VIDEO: 6-year-old boy with autism rescued from pond on Christmas Day
Read full article: VIDEO: 6-year-old boy with autism rescued from pond on Christmas DayDeputies spent Christmas evening rescuing a 6-year-old boy from a pond near his neighborhood in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
17-year-old slain in possible robbery attempt on Christmas night, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: 17-year-old slain in possible robbery attempt on Christmas night, Volusia sheriff saysA 17-year-old was fatally shot during what might have been an attempted robbery, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Deputies arrest man accused of trying to break into Deltona home with teen girl inside
Read full article: Deputies arrest man accused of trying to break into Deltona home with teen girl insideVolusia County deputies arrested a man whoโs accused of trying to break into a Deltona house where a teenage girl was home alone.
More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies say
Read full article: More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies sayThe sheriffโs 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.
32-Year-Old motorcyclist killed in Deltona mini-bike crash
Read full article: 32-Year-Old motorcyclist killed in Deltona mini-bike crashA 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.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibike operated by unlicensed teen, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibike operated by unlicensed teen, Volusia deputies sayThe sheriffโs office noted the minibike was unregistered, had no lights, and was not street legal.
Judge dismisses Stone Island residentsโ lawsuit against Deltona over flooded homes
Read full article: Judge dismisses Stone Island residentsโ lawsuit against Deltona over flooded homesA 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 cityโs favor.
2 arrested in attempted Deltona home invasion that ended with gunfire
Read full article: 2 arrested in attempted Deltona home invasion that ended with gunfireDeputies in Volusia County say theyโve arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with an attempted home invasion last week that led to shots fired.
Family urges Volusia Sheriffโs office to take down video showing minor son
Read full article: Family urges Volusia Sheriffโs office to take down video showing minor sonA family in Volusia County is urging Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his office to remove a video from Facebook that includes their teenage son's face.
Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for inappropriately touching student, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for inappropriately touching student, deputies sayA 51-year-old Deltona Middle School teacher was arrested after being accused of inappropriately touching a student in his classroom, according to a news release.
Armed man in body armor arrested after standoff, fire in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: Armed man in body armor arrested after standoff, fire in Deltona, deputies sayDeputies responded to a house on Patron Avenue following reports of a neighbor who was setting something on fire and carrying a firearm, a news release states.
Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies say
Read full article: Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies sayDeputies are searching for a group of suspects after an attempted home invasion led to gunfire early Wednesday morning in a Deltona neighborhood, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
โComplete bull****:โ Volusia sheriff rips judge after deputy gets attacked at school
Read full article: โComplete bull****:โ Volusia sheriff rips judge after deputy gets attacked at schoolNearly a year after a deputy was attacked at Deltona Middle School, Sheriff Mike Chitwood is railing against the suspect's sentence.
11-year-old arrested on felony charge in Volusia, accused of writing school โkill listโ
Read full article: 11-year-old arrested on felony charge in Volusia, accused of writing school โkill listโDeputies say an 11-year-old boy was arrested on felony charges after he wrote a โkill listโ at a Volusia school.
โOut of control:โ This threat is looming over Floridaโs future, expert says
Read full article: โOut of control:โ This threat is looming over Floridaโs future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, thereโs another danger looming over Floridaโs future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
Armed man caught at Deltona home, accused of threatening to kill 4 children
Read full article: Armed man caught at Deltona home, accused of threatening to kill 4 childrenAn armed man was arrested at a Deltona home on Sunday afternoon after the suspect reportedly threatened to kill four children in the house, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders resentenced to death
Read full article: 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders resentenced to deathAfter years of appeals, mistrials and changes to Floridaโs death penalty law, a judge on Monday will resentence two men convicted in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.
Volusia County to review high-priority road projects, funding options
Read full article: Volusia County to review high-priority road projects, funding optionsVolusia County leaders are set to review a new ranked list of road projects Tuesday, outlining which corridors are most in need of major reconstruction, widening or redesign โ and how to pay for them.
โBoat builderโ back behind bars after scams rack up over $200K, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: โBoat builderโ back behind bars after scams rack up over $200K, Volusia deputies sayA Deltona man has again been arrested after scamming five customers out of over $200,000, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
โStained red:โ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on exโs lawn, deputies say
Read full article: โStained red:โ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on exโs lawn, deputies sayAn Orange County firefighter was put in jail last week after she was caught scattering dozens of opened tampons across her ex-boyfriendโs lawn, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: 3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia CountyThree people, including a Flagler County official and his wife, were killed in a chain-reaction hit-and-run crash that prompted the partial closure of Interstate 4 in Volusia County overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County, 24 other cities and counties sue over Florida law that hampers development decisions
Read full article: Orange County, 24 other cities and counties sue over Florida law that hampers development decisionsOrange County, the town of Windermere, and the cities of Deltona and Edgewater in Volusia County joined the lawsuit Monday against several Florida officials over a new law that limits the way these governments can make decisions about developments.
Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona man accused of targeting old friend, opening fire at gas station, deputies sayAn 18-year-old Deltona man is accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle at a gas station, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Former Florida officer arrested in Volusia, accused of impersonating police
Read full article: Former Florida officer arrested in Volusia, accused of impersonating policeA former Miami-Dade police officer faces charges after authorities say he impersonated a law enforcement officer while claiming to investigate a missing person case in Central Florida.
Volusia County e-bike crash simulation provides valuable training for first responders
Read full article: Volusia County e-bike crash simulation provides valuable training for first respondersLaw enforcement, paramedics, and hospital workers came together on Wednesday for a training exercise designed to increase awareness about e-bike safety.
Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff saysA Deltona man was arrested this week on accusations that he sexually battered a 16-year-old girl, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Boys, 12 and 13, face felony charges after vandalism at Deltona elementary school causes $50K in damage
Read full article: Boys, 12 and 13, face felony charges after vandalism at Deltona elementary school causes $50K in damageA 12-year-old and 13-year-old are accused of breaking into the media center of an elementary school in Deltona and causing $50,000 in damage, according to the sheriffโs office.
Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after asking for massage, robbing Volusia business at gunpoint, deputies sayVolusia County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a Deltona armed robbery, according to officials.
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 manโs whereabouts after he attacked someone at a home gathering in DeBary over the weekend, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs office.
Man accused of threatening woman, teen over property dispute in Deltona
Read full article: Man accused of threatening woman, teen over property dispute in DeltonaA Deltona man faces charges after allegedly threatening a woman and her teenage son over disputed property near his home, the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office said.
โSerious consequences:โ 3 Florida teens arrested after kicking homeโs door in social media challenge
Read full article: โSerious consequences:โ 3 Florida teens arrested after kicking homeโs door in social media challengeThree juveniles in Volusia County are facing serious charges after deputies said they kicked a door in Deltona as part of a social media โdoor kick challenge.โ
Deltona commissioners to vote on road improvements to address flooding
Read full article: Deltona commissioners to vote on road improvements to address floodingDeltona city commissioners will vote on a proposal that could bring long-term relief to neighborhoods where flooding has been a recurring problem.
Witnesses lift vehicle off 14-year-old e-bike rider after he was struck, dragged in Volusia
Read full article: Witnesses lift vehicle off 14-year-old e-bike rider after he was struck, dragged in VolusiaA teen riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle Monday morning in Volusia County, according to deputies.
Deltona residents sound off on high water bills; city encourages transparency, conservation
Read full article: Deltona residents sound off on high water bills; city encourages transparency, conservationDozens of Deltona residents are raising concerns over rising water bills, some reporting dramatic spikes in recent months.
Deltona leaders push to speed up I-4 upgrades between Volusia and Seminole counties
Read full article: Deltona leaders push to speed up I-4 upgrades between Volusia and Seminole countiesVolusia County leaders are urging the Florida Department of Transportation to accelerate the timeline for its โBeyond the Ultimate I-4โ project, which will bring major improvements to the stretch of I-4 between Volusia and Seminole counties.
Deltona man accused of trying to poison ex-girlfriend by putting bleach in vodka, face products, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona man accused of trying to poison ex-girlfriend by putting bleach in vodka, face products, deputies sayA Florida man is accused of trying to poison his ex-girlfriend.
These 5 Florida โboomtownsโ are growing faster than nearly anywhere else
Read full article: These 5 Florida โboomtownsโ are growing faster than nearly anywhere elseA LendingTree study published this week has revealed the fastest-growing metros in the U.S. โ and it turns out that five of them are in Florida.
โItโs not easy:โ Hereโs what could be coming for Floridaโs economy
Read full article: โItโs not easy:โ Hereโs what could be coming for Floridaโs economyDespite economic anxiety being on the rise, the nation isnโt poised for a recession. But that doesn't mean there aren't going to be other changes.
Deltona fire chief wants agency upgrades to cut down emergency response times. Hereโs what it will cost
Read full article: Deltona fire chief wants agency upgrades to cut down emergency response times. Hereโs what it will costDeltona fire officials want to cut fire emergency response times, but say that could take tens of millions of dollars in upgrades. The city is looking to renovate existing fire stations and build several new ones to keep up with rapid population growth.
โPosing as a girl:โ 4 teens arrested in robbery plot, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: โPosing as a girl:โ 4 teens arrested in robbery plot, Volusia sheriff saysFour men were arrested this week after deputies uncovered a strange robbery plot, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsLast week, another four restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Deltona pond searched as part of Mount Dora investigation, police say
Read full article: Deltona pond searched as part of Mount Dora investigation, police sayLaw enforcement search teams are combing a property in Deltona in relation to a criminal investigation out of Mount Dora, but police would not elaborate.
Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Hereโs what that means
Read full article: Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Hereโs what that meansTo figure out which places were considered the โmost educated,โ researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.
Unlicensed contractor arrested in Polk County after scamming thousands from Deltona customer, deputies say
Read full article: Unlicensed contractor arrested in Polk County after scamming thousands from Deltona customer, deputies sayAccording to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Zambrano took $14,950 in down payments from a Deltona customer for a kitchen remodel but never initiated any work.
โI feel the same:โ Deltona woman celebrates 102nd birthday with stories of travel, family
Read full article: โI feel the same:โ Deltona woman celebrates 102nd birthday with stories of travel, familyEvelyn Hebert marked her 102nd birthday at Sterling Court Sky Active Living in Deltona, though the centenarian modestly wishes for less fanfare around the milestone.
7-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: 7-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool, Volusia deputies sayAccording to deputies, the girlโs adoptive mother had instructed the child, who suffered from several medical conditions, including epilepsy, to exit the pool after noticing her lips turning blue.
๐ฐ Highest-paying jobs in Deltona that require a graduate degree
Read full article: ๐ฐ Highest-paying jobs in Deltona that require a graduate degreeStacker ranked the highest-paying jobs that require a graduate degree in Deltona, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2 teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face in Deltona, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: 2 teens arrested after 19-year-old shot in the face in Deltona, sheriffโs office saysTwo 17-year-olds face charges after a 19-year-old was shot in the face in Deltona, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
๐ Highest-paying jobs in Deltona that require a bachelorโs degree
Read full article: ๐ Highest-paying jobs in Deltona that require a bachelorโs degreeStacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs that require a bachelor's degree in Deltona, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deltona considers ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries, sparking resident concern
Read full article: Deltona considers ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries, sparking resident concernDeltona leaders are considering a proposal to ban any new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening within city limits, a move that has some residents speaking out.
Florida man caught with mask, knife stalked his ex-girlfriend, watched her sleep over last 6-8 months, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man caught with mask, knife stalked his ex-girlfriend, watched her sleep over last 6-8 months, deputies sayDeputies say A 20-year-old man was caught prowling a Deltona neighborhood on his way to watch his ex-girlfriend sleep.
Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tag
Read full article: Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tagAn off duty deputy has resigned after being arrested for driving a motorcycle on Interstate 4 with a fake tag on Saturday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Teenโs head grazed in 1 of 2 overnight shootings, Volusia Sheriffโs Office says
Read full article: Teenโs head grazed in 1 of 2 overnight shootings, Volusia Sheriffโs Office saysA 16-year-old boyโs head was grazed in one of two shootings investigated overnight by Volusia County deputies, according to the sheriffโs office.
Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Hereโs why it happened
Read full article: Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Hereโs why it happenedA Volusia County woman is trying to figure out the next steps after her grandmother is dropped from hospice care.
34 Walmart โStores of the Futureโ to open in Florida. Hereโs a full list
Read full article: 34 Walmart โStores of the Futureโ to open in Florida. Hereโs a full listNew Walmart โStores of the Futureโ are in the works nationwide โ including several in the Sunshine State, according to the company.
Death sentence โdeserved:โ Retired Florida sheriff reflects on Xbox murders
Read full article: Death sentence โdeserved:โ Retired Florida sheriff reflects on Xbox murdersRetired Volusia Sheriff Ben Johnson says the brutality of what he found inside the Telford Lane home remains vivid more than 20 years later.
Jury recommends death penalty again for men convicted of Floridaโs Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury recommends death penalty again for men convicted of Floridaโs Xbox murdersThe jury in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history, are set to begin deliberations to decide whether they will be sentenced to death.
Closing arguments delivered in resentencing trial of Florida Xbox murders
Read full article: Closing arguments delivered in resentencing trial of Florida Xbox murdersClosing arguments are expected in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history.
Deltona to defend โKeep Deltona Wildโ zoning in wake of lawsuit
Read full article: Deltona to defend โKeep Deltona Wildโ zoning in wake of lawsuitThe Deltona City Commission voted Monday night to have its legal staff represent the city in a newly filed lawsuit challenging the controversial โKeep Deltona Wildโ zoning overlay district.
Resentencing trial expected to wrap this week as defense continues case
Read full article: Resentencing trial expected to wrap this week as defense continues caseThe resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history will continue, with the defense for one of the men expected to rest its case this week.
Deltonaโs Elkcam Boulevard project aims to reduce flooding risks
Read full article: Deltonaโs Elkcam Boulevard project aims to reduce flooding risksFrequent flooding has trapped residents in Deltona as roads remained closed for weeks and even months after major storms. Elkcam Boulevard in particular has been a focal point of these issues, especially after hurricanes Nicole and Ian.
Defense continues case in Xbox murders resentencing trial
Read full article: Defense continues case in Xbox murders resentencing trialThe defense for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history, will continue its case in an ongoing resentencing trial.
State continues its case in resentencing of Florida Xbox murders
Read full article: State continues its case in resentencing of Florida Xbox murdersProsecutors are expected to rest their case in the resentencing trial for two men convicted in the so-called Xbox murders, the deadliest mass murder in Volusia Countyโs history.
14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Hereโs where theyโll open
Read full article: 14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Hereโs where theyโll openWhile ALDI is also planning stores in many other parts of the country, it appears as though Florida will be getting the bulk of the newly announced locations.
Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in momโs milk
Read full article: Volusia teen accused of attempted murder after putting bleach in momโs milkA Deltona teen has been arrested after being accused of trying to poison his 77-year-old adoptive mother, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95
Read full article: Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95A Deltona man was taken into custody after speeding away from a traffic stop over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office.
Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murders
Read full article: Jury seated in resentencing of 2 men convicted in Deltona Xbox murdersJury selection begins in the resentencing of two men found guilty and sentenced to death in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.
Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn ban
Read full article: Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn banCrews are battling a 100-acre brush fire kicking up a lot of smoke near Deltona. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon near the Deep Creek Preserve. Thatโs south of State Road 44 and east of I-4.
โBe EXTRA CAUTIOUS:โ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announce
Read full article: โBe EXTRA CAUTIOUS:โ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announceTwo students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
โWicked Wonderlandโ: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police say
Read full article: โWicked Wonderlandโ: Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police sayA Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Woman, boyfriend arrested after girl found wandering with dog in Deltona, sheriffโs office saysThe Volusia Sheriffโs Office has announced the arrest of a woman and her boyfriend after a 6-year-old girl was allegedly found wandering with a dog in Deltona.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4A car on Interstate 4 blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon after it burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot, killed by ex-husband in Deltona home before he fatally shot self after crashing, deputies sayA woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.