Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary home
Read full article: Man wanted after attack with metal bat, stun baton at DeBary homeDeputies are searching for a man’s whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s office.
83-year-old woman reported missing out of DeBary has been found, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 83-year-old woman reported missing out of DeBary has been found, sheriff’s office saysThe subject of Florida Silver Alert issued out of Volusia County this weekend has been found, according to authorities.
Man accused of pistol-whipping teen, forcing him and girlfriend to undress at DeBary park turns self in
Read full article: Man accused of pistol-whipping teen, forcing him and girlfriend to undress at DeBary park turns self inA man accused of pistol-whipping a teen and forcing him and his girlfriend to undress at a DeBary park on Sunday has been arrested, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Will it happen again? Debary neighbors still worry after years of flooding
Read full article: Will it happen again? Debary neighbors still worry after years of floodingNearly 17 years after Tropical Storm Fay dumped more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Debary, many neighbors in the Lakeside area still hold their breath every hurricane season.
Volusia school district accuses DeBary officials of ‘self-serving financial greed’ in latest school site fight response
Read full article: Volusia school district accuses DeBary officials of ‘self-serving financial greed’ in latest school site fight responseVolusia County Public Schools says it will pursue “all available legal remedies” to get a school developed on a piece of land in DeBary, despite threats of legal action from the city.
City of DeBary rejects Volusia County school at Spring Vista site
Read full article: City of DeBary rejects Volusia County school at Spring Vista siteThe Spring Vista site was previously deemed inconsistent with DeBary’s comprehensive plan during a quasi-judicial hearing and public input process held on Jan. 15.
$8M land plan sparks debate between Volusia County Schools, DeBary officials
Read full article: $8M land plan sparks debate between Volusia County Schools, DeBary officialsVolusia County Schools is considering spending $8 million on a piece of land in DeBary to build a new school. However, the city has already stated that the land cannot accommodate a new school.
'They're ugly:' Eastern lubber grasshoppers are eating at people's patience in DeBary
Read full article: 'They're ugly:' Eastern lubber grasshoppers are eating at people's patience in DeBaryIf you've seen them, you'd know them: they're Eastern lubber grasshoppers. Maybe the name doesn't sound familiar, but the look is distinct.
DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriff’s office saysA 54-year-old DeBary man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck head-on by an SUV and later died, according to the sheriff's office.
‘John Doe’ found dead in 1997 ID’d through DNA testing, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: ‘John Doe’ found dead in 1997 ID’d through DNA testing, Volusia deputies sayHis remains, which were found in a wooded area of DeBary several years after he went missing, have now been identified through forensic genetic genealogy, according to the sheriff's office.
‘Dumb as hell:’ Orange City officer accused of stalking woman using license plate readers
Read full article: ‘Dumb as hell:’ Orange City officer accused of stalking woman using license plate readersThe woman claimed that he had exhibited "controlling behavior," such as putting an air tag in her wallet and showing her videos of her own car, according to investigators.
Is the future of DeBary’s K-8 school in limbo? Volusia County Schools delays land sale
Read full article: Is the future of DeBary’s K-8 school in limbo? Volusia County Schools delays land saleVolusia County Schools pulled the plug on discussing the possibility of selling land that is set aside for a K-8 school in DeBary.

DeBary to pump up to a million gallons a day of flood water still standing in parts of Volusia County
Read full article: DeBary to pump up to a million gallons a day of flood water still standing in parts of Volusia CountyResident who live near Miller Lake near the Orange City area of Volusia County are finally going to get some relief.
DeBary still dealing with heavily flooded streets days after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: DeBary still dealing with heavily flooded streets days after Hurricane MiltonResidents in some Debary neighborhoods still can't get their cars out of their garage or drive down the street because of severe flooding.
‘Moving in the right direction:’ DeBary’s city manager addresses flooding concerns after Milton
Read full article: ‘Moving in the right direction:’ DeBary’s city manager addresses flooding concerns after MiltonAs cleanup from Hurricane Milton begins across Central Florida, some are still dealing with flooding fears.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on I-4 in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on I-4 in Volusia County, FHP saysA single-vehicle crash along Interstate 4 near DeBary left a Jacksonville man dead and a DeLand man in critical condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeBary woman dies after being found unresponsive in apartment complex pool, deputies say
Read full article: DeBary woman dies after being found unresponsive in apartment complex pool, deputies sayA DeBary woman has died after she was found unresponsive in a community pool, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Tavares officer accused of $50K home burglary while couple was on vacation
Read full article: Former Tavares officer accused of $50K home burglary while couple was on vacationA DeBary couple returned home earlier this week to find that their home had been burglarized — and a former police officer is now the suspect, according to deputies.
Volusia County leaders call for changes to Florida’s affordable housing law
Read full article: Volusia County leaders call for changes to Florida’s affordable housing lawAs Florida's population has rapidly increased over the years, demand for housing has reached an all-time high and the supply of affordable housing has not kept up.
Nearly 1K Volusia students may have to switch schools next year amid developments
Read full article: Nearly 1K Volusia students may have to switch schools next year amid developmentsWith more than 200,000 homes projected to soon be built in Southeast Volusia, and hundreds more in other parts of the county, district leaders said they’re going to have to move students to different schools.
Volusia deputies locate woman missing out of DeBary
Read full article: Volusia deputies locate woman missing out of DeBaryElba Iris Rivera, 69, was found coming out of the woods near her home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. She went on to be medically cleared and reunited with her family, deputies said just ahead of 11 a.m.
10-year-old arrested after bringing knife to DeBary Elementary School, deputies say
Read full article: 10-year-old arrested after bringing knife to DeBary Elementary School, deputies sayDeputies said that the student hadn’t made any threats, though the knife was confiscated, and the child was arrested.
Boil water advisory issued for some residents in DeBary, Orange City
Read full article: Boil water advisory issued for some residents in DeBary, Orange CityVolusia County Water Resources and Utilities announced a precautionary boil water notice affecting all Southwest Interconnect Public Water System customers, including those in DeBary and Orange City.
Norton security email scam costs Volusia County woman $10,000
Read full article: Norton security email scam costs Volusia County woman $10,000An email that appeared to be from Norton 360 billing department cost a DeBary woman $10,000 in Bitcoin currency in an elaborate scheme that is sweeping the country.
DeBary woman killed in crash off I-4 exit ramp in Deltona, troopers say
Read full article: DeBary woman killed in crash off I-4 exit ramp in Deltona, troopers sayA 39-year-old DeBary woman was killed late Friday when her vehicle left an Interstate 4 exit ramp in Deltona and crashed into trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeBary man hospitalized after being hit by train, troopers say
Read full article: DeBary man hospitalized after being hit by train, troopers sayA DeBary man was injured when he was hit by a train while standing near the tracks on Friday afternoon in Orange City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeBary man accused of trying to break into trailer with machete looking for ‘captive girls’
Read full article: DeBary man accused of trying to break into trailer with machete looking for ‘captive girls’A DeBary man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of trying to break into a person’s trailer while looking for “captive girls,” according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: DeBary man hid from deputies in swamp after peeking in woman’s window, officials say
Read full article: VIDEO: DeBary man hid from deputies in swamp after peeking in woman’s window, officials sayA DeBary man was found hiding from deputies in a swampy area after he was caught looking through a woman’s window multiple times, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Orchestra members speak out after $20K in music equipment stolen from Volusia nonprofit
Read full article: Orchestra members speak out after $20K in music equipment stolen from Volusia nonprofitTwo members of a Volusia County symphony orchestra are sharing the impact that thieves had on members after the thieves stole thousands of dollars' worth of musical equipment.
‘Christmas miracle:’ News 6 helps DeBary mother get lotto winnings after DEO issue
Read full article: ‘Christmas miracle:’ News 6 helps DeBary mother get lotto winnings after DEO issueA DeBary mother can now make Christmas special for her seven children after News 6 stepped in to help get her lottery winnings following a snag with DEO.
‘I thought it was my saving grace:’ DeBary mom loses lotto winnings to DEO overpayment issue
Read full article: ‘I thought it was my saving grace:’ DeBary mom loses lotto winnings to DEO overpayment issueA DeBary mother is hoping to collect her lotto winnings before Christmas after losing the money because of an issue with unemployment overpayment.
SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through December
Read full article: SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through DecemberSunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.
DeBary lotto scratch-off winner loses $1K to DEO ‘overpayment’
Read full article: DeBary lotto scratch-off winner loses $1K to DEO ‘overpayment’A DeBary Parks Department employee discovered his identity was being used to collect unemployment benefits after he won a $1,000 Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off prize last October.
Knife found in DeBary man’s shoe during courthouse screening, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Knife found in DeBary man’s shoe during courthouse screening, Volusia deputies sayA 26-year-old man was arrested after a deputy found a dagger in his shoes during a courthouse security screening in DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at DeBary IHOP
Read full article: Man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at DeBary IHOPA man arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a IHOP in Debary has been indicted on several charges, including murder, according to the Flagler-Volusia State Attorney’s Office.
VIDEO: Man wanted after cars set ablaze by Molotov cocktail in DeBary
Read full article: VIDEO: Man wanted after cars set ablaze by Molotov cocktail in DeBaryVideo shows a man launching a Molotov cocktail into a car in a DeBary neighborhood after deputies responded to multiple vehicle fires in the area, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
1 killed in shooting outside DeBary IHOP; person of interest ID’d, deputies say
Read full article: 1 killed in shooting outside DeBary IHOP; person of interest ID’d, deputies sayDetectives with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office have named a person of interest and identified the victim in a fatal shooting Friday evening outside of an IHOP in DeBary.
Man accused of stalking 3 women in Volusia County gets 15 years for probation violation
Read full article: Man accused of stalking 3 women in Volusia County gets 15 years for probation violationA man accused of stalking at least three women will spend the next 15 years behind bars for violating his probation from a 2017 attempted kidnapping charge.
Certified nursing assistant, 72, accused of sexually abusing DeBary patient with dementia, deputies say
Read full article: Certified nursing assistant, 72, accused of sexually abusing DeBary patient with dementia, deputies sayA certified nursing assistant is accused of sexually abusing a patient with dementia at a DeBary rehab facility, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Stalking charges mount against DeBary man, Volusia County deputies say
Read full article: Stalking charges mount against DeBary man, Volusia County deputies sayA DeBary man is now facing three stalking charges as of Friday, with possibly more to come, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Man gets hits with 2nd stalking charge, could see more charges, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Man gets hits with 2nd stalking charge, could see more charges, Volusia deputies sayA man who is already facing one stalking charge has now been hit with a second and investigators said a third possible victim has come forward, which could result in even more charges.
Another victim comes forward in DeBary man’s stalking investigation, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Another victim comes forward in DeBary man’s stalking investigation, Volusia deputies sayA DeBary man recently arrested for violating his probation following a 2017 attempted kidnapping is now facing additional charges after allegedly stalking another jogger in October, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
14-year-old shot man after drug deal in Volusia County, deputies say
Read full article: 14-year-old shot man after drug deal in Volusia County, deputies sayA juvenile was arrested Thursday in DeBary for the shooting of a 20-year-old man earlier that day, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Florida man shoots family dog in head during argument with girlfriend, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man shoots family dog in head during argument with girlfriend, deputies sayAn intoxicated DeBary man shot a family dog in the head during an argument with his girlfriend in a room away from where two children were, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
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‘Thank God we didn’t kill him:’ Volusia sheriff details deputy shooting in DeBary
Read full article: ‘Thank God we didn’t kill him:’ Volusia sheriff details deputy shooting in DeBaryVolusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood detailed a deputy-involved shooting Friday afternoon where a deputy shot a man who had threatened to get into a shootout with deputies responding to a domestic violence call.
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DeBary plans 2021 July Fourth celebration as COVID-19 vaccination numbers go up
Read full article: DeBary plans 2021 July Fourth celebration as COVID-19 vaccination numbers go upDEBARY, Fla. – Like most cities, DeBary canceled last year’s Fourth of July celebration because of the pandemic but this year city leaders said they’re bringing it back. Despite the pandemic, the city has still held popular events, some at limited capacity and others with normal size crowds. Each year the city spends about $35,000 on the event and a citizens’ group raises money for the rest. Ad“We have credit for that towards this year because we did not use the fireworks,” said Chasez. Monitoring the pandemic trends, she said they will determine whether all vendors can be there this year.
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DeLand man faces new charges following teen’s disappearance, return home
Read full article: DeLand man faces new charges following teen’s disappearance, return homeVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man arrested in November following the disappearance and return home of a DeBary 15-year-old girl is facing new charges after further investigation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. According to the arrest report, the girl’s father previously reported Maldonado to DeLand police for having an unauthorized relationship with his 15-year-old daughter. The teen told detectives she first met Maldonado on social media in July, according to the report. After the teen’s safe return, Maldonado was charged with interfering with child custody as well as lewd and lascivious molestation. Volusia County Jail records show he was booked into the facility on Monday.
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DeBary man, 77, killed in head-on crash identified
Read full article: DeBary man, 77, killed in head-on crash identifiedDeBARY, Fla. – Sheriff’s officials on Monday identified a 77-year-old DeBary man who was killed last week in a head-on crash with a dump truck. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Edward Romaine died in the wreck, which happened around 5 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Fort Florida Road and 15th Street in DeBary. Deputies said Romaine was driving a pickup truck that struck a dump truck. Romaine was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The driver of the dump truck was not injured.

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