Two weeks after a deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reignited debates about gun violence and securing schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that will require mental-health “crisis intervention” training for on-campus officers.
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News Service Florida
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6/8/22
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The weather is dipping below freezing temperatures this weekend in Volusia and surrounding counties. The cold weather shelter will be open to those who don't have heat or a place to stay, …
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Jordyn Alexi
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1/28/22
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —Florida law currently lets companies keep their identity under wraps until government leaders make a vote on the construction plans.
Amazon is one of the companies that …
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Jordyn Alexi
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1/22/22
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Daytona Beach, FL - While police learn more about the past of a 55-year-old Lake City man who drove his burning van up to the Daytona Beach Police Department headquarters, investigators are having a …
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Sean Mooney
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1/13/22
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DeLand, FL - The recent increase in the minimum wage to $10 per hour and the increase to the minimum cash wage an employer must pay a tipped employee to $6.98 per hour should help the working …
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Diane Coston
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10/7/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - A wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow (August 19) at 11 a.m. to honor fallen Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) Officer Jason Raynor. People will be able to pay …
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Diane Coston
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8/19/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - A Sexual Predator notification sent out countywide today (March 30) to people saying that a sexual predator had moved within 1,000 feet of their residence was sent in error. The …
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Diane Coston
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3/30/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - According to Smart Growth America's 2021 Dangerous by Design report, Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians vs. vehicles, and the Daytona Beach area, …
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Diane Coston
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3/30/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - A 15-year-old teen passed away from his injuries Saturday (March 27) after being hit by a van while riding his skateboard Friday (March 26) night. He suffered serious injuries and …
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Diane Coston
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3/30/21
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Ormond-By-The-Sea, FL - A man who witnesses say was driving recklessly on Ocean Shore Boulevard just before hitting a Volusia County Fire Rescue truck head-on near Kingston Park, was airlifted to …
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Diane Coston
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3/29/21
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DeLand, FL - After years of complaints from school board members and employees regarding the cleanliness of their campuses/classrooms, Volusia County Schools (VCS) is proposing a pilot in-house …
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Diane Coston
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3/29/21
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DeLand, FL - A car crash innvestigation turned into a murder investigation For DeLand Police (DPD) last night (March 28) and they already have 60-year-old Mack Smith, Jr. in custody, charged …
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Diane Coston
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3/29/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - Daytona Beach City Commissioners chose 44-year-old Deric Feacher as the city's new manager during a special meeting yesterday (March 27). The decision came after one-on-one …
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Diane Coston
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3/28/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - Vvolusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) investigators are looking for a man and woman who tried to break into an occupied motel room early Saturday morning. The male is described as …
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Diane Coston
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3/28/21
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Ormond Beach, FL - One adult and one child are dead after an accident this morning (March 28) in the northbound lanes of I-95 near the U.S. 1 exit at Mile Marker 277. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) …
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Diane Coston
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3/28/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - Daytona Beach Police (DBPD) say that 38-year-old Anthony Adum committed a deliberate, intentional act on March 21, when, as a witness in the vehicle said, he "smashed the …
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Diane Coston
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3/26/21
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New Smyrna Beach, FL - New Smyrna Beach city officials are asking residents for their opinions with the ongoing Parks Master Plan Survey. There are eight questions asking things like what is your …
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Diane Coston
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3/24/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - Director of Veterans Services in Volusia County Bob Watson wants veterans to know there are numerous things they can get help with. He said if we can't help you, we have other …
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Diane Coston
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3/24/21
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DeLand, FL - Two festivals canceled in 2020, the DeLand Outdoor Art Festival and the Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival are scheduled to take place this weekend in DeLand. They both usually take …
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Diane Coston
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3/23/21
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New Smyrna Beach, FL - The New Smyrna Beach Police Department (NSBPD) wants residents and visitors to know that they are taking numerous measures to keep traffic moving beachside as well as the main …
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Diane Coston
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3/23/21
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