Four Volusia County high schools now have metal detectors in place as part of their security protocol, according to an update from the school district Tuesday. More metal detectors are on the way.

The process is similar to airport security: students place their bags on a scanner and walk through a metal detector.

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A former gym teacher at Atlantic High School in Port Orange accused of having sexual contact with multiple students was arrested again and is facing more charges.

A hearing is set for a Volusia County teacher accused of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old student.

Students in Volusia County will be honoring a fellow student killed in a crash last week.

An Orlando clinic is challenging a $193,000 fine after allegations it violated a law that requires a 24-hour waiting period for performing abortions.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning to parents after fentanyl and a BB gun were found in separate incidents at two county high schools.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released video showing the arrest of a 16-year-old student who was found with a gun on campus Tuesday.

A social media post tipped off a school resource deputy to a student with a gun on the campus of Atlantic High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One Port Orange high school was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after Volusia County School officials say there were rumors of a weapon on campus. As of noon Wednesday, the school district said the lockdown had been lifted and no weapon was found. The lockdown at @SharksAHS has been lifted. — Volusia County Schools (@volusiaschools) December 16, 2020Law enforcement was on the scene around 10 a.m. Officials said it did not appear to be a valid threat. There will be additional law enforcement presence on campus as a precaution.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. The Volusia County School Board discussed on Tuesday how to accommodate more families who want to attend next months high school graduation at the Ocean Center. Three people per student were going to be allowed to go to graduation, and that was upsetting enough because some of us have larger families, Bjorge said. "We're hoping that Volusia County as a whole comes together and makes the right decision here," she said. Volusia County School Board Member Ruben Colon said he sympathizes with all the families and is part of Tuesday's discussion. I wish parents would know that we truly, truly want them to be there to celebrate with their students, Colon said.

12 arrested after series of fights at Volusia high schoolPublished: December 6, 2019, 1:42 pmAuthorities from three law enforcement agencies responded to Atlantic High School Thursday for a lunchtime fight that resulted in the arrest of 11 teens and one adult, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.