As Volusia Council considers motocross facility plans, residents share proposed location concerns
Volusia County is debating building a huge motocross facility near the “World Center of Racing.” The 65-acre property the county is eyeing is just off Tomoka Farms Road just west of Port Orange.
Kissimmee man faces drugs charges after 113 mph pursuit on I-4, Volusia Sheriff’s Office says
The arrest of a Kissimmee man who led Volusia County deputies on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 “wrapped up” a three-day sheriff’s 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, sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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.
⛳Putt 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.
‘Bro, I could assassinate you:’ Florida man shoots roommate during ‘vigilance drill,’ 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 “stay vigilant.”
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.
4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city ranked
Pollen is in the air (and on your car). If your allergies are already making you miserable, you’re not alone. A new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense as trees and flowers bloom earlier.