The sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.

A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl who was last seen in Volusia County and whose parents are believed to be avoiding a court order, authorities said.

A detective from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested.

The proposal would give students in public schools more rights — though it will have to amend the state constitution to do so.

A 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 city’s favor.

The Florida Department of Education has released its list of books removed from classrooms across the state.

Deputies said they indeed came back with a warrant, "thereby satisfying the doormat's request."

The Florida Attorney General's office also announced that he was found guilty of nearly 20 counts of child porn possession.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman who was last known to be in the Daytona Beach area.

A man accused of breaking into a home in DeLand was shot by a resident Monday morning, DeLand police said.

A man accused of breaking into a home in DeLand was shot by a resident Monday morning, DeLand police said.

A motorbike driver was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries” after being involved in a crash with another vehicle on Sunday afternoon, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

Soon, your four-legged friends will be able to soak up the sun and get their paws in the sand in Daytona Beach.

Games across Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties were played on Black Friday.

Deputies in Volusia County say they’ve arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with an attempted home invasion last week that led to shots fired.

A new petition is calling for a portion of Central Florida to be renamed after the country's 47th president.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

A 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.

A deputy was injured, and a woman was taken into custody after an incident in DeLand on Tuesday evening.

A 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.

Now in its 15th year, Small Business Saturday is meant to shine a light on local businesses and encourage people to take at least some of their holiday spending to mom and pop shops. Check out the list to find a Small Business Saturday event near you.

The Edgewater City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with developer Lennar Monday night, greenlighting a scaled-back housing project that promises enhanced flood control measures.

A Daytona Beach police officer was arrested “following an investigation into a domestic battery incident,” according to a news release.

He was last seen leaving the area of SMA Healthcare earlier this year, according to deputies. Now, detectives are trying to track him down.

Deputies 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.

Warm, comfortable days are hanging on for just a little longer before a sharp cooldown arrives just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Edgewater City Council adjourned Monday after accepting a settlement offer from Lennar Homes, framing the deal as a win despite losing a lawsuit to the construction company.

Demian Schelberger was involved in a minor crash in his Chevy Silverado and received a traffic ticket.

An arrest was made after a 47-year-old man was shot near DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

See highlights from several games across Central Florida, including Lake, Volusia, Seminole and Orange counties.

The New Smyrna Beach Police Department emphasized that all of the targeted vehicles had been left unlocked, making them easy targets for criminals.

A man accused of inappropriate behavior with two girls, while he was a pastor at their church in Sanford, is now facing new charges in Volusia County, court records show.

A bid by Orange City’s mayor to remove the city clerk failed Friday night after a packed special meeting where every resident who spoke urged the council to keep her in the job.

Three bars in Port Orange were busted last week after investigators found illegal gambling machines inside, according to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.

Sports personality Stephen A. Smith spoke with News 6 about Magic stars Banchero and Wagner and weighed in on the Gators' pursuit of Lane Kiffin.

New self-service DMV kiosks open at four Publix locations in Volusia County.

A major traffic shift is underway at one of DeLand’s busiest and most crash-prone intersections, as the Florida Department of Transportation begins converting the crossing at State Road 44 and Kepler Road into a single-lane roundabout.

Deputies 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 Sheriff’s Office.

Cory Mills, the Republican who represents Seminole and Volusia counties in the U.S. House, is facing censure by a fellow Republican over a growing number of allegations, including sexual violence and misconduct, federal defense contracting violations, and stolen valor.

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Police say gunshots were fired at a New Smyrna Beach intersection.

Volusia County authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a person they say exposed himself to women at the swimming pool of an apartment complex in southeast DeLand.

An undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program which will use drones to enhance safety and security measures, according to a news release.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a wanted man who recently beat, chased, and dragged his girlfriend on camera has been arrested.

The high school football playoffs kicked off this week and a number of teams across Central Florida start a journey toward a state title.

If you enjoy searching for chairs to reupholster, vintage cookware, or clothes and toys to flip on eBay, you might want to point your car toward the Florida Atlantic coast. The A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale returns for its 17th year.

Tickets for the 2025/26 Broadway season at the Maxwell C. King Center are now available, featuring shows like "The Book of Mormon," "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical," "The Music Man," and "Beetlejuice."

A crime alert is issued in Volusia County after a man with a gun runs into De Leon Springs State Park.

A man is wanted after deputies said he was caught beating and dragging a woman before fleeing on Thursday.

A terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.

Last week, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood openly invited New York City residents to move to the Sunshine State after a heated mayoral election. Now, he's going after the police.

Florida troopers say a 38-year-old DeLand man died late in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 4.

November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state.

An 8-year-old boy has been credited with saving his father’s life after finding him unconscious on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Animal control officers rescued 41 dogs from an Orange City home Wednesday after concerned neighbors alerted authorities about the animals’ welfare.

Volusia County fire officials issued a warning to drivers after a 49-acre wildfire broke out near Interstate 95.

Nearly a year after a deputy was attacked at Deltona Middle School, Sheriff Mike Chitwood is railing against the suspect's sentence.

Deputies say an 11-year-old boy was arrested on felony charges after he wrote a “kill list” at a Volusia school.

Inside Volusia County’s 911 communications center, a new voice is answering the phones and it’s not human.

The shelter depends on community support and is always seeking donations to help people, especially during bad weather.

After a New Smyrna Beach golf course was heavily vandalized last month, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has finally revealed the suspect involved.

Central Florida high schools now know when/where football teams will play in the playoffs, starting Nov. 14.

The new Trader Joe’s will open on Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. There are about two dozen Trader Joe’s currently open in Florida.

A house fire is under investigation in Daytona Beach.

A party at a DeLand residence turned violent early Sunday when a man was injured after being shot twice following a physical altercation, according to a news release.

According to Sheriff Mike Chitwood, more than 39,000 households in Volusia County rely on SNAP benefits. With recent cuts taking effect, local food banks and volunteers say the need has surged in recent weeks.

State Road 415 has reopened in New Smyrna Beach after a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Around 6:30 a.m., News 6 started receiving calls and emails from people who witnessed the unusual sight.

After an 8-year-old boy was killed by dogs in a DeLand neighborhood earlier this year, his family is now taking the local homeowners’ association to court.

A drug trafficking ring was dismantled in Central Florida after a series of raids and arrests, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Troopers said a Jacksonville man was standing on the outside shoulder trying to repair a disabled semi tractor-trailer when a semi tractor-trailer traveling in the outside lane failed to see the man and struck him.

A drive-thru food giveaway happening today in Daytona Beach comes as local agencies scramble to meet the growing need.

After a man and a woman were found dead over the weekend at a DeLand home, police have now declared the incident was a murder-suicide.

Most major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.

Daytona Beach leaders are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to extend unarmed security patrols in some of the city’s most visited corridors, including Main Street and Beach Street.

After New York City elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood invited New Yorkers to move to the Sunshine State.

Starting Dec. 1, dog owners will have a new place to enjoy the sand and surf in Daytona Beach.

Daytona Beach police said they are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead on early Sunday morning.

Police say a man and woman were found dead inside a home in DeLand.

Donations will be accepted on Saturday at the Sunoco Injector off NASCAR Drive at the Daytona International Speedway. The food distribution event for verified SNAP recipients will take place on Sunday.

While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.

A dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close their doors last week after a visit from a health inspector — including a popular eatery in Orlando’s Mills 50 district.

An 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 Sheriff’s Office.

A former Volusia County deputy has been arrested as part of a fraud investigation, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

In Lake Helen, incumbents up for reelection both lost, including the mayor. In New Smyrna Beach, voters rejected a majority of the seven proposed amendments to the city charter, including a pay raise for the mayor and the city council.

After years of appeals, mistrials and changes to Florida’s 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.

'Tis the season! Volusia County is "partnering" with Santa Claus himself to get personalized mail to children ahead of the holidays.

An Orlando woman died after her vehicle went off the roadway and struck a utility pole in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 72-year-old man was killed and his 73-year-old passenger was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A woman was seriously injured after falling from a golf cart in Port Orange, according to police.

In the final week of the high school football season, games were played on both Thursday and Friday nights

U.S. News & World Report has revealed its latest ranking of the best elementary schools across the nation, including those within Florida.

As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.

A Mississippi dog that went missing five years ago has been reunited with her owner after being found nearly 400 miles away in Central Florida, highlighting the importance of pet microchipping.

Here is a look at cases in Central Florida and where you can find other unresolved crimes.

Volusia County is asking residents, business owners and beachgoers to weigh in on how to protect the coastline from future storm damage and erosion during a series of public meetings this week to discuss long-term coastal strategies.

Florida has plenty of invasive species of animals. But there's one amphibian you may want to keep an eye out for.

Police said that officers have been searching the area of Clyde Morris Boulevard and Taylor Road following the traffic stop.