Visitors trade winter chill for Central Florida sunshine on Christmas
Read full article: Visitors trade winter chill for Central Florida sunshine on ChristmasVisitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Floridaโs beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.
Charges dismissed against Flagler County sheriffโs detective accused of fleeing Ormond Beach police
Read full article: Charges dismissed against Flagler County sheriffโs detective accused of fleeing Ormond Beach policeAccording to a news release, the decision came after reviewing evidence presented by the Ormond Beach Police Department.
โAn amazing offer:โ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV park
Read full article: โAn amazing offer:โ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV parkThe sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.
Flagler sheriffโs detective arrested on allegation of fleeing Ormond Beach police officer
Read full article: Flagler sheriffโs detective arrested on allegation of fleeing Ormond Beach police officerA detective from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violations
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violationsAnother nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
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.
โJust playing:โ Kill list lands 11-year-old behind bars, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: โJust playing:โ Kill list lands 11-year-old behind bars, Volusia sheriff saysAn 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a โkill listโ at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Local contractor on probation after taking thousands from Volusia County couple, never starting renovation
Read full article: Local contractor on probation after taking thousands from Volusia County couple, never starting renovationA local contractor is on felony probation on Wednesday night after taking thousands of dollars from a Volusia County couple but never starting their kitchen renovation.
Daytona Beach boosts safety, tourism as Biketoberfest 2025 gets underway
Read full article: Daytona Beach boosts safety, tourism as Biketoberfest 2025 gets underwayThousands of riders are rolling into Volusia County as the 33rd Annual Biketoberfest officially kicks off, and safety remains a top priority for local officials.
State attorney to pursue death penalty in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officer
Read full article: State attorney to pursue death penalty in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officerThe state attorney in Volusia County plans to seek the death penalty in the case against 24-year-old Eduardo Machado, who is accused of fatally shooting an Edgewater officer, who was killed at a gas station last month.
Hundreds gather in Ormond Beach to honor Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Hundreds gather in Ormond Beach to honor Charlie KirkThe Ormond Beach community came together Friday night to mourn the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, drawing a couple hundred of people carrying American flags and homemade signs.
Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on US 1 in Ormond Beach, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on US 1 in Ormond Beach, FHP saysA 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle the wrong way on U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach was killed in a crash with a sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pickup pulling camper overturns in crash with big rig on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: Pickup pulling camper overturns in crash with big rig on I-95 in Volusia CountyThe FHP says a pickup truck pulling a camper overturns in a crash with a tractor-trailer, blocking Interstate 95 in Volusia.
Police investigate abuse allegations at Ormond Beach church, private school; additional victims possible
Read full article: Police investigate abuse allegations at Ormond Beach church, private school; additional victims possiblePolice in Ormond Beach said they are investigating allegations of abuse at a church and private school that could date as far back as 25 years.
โTragic all the way around:โ Dog kills 5-month-old baby in Volusia County, sheriff says
Read full article: โTragic all the way around:โ Dog kills 5-month-old baby in Volusia County, sheriff saysA 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Ormond Beach police officer gets 6 months in jail after attacking woman following her arrest
Read full article: Ormond Beach police officer gets 6 months in jail after attacking woman following her arrestAn Ormond Beach officer who was caught on video throwing a woman after she was arrested in a crash will appear in court for a plea hearing and sentencing.
Former Ormond Beach officer seen attacking woman pleads no-contest in hearing
Read full article: Former Ormond Beach officer seen attacking woman pleads no-contest in hearingAn Ormond Beach officer who was caught on video throwing a woman after she was arrested in a crash will appear in court for a plea hearing and sentencing.
These 8 Central Florida restaurants were forced to close over health concerns
Read full article: These 8 Central Florida restaurants were forced to close over health concernsLast week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
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.
Volusia County father charged with 1st-degree murder in sonโs hot car death
Read full article: Volusia County father charged with 1st-degree murder in sonโs hot car deathAn Ormond Beach man arrested after his 18-month-old son died in a hot truck is now charged with first-degree murder, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
SUV passenger killed in Ormond Beach crash on I-95, lane closures reported
Read full article: SUV passenger killed in Ormond Beach crash on I-95, lane closures reportedA passenger in an SUV was killed in a crash with a box truck in Ormond Beach on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
VIDEO: Ormond Beach officer seen attacking woman after crash, police say
Read full article: VIDEO: Ormond Beach officer seen attacking woman after crash, police sayNew footage was released on Wednesday, showing what happened when an Ormond Beach officer threw a woman after she was arrested over a car crash, according to the police department.
1-year-old left alone in hot truck died while dad drank at Volusia bar, deputies say
Read full article: 1-year-old left alone in hot truck died while dad drank at Volusia bar, deputies sayA Central Florida man is arrested after his 18-month-old son dies from being โleft helplessโ for hours in a hot truck, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Florida man thought he was interacting and investing with Elon Musk. He wasnโt. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: Florida man thought he was interacting and investing with Elon Musk. He wasnโt. Hereโs what happenedA Central Florida man thought he was investing with Elon Musk. He wasn't.
Central Florida man arrested after threats to Trump, other public figures
Read full article: Central Florida man arrested after threats to Trump, other public figuresAn Ormond Beach man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after he reportedly threatened President Donald Trump and several other public figures online, according to the police department.
Floridians turn to mangroves to protect their shorelines from future hurricanes
Read full article: Floridians turn to mangroves to protect their shorelines from future hurricanesAs hurricane season approaches, scientists and conservationists are turning to nature-based solutions, like mangroves, to help protect Floridaโs fragile coastlines.
Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in Volusia County crash, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in Volusia County crash, troopers sayA 60-year-old Ormond Beach man riding a motorcycle near Osteen died after a crash that left State Road 415 shut down in the area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Florida didnโt even crack top 50 for the best cities to live, study shows
Read full article: Florida didnโt even crack top 50 for the best cities to live, study showsThe study examines several factors โ including quality of life and job markets โ to determine how these different cities ranked.
Man accused of drug trafficking after search warrant served at Flagler County home
Read full article: Man accused of drug trafficking after search warrant served at Flagler County homeA man arrested in Flagler County is accused of drug trafficking after the sheriff's office said it found marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and more in his home.
Flagler County confirms no pursuit of fuel depot grant as Palm Coast declines project
Read full article: Flagler County confirms no pursuit of fuel depot grant as Palm Coast declines projectFlagler County was briefly involved in discussions due to the City of Palm Coastโs initial interest in the project. However, the city was found to be ineligible to apply directly for the grant.
Volusia deputies arrest accused dealer after womanโs suspected overdose death
Read full article: Volusia deputies arrest accused dealer after womanโs suspected overdose deathThe Volusia County Sheriffโs Office says its deputies arrested an accused drug dealer after an Ormond Beach woman died of a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies say
Read full article: Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies sayA 33-year-old Ocala man sunbathing on the beach was injured on Saturday in Volusia County when a vehicle ran him over while trying to back into a parking spot, according to a news release.
Dog beach gets fur-ever home in Ormond Beach after Volusia County Council vote
Read full article: Dog beach gets fur-ever home in Ormond Beach after Volusia County Council voteIn 2023, the county launched an 18-month pilot program to make a portion of Ormond Beach dog-friendly. On Tuesday, the county council voted to keep the beach permanently.
Florida bill aims for animal cruelty registry to keep pets out of abusersโ hands
Read full article: Florida bill aims for animal cruelty registry to keep pets out of abusersโ handsThe legislation would give adoption shelters a way to screen prospective pet owners, which could help improve the ability of these groups to find safe homes for animals.
Volusia sheriff seeks genetic samples to ID French-Canadian โJohn Doeโ
Read full article: Volusia sheriff seeks genetic samples to ID French-Canadian โJohn DoeโThe Volusia Sheriffโs Office is asking locals with backgrounds similar to a 1982 French-Canadian โJohn Doeโ to provide DNA samples in an attempt to identify him.
Man accused of stalking senior citizen in Volusia Publix before stealing her wallet, using credit cards
Read full article: Man accused of stalking senior citizen in Volusia Publix before stealing her wallet, using credit cardsVolusia County deputies are asking for the publicโs help identifying a man who stole a womanโs wallet while she shopped at a Publix, then later used her credit cards.
Long-running, free police self-defense class teaches hundreds of women in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Long-running, free police self-defense class teaches hundreds of women in Ormond BeachItโs one of the longest-running self-defense classes in Central Florida taught by police, and itโs also one of the most popular programs at the Ormond Beach Police Department.
Couple works to bring musical, national comedy acts to Ormond Beach
Read full article: Couple works to bring musical, national comedy acts to Ormond BeachThe new owners of 31 Supper Club on the main drag of Ormond Beach have toured around the world and now, theyโre putting roots in Central Florida.
โLeave behind a legacy:โ The mustached New Yorker behind Ormond Beach downtown revival
Read full article: โLeave behind a legacy:โ The mustached New Yorker behind Ormond Beach downtown revivalOrmond Beach's downtown has been undergoing a dramatic transformation, and the man behind it all is as intriguing as the changes themselves.
Volusia County contractor arrested for taking money for projects
Read full article: Volusia County contractor arrested for taking money for projectsA local contractor in Volusia County has been arrested after taking around $23,000 from an Ormond Beach couple for a project he never started, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
Depression-era New Deal murals still hang in these Florida post offices
Read full article: Depression-era New Deal murals still hang in these Florida post officesOver 90 years ago, artists put their stamp on Florida history after they were hired to paint murals across the U.S. during President Franklin Delano Rooseveltโs plan to get Americans back to work.
From seawalls to soccer fields: Ormond Beach unplugged
Read full article: From seawalls to soccer fields: Ormond Beach unpluggedWhen people think of Floridaโs coast, Daytona Beach often takes center stage. But just a few miles north, nestled along the Atlantic, lies Ormond Beach, a city filled with charm, history, and surprises. To uncover its best-kept secrets, we took a driving tour of Ormond Beach with the newly-elected mayor, Jason Leslie.
Former Florida high school nurse accused of traveling to meet minor faces more charges
Read full article: Former Florida high school nurse accused of traveling to meet minor faces more chargesA former nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School has new charges following an initial arrest late last year, accused of meeting with a teen student.
How Ormond Beach became the birthplace of speed
Read full article: How Ormond Beach became the birthplace of speedWhen you think of car racing, Daytona Beach probably comes to mind. However, another city in Volusia County, Ormond Beach, lays claim to being the birthplace of speed. This historic location is where the land speed record was first set.
Pilot in tragic American Airlines crash lived in Florida, graduated from Embry-Riddle University
Read full article: Pilot in tragic American Airlines crash lived in Florida, graduated from Embry-Riddle UniversityOne of the 67 victims in a crash involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter was from Central Florida, according to a family member.
Take a trip back to 1974 and experience John Lennonโs โlost weekendโ in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Take a trip back to 1974 and experience John Lennonโs โlost weekendโ in Ormond BeachA two-day exhibition will be held in Ormond Beach featuring personal photos by May Pang showcasing Beatles history.
Arrest warrant issued for solar power salesman accused of defrauding Volusia County homeowners
Read full article: Arrest warrant issued for solar power salesman accused of defrauding Volusia County homeownersA Volusia County judge has issued an arrest warrant for a solar power salesman accused of defrauding an Ormond Beach couple out of tens of thousands of dollars, the sheriffโs office says
Man shot, injured during โconfrontationโ at Volusia County home, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot, injured during โconfrontationโ at Volusia County home, deputies sayA 36-year-old man was shot and injured during a โconfrontationโ with two other men at his home in the Ormond Beach area on Monday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Hereโs which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central Florida
Read full article: Hereโs which Winn-Dixies will reopen as ALDI stores in Central FloridaCentral Floridians are set to get new ALDI stores in Deltona, Orlando, St. Cloud, Melbourne, Ormond Beach, Port St. John and Leesburg, according to an ALDI spokesperson.
Family of Ormond Beach boy hopes to prevent more tragedy on playgrounds
Read full article: Family of Ormond Beach boy hopes to prevent more tragedy on playgroundsThe body of a missing four-year-old boy in Ormond Beach was found on Sunday in a pond near the playground he wandered off from hours earlier.
How Central Florida counties are protecting autistic children from water dangers
Read full article: How Central Florida counties are protecting autistic children from water dangersThe heartbreaking story of 4-year-old Waylon Childs, who was found dead a body of water in Ormond Beach on Sunday, has brought renewed attention to a critical issue: The heightened risk of drowning among children with autism.
4 times in 7 years: How much will FEMA pay to purchase this flooded Ormond Beach home?
Read full article: 4 times in 7 years: How much will FEMA pay to purchase this flooded Ormond Beach home?An Ormond Beach couple hopes the federal government will approve their application to purchase their flooded home, but they fear they could be shortchanged in the process.
Man accused of DUI manslaughter in crash that killed woman in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Man accused of DUI manslaughter in crash that killed woman in Ormond BeachA man arrested via warrant faces DUI charges several months after his involvement in a crash that left a woman dead in Ormond Beach, according to police.
Ormond Beach police investigating mail thefts at US Post Office locations
Read full article: Ormond Beach police investigating mail thefts at US Post Office locationsThe Ormond Beach Police Department is investigating a series of mail thefts at U.S. Post Office locations within the city and surrounding areas.
Ormond Beach police announce arrest over threats out of Georgia to middle school students
Read full article: Ormond Beach police announce arrest over threats out of Georgia to middle school studentsA man accused of threatening middle school students in Ormond Beach while he was in Georgia has been arrested, according to police.
Traveling Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy coming to these 3 Central Florida cities
Read full article: Traveling Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy coming to these 3 Central Florida citiesThe Edgar Allan Poe Cocktail Experience, a โchilling cocktail experience dedicated to the storiesโ of the American writer, is coming to three Central Florida cities in September.
