VOLUSIA COUNTY

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Daytona Beach will be holding tons of events for the holiday season this year, whether it’s holiday light displays or one of the largest car shows. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Daytona Beach Holiday Light Up Volusia Tree Lighting (Daytona Beach)5. Daytona Beach Christmas Boat ParadeThis annual holiday tradition will let visitors enjoy lights at night from any riverfront point in Daytona Beach. Light Up Volusia Tree LightingThe Ocean Center will host its 12th annual Light up Volusia to kick off the holiday season. Read: Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday seasonDaytona Beach Holiday Xmas Toy Run with Harley-Davidson (Daytona Beach)To view what else is happening in the Daytona Beach Area during the holiday season, visit www.DaytonaBeach.com.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Volusia County. The crash happened after 7 p.m. Saturday on Reynolds Road and Sylvan Road. Law enforcement said that the 69-year-old driver lost control on a curve and veered off the road. This led to the bike striking a fence and tree, causing the driver to fly off, according to investigators. Read: 21-year-old shot and killed outside Daytona Beach Hookah Pub, police sayHe was pronounced dead at the scene, FHP said.

A 21-year-old man died after being shot early Sunday in Daytona Beach, according to police.

A 69-year-old DeLeon Springs man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle on Saturday evening in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Tallahassee man died after crashing into a concrete pole on a Volusia County road early on Thanksgiving, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Some people are calling for a pause on plans to build two high-rise condominium buildings along the Volusia County coastline. Following a destructive hurricane season along the beach, some are saying the plans should be reassessed. But others worry about building something so big and so close to the coast after hurricanes Ian and Nicole ate away at the coastline. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Video shows the inside of a Wilbur-By-The-Sea home that crumbled into oceanPlans call for a 27-story building to go up on a roughly three-acre lot just south of the Silver Beach approach. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Hundreds of Volusia County residents evacuated after buildings deemed unsafeThe project could break ground next year and be finished two years after that.

A man is on the run after Ormond Beach police say he stabbed someone on Wednesday.

A monthlong holiday celebration awaits those in downtown DeLand.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Researchers in Volusia County are working on a plan to improve hurricane forecasting. While the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts have gotten more precise over the past 20 years, Hurricanes Ian and Nicole showed us we have room for improvement. Channel 9 spoke with Embry Riddle University meteorology professor Rob Eicher, who may change the way we look at forecast data. He’s working on prototype graphics that will communicate the range of possible intensities and identify the worst-case scenarios as hurricanes hit, so we know how to best prepare. Eicher began working on the project after Hurricane Laura in 2020.

An Ormond Beach man died in a crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County after striking a utility pole, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A Deltona man was killed over the weekend after a dirt bike we was driving crashed into a vehicle, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Deltona man died Saturday after the dirt bike he was riding collided with a Jeep, Volusia County deputies said. Deputies said Otis White, 50, died after his dirt bike, which was traveling at a high rate of speed, hit the Jeep. The driver of the Jeep told traffic detectives he was driving west on Winterville Street in Deltona and turned left into the driveway of his home. He told deputies he heard and felt a large impact from the passenger side of the car. When he exited the car, he said he saw White lying injured in the roadway.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A crash on Monday morning has all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 closed in Volusia County. The crash happened at around 6:45 a.m. near mile marker 239 near Oak Hill. Watch: FDOT, FHP troopers share holiday travel safety adviceSeveral troopers and fire rescue crews responded to the crash. All northbound lanes are closed as crews work to clean up a spill on the interstate. Read: Here are the Thanksgiving closures and changes to services in your countyIt’s unclear how long I-95 will remain closed.

A crash is backing up traffic in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Volusia County.

Two 18-year-olds were booked in Volusia County as investigators look into a recent surge of shootings in DeLand.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County deputies have arrested two suspects involved in recent shootings in DeLand. On Friday, deputies arrested Damarion “Taz” Mims and Elijah “Lala” Bruten in connection with shooting at an occupied vehicle on Oct. 29 in DeLand. Both suspects, 18, are currently being held without bond at the Volusia County Branch Jail. Read: Cloudy skies and cool temperatures on Saturday, rain on its wayLaw enforcement operations will continue in the Spring Hill area in cooperation with DeLand Police Department as investigations into several recent shootings remain active. Bruten was charged with possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, possession of cannabis under 20 grams, and no driver’s license.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricanes Ian and Nicole caused a lot of damage in Volusia County, as seawalls collapsed and buildings were deemed unsafe. Channel 9 has spoken to business owners and engineers about what it will take to fix our coast. “The biggest problem is probably the amount of sand that was taken off the beach by the swells,” Crouch said. He said that lowering the beach about 6 feet and exposing the bottom of the seawall makes them vulnerable. There is less room for trucks to get on the beach because the beach is small.

More than a dozen buildings in Volusia County are still deemed unsafe a week after Nicole hit.

, Fla. — We’ve made it easy for you to shop for a toy to help a local child. Find your county below and click on the link to safely shop for your local Toys for Tots campaign. NORTH BREVARD: https://www.roonga.com/9fcnorthbrevard2022SOUTH BREVARD: https://www.roonga.com/9fcsouthbrevard2022ORANGE COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcorange2022OSCEOLA COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcosceola2022SEMINOLE COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcseminole2022VOLUSIA COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcvolusia2022LAKE/SUMTER COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fclakesumter2022FLAGLER COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcflagler2022Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

, Fla. — Toys for Tots needs volunteers this year in all counties. Find out how you can help below. NORTH BREVARD: https://mims-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspxSOUTH BREVARD: https://barefoot-bay-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspxORANGE COUNTY: http://www.toysfortotsusa.org/volunteersOSCEOLA COUNTY: http://www.toysfortotsusa.org/volunteersSEMINOLE COUNTY: http://www.toysfortotsusa.org/volunteersVOLUSIA COUNTY: https://volusiacounty.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspxLAKE/SUMTER COUNTY: https://oxford-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspxFLAGLER COUNTY: https://palm-coast-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspxClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

, Fla. — The WFTV- Channel 9 studio is ready to accept your toy donations! Drop by anytime between now and December 18th to donate a new, unused toy for Toys for Tots. You can also find drop-off locations near your home or work through the links below for each county. NORTH BREVARD: https://mims-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspxSOUTH BREVARD: https://barefoot-bay-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspxORANGE COUNTY: https://toysfortotsusa.org/droplocationsOSCEOLA COUNTY: https://toysfortotsusa.org/droplocationsSEMINOLE COUNTY: https://toysfortotsusa.org/droplocationsVOLUSIA COUNTY: https://volusiacounty.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspxLAKE/SUMTER COUNTY: https://oxford-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspxFLAGLER COUNTY: https://palm-coast-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspxClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

, Fla. — We’ve made it easy for you to shop for a toy to help a local child. Find your county below and click on the link to safely shop for your local Toys for Tots campaign. NORTH BREVARD: https://www.roonga.com/9fcnorthbrevard2022SOUTH BREVARD: https://www.roonga.com/9fcsouthbrevard2022ORANGE COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcorange2022OSCEOLA COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcosceola2022SEMINOLE COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcseminole2022VOLUSIA COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcvolusia2022LAKE/SUMTER COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fclakesumter2022FLAGLER COUNTY: https://www.roonga.com/9fcflagler2022Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Volusia County, Fla. — Some Volusia County residents will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Friday morning. Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will distribute free, fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods in Orange City. READ: Orlando job market still hotter than average, but expected to slowOrganizers said the giveaway will be held in conjunction with Backpack Buddies. The Nov. 18 event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at PFC Emory L. Bennet Veterans Memorial Park, located at:1365 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Orange City, Florida 32763Farm Share Food Distribution Farm Share and Backpack Buddies will host a free food distribution event in Orange City on Friday, Nov. 18. READ: Orlando man claims $1M prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off gameFriday’s food giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will operate until supplies run out.

An Edgewater man accused of being involved in the riot at the U.S. Capitol did not show up for court at his two most recent hearings, prompting a judge to approve an arrest warrant.

The new Volusia Family Resource center is officially open in Daytona Beach.

The sixth annual Magic of Lights drive-through holiday experience begins at Daytona International Speedway.

From chowder to fried foods, you’ll be sure to get your seafood fix at this Ormond Beach festival

Police say a 55-year-old woman stabbed a man to death in Port Orange.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Deland Police Department have teamed with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to increase police presence throughout the city of Deland. This comes just weeks after four shootings were reported within four days of each other in the Spring Hills area. Deland Police Chief Jason Umberger said that law enforcement is doing everything they can to stop these constant incidents from happening. Martin said that she’s seen undercover police cars, sheriff’s vehicles and an increased presence in Deland police throughout the area. Read: Ex-boyfriend of Pine Hills murder victim charged and arrested 4 years later“I’m glad the police are here,” she said.

A 28-year-old Deltona woman was arrested Monday after attacking her father and locking both herself and her niece in a bedroom, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

After what police are calling a surge in shootings in a DeLand neighborhood, police and other agencies have created a task force to crack down on criminals.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Old Sugar Mill Pancake House is back open in De Leon Springs State Park, this time under new management. The restaurant’s new operator, Guest Services Inc., hosted its grand reopening on Wednesday, a month after the restaurant reopened. Read: ‘Coolest breakfast restaurant in America’: Iconic De Leon Springs eatery to close after 61 years“We know how much the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House and the history of the park mean to the community,” said Laura Sherman, Vice President of Operations of Guest Services Inc. in a statement. “We are committed to continuing the traditions of the restaurant and enhancing the offerings at De Leon Springs State Park.”The restaurant is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Read: What’s next for this iconic De Leon Springs restaurantLast call for pancakes at Old Spanish Sugar Mill in De Leon Springs (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management gave News 6 a look at the Volusia County coastline on Wednesday, nearly a week after Hurricane Nicole.

A 73-year-old Venice man died after the single-engine airplane he was piloting crashed into a tree, Tuesday.

The Daytona Beach Shores City Council rehashed all the complications stemming from Hurricane Nicole Tuesday.

The director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management said his first glimpse of the damage along the Volusia County coastline was far worse than the TV news video and photographs presented.

City leaders in Daytona Beach Shores are expected to discuss the latest on Hurricane Nicole's impact on the coastal community in a meeting Tuesday night.

A condo complex that was evacuated during Nicole because of fears it may collapse is now considered safe for people to occupy, according to leaders with New Smyrna Beach.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A single-engine plane crashed in Oak Hill on Tuesday afternoon. Volusia County deputies said the plane crashed on a grassy runway on Maytown Road. Deputies said the pilot was injured but conscious. Read: FDA study shows increase in child poisonings linked to certain cough medicine#breaking deputies on scene of a plane crash in Oak Hill on Maytown Rd. The pilot is injured, but conscious.

A single-engine plane crashed in in Oak Hill on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Several residents spoke in front of Volusia County councilmembers on Tuesday about the damage they are dealing with after both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Fort Walton Beach.

The damages from the Category 1 storm in Volusia County, home to Daytona Beach, exceeded those from the much stronger Hurricane Ian, which caused $377 million of damage in the county, officials said. Volusia County officials said that 29 single-family homes in Wilbur-by-the-Sea had damage and that 17 were deemed unsafe following Hurricane Nicole. In Daytona Beach Shores and New Smyrna Beach, two dozen multistory condo buildings have been evacuated and deemed unsafe by building inspectors. Daytona Beach Shore by far had the most property damage in the county, estimated at $370.3 million, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser. It was followed by New Smyrna Beach at $51.1 million and Daytona Beach at $50 million.

Homeowners in Wilbur-By-The-Sea spoke directly to Volusia County officials Monday evening regarding storm repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole.

24-year-old Julie Tindel’s life was changed forever following what her family called a freak accident.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County residents are still reeling from the hurricane season. Some said they even had temporary fixes in place to shore up their properties following Hurricane Ian, but it took too long to get permits. READ: Daytona Beach Shores residents return to condos deemed unsafe after Hurricanes Nicole, IanThe county said the DEP allowed for permits for temporary structures, like bringing in sand. Commissioners and the county office said that after Hurricane Ian, there were several factors that didn’t allow for more construction on the beach. With only six weeks between Ian and Nicole, there just wasn’t time to get significant repairs done.

Initial assessments after Hurricane Nicole show the storm caused more than half a billion dollars in damage in Volusia County.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in Daytona Beach Monday afternoon, according to the police department.

Deputies say a man was found dead in a Deltona lake.

Ormond Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire reported in a carport shed at 4 Green Forest Dr. in Aberdeen on Sunday night.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — People at Central Florida’s coast are continuing to get back on their feet following the impact of Hurricane Nicole. After some buildings in the Daytona Beach Shores area were evacuated over structural concerns, some residents are starting to move back in. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleEngineers have been working over the weekend to inspect some oceanfront condo buildings. Watch: Some Daytona Beach Shores residents return to their homes after Hurricane Nicole, others waitThree Daytona Beach Shores condos reopened Sunday after being deemed safe to live in: Castaways Beach Resort, Towers Grande and Curran Shores South. The Daytona Beach Shores public safety director said no more emergency services will be provided at properties where people did not obey evacuation orders.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man is facing charges after Volusia County deputies said he attacked his mother while high on drugs. Deputies said Dillon Hart had a bad reaction to heroin and hit his mother with a box fan on North Halifax Avenue in Ormond Beach on Saturday morning. Watch: Fight outside Jones High School football game leads to deadly shooting in Orlando, police sayInvestigators said the victim protected herself by cutting her son’s arm with a pocketknife. Watch: Ultralight plane crashes in Titusville, pilot injured, deputies sayHe was seriously hurt and had to be taken to the hospital. ©2022 Cox Media Group

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Sections of state Road A1A will reopen after the Florida Department of Transportation made emergency repairs, Gov. Hurricane Nicole damaged the highway by eroding part of the road. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Part of A1A collapses in Flagler BeachExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 SEE: Part of A1A collapses in Flagler Beach (FDOT)Now, motorists will be able to travel on it again in Flagler, St. John and Volusia counties. Read: Daytona Beach Shores residents wait for updates after 24 buildings deemed unsafe“FDOT has completed emergency repairs on the last three storm-damaged sections of S.R. A1A and reopened the roadway after only three days of work,” DeSantis said.

The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.

Volusia County officials announced that the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will reopen on Monday, Nov. 14. to those who were impacted by Hurricane Ian.

The structures range in height from one floor to 22 stories.

Ormond Beach homeowners are faced with more devastation after Hurricane Nicole came barreling through Central Florida.

Flagler County's coast has been devastated by Tropical Storm Nicole even more than by Hurricane Ian. Photos and videos document the damage.

Myra Parente and her husband said their Wilbur-by-the-Sea home and back deck were once paradise — until the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Back-to-back hurricanes have hurt Volusia County’s hotel and hospitality industry. The Hard Rock Hotel held up OK, and is now supporting other hotels that have to be rebuilt. About 40 rooms were reserved at the Hard Rock for people who lost their homes during Hurricane Ian. Officials with Volusia County Beach Patrol said many structures can’t be saved, and the beach is still experiencing those extreme high tides. “It’s definitely going to look different than it has in the past, but we are working even today,” said Tammy Malphurs with the beach patrol.

Drone video provided to News 6 takes a closer look at the wreckage which used to be a string of beachfront homes in Wilbur-by-the-Sea.

Florida’s Director of Emergency Management joined Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday to survey property damage with homeowners along Wilbur by the Sea, where several homes collapsed due to the arrival of Hurricane Nicole.

New Smyrna Beach is back in business a day after hurricane Nicole caused extensive beach erosion and destruction along Volusia county's coastline.

Three girls caused more than $350,000 worth of damage in an Ormond Beach business Thursday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man who was released from custody a week ago is back in jail after Volusia County deputies said he was caught breaking into a home along the beachside following Hurricane Nicole. Deputies said neighbors called them after they saw Joshua Bowie, 29, climbing through the broken window of a home along South Atlantic Avenue. Deputies said the caller told them they saw Bowie walking around and looking at houses in the area. Deputies said he was released from custody a week ago, after he was arrested in February in Volusia County on charges of grand theft auto. He has a recent arrest for Grand Theft Auto in Volusia County on Feb. 1, 2022, and was just released 7 days ago.

New aerial video shows how Hurricane Nicole took bites out of the Volusia County coast, chewing up sand dunes, seawalls and parts of homes.

Sky 6 flew over Daytona Beach Shores, touring the damage left behind at several condo complexes which were deemed unsafe because of the rapid beach erosion caused by Nicole.

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County deputies said three teenage girls “created their own disaster” while vandalizing a foam and insulation business in Ormond Beach. Deputies said the teens, ages 12 to 13, caused more than $350,000 in damage Thursday to Imperial Foam & Insulation. Photos: Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies sayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 3 Teenage girls cause more than $350K in damage at foam and insulation business, deputies sayThe damage included slashed bags of raw polystyrene material, forklifts that were moved and crashed into products, smashed property and spray-paint graffiti, deputies said. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleDeputies said two of the girls spray-painted their names onto foam blocks. Watch: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleDeputies said the girls were caught down the street.

Volusia County deputies said three teenage girls “created their own disaster” while vandalizing a foam and insulation business in Ormond Beach.

At least 15 condo complexes in Daytona Beach Shores were evacuated Wednesday and Thursday.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Nicole swept homes into the ocean and other buildings considered safe at the start of the week, are now dangerous to be around. People in Volusia County are waking up Friday morning to see some buildings that have dropped into the ocean. Photos: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleThe destruction is catastrophic along the coast. Watch: Hurricane Nicole: Here’s when schools reopen in Central FloridaProtective dunes and sea walls were no match for back-to-back storms. Watch: Tropical Storm Nicole: 49 beachfront buildings considered unsafe in Volusia CountyVolusia County leaders said that number will likely grow with more inspections underway.

The storm, which caused at least two deaths, was the first November hurricane to make landfall in Florida in 37 years.

It may take days for the full scope of damage left by Hurricane Nicole to be fully seen, but the picture is coming into sharp focus for communities like Daytona Beach Shores where drone video shows a strong of homes crumbling into the ocean.

Many locations in Central Florida were forced to close ahead of Nicole’s arrival early Thursday morning in preparation for the storm, which hit Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.

Damage sustained along the Volusia coastline from Nicole was far less than anticipated, said Florida's emergency management director Thursday.

Dozens of Volusia County beachfront buildings have been deemed unsafe and at risk for collapse because of Hurricane Nicole, according to county officials.

As Tropical Storm Nicole continues to push its way out of Florida, New Smyrna Beach is beginning to assess the damages left in its wake.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Rising waters, high tides and the failure of a drainage system to a canal are just some of the issues residents in Volusia County are facing after Tropical Storm Nicole made its way through the area. Residents in Daytona Beach are seeing flooding caused by high tides. Some business owners told WFTV that it usually happens, but fortunately, this time, they were prepared. Randy Brett told WFTV he didn’t want to see a repeat with Nicole. The water began to recede for residents just at the peak of the high tides Thursday morning.

Drone video provided by Bridgepoint Global shows the devastation wrought on the beachside community of Wilbur-By-The-Sea after Nicole battered Florida's east coast causing rapid erosion.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Fire Rescue said one person was electrocuted and another was shocked Thursday. Officials said the two victims were shocked in the Conway area, near Bayfront Parkway and Pershing Avenue. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical storm causes several Volusia County homes to crumble into oceanParamedics were called to the area around 9:30 a.m.Watch: Tropical Storm Nicole: Video shows the inside of a Wilbur-By-The-Sea home that crumbled into oceanFires responders found the two victims and one was pronounced dead at the scene. Watch: Brevard County sees power outages from 70-mph winds as Hurricane Nicole makes landfallOfficials said one person was taken to Orlando Regional Medial Center for treatment. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

After Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday south of Vero Beach and started traveling up the state as a tropical storm, Gov. Ron DeSantis called...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A home in the Wilbur-By-The-Sea community in Volusia County has collapsed into the ocean. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Nicole brings storm surge flooding to Brevard, Volusia countiesStorm surge from Tropical Storm Nicole washed out some of the home’s foundation and the structure partially collapsed on Thursday. Channel 9 got a view inside the home and saw major damage inside, with the ocean-facing side of the structure exposed to the sea. Watch: Volusia County pounded by strong winds as TS Nicole moves through Central FloridaChannel 9 has several crews in Volusia County and will provide continuing coverage on Eyewitness News. This is inside another home in Wilbur-By-The-Sea on S. Atlantic Ave. that crumbled into the Atlantic Ocean.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Strong winds from Tropical Storm Nicole were pounding Volusia County early Thursday morning. Nicole made landfall near Vero Beach around 3 a.m. Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Nicole brings storm surge flooding to Brevard, Volusia countiesThe storm surge from Nicole started causing coastal erosion and structural damage throughout the day on Wednesday. Read: How to keep your pets safe during a natural disaster or emergencySeveral structures in Volusia County have been deemed structurally unsound due to previous damage from Hurricane Ian. Channel 9 has crews in Volusia County working to cover the storm and will provide continuing coverage on Eyewitness News.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — As Hurricane Nicole inches closer to Florida, Volusia County has deemed several buildings structurally unsound. The Las Brisas condo buildings facing the beach, 3001 Hill Street, were deemed unsafe by the New Smyrna Beach building department due to the erosion of the sea wall. Residents are being urged to evacuate. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Sustained winds reach 75 mph as storm nears FloridaOfficials are evacuating people from Pirate’s Cove, north and south Twin Towers, Marbella, St. Kitt’s and six other condos at risk of collapse. Channel 9 is working to find out the names of the six other condos.

The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday after pounding the Bahamas, as U.S. officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.

Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to be classified as a hurricane later Wednesday evening as it makes its way toward the Florida peninsula, with the expectation of it making landfall. Brevard County:Brevard County has not yet issued any curfews. Flagler County:Flagler County has not yet issued any curfews. Volusia County:Parts of Volusia County are already seeing and feeling some impacts from the storm as it approaches the east coast of Florida. Volusia County has issued a mandatory evacuation order that began at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. — Tropical Storm Nicole is on a path to Central Florida, with thousands out on the coast anticipating landfall Wednesday night. Coastal residents have been encouraged to make full hurricane preparations ahead of Nicole’s impact. LIVE UPDATES: TS Nicole nears hurricane strength as it approaches Florida’s east coastIt is especially true for some residents in Volusia County where mandatory evacuation orders will go into effect at 10 a.m. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: Here’s where shelters are opening in Central Florida“You can see how many of the sea walls have fallen into the beach,” said Volusia County resident Michael Woodrich. Read: Hurricane tips: What you should do to prepareA curfew will also go into effect from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday.

Counties in Central Florida are opening shelters ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. See a county-by-county list of shelter locations below:Volusia CountyShelters will be open by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the following school locations: Hinson Middle School and Heritage Middle School for those with special needs and those who are medically fragile only. Shelters will open at Creekside Middle School and University High School for the general population. Read: Tropical Storm Nicole: School closures in Central FloridaChannel 9 is monitoring additional counties for shelter information and this story will be updated as more details are available. Video: Tropical Storm Nicole: School closures in Central Florida As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida, at least one local school district is making schedule changes.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. — People in Central Florida are being urged to prepare now for Subtropical Storm Nicole. The biggest concern will be damage from a possible Category 1 hurricane on Florida’s east coast. Nicole is expected to strengthen Tuesday into a tropical storm. Watch: Subtropical Storm Nicole to strengthen as Florida’s east coast under tropical storm warningLandfall for the storm could occur late Wednesday evening into Thursday morning near or south of Brevard County. Read: Subtropical Storm Nicole: Where you can get sandbags in Central FloridaHurricane Ian damaged sea walls and it’s unclear if they will hold up against the pounding waves and strong storm surge expected from Nicole.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County beaches are at a critical point right now after Hurricane Ian destroyed much of the coast. Volusia County is monitoring nearly two dozen buildings that could be at risk of collapse or further damage. Volusia County has not issued any mandatory evacuations at this time but is urging people to prepare now. Read: Subtropical Storm Nicole expected to continue to strengthen; see updated track“If you live in Florida or anywhere on the shore, how can you feel? “The potential for impact is very significant,” said Volusia County coastal division director Jessica Fentress.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County officials are scheduled to provide an update on preparations for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole on Monday. “Because the storm is in the early stage of development, there’s a great deal of uncertainty about its trajectory and intensity,” said Volusia County Emergency Director Jim Judge. County officials are also advising residents to take precautionary measures, including:Ensuring enough food and water are available for all household members. Read: Subtropical Storm Nicole prompts hurricane, storm surge watches for parts of Central FloridaOfficials said coastal residents should consider moving to a safer location as soon as possible. County officials said beachside showers and bathrooms will be closed, and trashcans and portable toilets have been removed.

Subtropical Storm Nicole is now expected to become a hurricane over the Bahamas before hitting Florida’s east coast on Wednesday, just well enough after polls close to avoid disrupting voting on Election Day, forecasters said. A hurricane warning is in effect for northwestern Bahamas, including the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini and Grand Bahama Island, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Subtropical Storm Nicole is leaving many people anxious in Central Florida about flooding and coastal damage. The dunes washed away during the last storm and buildings along the beach are very vulnerable. Nicole is expected to pound the coast this week and has people in the Daytona Beach Shores area very worried. Read: Here are the Central Florida counties offering sandbags to prepare for potential weather impactsResidents say the timing could not be worse. Volusia County leaders said they plan to release more information Monday.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 59-year-old was found dead after a fatal crash in Volusia County, Florida High Patrol said. The crash happened on State Road 415, north of South Rasley Road. He hit a ditch which caused him to fly out of the SUV, according to FHP. Read: Marion County small plane crash remains under investigation the FAA saysThe driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.