One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Daytona Beach Wednesday. The shooting happened in the 1400 block of South Palmetto Avenue, off South Ridgewood Avenue and Beville Road.

Michael Hightower, accused of brutally attacking elderly Daytona College owners Nancy and Roger Bradley in their school's parking lot, allegedly shot a police officer in the leg with his own gun while hospitalized — and was already on pretrial release in a separate hit-and-run case at the time of the attack.

New body-camera video is offering a closer look at the moments officers responded to an attack on an elderly Ormond Beach couple — and the chaotic arrest that followed.

Williamson Boulevard narrows from four lanes to two near I-95, and county traffic studies have determined that the corridor is operating over capacity.

The suspect, who was already facing two counts of attempted murder connected to the college incident, shot the officer while at the hospital, officials said.

Abinet Belachew, who was appointed in September 2025, said his resignation will be effective Oct. 15, 2026 — just one year after taking the post.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Members of the university’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter are displaying 2,977 American flags outside the Center of Faith and Spirituality — one flag representing each life lost in the attacks.

The cadets climbed 2,100 steps — representing the roughly 2,100 stairs firefighters and other first responders faced inside the World Trade Center as they raced upward to help those trapped inside.

Six children, ranging from 4-13 years old, are now safe, and an investigation is underway, after the Daytona Beach Police Department says they went missing Saturday. Officers say the children were believed to be traveling with Joia Jina Shepard and Pervis Deontia Sylvester after the courts had ordered the children to be taken from their custody, and they did not have legal custody at the time.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

City leaders are scheduled to meet privately with their attorney Wednesday to discuss the city’s options after a federal appeals court ruled that key portions of the city’s anti-panhandling law violate the First Amendment.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

A 14-year-old has been reported missing and endangered out of Daytona Beach, according to the police department.

A former NFL wide receiver has been taken into custody over his ties to “multiple felony offenses,” according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Cruise posted a video and photos to his social media platforms showing him and Anne Hathaway posing alongside a green-and-yellow stock car — a nod to the iconic Mello Yello color scheme that defined the original film.

Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway in overtime Saturday night to take the final playoff spot.

As fans roll into the Daytona area for the Winn-Dixie 250, one family-owned RV campground near Daytona International Speedway is preparing for a full house.

NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado for another race that recognizes the men and women who serve.

A 19-year-old suspect has been hospitalized after a shootout with police in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to the police department.

A shooting in Daytona Beach left one person dead Friday, prompting a nearby children’s center to suspend its after-school program for the day as police searched for the person responsible.

Officers responded to the scene on the 700 block of School Street just before noon on Friday, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound.

Volusia County has approved construction of a new, centralized headquarters for Volusia County Emergency Medical Services, transforming a former automotive dealership into a hub for EMS administration, training and fleet maintenance.

A Daytona Beach mother was arrested last week after she reportedly attacked a teacher at a local elementary school, according to the police department.

Daytona Beach City Commissioners will decide Tuesday whether police can continue using a statewide database of driver’s license photographs as part of facial recognition investigations.

NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher stop by News 6 to preview the August 29th Coke Zero Sugar 400.

A Georgia man has been charged with burglarizing former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after he and his family died in a plane crash.

A Daytona Beach police officer has been fired following an internal investigation into a use-of-force encounter earlier this year, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

The city closed the Seabreeze beach approach after declaring the Plaza Hotel, which stands above it, non-compliant and unsafe due to a long list of code violations and public health and safety concerns.

The Seabreeze Boulevard beach approach ramp in Daytona Beach will temporarily close Friday night following safety concerns tied to the nearby Plaza Hotel, a landmark property that has sat vacant since 2022 and was recently declared non-compliant over a long list of code violations.

DeSantis is set to speak at 11 a.m. at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Center for Advanced Air Mobility.

Ty Gibbs’ car will be adorned in the multicolored M&M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month.

Officers have responded after a stabbing was reported in Daytona Beach on Tuesday, according to the police department.

Last week, half a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

NASCAR’s exhibition Clash is returning to Daytona International Speedway for the first time in six years.

Central Florida is experiencing one of its hottest summers on record, with several cities ranking among their warmest ever. And with weeks of summer still ahead, the heat isn't letting up anytime soon.

Volusia County Sheriff's deputies, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a large-scale disaster drill off Daytona Beach, simulating a commercial airliner crash in the Atlantic Ocean.

Newly released body camera and dash camera video provides a closer look at the final moments of a Daytona Beach murder suspect who died after crashing while fleeing Titusville police earlier this week.

Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

The Daytona Beach homicide suspect who died in Titusville Tuesday night had killed his estranged wife while she was on the phone with their son, police said in an update on Wednesday.

Officers are investigating a “domestic violence incident” that broke out in Holly Hill on Monday, according to the police department. Police said the incident may have stemmed from an argument over infidelity.

About 49 people were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation going after drug traffickers in Central Florida. The networks operated in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Marion and Orange counties, according to law enforcement.

The move comes as JetBlue shifts its focus to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, looking to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines’ collapse in South Florida.

Daytona Beach leaders will hear a new proposal on Thursday night that would add strict new rules for e-bikes, bicycles and motorized pedicabs. The proposed ordinance bans anyone under the age of 11 from using an e-bike on any roadway or sidewalk.

City leaders are voting Wednesday to extend and upgrade a longstanding program that gives residents money back for replacing fixtures with more water-efficient options.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.

Seven people were arrested as part of an undercover operation in Volusia County this month, according to the sheriff’s office.

Law enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at Daytona International Speedway, launching a weeklong campaign aimed at reducing speed-related crashes and fatalities on Florida’s roads.

An 85-year-old Daytona Beach woman was killed early Monday morning in a rear-end crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Daytona Beach Police Department says it is looking for three people who went missing Friday morning.

A Volusia County Sheriff's deputy is under investigation after crashing his patrol vehicle into a retention pond at approximately 92 mph while failing to negotiate an off-ramp near International Speedway Boulevard and Interstate 95, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.

The Daytona Beach Shores City Commission is set to consider a proposal to rename the city “The Shores.” A recent city survey found most respondents support the change, though some residents remain divided over the potential costs and loss of the well-known Daytona Beach name.

A search is underway in Daytona Beach after Daytona Beach Safety officials say a 17-year-old Orlando teen vanished Friday night.

A sad start to the holiday weekend in Volusia County. The Volusia Beach Safety Patrol says a 60-year-old man was found dead 80 to 100 meters offshore.

Volusia County law enforcement raided 10 properties, targeting a violent drug gang known as the "Cut Throat Murderers" linked to fatal overdoses and shootings on the county's east side.

A Daytona Beach ordinance banning panhandling partially violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a U.S. Appeals Court affirmed this week. But the judges also ruled the lower court went too far in blocking the whole ordinance.

The Daytona Beach fire chief is stepping down after 27 years with the city — and his departure comes months after an internal audit raised serious questions about spending inside his department.

Florida’s Jason Raynor Act — named for a Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty — is now law, requiring a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on yet another batch of new laws — this time tackling criminal issues.

Despite its Texan upbringing, Buc-ee’s has been a smash hit for many Florida residents since its debut in St. Augustine years ago.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Jason Raynor Act into law Tuesday in Winter Haven, sending a direct message to anyone who attacks a police officer in Florida: the consequences are now permanent.

Daytona Beach's Peabody Auditorium will host productions such as A Beautiful Noise, The Wiz, Shucked, and Hadestown, while The Sharon in The Villages will feature The Carpenters Songbook, A Beautiful Noise, The Pirates of Penzance, Waitress, and Burn The Floor Presents Maks & Peta Live.

During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Daytona residents are weighing the future of a historic building tied to the city’s Black history: the Campbell Hotel on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

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Condemned in 2023, its fate of the Campbell Hotel, one of the only places Black people could lodge during Jim Crow era, has remained uncertain, but the community wants to see it restored.

Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.

Daytona Beach police are investigating a fatal shooting at Derbyshire Park that left one person dead and sent two others to a hospital.

While most Volusia County cities are making progress on flood mitigation, Daytona Beach residents in the Midtown neighborhood are still waiting for help — and growing more anxious with every storm in the forecast.

Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Daytona Beach police had been searching for Perry since late Wednesday night.

Authorities in Volusia County are searching for a homicide suspect out of Gainesville. The sheriff’s office is looking for Xavion Perry III. They say he was spotted in Daytona Beach by police Tuesday night.

Earlier this month, a report was released examining the most "up-and-coming" communities in the country.

More than 8,800 homes are coming to a new "city within a city" in Daytona Beach. The city of Daytona Beach approved plans for an Avalon Park Daytona. Developers say they have plans to deal with the infrastructure woes this community could cause.

A memorial service was held Monday for Adam “Stump” Smith, the late assistant baseball coach for Spruce Creek High School.

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Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

Law enforcement and a local roller rink are taking action ahead of a planned “teen takeover” in Kissimmee that began circulating on social media.

The owner and chef said the restaurant's last day will be on Friday, though she also teased there were other plans in the works.

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

Around 12:35 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard following a report of a person shot.

“Welcome to Rockville” in Daytona Beach is being put on pause due to severe weather heading into the region, according to organizers.

Crews are currently building a seawall that will be set into the sand, serving as the foundation for the boardwalk extension.

A two-year study aimed at finding flooding solutions for Daytona Beach’s Midtown neighborhood has ended without a viable fix — leaving residents and city leaders disappointed and, in many cases, feeling stuck.

Orlando and central Florida are set for another round of summer-like heat heading into the weekend, with forecast highs in the low to mid-90s and increased chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

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One of the country’s largest rock music festivals kicks off Thursday in Daytona Beach, bringing more than 160 bands, hundreds of thousands of fans — and potentially record-breaking heat.

A 12-year-old was taken to jail after she was accused of sending a threat to a teacher — under her ex-boyfriend’s account, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Jauquin Perry is out of the hospital and facing a long recovery after being struck by an SUV near mile marker 261 on I-95, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.

Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

New body camera video from Daytona Beach police shows the moment officers pulled over a father who then fled — first in his car, then on foot — with a young child in his arms.

A Central Florida high school was forced to act on Wednesday after a former student showed up with a loaded firearm, according to the school district.

Jeep Beach 2026 packed the shoreline with vehicles and people, but a crash involving a young child renewed safety concerns.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.

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

Welcome to Rockville 2026 returns to Daytona International Speedway from May 7-10, featuring over 160 bands across five stages, including headliners Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance.

Years after a man gunned down his roommate and two other victims, he will now spend the rest of his life in prison.

From Jeeps to jazz, it’s a weekend full of fun across Central Florida.

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.

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.