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VSO Joining 'Project Lifesaver' After Two Autistic Child Deaths
The Volusia Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday that it would be joining Project Lifesaver, an initiative aimed at reducing mortality of those who are prone to wandering due to various cognitive …
Trump Reportedly Considering DeSantis for Secretary of Defense
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, President-elect Donald Trump is considering yanking yet another of Florida's current and former elected officials from the Sunshine State in order …
Avelo Airlines to Add Concord/Charlotte Flights from Daytona
Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline which operates out of the Daytona Beach International Airport, has announced that they will be expanding their services to include Concord/Charlotte starting …
FDOT Announces Cody's Corner Roundabout is Open
The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that the roundabout that's been in progress at the intersection of SR-11 and CR-304 in unincorporated Flagler County is officially open for use …
County Councilman Jake Johansson Announces Legislature Bid
Volusia County Councilman Jake Johansson on Tuesday announced that he'd be seeking higher office in the 2026 election season. Johansson, who holds the At-Large seat on the County Council, confirmed …
Three Arrested, Two Juveniles, for Alleged Attack on a Pregnant Woman
Three suspects were arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office this week for entering a pregnant woman’s home and attacking her, according to a statement released by the FCSO after …
Volusia County

Keep Volusia Beautiful Hosting Last Beach Cleanup of 2024

Keep Volusia Beautiful is preparing to host their final beach cleanup of 2024 this week, giving residents a chance to volunteer to help their community stay clean and litter-free. This week's cleanup …

Mother Convicted for Abandoning Child in Daytona Beach

38-year-old Shamika Mitchell was convicted in court last week for unlawful desertion of a child and aggravated child abuse for reportedly leaving her toddler at the beach in Daytona. The abandonment …

Active Shooter Killed by Deputies in Ormond-by-the-Sea

An active shooter was killed by a law enforcement sniper on Thursday after a lengthy shootout with members of the Volusia Sheriff's Office, the VSO confirmed. 56-year-old Joseph DiFusco, the man …

Flagler County
State News
Ex-Flagler County Commissioner Joe Mullins has abandoned a short-lived plan to run for U.S. Congress in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's decision to endorse Randy Fine for the seat instead. …
A special election has been set for next year to fill out the remainder of Rep. Michael Waltz’s term, after he departs office to become President-elect Donald Trump’s National Security …
Now-former Representative Matt Gaetz is done with his career in the U.S. House of Representatives in light of a failed attempt to become the United States Attorney General, he confirmed this week. …
The full band lineup has been announced for the Welcome to Rockville music festival in Daytona Beach next year, featuring some of the biggest names in rock music from the past few decades. Among the …
Marco Rubio, the longer-tenured of Florida’s two United States senators, has been named as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State. He will resign his Senate seat, …