Edgewater police and city leaders are moving forward with a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating backyard chickens as more residents already keep hens at home.

A toll attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed through a beach ramp toll booth and into the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

The city has installed five canal-monitoring devices along waterways running through residential neighborhoods, tracking stormwater levels in real time in hopes of getting ahead of the next major storm.

A 3-year-old child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition Sunday afternoon after being left unattended in a hot car for approximately two hours, DeLand police said.

A hit-and-run investigation escalated into a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash and an arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.

A 24-year-old Bradenton woman was killed after his car left westbound I-4 in Volusia County and struck a support pole, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 44-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he drove more than 100 mph on a Deltona roadway while weaving through traffic with his 5-year-old son in the back seat.

In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."

In a release, investigators said they came across over 42,000 files appearing to contain "illegal images of children."

Prosecutors say Montalvo caused the October 2025 crash that killed three people and left the scene, while new court testimony detailed alleged post-crash repairs and the case’s earlier mistaken arrest.

Dori Howington, who also served as chief financial officer for the Clerk of the Court, is no longer employed with that office.

Residents in a Port Orange neighborhood are on high alert after surveillance cameras captured a suspicious man allegedly attempting to enter homes. Neighbors say the community is largely made up of elderly residents, raising concerns about safety as deputies continue searching for the suspect.

While most Volusia County cities are making progress on flood mitigation, Daytona Beach residents in the Midtown neighborhood are still waiting for help — and growing more anxious with every storm in the forecast.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Daytona Beach police had been searching for Perry since late Wednesday night.

Deputies said the incident happened after the 12-year-old boy "raised his middle finger" toward the president.

Authorities in Volusia County are searching for a homicide suspect out of Gainesville. The sheriff’s office is looking for Xavion Perry III. They say he was spotted in Daytona Beach by police Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of International Speedway Boulevard and Kepler Road.

A woman spent nearly two weeks in jail for a deadly hit-and-run crash investigators now say she had nothing to do with, raising questions about how Florida Highway Patrol handled the initial investigation.

Earlier this month, a report was released examining the most "up-and-coming" communities in the country.

A memorial continues to grow in New Smyrna Beach after a 22-month-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach over the weekend, as family members and community members mourn the tragedy.

Memorial Day weekend brought big crowds to Volusia County’s waterways, marking the first major boating weekend of the summer.

Officials are urging beachgoers and drivers to take extra safety measures after a 2-year-old was hit and killed by a car on the sand at New Smyrna Beach.

Florida Highway Patrol investigators now say a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 that killed three people may have come down to witnesses misidentifying the color of the SUV involved, according to newly released court documents.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a 2-year-old girl was hit and killed by a car on the beach near East Seventh Avenue on Saturday afternoon, prompting renewed safety questions about vehicles and families sharing the sand.

A 2-year-old girl died after she ran into a traffic lane and was struck by a vehicle on the beach in New Smyrna Beach on Friday, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A new suspect, Alisa Lee Montalvo of Deltona, has been arrested and jailed without bond in connection with the October Interstate 4 crash near Deltona that killed three people after prosecutors filed no charges against the previously arrested driver.

A driver will not be charged after a crash along Interstate 4 left three people dead late last year, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A Volusia County woman is facing battery charges, accused of using a can of wasp spray against another driver.

On Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a preliminary injunction halting activities under exempted fishing permits, or EFPs, that had authorized the 2026 state recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic.

More than 8,800 homes are coming to a new "city within a city" in Daytona Beach. The city of Daytona Beach approved plans for an Avalon Park Daytona. Developers say they have plans to deal with the infrastructure woes this community could cause.

A man accused of killing his father and leading law enforcement on a chase and shootout was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

A juvenile was shot in the leg on Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of two suspects, according to the Edgewater Police Department.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

The father of a TikTok star was arrested in Central Florida this week as part of a murder-for-hire case against her , according to court records obtained by News 6.

Three teenagers in Volusia County are facing serious charges after they were caught on surveillance video kicking doors at Deltona homes — all part of a viral door-kicking challenge circulating on social media. One of the 13-year-olds confessed to deputies that the group had been kicked out of a church in Deltona before walking to Feather Drive, where they decided to try the challenge. The teens hit homes on three different streets.

Newly obtained aerial video of a high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW convertible captures the moments before the car slammed into a highway sign pole, tore in half and caught fire in August.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

A memorial service was held Monday for Adam “Stump” Smith, the late assistant baseball coach for Spruce Creek High School.

The man accused of shooting and killing an off-duty Edgewater police officer took a plea deal Monday and is expected to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

After a 12-year-old was arrested over a recent 'door-kicking challenge,' a Volusia County deputy was caught reassuring him in the backseat of the patrol car.

A five-month dredging project to restore sand along New Smyrna Beach is finally complete, and crews are now working to remove equipment from the shoreline.

The owner and chef said the restaurant's last day will be on Friday, though she also teased there were other plans in the works.

Deputies announced they're searching for a trio of "juveniles" who were caught on camera kicking people's front doors on Wednesday night.

A woman accused of causing a triple-fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 had her arraignment postponed Thursday after prosecutors revealed new evidence had emerged in the case.

Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Around 12:35 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard following a report of a person shot.

What many may not realize is that Battery Tender isn’t just the name of a product; it’s the company itself, and its headquarters are right here in Central Florida.

The 2025 aerial mapping study, which tracks seagrass extent across the 156-mile lagoon, from Volusia County down to Jupiter, shows a 72% increase in seagrass coverage since 2023.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the incident began Friday night when a DeLand police officer spotted the driver running without headlights, nearly striking a pedestrian, before speeding away and running multiple red lights.

The Brevard County Sherriff’s Office says one of their deputies has been arrested.

“Welcome to Rockville” in Daytona Beach is being put on pause due to severe weather heading into the region, according to organizers.

After recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.

Crews are currently building a seawall that will be set into the sand, serving as the foundation for the boardwalk extension.

Researchers have revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

After entering through an unlocked door, the two suspects apparently messed with ESE equipment before going around the campus taking things, according to the police department.

News 6 is learning three companies are currently laying fiber optic cable underground in Deland: T-Mobile/Tillman Fiber, Wire 3 and AT&T.

A two-year study aimed at finding flooding solutions for Daytona Beach’s Midtown neighborhood has ended without a viable fix — leaving residents and city leaders disappointed and, in many cases, feeling stuck.

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The victim told investigators she drove there to confront a woman she had been arguing with on Facebook. When she arrived, she said she saw two people in the driveway, both holding handguns, the sheriff's office said.

A Deltona city commissioner is now facing an accusation of battery after she patted a fellow commissioner on the shoulder this week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

One of the country’s largest rock music festivals kicks off Thursday in Daytona Beach, bringing more than 160 bands, hundreds of thousands of fans — and potentially record-breaking heat.

Less than two months ago, a health inspector noted that the restaurant had over 100 live roaches on its premises, along with roughly 400 rodent droppings.

In Edgewater on Monday night, city leaders discussed everything from what to do about an uptick in feral hogs and addressing what critics like to call “toilet to tap.”

Newly released security video captures the moment a man set fire to a Buddhist temple in Sanford before leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit across multiple counties.

A major project to raise a flood-prone Deltona road is moving closer to reality. The Deltona City Commission is set to vote on approving engineering, design and permitting work to elevate Elkcam Boulevard, a thoroughfare that residents say floods during even minor storms — and becomes impassable for weeks, sometimes months, after major ones.

A 12-year-old was taken to jail after she was accused of sending a threat to a teacher — under her ex-boyfriend’s account, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A roadblock was in place Monday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said three people died in a crash in De Leon Springs.

An Atlanta man is facing arson and burglary charges in connection to a fire at Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple in Sanford and led officers on a multi-county chase before being arrested.

Residents along Azalea Drive in DeBary are calling for safety improvements, saying ongoing speeding and reckless driving have made the roadway increasingly dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.

The Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.

Deltona High School is now the first school in the nation to test a drone system designed to respond to emergencies — including active shooter situations — directly on campus.

This month, Walmart announced plans to remodel nearly 60 stores across the Sunshine State as part of an ongoing modernization initiative, according to the company.

Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Festivals, sports, shopping, and high-energy entertainment all in one weekend. Here are six things you can do in Central Florida in the next couple of days.

Florida’s governor visited Volusia County on Thursday to announce a major upgrade to a long-awaited interchange project — and revealed construction will begin years ahead of schedule.

The governor will speak at 10 a.m. at Destination Daytona and will be joined by Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue.

An armed carjacking sparked a chase with law enforcement on Interstate 4 this week, according to the Winter Park Police Department.

New body camera video from Daytona Beach police shows the moment officers pulled over a father who then fled — first in his car, then on foot — with a young child in his arms.

A Central Florida high school was forced to act on Wednesday after a former student showed up with a loaded firearm, according to the school district.

One of the rounds struck his body camera, which investigators say likely prevented a fatal injury.

A special education school in South Daytona is scrambling to find a new home after its landlord declined to renew its lease, leaving dozens of students and staff in limbo. Chase Academy, a nonprofit school serving autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults across Volusia County, has operated out of South Daytona Plaza for more than 15 years.

Jeep Beach 2026 packed the shoreline with vehicles and people, but a crash involving a young child renewed safety concerns.

Repairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.

Wine tastings, Earth Day celebrations, Bikefest & more. Central Florida is packed with events on Saturday, April 25, 2026—whether you want to sip, celebrate, or bring the whole family out for a day of fun.

Volusia deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a driver on Wednesday after multiple reports of hit-and-run crashes on I-4.

Newly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.

According to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.

Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Transcripts of the confession of the man accused of shooting a Volusia County deputy show what he happened leading up to the shooting.

Loved ones of a truck driver killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 earlier this week are grieving his loss and calling for justice following the arrest of an 18-year-old former minor league baseball player.

A woman is still recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing in a designated driving lane on a Volusia County beach, authorities said.

A Volusia County father is facing serious charges after investigators say he shook his 7-month-old son, causing severe brain injuries that required emergency surgery.

An investigation has kicked off this week after a gopher tortoise was found sprayed in the face with insulation, according to state officials.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, introduced the resolution, accusing Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach, of sexual misconduct, profiting off federal contracts, and of stolen valor. She wants him expelled from Congress.

Welcome to Rockville 2026 returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7-10, featuring over 160 bands across five stages, including headliners Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance.

Years after a man gunned down his roommate and two other victims, he will now spend the rest of his life in prison.

About 80% of the greenery found in floral bouquets sold in the U.S. and Canada comes from Volusia County. But for the farmers growing it, this year’s holiday rush comes with an unusually heavy burden.