investigators found illegal gambling machines inside, according to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.
‘Just playing:’ Kill list lands 11-year-old behind bars, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Just playing:’ Kill list lands 11-year-old behind bars, Volusia sheriff saysAn 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a “kill list” at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Florida’s Attorney General takes action following News 6 investigation into hot tub business
Read full article: Florida’s Attorney General takes action following News 6 investigation into hot tub businessHours after News 6 published a recent report about hot tubs being sold on Facebook Marketplace, Florida’s Office of Attorney General filed court papers seeking information about a couple who were previously banned from selling hot tubs in the state.
Trauma alert in Port Orange hit-and-run after SUV crashes through 2 motorcycles
Read full article: Trauma alert in Port Orange hit-and-run after SUV crashes through 2 motorcyclesA hit-and-run crash on Tuesday evening left a motorcyclist in the hospital, according to the Port Orange Police Department.
LIVE RADAR: Flash flood warning issued in Brevard County as heavy rain streams into Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Flash flood warning issued in Brevard County as heavy rain streams into Central FloridaA flash flood warning was in effect Friday morning for Volusia County as 2-4 inches of rain, more in some places, fell across portions of the area.
‘Happening more and more:’ Port Orange residents weigh in on flooding concerns
Read full article: ‘Happening more and more:’ Port Orange residents weigh in on flooding concernsMore rain this weekend means more flooding for several coastal areas in Central Florida — including in Port Orange off of Halifax Road.
Volusia County residents, businesses brace for flooding this weekend
Read full article: Volusia County residents, businesses brace for flooding this weekendIn Daytona Beach, near North Beach Street, Fishin’ Hole owner Mike Corle says rainwater flooded the streets and got inside his store Thursday. With more heavy rainfall on the way, Corle says preparation is his only option.
‘More action, less talking:’ Residents, officials gather to address Port Orange flooding concerns
Read full article: ‘More action, less talking:’ Residents, officials gather to address Port Orange flooding concernsVolusia County Chair Jeff Brower is hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday to address concerns about flooding in Port Orange.
Is this Florida couple violating ban on selling hot tubs?
Read full article: Is this Florida couple violating ban on selling hot tubs?A Volusia County couple banned from selling hot tubs under an agreement with Florida's attorney general have frequently visited a warehouse linked to Facebook Marketplace hot tub sales, exclusive video captured by News 6 reveals.
Port Orange city engineer explains drainage challenges after recent heavy rains
Read full article: Port Orange city engineer explains drainage challenges after recent heavy rainsPort Orange residents and businesses faced flooding inside their homes Sunday, with water levels rising again Monday night.
VIDEO: Volusia sheriff stops reckless driver after high-speed chase on I-95
Read full article: VIDEO: Volusia sheriff stops reckless driver after high-speed chase on I-95According 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.
Elderly Port Orange woman found dead in swimming pool, deputies say
Read full article: Elderly Port Orange woman found dead in swimming pool, deputies sayDeputies jumped into action after a 73-year-old Port Orange woman was found alone and unresponsive in her home’s swimming pool, according to the sheriff’s office.
Stabbing suspect shot, killed by law enforcement in Volusia County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Stabbing suspect shot, killed by law enforcement in Volusia County, sheriff’s office saysVolusia deputies and police shot and killed someone who charged at them with a knife in a home near Daytona Beach, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘It leaked:’ A PODS problem plays out in Port Orange as patience runs paper thin
Read full article: ‘It leaked:’ A PODS problem plays out in Port Orange as patience runs paper thinPort Orange resident Kellie Millwater thought she had finally turned a corner after surviving Hurricane Ian in September of 2022.
‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia County
Read full article: ‘Travel to Gavel:’ Undercover predator sting nabs 14 men in Volusia CountyThe sheriff's office released footage of the arrests during a three-day undercover operation targeting men accused of being online predators.
Central Florida families faced challenges with flood insurance claims. What to know
Read full article: Central Florida families faced challenges with flood insurance claims. What to knowIn recent years, flooding has occurred in areas in Central Florida that have never flooded in the past. The alarming trend has prompted more people to get flood insurance, but there can be major differences between private insurance and government insurance.
Flagpole sparks lawsuit between Volusia County HOA and homeowner
Read full article: Flagpole sparks lawsuit between Volusia County HOA and homeownerA Volusia County homeowner is facing legal action from his homeowners association after erecting a flagpole in his yard, without what the HOA says was the proper approval.
‘Loud and angry:’ Florida man accused of threatening to kill President Trump over housing
Read full article: ‘Loud and angry:’ Florida man accused of threatening to kill President Trump over housingA Port Orange man has been arrested after investigators said he threatened to kill President Donald Trump online, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Roofer arrested, accused of bilking customers in Volusia County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Roofer arrested, accused of bilking customers in Volusia County, sheriff’s office saysThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office wants to know if you were scammed by a roofer who’s accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his customers.
New details emerge after ‘disgruntled’ customer opens fire in Florida Walgreens, wounding 2 employees
Read full article: New details emerge after ‘disgruntled’ customer opens fire in Florida Walgreens, wounding 2 employeesPolice say a “disgruntled” customer opened fire at a Walgreens in Port Orange, wounding two employees.
2 employees shot, injured at Port Orange Walgreens; suspect found dead in parking lot, police say
Read full article: 2 employees shot, injured at Port Orange Walgreens; suspect found dead in parking lot, police sayTwo Walgreens employees were shot and injured at a Walgreens in Port Orange on Wednesday afternoon and the suspected shooter is dead, police said.
Woman faces charges for impersonating cop, writing traffic ‘warning’ in Volusia County
Read full article: Woman faces charges for impersonating cop, writing traffic ‘warning’ in Volusia CountyA 41-year-old woman is accused of pretending to be a police officer during a confrontation over a parking spot, according to an arrest affidavit.
Volusia County deputies seek public’s help in finding unlicensed roofer
Read full article: Volusia County deputies seek public’s help in finding unlicensed rooferDespite accepting a $21,000 deposit for a new roof, Ingram never applied for the necessary permit, delivered materials, or appeared on any of the agreed-upon start dates, deputies said.
Utility worker thrown from bucket truck in Port Orange when car crashes into it, police say
Read full article: Utility worker thrown from bucket truck in Port Orange when car crashes into it, police sayA utility worker fell from the bucket of a boom truck in Port Orange when a vehicle crashed into it, according to the police department.
Volusia elementary school employee arrested, accused of inappropriate interactions with minor
Read full article: Volusia elementary school employee arrested, accused of inappropriate interactions with minorOfficials say a Volusia County school staff member has been arrested on allegations of having inappropriate interactions with a minor.
State shuts down Central Florida hot tub company following News 6 investigation
Read full article: State shuts down Central Florida hot tub company following News 6 investigationThe owner of a company accused of selling defective hot tubs has been barred from operating any business in Florida and must pay thousands of dollars to the state as part of an agreement with Florida’s Attorney General, court records show.
Florida lawmakers push for tougher dog attack penalties following child’s death
Read full article: Florida lawmakers push for tougher dog attack penalties following child’s deathA Florida lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s dangerous-dog laws following the death of an 8-year-old boy who was mauled in Volusia County last month.
Volusia County couple returns home after 2022 hurricanes with help from county program
Read full article: Volusia County couple returns home after 2022 hurricanes with help from county programThe home marks the Volusia County’s first complete teardown and rebuild as part of the Transform 386 initiative following the 2022 hurricanes.
‘It’s devastating:’ Friend remembers Central Florida pilot of jet in deadly DC crash
Read full article: ‘It’s devastating:’ Friend remembers Central Florida pilot of jet in deadly DC crashAmong the victims was Captain Jonathan Campos, a Central Florida man and pilot of the ill-fated flight. Tracy Grubbs, a friend of Campos, spoke with News 6 about the loss.
No charges filed against driver in crash that killed Sugar Mill Elementary student
Read full article: No charges filed against driver in crash that killed Sugar Mill Elementary studentThe 70-year-old driver involved in a crash that killed a fourth-grade student near Sugar Mill Elementary School last year will not be charged, Port Orange police said.
Port Orange man warns others after falling victim to $100,000 scheme
Read full article: Port Orange man warns others after falling victim to $100,000 schemeBob Hovan, 77, of Port Orange, is sharing a painful lesson after losing more than $100,000 in a complex scheme involving a fraudulent stock buyback.
Report: 2 Volusia County men were among first to breach Capitol perimeter on Jan. 6
Read full article: Report: 2 Volusia County men were among first to breach Capitol perimeter on Jan. 6Two Volusia County men were arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with assaulting several law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Port Orange to 400 mobile home residents: Make changes to fight flooding or risk losing FEMA help
Read full article: Port Orange to 400 mobile home residents: Make changes to fight flooding or risk losing FEMA helpCity leaders are alerting 400 Port Orange mobile homeowners that they need to make repairs, or the city and residents could be ousted from getting help from FEMA in the future.
Florida veteran faces $60k in flood damage weeks after buying new home
Read full article: Florida veteran faces $60k in flood damage weeks after buying new homeA 28-year-old veteran and single father is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which flooded his recently purchased Port Orange home.
Driver shot, killed after driving towards neighbors in Volusia County, deputies say
Read full article: Driver shot, killed after driving towards neighbors in Volusia County, deputies sayA Port Orange man was shot and killed Saturday evening after he drove his truck towards two people during a neighborhood altercation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
64-year-old man dies after suffering medical episode while driving in Port Orange
Read full article: 64-year-old man dies after suffering medical episode while driving in Port OrangeA 64-year-old man died on Sunday after appearing to have a medical episode before he crashing into a tree, according to Port Orange police.
WATCH LIVE: Lake County officials give recovery update following Hurricane Milton
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Lake County officials give recovery update following Hurricane MiltonHurricane Milton has come and gone and people like Bob Knox in Port Orange are cleaning up mess the storm left behind, but this isn’t your typical trash pickup.
New ID bracelets allow anyone to help, not just police
Read full article: New ID bracelets allow anyone to help, not just policeThe identification bracelets invented by Port Orange nurse Amanda Anderson promised to be revolutionary: no longer did a rubber wristband need the help of police officers to be interpreted and, thus, useful
Memorial bike ride held at Port Orange in honor of ShaoLan Kamaly
Read full article: Memorial bike ride held at Port Orange in honor of ShaoLan KamalyThe 10-year-old lost her life after a car hit her while she was riding her bike near Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange. It’s why Cecil helped organize a 4.5-mile bike ride from Reed Canal Park to Sugar Mill Elementary to honor her memory.
Port Orange man carjacks, kidnaps woman before running into Wawa with gun, police say
Read full article: Port Orange man carjacks, kidnaps woman before running into Wawa with gun, police sayA 35-year-old man is accused of carjacking and kidnapping a woman before running into a convenience story and grabbing an employee, according to Port Orange police.
Lance Green, recent elect to Port Orange City Council, accused of DUI, records show
Read full article: Lance Green, recent elect to Port Orange City Council, accused of DUI, records showLance Green, who recently won the election for Port Orange City Council District 4, has been accused of driving under the influence, according to court documents.
Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Clerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solution
Read full article: Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solutionThe Volusia Sheriff is asking parents and residents to hit the crosswalks and get involved to keep students safe. It’s for a new School Traffic Safety volunteer program.
Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange makes safety changes for 1st day of school after death of 10-year-old
Read full article: Sugar Mill Elementary in Port Orange makes safety changes for 1st day of school after death of 10-year-oldThe first day of school consisted of several safety changes following the death of Shaolan Kamaly, 10, who was struck and killed while riding her bike on the crosswalk back in May.
Everything on the Volusia County ballot for the Aug. 20 election
Read full article: Everything on the Volusia County ballot for the Aug. 20 electionClerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Florida man in custody, accused of selling gun used in shooting of 13-year-old, police say
Read full article: Florida man in custody, accused of selling gun used in shooting of 13-year-old, police sayA Florida man has turned himself in after Port Orange police announced he was wanted, accused of selling the firearm used in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy last month.
Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrest
Read full article: Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrestA Port Orange police officer is recovering after undergoing emergency eye surgery for an injury they received while arresting a burglary suspect on Saturday, according to a news release.