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Caretaker accused of exploiting DeLand senior couple for up to $100K nabbed at Internet café
Read full article: Caretaker accused of exploiting DeLand senior couple for up to $100K nabbed at Internet caféAn in-home caretaker has been accused of exploiting an elderly DeLand couple, raking in up to $100,000 using their credit cards and bank accounts, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane MiltonMany communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
Volunteers take to Volusia County yards to help with storm debris
Read full article: Volunteers take to Volusia County yards to help with storm debrisHundreds across Central Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton swept through and volunteers in Volusia County are hitting the streets to help clean up debris.
Residents in DeLand struggle with severe flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Residents in DeLand struggle with severe flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane MiltonDeLand residents, including Julian and Jayne Kepler, are dealing with significant flooding after Hurricane Milton caused water levels to rise in the area.
World Central Kitchen offering free meals in DeLand for people impacted by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: World Central Kitchen offering free meals in DeLand for people impacted by Hurricane MiltonWorld Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that offers food relief, announced they will be offering free means in DeLand and 19 other Florida locations on Saturday for those affected by Hurricane Milton.
CRAZY VIDEO: Watch the moment a tree falls onto a moving car in Florida during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: CRAZY VIDEO: Watch the moment a tree falls onto a moving car in Florida during Hurricane MiltonAn officer in DeLand captured footage of a driver narrowly escaping a falling tree with slight damage on Wednesday, hours before Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall.
Driver arrested in DeLand, accused of DUI after van strikes man in wheelchair, police say
Read full article: Driver arrested in DeLand, accused of DUI after van strikes man in wheelchair, police sayA man in a wheelchair was airlifted for treatment of serious injuries after being struck by a van in DeLand, according to police.
DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station opening
Read full article: DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station openingThe SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.
Former Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant, accused of running over sunbathers, has traffic citation dismissed
Read full article: Former Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant, accused of running over sunbathers, has traffic citation dismissedA traffic citation has been dismissed for a former Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant accused of running over two sunbathers on Memorial Day.
‘I’m a dumbass:’ Man drunkenly fires gun into Volusia County home after shooting at tree
Read full article: ‘I’m a dumbass:’ Man drunkenly fires gun into Volusia County home after shooting at treeVA 38-year-old man faces several charges after he is accused of firing a gun into a home near DeLand whole intoxicated on Sunday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman dead, man in critical condition after fiery crash in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: Woman dead, man in critical condition after fiery crash in Volusia County, FHP saysA 19-year-old DeLand woman was killed when a pickup truck struck her SUV on U.S. 17 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Clerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Stetson’s new athletic director discusses his leadership principles with News 6
Read full article: Stetson’s new athletic director discusses his leadership principles with News 6After holding several different leadership positions in intercollegiate athletics, Ricky Ray is wearing a new hat these days: he's the athletic director at Stetson University.
SunRail’s DeLand station is finally open. Here’s what’s next for the rail system
Read full article: SunRail’s DeLand station is finally open. Here’s what’s next for the rail systemFor some, SunRail would make commuting and getting to and from some parts of our area, a breeze. To that, we’ve seen mixed results.
‘DeLand SunRail Circulator’ offers passengers free rides from new station to downtown
Read full article: ‘DeLand SunRail Circulator’ offers passengers free rides from new station to downtownOn the heels of the DeLand SunRail station grand opening last week, city officials announced a free shuttle service that will bring passengers from the station to downtown.
DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebration
Read full article: DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebrationA grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.
Everything on the Volusia County ballot for the Aug. 20 election
Read full article: Everything on the Volusia County ballot for the Aug. 20 electionClerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Man accused of animal cruelty after dog found near death, later euthanized, DeLand police say
Read full article: Man accused of animal cruelty after dog found near death, later euthanized, DeLand police sayDeLand police arrested a man accused of animal cruelty after officers found a sickly dog which “ultimately had to be euthanized due to its condition,” the agency said on social media.
Man faces charges after leading troopers on 135 mph chase on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: Man faces charges after leading troopers on 135 mph chase on I-4 in Volusia CountyA 35-year-old man faces multiple charges after he led troopers on a high-speed chase at speeds over 100 mph on I-4 chase on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.e.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings tale as old as time to this historic Central Florida theatre
Read full article: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings tale as old as time to this historic Central Florida theatreStep back in time and enter the world of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at a local theatre that’s more than 100 years old.
Woman shot at in DeLand after tracking down stolen purse; 3 arrested, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot at in DeLand after tracking down stolen purse; 3 arrested, deputies sayA woman who tracked her stolen purse to a Checkers in DeLand was shot at by the accused thieves as she tried to capture their license plate number, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents file lawsuit against DeLand bar for ‘excessive noise’
Read full article: Residents file lawsuit against DeLand bar for ‘excessive noise’Over a dozen families who live near DeLand are suing a bar over noise they say is going on too late. The bar, DeLand City Limits Taproom, sits right near the DeLand and Deleon Springs border off Highway 17.
Roundabout construction begins at busy DeLand intersection
Read full article: Roundabout construction begins at busy DeLand intersectionFlorida transportation crews have begun work on a roundabout to help improve traffic at a busy DeLand intersection. The two-lane roundabout is at the intersection of State Road 44 (New York Avenue) and Kepler Road.
DeLand man killed in head-on crash with dump truck on State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: DeLand man killed in head-on crash with dump truck on State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP saysTroopers say a 35-year-old DeLand man was killed in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake County.
Work begins to save historic DeLand church’s century-old stained glass window
Read full article: Work begins to save historic DeLand church’s century-old stained glass windowAccording to church leaders, a recent inspection at First Church DeLand, originally built in 1883, found the integrity of many windows at risk and needing immediate repairs.
Deputies adopt 3 dogs rescued during Volusia animal cruelty investigation
Read full article: Deputies adopt 3 dogs rescued during Volusia animal cruelty investigationThree of the dogs rescued during an animal cruelty investigation in Volusia County this week have been adopted by deputies, according to a news release.
News 6 visits Volusia massage parlors after human-trafficking bill signed into law
Read full article: News 6 visits Volusia massage parlors after human-trafficking bill signed into lawAzalea Spa in Deltona is just one of ten massage parlors in Volusia County where some employees were arrested on prostitution charges. Undercover officers went inside for massages — but got a little bit more.
‘No excuse for this:’ Volusia County woman accused of starving, abusing several animals
Read full article: ‘No excuse for this:’ Volusia County woman accused of starving, abusing several animalsA 37-year-old Volusia county woman faces more than two dozen animal cruelty charges after deputies found several neglected animals at her home.
Traffic stop leads to 50 child porn charges for Deltona sex offender, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Traffic stop leads to 50 child porn charges for Deltona sex offender, sheriff’s office saysA Deltona sex offender who deputies arrested earlier this month for providing a fake name during a traffic stop faces 50 new charges related to images of children on a phone he was unlawfully carrying, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia council repeals rule on background checks for private gun sales despite federal changes coming
Read full article: Volusia council repeals rule on background checks for private gun sales despite federal changes comingA change is coming to private gun sales in Volusia County. The county council is voted Tuesday night to repeal a rule that requires a background check and a three-day waiting period for private sales at gun shows.
1 hospitalized after man disperses pepper spray at DeLand hotel, officials say
Read full article: 1 hospitalized after man disperses pepper spray at DeLand hotel, officials sayOne person was hospitalized and three others were evaluated after a man sprayed pepper spray in the hallway of a DeLand hotel, according to authorities.
1 killed, 2 hurt in crash that shut down I-4 in Daytona Beach
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 hurt in crash that shut down I-4 in Daytona BeachA crash Saturday morning on Interstate 4 in Volusia County killed a DeLand man and injured two other people, forcing the temporary closure of all westbound lanes in Daytona Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Volusia County OK longer distances for sex predators from schools, playgrounds
Read full article: Volusia County OK longer distances for sex predators from schools, playgroundsIn a five to two vote, the Volusia County Council Tuesday approved to adjust its current sex offender and predator ordinance so that those individuals will now have to live further from places like schools, churches, and playgrounds.
DeLand sends off Stetson University men’s basketball team to 1st-ever NCAA Tournament
Read full article: DeLand sends off Stetson University men’s basketball team to 1st-ever NCAA TournamentThe city of DeLand is sending Stetson University’s men’s basketball team off to their first-ever NCAA tournament.
Volusia schools move forward with ‘random’ student searches
Read full article: Volusia schools move forward with ‘random’ student searchesRandom searches for students could be coming to Volusia County Schools. On Tuesday, the board decided to move forward with the possible policy change and clarified how the searches would be handled.
Blackmon’s career-high 43 points lead Stetson to NCAA Tournament for first time
Read full article: Blackmon’s career-high 43 points lead Stetson to NCAA Tournament for first timeJalen Blackmon scored a career-high 43 points, making 14 of 17 free throws, and Stetson defeated Austin Peay 94-91 to win the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament and an auto-bid to the NCAA Tournament.
VIDEO: 2 men accused of carjacking Corvette in Volusia County
Read full article: VIDEO: 2 men accused of carjacking Corvette in Volusia CountyTwo men were arrested after deputies say they carjacked a man and made away with his sports car before fleeing deputies on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
WILD VIDEO: Volusia County deputy clipped by van while working crash near DeLand
Read full article: WILD VIDEO: Volusia County deputy clipped by van while working crash near DeLandA deputy was uninjured after he was “clipped” by a passing vehicle while working a separate traffic crash, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Pilot walks away from plane crash in Lake George State Forest, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Pilot walks away from plane crash in Lake George State Forest, sheriff’s office saysAfter a small plane crashed deep in the Lake George State Forest, the pilot was reportedly already up and walking by the time first responders got to him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Volusia’s teachers’ union could be forced to dissolve because of membership law
Read full article: Volusia’s teachers’ union could be forced to dissolve because of membership lawThousands of Volusia County teachers may lose their protective, fighting force. The county's teacher's union is at risk of dissolving because of a new state law that requires a minimum in membership.
‘Sexually violent predator’ wanted in Pennsylvania. He could be hiding in Florida
Read full article: ‘Sexually violent predator’ wanted in Pennsylvania. He could be hiding in FloridaDetectives said the predator — identified as Barry Bostwick, 60 — was convicted for several counts of deviate sexual intercourse with a child.
Suspect in custody after reported stabbing draws large law enforcement presence in DeLand
Read full article: Suspect in custody after reported stabbing draws large law enforcement presence in DeLandIn a release, police said that officers and Volusia County deputies responded to the area of East New York Avenue.
Prostitution stings end with arrests at 10 Volusia County massage parlors
Read full article: Prostitution stings end with arrests at 10 Volusia County massage parlorsThe affidavits reveal that all of the suspects arrested were from China, so a language interpreter was used to help translate in most of these cases.
Florida man faces drug charges after woman’s suspected overdose death, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man faces drug charges after woman’s suspected overdose death, deputies sayVolusia County deputies have arrested a man accused of selling drugs to a woman who died of a suspected overdose fewer than 48 hours prior.
DeLand city leaders look to address growing homeless population
Read full article: DeLand city leaders look to address growing homeless populationBusiness owners in downtown DeLand said they are relieved to hear city leaders are looking to address the growing population of people experiencing homelessness in the city.