Over a week into the new year, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants have been forced to close up shop after a visit from a health inspector.

Freeze watch issued for all of Central Florida

8-year-old Michael Millet was riding his bike near his home when he was killed by two dogs, shocking the community and prompting tougher laws for dangerous dogs locally and statewide.

A Central Florida man was arrested this week after detectives said he issued a death threat aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The program will give eligible riders on-demand transportation using Uber.

City leaders in Port Orange are restarting their search this week for a developer to bring a long-awaited Riverwalk project to life after the original developer walked away.

There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

This road is so old that it predates Florida itself — as well as the rest of the country.

News 6 first told you about a forgotten piece of Daytona Beach history last June after it had fallen into disrepair. Now, that historic cemetery is getting a second chance.

The commanding officer of the Ormond Beach American Legion post has been arrested to face charges of possessing child porn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

The Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.

A long-awaited fire station is now open in a growing area of DeBary.

According to deputies, an investigation began when an engagement ring was reported missing from a resident’s bedroom.

The Florida Department of Health is advising people to stay out of the water near Lighthouse Point Park in Volusia County due to an increase in bacteria.

During the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.

A new bill filed this week could redesignate 40 different roadways across the state after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The idea is that anyone convicted of domestic violence would have to register with the database, similar to a sex offender registry. Then, people could visit the database website to check if someone has a history of domestic violence.

It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

Volusia County is adding half a million cubic yards of sand to restore the beach area. The project took time to get state grant funding, design, and permits in place.

A serendipitous encounter between a professional photographer and a jogger helped rescue a baby male dolphin near the jetty in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday morning after the animal was being found visibly stressed.

Body camera video shows a Port Orange officer run after a man suspected of stealing and tackling him off his bicycle.

A recent burglary in Deltona has sparked a search for four subjects possibly connected to the incident, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Daytona Beach businesses say they need more security urgently as safety concerns rise with homeless panhandling and confronting customers on their properties.

A Volusia County woman was sentenced Monday to 32 years in prison after pleading no contest to charges in the death of her 14-year-old son, according to a news release from the7th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.

With its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.

Edgewater city leaders are expected to discuss a $14.7 million grant aimed at repairing two canals that residents say frequently flood during heavy rain.

A man and a woman from Port Orange are accused of stealing from a local apartment complex, according to police.

A family was woken up on New Year’s Eve after someone fired off rounds into their home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A fire broke out Thursday morning at a home in New Smyrna Beach.

The golden steam rising from the 72-degree water in the 40-degree air created a picturesque scene, perfect for a dunk.

The family of a woman who died in a crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County the day after Christmas said they are devastated.

A Georgia man has finally been arrested following a recent rash of vehicle burglaries in Volusia County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A DeLand house is engulfed in flames.

A 69-year-old DeLand woman was arrested after an attempted murder-suicide attempt involving her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Troopers say a Volusia County EMS ambulance headed to a crash on I-95 was struck from behind, sending it off the highway and into a guardrail.

Volusia County is reminding residents that fireworks are prohibited from beaches “unless conducted as part of a permitted professional display.”

Central Florida residents will need to bundle up this week as a strong cold front causes temperatures to drop like a bejeweled ball on New Year’s Eve. We've put together a list of locations where people can escape the cold this week. Keep checking back for updates.

Florida troopers say a Sanford woman was killed in a motorcycle crash on I-95 in Volusia County.

Deputies spent Christmas evening rescuing a 6-year-old boy from a pond near his neighborhood in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A 17-year-old was fatally shot during what might have been an attempted robbery, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A wanted Central Florida man was caught after deputies noticed that his car had a wrong tag, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Visitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.

An 88-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Volusia County deputies arrested a man who’s accused of trying to break into a Deltona house where a teenage girl was home alone.

City leaders say the goal is to preserve the building’s historic character while creating a destination that draws more people downtown.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says it has seen a noticeable uptick in fraud reports this week, prompting a public warning from Sheriff Mike Chitwood. “This time of year, we see them all year; some are very mundane, some are very elaborate, but in the last 72 hours, I got a phone call from both of my credit card companies questioning a purchase,” Chitwood said.

The sheriff’s office said it received a tip that Emmanuel Edgardo Trujillo was soliciting sexual pictures from girls, ages 13-16, in exchange for vapes, drugs and gifts online.

At least one person died when a fire broke out at a Daytona Beach home, according to fire officials.

The Edgewater Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two children taken during a “parental abduction” on Sunday evening, according to a news release.

Cheers and applause filled a quiet Port Orange neighborhood as Army veteran Eric Trinidad and his wife Ariana Trinidad cut the ribbon on a new home.

A Volusia County man accused of defrauding more than 100 students out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a European trip that never materialized faced a judge Thursday, who ordered him held on $4 million bond.

The man accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 100 high school students for a European trip that never happened was met face-to-face Thursday by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and by the students who say they were scammed.

A police report obtained by News 6 Thursday reveals more details about why law enforcement was concerned about a possible threat earlier this month at a Seminole County middle school. The boy seen on school security cameras holding the clarinet “in the position of a shouldered rifle” was also dressed in camo and wearing a tactical vest.

A man was reported missing out of Daytona Beach on Wednesday, according to the police department.

Days after the horses were first reported stolen, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said that investigators have pinned an undocumented immigrant from Cuba as the suspect.

A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed when a mini-bike pulled out in front of him in Deltona, and for the first time in Central Florida, authorities are considering criminal charges in such a case.

One person and two cats made it out of an apartment fire in New Smyrna Beach, firefighters say.

A new park in New Smyrna Beach featuring a combined pickleball facility and off-leash dog run is set to open soon.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

Volusia County deputies announced on Tuesday that they are searching for a wanted 18-year-old man who reportedly stole his grandmother’s firearm.

Another five Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down, and they all reportedly shared one feature in common: rodent droppings.

The sheriff’s office noted the minibike was unregistered, had no lights, and was not street legal.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says four horses have been stolen from a property in Osteen.

Robert Goodwin, a Massachusetts travel agent, is accused of defrauding more than 100 Seabreeze High School students and chaperones.

The end of 2025 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

On Thursday, Cory Woodall appeared before a judge asking for permission to return to his home state of North Carolina, but the judge denied his request.

The family of an Edgewater police officer who investigators say was fatally shot by a gas station clerk at a Circle K has named the chain in a $20-million wrongful-death lawsuit, according to their legal team.

A member of the Mongols motorcycle gang is headed to prison for his role in a Volusia County Bike Week shooting.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

Settle or go bankrupt. Local businesses say those are their only options after they got hit with ADA lawsuits. Many businesses said they did not know they were violating the law, and it was hard to find the help to fix it.

The New Smyrna Beach City Commission unanimously votes down a proposed ordinance that would have allowed “pedal pubs."

The New Smyrna Beach City Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted down a proposed ordinance that would have allowed “peddle pubs,” formally referred to by the city as commercial mega-cycles, to operate on local streets.

According to a news release, the decision came after reviewing evidence presented by the Ormond Beach Police Department.

A man who crashed a BMW in Volusia County says he did not steal the car but instead was teleported into it, according to sheriff’s officials.

Daytona Beach’s Beachside Redevelopment Board is set to discuss new security measures this week, including whether to bring additional patrols to the area similar to those already in place across the bridge on Beach Street.

The state’s Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, made up of state representatives and senators, voted unanimously Monday to investigate the city of Daytona Beach over reports about spending irregularities and a surplus in building permit revenues.

City officials say the concept does not fit the area’s narrow and busy streets, and the slow-moving vehicles could create traffic problems and safety issues.

In a post on social media, Deland police shared a photo of emergency crews on scene and what appears to be a plane wing in the background.

Crews will begin replacing docks damaged by hurricanes and boating mishaps at North Causeway’s eastside boat ramps with a modern floating system starting Monday, according to New Smyrna Beach officials.

A man and two dogs were found dead after a large structure fire near Pierson, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed.

Holly Hill Police Chief Byron Williams says artificial intelligence is being used in “disturbing ways” by online predators and is creating new challenges for investigators.

A man reported missing out of Volusia County hasn’t been seen or heard from since early February, according to the sheriff’s office.

All southbound lanes for a stretch of State Road 15 in DeLand have been closed for emergency repairs.

The sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.

A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl who was last seen in Volusia County and whose parents are believed to be avoiding a court order, authorities said.

A detective from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested.

The proposal would give students in public schools more rights — though it will have to amend the state constitution to do so.

A lawsuit accusing the city of Deltona of taking actions that flooded homes in the Stone Island neighborhood in the wake of Hurricane Ian is over. A judge closed the case on Tuesday and granted summary judgment in the city’s favor.

The Florida Department of Education has released its list of books removed from classrooms across the state.

Deputies said they indeed came back with a warrant, "thereby satisfying the doormat's request."

The Florida Attorney General's office also announced that he was found guilty of nearly 20 counts of child porn possession.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman who was last known to be in the Daytona Beach area.

A man accused of breaking into a home in DeLand was shot by a resident Monday morning, DeLand police said.

A man accused of breaking into a home in DeLand was shot by a resident Monday morning, DeLand police said.

A 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.

Soon, your four-legged friends will be able to soak up the sun and get their paws in the sand in Daytona Beach.

Games across Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties were played on Black Friday.

Deputies in Volusia County say they’ve arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with an attempted home invasion last week that led to shots fired.

A new petition is calling for a portion of Central Florida to be renamed after the country's 47th president.