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DeBary still dealing with heavily flooded streets days after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: DeBary still dealing with heavily flooded streets days after Hurricane MiltonResidents in some Debary neighborhoods still can't get their cars out of their garage or drive down the street because of severe flooding.
‘Moving in the right direction:’ DeBary’s city manager addresses flooding concerns after Milton
Read full article: ‘Moving in the right direction:’ DeBary’s city manager addresses flooding concerns after MiltonAs cleanup from Hurricane Milton begins across Central Florida, some are still dealing with flooding fears.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on I-4 in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on I-4 in Volusia County, FHP saysA single-vehicle crash along Interstate 4 near DeBary left a Jacksonville man dead and a DeLand man in critical condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeBary woman dies after being found unresponsive in apartment complex pool, deputies say
Read full article: DeBary woman dies after being found unresponsive in apartment complex pool, deputies sayA DeBary woman has died after she was found unresponsive in a community pool, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Former Tavares officer accused of $50K home burglary while couple was on vacation
Read full article: Former Tavares officer accused of $50K home burglary while couple was on vacationA DeBary couple returned home earlier this week to find that their home had been burglarized — and a former police officer is now the suspect, according to deputies.
Volusia County leaders call for changes to Florida’s affordable housing law
Read full article: Volusia County leaders call for changes to Florida’s affordable housing lawAs Florida's population has rapidly increased over the years, demand for housing has reached an all-time high and the supply of affordable housing has not kept up.
Nearly 1K Volusia students may have to switch schools next year amid developments
Read full article: Nearly 1K Volusia students may have to switch schools next year amid developmentsWith more than 200,000 homes projected to soon be built in Southeast Volusia, and hundreds more in other parts of the county, district leaders said they’re going to have to move students to different schools.
Volusia deputies locate woman missing out of DeBary
Read full article: Volusia deputies locate woman missing out of DeBaryElba Iris Rivera, 69, was found coming out of the woods near her home, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. She went on to be medically cleared and reunited with her family, deputies said just ahead of 11 a.m.
10-year-old arrested after bringing knife to DeBary Elementary School, deputies say
Read full article: 10-year-old arrested after bringing knife to DeBary Elementary School, deputies sayDeputies said that the student hadn’t made any threats, though the knife was confiscated, and the child was arrested.
Boil water advisory issued for some residents in DeBary, Orange City
Read full article: Boil water advisory issued for some residents in DeBary, Orange CityVolusia County Water Resources and Utilities announced a precautionary boil water notice affecting all Southwest Interconnect Public Water System customers, including those in DeBary and Orange City.
Norton security email scam costs Volusia County woman $10,000
Read full article: Norton security email scam costs Volusia County woman $10,000An email that appeared to be from Norton 360 billing department cost a DeBary woman $10,000 in Bitcoin currency in an elaborate scheme that is sweeping the country.
DeBary woman killed in crash off I-4 exit ramp in Deltona, troopers say
Read full article: DeBary woman killed in crash off I-4 exit ramp in Deltona, troopers sayA 39-year-old DeBary woman was killed late Friday when her vehicle left an Interstate 4 exit ramp in Deltona and crashed into trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeBary man hospitalized after being hit by train, troopers say
Read full article: DeBary man hospitalized after being hit by train, troopers sayA DeBary man was injured when he was hit by a train while standing near the tracks on Friday afternoon in Orange City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeBary man accused of trying to break into trailer with machete looking for ‘captive girls’
Read full article: DeBary man accused of trying to break into trailer with machete looking for ‘captive girls’A DeBary man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of trying to break into a person’s trailer while looking for “captive girls,” according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: DeBary man hid from deputies in swamp after peeking in woman’s window, officials say
Read full article: VIDEO: DeBary man hid from deputies in swamp after peeking in woman’s window, officials sayA DeBary man was found hiding from deputies in a swampy area after he was caught looking through a woman’s window multiple times, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Orchestra members speak out after $20K in music equipment stolen from Volusia nonprofit
Read full article: Orchestra members speak out after $20K in music equipment stolen from Volusia nonprofitTwo members of a Volusia County symphony orchestra are sharing the impact that thieves had on members after the thieves stole thousands of dollars' worth of musical equipment.
‘Christmas miracle:’ News 6 helps DeBary mother get lotto winnings after DEO issue
Read full article: ‘Christmas miracle:’ News 6 helps DeBary mother get lotto winnings after DEO issueA DeBary mother can now make Christmas special for her seven children after News 6 stepped in to help get her lottery winnings following a snag with DEO.
‘I thought it was my saving grace:’ DeBary mom loses lotto winnings to DEO overpayment issue
Read full article: ‘I thought it was my saving grace:’ DeBary mom loses lotto winnings to DEO overpayment issueA DeBary mother is hoping to collect her lotto winnings before Christmas after losing the money because of an issue with unemployment overpayment.
SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through December
Read full article: SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through DecemberSunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.
DeBary lotto scratch-off winner loses $1K to DEO ‘overpayment’
Read full article: DeBary lotto scratch-off winner loses $1K to DEO ‘overpayment’A DeBary Parks Department employee discovered his identity was being used to collect unemployment benefits after he won a $1,000 Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off prize last October.
Knife found in DeBary man’s shoe during courthouse screening, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Knife found in DeBary man’s shoe during courthouse screening, Volusia deputies sayA 26-year-old man was arrested after a deputy found a dagger in his shoes during a courthouse security screening in DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at DeBary IHOP
Read full article: Man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at DeBary IHOPA man arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a IHOP in Debary has been indicted on several charges, including murder, according to the Flagler-Volusia State Attorney’s Office.
VIDEO: Man wanted after cars set ablaze by Molotov cocktail in DeBary
Read full article: VIDEO: Man wanted after cars set ablaze by Molotov cocktail in DeBaryVideo shows a man launching a Molotov cocktail into a car in a DeBary neighborhood after deputies responded to multiple vehicle fires in the area, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
1 killed in shooting outside DeBary IHOP; person of interest ID’d, deputies say
Read full article: 1 killed in shooting outside DeBary IHOP; person of interest ID’d, deputies sayDetectives with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office have named a person of interest and identified the victim in a fatal shooting Friday evening outside of an IHOP in DeBary.
Man accused of stalking 3 women in Volusia County gets 15 years for probation violation
Read full article: Man accused of stalking 3 women in Volusia County gets 15 years for probation violationA man accused of stalking at least three women will spend the next 15 years behind bars for violating his probation from a 2017 attempted kidnapping charge.
Certified nursing assistant, 72, accused of sexually abusing DeBary patient with dementia, deputies say
Read full article: Certified nursing assistant, 72, accused of sexually abusing DeBary patient with dementia, deputies sayA certified nursing assistant is accused of sexually abusing a patient with dementia at a DeBary rehab facility, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Stalking charges mount against DeBary man, Volusia County deputies say
Read full article: Stalking charges mount against DeBary man, Volusia County deputies sayA DeBary man is now facing three stalking charges as of Friday, with possibly more to come, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Man gets hits with 2nd stalking charge, could see more charges, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Man gets hits with 2nd stalking charge, could see more charges, Volusia deputies sayA man who is already facing one stalking charge has now been hit with a second and investigators said a third possible victim has come forward, which could result in even more charges.
Another victim comes forward in DeBary man’s stalking investigation, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Another victim comes forward in DeBary man’s stalking investigation, Volusia deputies sayA DeBary man recently arrested for violating his probation following a 2017 attempted kidnapping is now facing additional charges after allegedly stalking another jogger in October, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
14-year-old shot man after drug deal in Volusia County, deputies say
Read full article: 14-year-old shot man after drug deal in Volusia County, deputies sayA juvenile was arrested Thursday in DeBary for the shooting of a 20-year-old man earlier that day, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man shoots family dog in head during argument with girlfriend, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man shoots family dog in head during argument with girlfriend, deputies sayAn intoxicated DeBary man shot a family dog in the head during an argument with his girlfriend in a room away from where two children were, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Thank God we didn’t kill him:’ Volusia sheriff details deputy shooting in DeBary
Read full article: ‘Thank God we didn’t kill him:’ Volusia sheriff details deputy shooting in DeBaryVolusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood detailed a deputy-involved shooting Friday afternoon where a deputy shot a man who had threatened to get into a shootout with deputies responding to a domestic violence call.
DeBary plans 2021 July Fourth celebration as COVID-19 vaccination numbers go up
Read full article: DeBary plans 2021 July Fourth celebration as COVID-19 vaccination numbers go upDEBARY, Fla. – Like most cities, DeBary canceled last year’s Fourth of July celebration because of the pandemic but this year city leaders said they’re bringing it back. Despite the pandemic, the city has still held popular events, some at limited capacity and others with normal size crowds. Each year the city spends about $35,000 on the event and a citizens’ group raises money for the rest. Ad“We have credit for that towards this year because we did not use the fireworks,” said Chasez. Monitoring the pandemic trends, she said they will determine whether all vendors can be there this year.
DeLand man faces new charges following teen’s disappearance, return home
Read full article: DeLand man faces new charges following teen’s disappearance, return homeVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man arrested in November following the disappearance and return home of a DeBary 15-year-old girl is facing new charges after further investigation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. According to the arrest report, the girl’s father previously reported Maldonado to DeLand police for having an unauthorized relationship with his 15-year-old daughter. The teen told detectives she first met Maldonado on social media in July, according to the report. After the teen’s safe return, Maldonado was charged with interfering with child custody as well as lewd and lascivious molestation. Volusia County Jail records show he was booked into the facility on Monday.
DeBary man, 77, killed in head-on crash identified
Read full article: DeBary man, 77, killed in head-on crash identifiedDeBARY, Fla. – Sheriff’s officials on Monday identified a 77-year-old DeBary man who was killed last week in a head-on crash with a dump truck. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Edward Romaine died in the wreck, which happened around 5 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Fort Florida Road and 15th Street in DeBary. Deputies said Romaine was driving a pickup truck that struck a dump truck. Romaine was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The driver of the dump truck was not injured.
Recount on DeBary referendum finds difference of 3 votes
Read full article: Recount on DeBary referendum finds difference of 3 votesDEBARY, Fla. – The results from a recount on a DeBary for a referendum about budget and extension of the borrowing period found only a difference of a few votes in an already tight decision, according to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections. Election officials said the first unofficial results showed 49.92% were in favor of approving the referendum and 50.08% were against the referendum. The recount found 5,874 “no” votes (49.94%( and 5,859 “yes” votes (50.06%), a difference of only 15 votes. The Supervisor of Elections said Florida Statue calls for a machine recount if the difference is .5% or less. After the machine recount if there is a .25% or less difference, the next recount will be manual.
Volusia County teen returns home safe, convicted felon arrested, deputies say
Read full article: Volusia County teen returns home safe, convicted felon arrested, deputies sayVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies said a 15-year-old girl who went missing from her DeBary home early Monday morning has returned home safe and sound. The girl had last been seen around 4:15 a.m. Monday at her home on Craycroft Avenue, deputies said. Maldonado was found at his DeLand home Monday afternoon and arrested on charges of interfering with child custody. Authorities said Tuesday that Maldonado has also been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Maldonado is in custody at the Volusia County Branch Jail with a bond of $7,500.
DeBary man, 64, struck, killed crossing Orange County road
Read full article: DeBary man, 64, struck, killed crossing Orange County roadORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 64-year-old DeBary man was struck and killed Tuesday morning while crossing an Orange County road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck was reported at 6:05 a.m. on Goldenrod Road near Colonial Drive. Florida Highway Patrol said a 46-year-old Celebration woman was driving an SUV north on Goldenrod when she hit the man, who was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection. The man was taken to AdventHealth East Hospital, where he died, the FHP said. The woman, who was wearing a seat belt, was not hurt, according to troopers.
Volusia County man charged with father’s murder 8 years later
Read full article: Volusia County man charged with father’s murder 8 years laterVOLUSIA County, Fla. – Nearly eight years after a 67-year-old DeBary man was found floating in the St. Johns River, his son has been charged with his murder, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said Remus Jr. told people different stories about where his father was after he was dead as Remus Jr. continued to frequently visit the victim’s home. While Remus Jr. was a person of interest in the case, the Sheriff’s Office did not have enough evidence to arrest him until recently. As a result, Amrhine received a warrant to arrest 51-year-old Remus Jr. this week. Remus Jr. was booked into the Volusia County Jail Tuesday on a charge of second-degree murder.
Volusia County deputies locate missing 82-year-old woman
Read full article: Volusia County deputies locate missing 82-year-old womanVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Update 1:52 p.m.Marjorie Lawson Byron was found safe in DeBary, officials said. Original StoryThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics’ help as they try to locate a missing 82-year-old DeBary woman. According to officials, Marjorie Lawson Byron was last seen at her home on Seminole Drive late Saturday night. Deputies said Byron is about 5′2″ with grey/white hair and a thin build. Byron experiences memory loss and may not be able to answer questions,” deputies said.
Possible sinkhole opens up on private DeBary property, city officials say
Read full article: Possible sinkhole opens up on private DeBary property, city officials sayPossible sinkhole opens up on private DeBary property, city officials sayDEBARY, Fla. – Portions of a road along a private DeBary property have sloughed off in what city officials said has the “characteristics” of a sinkhole, according to a news release. The depression occurred in the area of the DeBary Villas Apartments in the North Charles Richard Beall Boulevard area. City officials said that no homes or residents are in any danger from the depression. “While it does have characteristics of a sinkhole, without having a geotechnical firm evaluate the site, it cannot be confirmed,” city officials said. “As it is on private property, it would be up to the property owners to obtain a geotechnical firm to evaluate.”City officials said they would continue to monitor the depression and take appropriate action as necessary.
Video: Ticked off Turkey chases Amazon delivery driver away from DeBary home
Read full article: Video: Ticked off Turkey chases Amazon delivery driver away from DeBary homeDeBARY, Fla. One Amazon delivery driver says his friends always joked hed be one of the drivers that ends up on TV one day and due to a recent unusual wild experience thats coming true. Gary Cervera, who usually delivers on his routes in the Sanford area, was making deliveries in DeBary Saturday when he came across a ticked off turkey. The driver noticed two turkeys walking alongside a house where he had to make a delivery but he didnt think much of them even when one got closer. After dropping off the package, the delivery driver said he took out his phone and started walking faster only for the turkey to pick up speed as well. This is certainly one delivery Cervera will likely never forget.
Teens lead authorities on chase through Volusia County after attempted burglary, police say
Read full article: Teens lead authorities on chase through Volusia County after attempted burglary, police sayAccording to a news release, Orange City Police Sergeant Jason Ward observed three subjects attempting to break into the store. Once the subjects noticed law enforcement vehicles, they got into a Black Nissan Altima and fled the scene driving southbound on North Volusia Avenue. Orange City Police Officers with the assistance of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips near the intersection of Enterprise Road and South Volusia Avenue. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office set up a perimeter and deployed a police K-9, a news release said. “The investigation also revealed the Nissan Altima was reported stolen out of Orange County on May 18,” officials said.
Will DeBary prehistoric landmark go extinct?
Read full article: Will DeBary prehistoric landmark go extinct?DEBARY, Fla. – A prehistoric landmark could be moving out of DeBary to make room for new development. The Clayton & Sons salvage yard is up for sale along US-17-92 near the SunRail Station. Clayton & Sons have been in business since 1972, but it’s the large T-Rex outside that has become a community staple. DeBary residents are concerned that with the sale of Clayton & Sons, a prehistoric landmark will go extinct. Beaulieu wants customers to know that the salvage yard will remain open during the sale.
Man, woman killed in DeBary RV fire
Read full article: Man, woman killed in DeBary RV fireORANGE CITY, Fla. – A man and woman were killed early Monday in an RV fire in DeBary, officials said. The double fatal fire was reported at 4:17 a.m. at the Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort at 488 W. Highbanks Road. According to Volusia County fire officials, Allan Gower, 72, and Teresa Gower, 69, Kentucky residents who often spend the winter months in DeBary, were pulled from the RV and taken to area hospitals. Allan Gower was taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, and Teresa Gower was taken to AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives.
Missing DeBary man with dementia found safe in Jacksonville
Read full article: Missing DeBary man with dementia found safe in JacksonvilleDeBARY, Fla. – An 86-year-old DeBary man with dementia who went missing Saturday night has been found safe in Jacksonville, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a statewide Silver Alert was activated for William Eugene Hamilton, 86, who left his home in the 500 block of Quail Down Drive at about 12:20 p.m. Saturday. The Silver Alert has since been rescinded. Photo of vehicle William Hamilton was driving. (Courtesy: Volusia County Sheriff's Office)Hamilton was expected to be driving to Orange City, where he often visits businesses, but he had not returned home, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
DeBary fire destroys home; 1 critically injured
Read full article: DeBary fire destroys home; 1 critically injuredDeBary fire destroys home; 1 critically injuredPublished: February 3, 2020, 12:57 pmA friend of the man found dead alongside his 13-year-old nephew says says she's heartbroken and searching for answers while a double homicide investigation is underway.
Man dies after running back into burning DeBary home
Read full article: Man dies after running back into burning DeBary homeDeBARY, Fla. – A man was critically injured and later died early Monday in a house fire in DeBary, officials said. According to fire officials, a woman and her grandson were in the house when the fire started in the garage. The woman told Volusia County deputies she smelled something burning and went to the garage where she found her grandson and a cloud of smoke. It was already in the attic.”Deputies say the grandmother and her grandson managed to make it out of the house. The woman ran to a neighbor’s home to call for help.
Man living in DeBary storage unit fatally shoots friend, deputies say
Read full article: Man living in DeBary storage unit fatally shoots friend, deputies sayDeBARY, Fla. – A man was arrested on murder charges Sunday after investigators say he fatally shot his friend in the DeBary storage unit where the suspect was living, deputies said. According to deputies, the victim’s girlfriend called 911 and said she witnessed her boyfriend being shot and killed. The woman told investigators Rivera shot her boyfriend in the head three times while they were sitting inside the storage unit. Officials with the Sheriff’s Office said Rivera was living in the storage unit. Investigators said they believe Rivera was hiding out in the storage unit since October to avoid arrest.
‘I shot my son:’ 911 call released in fatal DeBary shooting
Read full article: ‘I shot my son:’ 911 call released in fatal DeBary shootingVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man said he was in shock after fatally shooting his son during a fight at the family’s home in DeBary, according to a 911 call released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. “He pushed me to the ground, started hitting me,” Joseph Johnson said in a 911 call. “I shot my son,” Joseph Johnson said. The operator instructed Joseph Johnson to put the gun somewhere inside and go outside to wait for first responders. He said the fight started in the laundry room when his son hit him multiple times, but he didn’t say how the fight started, according to the call.