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6 Arrested in Holly Hill Drug Bust
Six people were arrested in Holly Hill late last week in a drug bust, the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced. The East Volusia Narcotics Task Force seized multiple types of illegal drugs at a house …
A photo of the suspect provided by the VSO.
Suspect Named in December DeLand Murder
An arrest warrant has been issued in connection to the December 2nd shooting death of a DeLand resident, the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. 36-year-old Joel Alonzo-Cisneros is wanted …
Bunnell’s Cody Driggers Again Jailed for Contempt of Court
Bunnell resident Cody Driggers was sentenced to 180 days in jail for violating a court order to stay away from a Mondex house that used to be he and his family’s residence. It’s …
Deltona City Commission to Interview City Manager Candidates Saturday
The Deltona City Commission is set to interview the top candidates for City Manager at a special meeting on Saturday. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm at the City Hall Chambers. Here, residents will …
Palm Coast’s Rick Meyer Competing in US Open Pickleball Championships
Palm Coast’s own Rick Meyer will be competing in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships this weekend in Naples, Florida. Held on Sunday, April 14th, the event is widely considered the most …
Florida Business Rent Tax to Drop to 2% by June 1st
One expense for business owners in Florida is set to ease up in the near future: the state tax on rent for businesses is set to decrease from 4.5% to 2.0% by June 1st. The drop is in accordance with …
Volusia County

Woman Injured in Rough Landing at Skydive DeLand

A woman was injured skydiving at Skydive DeLand Tuesday morning, leading to relatively minor injuries according to city officials. The injury, which was first reported in the Daytona Beach …

Man Found Dead in Woods Near DeLand

A man was found deceased in a wooded area near the city of DeLand last week, according to a statement released by the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Little is currently known about the case, but the VSO's …

Mainland’s Vince Carter Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame

Longtime NBA veteran and Daytona Beach local Vince Carter was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this week. The honor is just the latest in a long line of highlights in Carter's …

Flagler County
State News
A bill increasing the penalties for exposing a law enforcement officer to fentanyl has been passed by the Florida state legislature, sending it to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for a signature. The …
Leading forecasters are predicting one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record for 2024, a prediction that could prove chaotic for Florida. Hurricane forecasters with Colorado State University …
The Florida Supreme Court has approved two proposed ballot initiatives, giving them the green light to appear before the state's voters in the 2024 election. One would legalize recreational marijuana …
Gas prices in Florida are at the highest level they've been at any point in 2024, according to newly released data from AAA. The new statewide average cost of one gallon was listed at $3.62 as of …
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, 58, has been arrested in connection to an investigation into elder exploitation and fraud, according to a release by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. …