A group of New Smyrna Beach homeowners is making history — and racing against the clock to do it. After a three-and-a-half-year battle with state and county officials, residents along the beachfront have received the green light to build what will be the city’s first-ever natural coquina rock revetment. There’s just one catch: it has to be finished by May 1 — the start of sea turtle nesting season.

Months after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.

A 6-year-old girl showed up at school with a bruised face on Thursday, sparking a child abuse investigation in Volusia County.

A dog is home safe after a family received AI photos showing an injured pet

Prosecutors will not file charges against a man seen in a video being punched in the head by a Daytona Beach police officer during an arrest last month.

Rip currents occur all year round in Florida, but they become more noticeable in the summer when more people venture out into the warmer water.

The fate of Daytona Beach’s city manager remains up in the air after the city commission did not vote on whether to renew his contract or not. Instead, in a split vote, they decided to table it.

News 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.

Daytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote Wednesday night on a more than $1 million contract to repair sidewalks in a newly built neighborhood where residents say dozens of people have fallen.

Of the new laws signed on Tuesday, one designates a Florida highway as the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."

Crystal Ballroom Ocean Walk in Daytona Beach has shut its doors, leaving couples scrambling to find a new venue.

Multiple scandals led to Congressional resignations Monday, reviving questions about the futures of two Florida representatives facing their own investigations, including Central Florida Rep. Cory Mills, R-New Smyrna Beach. Here's what we know about the allegations against him.

The water main break caused a hole in the road that is five feet deep and 20 feet wide.

Earlier this year, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.

Rough surf this week carved what appear to be small cliffs into the sand along parts of Volusia County’s coastline — prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.

On a sun-soaked spring morning in Central Florida, the 22,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is almost eerily quiet - and to Balog, that silence says everything.

Informed Delivery is a free program you can sign up for on the USPS website that provides updates on your mail's status. You'll even get a picture when something is delivered.

Luis Diaz Polanco, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder after investigators say he opened fire on Deputy Jose Rivera during a call at a Deltona home on Candler Drive in March.

Police said that 25 victims were identified after the pair was caught with roughly $47,000 worth of checks in their vehicle.

A 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete is recovering after running into traffic near I-95 in Daytona Beach and being struck by an SUV, with his family crediting strangers for stepping in to help.

Dangerous surf and powerful rip currents are battering Volusia County’s coastline, prompting beach safety officials to urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. Waves are reaching 8 to 12 feet, and the conditions have already proven serious for at least one family.

A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges in Volusia County after police say two dogs, left in a truck for hours in a Walmart parking lot, died of apparent heat stroke.

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

A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.

The future of the old Volusia County Jail in downtown DeLand is in the hands of city commissioners once again. Monday’s rezoning hearing marks the first public hearing on a redevelopment project in two years — and local business owners are ready for change.

Chitwood issued a stern warning to promoters behind the recently announced “Daytona Beach Pier Takeover.”

Edgewater officials are considering a permanent ban on "toilet-to-tap" turning treated wastewater into drinking water, a move drawing mixed reactions from residents ahead of a council vote and a possible 2026 ballot decision.

After a missing child alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl out of DeLand last year, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office has now announced that she’s been found.

Volunteers in Volusia County are sounding the alarm after a dramatic spike in stranded sea turtles washing ashore — and they need the public’s help.

The Daytona Beach city auditor is speaking out after a tense city commission meeting put his findings — and his methods — under fire.

Orange City is now speaking out after a controversial video surfaced, which shows the arrest of a 79-year old person.

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

A simple traffic stop this month escalated after an officer found illicit substances inside, according to new footage released by the police department.

Frank Rendon Park in Daytona Beach Shores reopened after the damage from the 2022 hurricanes, when back-to-back storms caused devastating destruction throughout the park.

Local leaders to break ground on affordable housing complex at site of old Putnam Hotel in DeLand.

An internal audit of the Daytona Beach Fire Department is raising serious questions about more than $500,000 in spending — and a city commissioner says what’s in the report is “extremely concerning.”

DeLand residents are pushing back against a proposed truck plaza that could bring dozens of semi-trucks to a busy stretch near Interstate 4 and State Route 44.

A new monument dedicated to Vietnam veterans will be unveiled at Veterans Memorial Park in Daytona Beach

Port Orange police scoured a property on Thursday in search of evidence related to a case from over 10 years ago, the department confirmed to News 6.

Deputies uncovered plenty of illicit substances after they stormed a drug home early Thursday morning, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

New video shows the moment Volusia County deputies reached a man accused of crashing his car through a fence at Daytona Beach International Airport and driving onto an active runway.

The sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.

The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission will discuss its final budget under the Florida Department of Transportation as SunRail ownership is set to change by the end of 2027.

A driver is in custody after he crashed he vehicle onto the airfield at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Ormond Beach leaders approved a controversial development on the closed Tomoka Oaks golf course Tuesday night. The idea has been on the table for years, and now the city will move forward with turning the closed course into a neighborhood that includes 254 homes.

After her husband was admitted to Reflections Memory Care, Marianne Brand told News 6 he quickly began falling — getting out of his wheelchair and climbing out of his bed. The situation became so alarming that she began staying at the facility around the clock.

Businesses in Daytona Beach say they are feeling the economic hit after videos of last week’s unsanctioned Daytona Takeover event went viral. Airbnb hosts and hotels report questions and cancellations tied to the viral videos.

A Central Florida woman was put behind bars after Holly Hill police said she was discovered stealing mail from dozens of people.

Homeowners across from Manny Rodriguez Park say foul balls from the baseball diamond keep flying over the fence, breaking house and car windows. News 6 asked the city what it's doing to resolve the issue.

Several Volusia County high schools received bomb threats Monday morning, prompting an investigation and an increase in law enforcement on campuses around the county.

A crash in Ormond Beach on Thursday afternoon left a 25-year-old dead, according to the police department.

Daytona Beach authorities implemented a special event zone and a temporary youth curfew after a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unpermitted events, violence, and 133 arrests.

The free, two-day event connects veterans and their families with assistance from dozens of agencies.

The employee was traveling east on 27th Avenue and turning left onto South Atlantic Avenue when the vehicle struck two people who were in the crosswalk, the city said in a news release.

Law enforcement and city leaders in Daytona Beach are taking steps to ensure the safety of everyone as the second weekend of spring break approaches.

New data shows that spring break is costing people more this year as prices for food, alcohol, and apparel have risen since last year.

Daytona Beach city leaders unanimously voted Wednesday to put a charter amendment against “toilet to tap” before voters in November.

A man was arrested after a fatal stabbing at a home near Daytona Beach on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Daytona Beach city leaders enacted an emergency ordinance imposing a youth curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a week following a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unsanctioned events and violence, including 133 arrests and four shootings. Police Chief Jakari Young and other officials emphasized the need for better communication and consideration of the city's future as a spring break destination, with discussions of forming a task force to address these concerns.

Footage shows the two law enforcement officers take to the Halifax River in pursuit of the fleeing suspect.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office released footage of an incident early Tuesday morning where a pickup truck struck a deputy’s patrol car.

A “career criminal” was put behind bars yet again after serving only two years in prison, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking at monetarily punishing one of the promoters of recent unsanctioned spring break events in Daytona Beach, including one this past weekend, especially if she does not stop promoting future events.

Over a weeklong period in early March, Volusia County authorities arrested at least five juveniles, ages 10 to 15, on suspicion of making threats to shoot, kill, or blow up other students.

After Daytona Beach's mayor took to social media to address a "troubling" arrest, a local police union has come out in defense of the officer involved.

The first weekend of spring break in Daytona Beach devolved into chaos, local officials said, after a pop-up event on the beach drew large, unsanctioned crowds and multiple shootings in the city.

Volusia County Beach Safety is urging residents and visitors to swim in front of staffed lifeguard towers, saying it significantly increases safety in the ocean.

Police in Daytona Beach are searching for suspects after four different shootings on Saturday. The Daytona Beach Police Department says they do not believe the community is under threat, but they are looking for help with the investigations.

While inside the residence, police said Christopher Ryan Merritt armed himself with a shotgun that belonged to the residents and fired through the window, striking the victim in the right arm and causing a severe injury.

City code already bars bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on downtown sidewalks, and commissioners are considering whether to explicitly add e-bikes to that list.

A pursuit that began after a shooting call off Country Lane ended on Interstate 95 this morning when the suspect opened fire, leaving a South Daytona police officer and the suspect wounded.

Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry took to social media on Friday after a “troubling” video surfaced of an officer.

Over 20 people were taken into custody after a massive raid on a drug home in Volusia County early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff.

A Jacksonville man was arrested this week, well over a year after his 5-week-old daughter was brought to the hospital with fatal injuries, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A large training exercise unfolded in the Intracoastal on Wednesday morning as first responders rehearsed a pediatric drowning rescue ahead of spring break. Firefighters from Ponce Inlet, Volusia Beach Safety and Orlando Health medical teams worked together to practice rescuing a 5-year-old drowning victim.

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

Homeowners in a Volusia County neighborhood are speaking out against a request to build hundreds of homes on a closed golf course in their community.

On Monday, police found two people in the 7-Eleven parking lot. One sustained a non-life-threatening injury; the other was uninjured, a news release states.

After her son’s abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, one Central Florida mother is now set to spend decades in prison, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities are investigating the theft of more than $3,000 from an organization that supports Volusia County military veterans and their families.

Samuel Oche, 22, of Daytona Beach, drowned Saturday while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near French Landing, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.

A 22-year-old man drowned in the St. Johns River while snorkeling on Saturday near French Landing in Orange City, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday at the intersection of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and Pearl Street.

Two Volusia County children were arrested on back‑to‑back days this week, accused of making violent threats against their schools.

The police chief said the department has stepped up enforcement and partnered with other agencies to put more officers in the area ahead of one of the busiest times at the beach.

A man accused of shooting at a Volusia sheriff’s deputy earlier this week appeared in court for the first time since the incident.

A 57-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a truck hauling a trailer in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has revealed a "repeat visitor" to the county jail: an 11-year-old boy.

Volusia County deputies stormed a home in DeLand that Sheriff Mike Chitwood said was used for a business built on fraud.

Daytona Beach leaders are debating what should happen to millions of gallons of wastewater the city produces every day.

A Georgia woman was booked in Volusia County this week after a local was scammed out of $79,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday for the Culler Pet Resource Center, which serves Flagler, Volusia, and Brevard Counties.

A Volusia sheriff’s deputy whose body camera saved his life when he was shot twice while investigating a case in Deltona was released from the hospital.

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

The city of Daytona Beach is debating a measure that would allow voters to decide on restrictions for “toilet to tap” water recycling.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood on Tuesday will show body camera video of a deputy who was shot twice in Deltona while investigating a vandalism case.

A deputy is conscious and alert after being shot twice on Monday evening, and his department-issued body camera may have helped save his life, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators said that a good Samaritan recovered the man from the water, though he still ultimately died from his injuries.

Two men were arrested this week after an elderly man was scammed out of thousands of dollars, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Opening weekend could be a little soggy with some rain in the forecast for Bike Week in Daytona Beach, but the party will go on.