The FHP says a man was killed when his pickup struck a guardrail along Interstate 95 in Volusia County and landed in a ditch.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the brush fire that forced evacuations in Daytona Beach is 227 acres and 100% contained.

A former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last month will remain in jail while awaiting trial on drug charges. Amber Williamson is accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth.

A man was fatally struck while walking into the road on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Homes are being evacuated in a Daytona Beach neighborhood because of a brush fire crews are battling. Our News 6 meteorologists say drought conditions are pretty bad right now and with the cold front, they are only going to get worse.

Deputies say a 5-year-old beachgoer was struck by an e-bike in a hit-and-run on Daytona Beach.

A 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting at a school.

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.

A 16-year-old boy who was found face-down in the Indian River has died, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Cold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response to our latest cold front, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.

A drug bust at a home in DeBary early Thursday morning yielded some major finds, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A new advisory is out to beachgoers in Volusia County after tests revealed elevated levels of possible fecal bacteria in the water at two locations.

Volusia County is officially under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen, raising the risk of wildfires and brush fires this weekend.

The FHP says two people were killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Volusia County.

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in an attack at the Daytona Beach boardwalk. The suspect, Jermaine Long, was ordered by a judge to remain in jail ahead of his trial.

A man accused of randomly attacking and slashing a 13-year-old boy’s throat in Daytona Beach will remain in jail while awaiting trial for another violent act.

The FHP says a 54-year-old Deltona woman was ejected from her vehicle and killed in Volusia County.

Video shows Port Orange police officers working to save an elderly driver who veered into a pond.

A new report this week has revealed the fastest-growing boomtowns in the U.S. And it turns out the top-ranked spot is right here in Central Florida.

A wanted man was finally arrested after he barricaded himself in the attic of an Edgewater home on Tuesday night, according to the police department.

The debate over a proposed liquefied natural gas plant at Port Canaveral is not the only fuel project that’s sparked a community backlash in Central Florida in the last few years. Residents have successfully fought off plans for gas and diesel storage facilities in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast too.

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, the musical earned 12 Tony nominations, including an eventual best actress winning trophy for Adrienne Warren in the title role.

News 6 has learned that Jermaine Long, the man accused of randomly attacking and slashing a 13-year-old boy’s throat in Daytona Beach, had been questioned earlier that day by police for another violent act involving him swinging a sledgehammer at a man.

A 13-year-old boy attacked near the Slingshot ride on the Daytona Beach boardwalk described the moment a man randomly ran up to him and slashed his neck.

The Volusia County Council votes to reject putting the controversial toilet-to-tap water proposal before voters.

A possible threat at Embry-Riddle University has forced a lockdown, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

The Red Cross said on Tuesday evening that their Disaster Action Team is responding to an “incident” in Orange City.

Police say a 13-year-old boy was randomly attacked and had his throat slashed near the Slingshot ride on the Daytona Beach boardwalk over the weekend.

Florida troopers say a man was killed when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Volusia County.

The World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.

As electric bikes grow more popular across Central Florida, DeLand police are asking city leaders to clarify local rules and give officers more authority to enforce them, especially in the busy downtown area.

Deputies released footage of the incident, which reveals that the man was actually smashing the SUV of an "innocent Publix employee."

A pedestrian was struck and killed during a crash involving a 79-year-old driver over the weekend, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.

Police say a 44-year-old man violently attacked a juvenile in Daytona Beach.

A Volusia sheriff’s deputy saved a woman from a burning home late Saturday, and the heroics were captured on bodycam video. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Austin Graham forced his way into the home and found a woman unresponsive on the floor of a smoke-filled hallway.

A shift in the weather pattern is underway, setting the stage for a long stretch of warm and dry weather across Central Florida.

Thousands of fans gathered for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, widely known as “The Great American Race.”

Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win.

All lanes of Interstate 95 have now reopened, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

After Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Hendry raised “concerns” following his wife being pulled over this week, the police chief took to social media to defend his department.

After a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.

A woman from Port Orange was arrested in a New Smyrna Beach animal-cruelty investigation, according to police.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after making threats to shoot up his high school, according to Volusia sheriff’s officials.

A woman accused of attacking a school resource officer at Deltona Middle School in November 2024 was in court Friday seeking to change her plea from no contest to not guilty.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

This weekend, Daytona Beach hosts the inaugural Full Throttle Festival presented by Mando, an all-night celebration of music, comedy, BBQ, and beer curated by comedian Bert Kreischer as the ultimate pre-party for the 2026 Daytona 500.

Fishing charters and anglers along Florida’s coast are celebrating the first step in a big win in the long battle over Atlantic red snapper season.

CardiTee, Clawford, and Lilypad all arrived at SeaWorld Orlando as orphaned calves and have now reached the health and weight benchmarks needed to survive on their own.

Noah Gragson was the first driver busted during Daytona 500 qualifying for violating the new rule that specifies drivers are banned for sticking their hands out the opening of the window during the qualifying run.

In a release, Sheriff Chitwood said that a citizen had come to the school board meeting to discuss a rumor about a gun-toting elementary schooler.

A confrontation between neighbors about a man allegedly speeding down a South Daytona road led to gunfire and a man’s arrest Wednesday afternoon, prompting a large police response and forcing South Daytona Elementary School to alter its dismissal procedures, authorities said.

William Byron is chasing a third straight Daytona 500 win at a sold-out Daytona International Speedway.

A Volusia County couple faces charges after allegedly getting into a fight with their pickleball opponents at a country club, according to the sheriff’s office.

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

Amid a statewide crusade to tackle "wasteful spending," Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to speak in Daytona Beach on Wednesday morning.

A more than 60-acre brush fire has closed down a busy roadway in Volusia County on Tuesday evening, officials said.

A group of Deltona residents is preparing to take legal action against the city, claiming the city commission violated sunshine laws by holding a meeting that was supposed to be canceled.

The Holly Hill police department is asking for witnesses related to a crash involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian that left two people dead on Thursday, according to a news release.

A pickup truck was taken into evidence after it struck and killed a pedestrian in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A woman accused of attacking a Deltona Middle School resource deputy in November 2024 is now seeking to change her plea from no contest to not guilty. The case stems from an incident where Aponte and her husband, Jorge Rivera, allegedly attacked a school resource deputy during a meeting about their son’s behavior.

Orange City officially has a new police chief with Jerome Miller, who brings nearly three decades of law-enforcement experience to the role.

Speed may have been a factor in the crash, but police said the investigation is ongoing.

A paraprofessional at Seabreeze High School was arrested on Thursday after reports that he used violence against a student with Down Syndrome, according to police.

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A New Smyrna Beach couple has not been able to live in their home for more than three years after Hurricane Ian hit. The couple applied for a FEMA grant to fix their home but years later, they tell News 6, their application has not been touched.

A DeLand parrot sanctuary faces mounting utility costs as it struggles to keep more than 100 tropical birds warm during Florida's unusually cold winter.

Daytona Beach police arrested three people after a domestic disturbance escalated into a roadside shooting that left a man injured Tuesday, according to a news release.

Volusia residents are rallying against an initiative known as “toilet to tap,” a water recycling method being promoted statewide to address drinking water shortages caused by new development and population growth. Many Volusia residents want the county to ban the practice before it becomes a possibility locally.

A Volusia County sergeant was arrested last week on a DUI charge in Colorado, according to sheriff’s officials.

The U.S. Coast Guard said it coordinated with the crew of an oil tanker to save three people on a sailing vessel that was taking on water hundreds of miles from the Florida coast.

According to court documents, Smith recruited the two victims separately in 2021 and 2022 by offering narcotics and money-making opportunities.

On race day, Acclaimed comedian and actor Nate Bargatze will give the command to start engines for the Daytona 500.

DeLand city officials honored a local man Monday night for his quick action in saving a 13-year-old boy from what DeLand police described as a knife attack at a bus stop last month.

School districts across Central Florida are making adjustments in transportation and on campuses to prepare for freezing temperatures Monday.

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

About 80% of the green foliage sold in bouquets across the U.S. and Canada comes from northeast Volusia County. Companies growing ferns are watching the weather closely because freezing conditions can kill plants before their busiest season.

A man died in Volusia County when his car crashed into a railroad crossing gate arm support pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Law enforcement pursuing a stolen car from Brevard County to Orange City caught it all on camera, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

A former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last week and released by a judge is back behind bars after being approached with new warrants, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

You’ve likely heard about falling, frozen iguanas in Florida when temperatures drop — but what about cold-stunned turtles? Here's what to look out for.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the reported deaths of dozens of vultures at Blue Spring State Park.

A man was arrested after a bomb threat was falsely made against a synagogue on Wednesday morning, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.

When News 6 arrived to the Brannon Center for Congressman Cory Mills’ Town Hall, we saw at least two dozen officers outside. Inside, Mills took pre-submitted questions, but the topic of ICE quickly overtook the discussion.

The city of Daytona Beach has officially declared the Daytona Gardens apartment complex a nuisance property following repeated police responses tied to violent crime.

Deltona residents are facing new challenges with water bills — not just high costs, but steep deposit fees to turn water on at a new address.

Freezing cold weather in Florida sends manatees in search of warmer waters.

Two women who owned dogs that Volusia deputies say killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand had a hearing today as they prepare for trial.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday after a viral door-kicking challenge left a dog dead in the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting happened on Tuesday at the Truist Bank on Enterprise Road. The subject involved in the incident was transported to a hospital for medical treatment, according to police.

Deltona woman is demanding justice after her dog was tragically killed in December when he escaped from her home following what she believes was a viral "door kick-in challenge" involving neighborhood teen

Cold weather shelters across Central Florida will be open this weekend as record cold and dangerous wind chills hit the area.

Officials say a man was airlifted to an Orlando hospital after a vehicle fire spread to a house in South Daytona.

A said 16-year-old was arrested after threatening to “shoot up” DeLand High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A 31-year-old Valrico man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins deputies for the arrest of two people accused of dealing drugs because one of them used to be a Daytona Beach police officer.

Right now, this massive shark has found its way back to the Sunshine State.

A missing 88-year-old woman in Daytona Beach is now considered endangered, according to the police department.

From manatees to space missions, craft brews to cat yoga—6 ways to soak up the sunshine this weekend

New video from the Daytona Beach Police Department shows the arrest of a man accused of trying to steal cars at a dealership earlier this month.

DeLand police have released body-worn camera video that was recorded while officers responded to a violent incident at an intersection.