How these Volusia beaches became the โBirthplace of Speedโ and โThe Worldโs Most Famous Beachโ
In the early 20th Century, Central Florida played an important part in the early days of auto racing, setting a number of land speed records that would give birth to the โWorld Center of Racing.โ
Florida officials may ban anchoring boats in Silver Glen Springs
Boating activists around Astor are worried they may not be able to enjoy anchoring in Silver Glen Springs too much longer. The Florida Fish and Wildlife commission told News 6 it received a request to create a 'Springs Protection Zone' in Silver Glen.
Kissimmee man faces drugs charges after 113 mph pursuit on I-4, Volusia Sheriffโs Office says
The arrest of a Kissimmee man who led Volusia County deputies on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 โwrapped upโ a three-day sheriffโs office traffic operation in and around the city of Deltona, the agency said.
Traffic stop leads to 50 child porn charges for Deltona sex offender, sheriffโs office says
A Deltona sex offender who deputies arrested earlier this month for providing a fake name during a traffic stop faces 50 new charges related to images of children on a phone he was unlawfully carrying, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Volusia council repeals rule on background checks for private gun sales despite federal changes coming
A change is coming to private gun sales in Volusia County. The county council is voted Tuesday night to repeal a rule that requires a background check and a three-day waiting period for private sales at gun shows.
โณPutt like a pro! Tiger-Woods backed PopStroke coming to Daytona Beach
Construction is underway on a PopStroke family golf experience in Daytona Beach. According to the City of Daytona Beach Government, the Tiger Woods golf attraction is being built in the Tomoka Town Center, off LPGA Boulevard next to Interstate 95.
โBro, I could assassinate you:โ Florida man shoots roommate during โvigilance drill,โ deputies say
A Volusia County man is facing charges after deputies say he accidentally shot a roommate in front of two small children, mistaking comments the victim made as part of an ongoing series of drills to โstay vigilant.โ
Volusia County OK longer distances for sex predators from schools, playgrounds
In a five to two vote, the Volusia County Council Tuesday approved to adjust its current sex offender and predator ordinance so that those individuals will now have to live further from places like schools, churches, and playgrounds.
Rough surf, strong currents expected on Central Florida beaches this week through Easter weekend
Beach safety teams along the coast of Central Florida are waving the red flag warning that surf and rip currents are extremely strong, and the conditions are expected to stick around through the Spring Break week and Easter weekend.