Community rallies around Volusia surfer fighting for life after accident
The Volusia County community is rallying around a surfer now fighting for his life after a bad accident last week near the Sunglow Pier in Daytona Beach Shores.
68-year-old man safe, back with family after going missing in Volusia County, sheriff’s office says
Mike Doffing, 68, has been recovered safe and is back with his family, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
With hurricane season nearing, Volusia emergency responders train with FEMA
When there’s a major emergency, it’s not just the first responders who answer the call – hundreds are working behind the scenes coordinating efforts.
Serial killer confesses to 1980 murder of woman abducted from Daytona Beach Shores
More than 40 years after a woman visiting Florida on spring break was abducted from Daytona Beach Shores and found dead in Jacksonville, a serial killer incarcerated in California has confessed to her murder.
4 Volusia city officials resign over new Florida financial disclosure rules
Four city officials in Volusia County have resigned, all in reaction to a new state requirement to disclose more of their financial information.
South Atlantic Avenue shut down in Daytona Beach Shores over gas leak, police say
A section of South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores was closed Saturday due to a gas leak caused by construction, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Volusia condo-owners plead for legislative help as insurance rates spike
It's been over a year since hurricanes Nicole and Ian devastated the coast of Volusia County and still, many homeowners and condos are being rebuilt.
‘Medical episode’ leads to crash into utility pole in Daytona Beach Shores
In a release, DPS officials said the incident involved a car crashing into a utility pole along the 3100 block of South Atlantic Avenue.
VIDEO: Man accused of DUI crashes into multiple cars, flees police in Daytona Beach Shores
A man accused of DUI crashed into multiple cars while fleeing police in Daytona Beach Shores, according to authorities.
Daytona Beach Shores police lieutenant who jailed toddler faces 2nd investigation, report shows
A Daytona Beach Shores police lieutenant who said he handcuffed and jailed his 3-year-old son last October for a potty-training lesson is facing another investigation, according to News 6 partner Daytona Beach News-Journal.
18-year-old accused of stabbing mother in argument over dog’s diarrhea, Florida police say
An 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Daytona Beach Shores, accused of stabbing his mother several times amid an argument over his life choices and their dog’s apparent health issues, according to an incident report.
Stolen SUV slams into building after Florida man jumped out, police say
A man was arrested in Daytona Beach Shores this week after authorities said he stole an SUV, then jumped out of that vehicle to flee police and let it crash into the wall of a building.
Another shipwreck? Beach erosion reveals debris in Daytona Beach Shores
Volusia County Beach Officials believe another shipwreck may have just been uncovered in the Shores. If it is, it would be the second one uncovered since last year’s hurricanes.
Volusia County residents still awaiting seawall construction permit approval
Nearly eight months after hurricanes devastated homes and other properties off the coast in Volusia County, residents are still awaiting permit approval for seawall construction.
State replaces Tiger Dams in Daytona Beach Shores to make way for nesting sea turtles
For hours on Saturday, News 6 got an up-close look as state-contracted crews in Daytona Beach Shores replaced a flood control system — Tiger Dams, in this case — with large sand bags.
More than half of Volusia County’s seawall rebuilding permit applications not approved
Six months after Hurricane Ian tore through Florida, many homes and businesses are still waiting for state approval to begin rebuilding.
Volusia flood barriers set to be removed due to sea turtle nesting season
Several flood barriers in Volusia County are scheduled to be taken down as sea turtle nesting season begins, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Volusia oceanfront property owners face rebuilding deadline before turtle nesting season
With sea turtle nesting season starting on May 1 in Volusia County—where cleanup and reconstruction from last year’s hurricanes is still going on—that could mean a big problem for oceanfront property owners who haven’t started work yet.
Fill your belly and soothe your ears with Daytona Beach Shores ‘Food Trucks’ event
The city of Daytona Beach Shores is hosting an event that includes over 10 food trucks to choose from as well as a live music performance from Daniel “Saxman” Fuqua.
Daytona Beach Shores ramp temporarily closing due to damage from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
A popular beach access ramp in Volusia County is temporarily closing months after damage caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Gov. DeSantis hands Volusia County $37.6M for post-hurricane beach bolstering
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave away another multi-million-dollar check, this time for beach erosion projects in Volusia County.
Vandals cause $1 million in damage to Volusia dam system installed after hurricanes, officials say
An experimental system in Volusia County that was installed to serve as a temporary sea wall and reinforce the coastline after hurricanes was vandalized, according to Florida’s emergency management team.
Fatal crash shut down southbound lanes of I-95 near Brevard County line, FHP says
A fatal crash closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near the Brevard County and Indian River County border, troopers said.
Mystery debris on Florida beach solved? Here’s what archaeologists think it is
Archaeologists believe mysterious debris revealed in the wake of Hurricane Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores could be from the 19th century.
What does rebuilding look like after 2 hurricanes in Volusia County?
As crews continue to save homes along the Volusia County coast, government leaders and residents are asking about ways to build back better to withstand another hit by a strong hurricane.
Disaster assistance center to operate out of Daytona Beach in wake of Ian, Nicole
The U.S. Small Business Administration will be operating a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center in Daytona Beach this week to help residents impacted by Florida’s recent hurricanes.
‘Not sure what it is:’ Hurricanes unearth large wooden object on Florida beach
Officials in Volusia County are at a loss trying to figure out what kind of structure was unearthed on the beach after hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Department of Emergency Management assessing damage from Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores
City leaders in Daytona Beach Shores are expected to discuss the latest on Hurricane Nicole's impact on the coastal community in a meeting Tuesday night.
Volusia County residents, council members discuss extent of damage after Hurricane Nicole
Several residents spoke in front of Volusia County councilmembers on Tuesday about the damage they are dealing with after both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.
Sky 6 tours damage done by Nicole to Florida condo buildings
Sky 6 flew over Daytona Beach Shores, touring the damage left behind at several condo complexes which were deemed unsafe because of the rapid beach erosion caused by Nicole.
WATCH: Shocking drone video shows crumbling beachside Florida homes devastated by Nicole
It may take days for the full scope of damage left by Hurricane Nicole to be fully seen, but the picture is coming into sharp focus for communities like Daytona Beach Shores where drone video shows a strong of homes crumbling into the ocean.
WATCH LIVE: Sky 6 flies over ‘unprecedented’ damage from Hurricane Nicole
Dozens of Volusia County beachfront buildings have been deemed unsafe and at risk for collapse because of Hurricane Nicole, according to county officials.
‘Like a bomb has gone off:’ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, building collapses after Nicole
Volusia County officials are continuing to evacuate at-risk buildings in Daytona Beach Shores as impacts from Nicole continue to surface.
Nicole forces 15 Daytona Beach Shores condo complexes to evacuate as storm threatens collapse
Daytona Beach Shores police and Volusia County deputies are going door-to-door inside 12 condo complexes and one hotel along the beach that are under threat of collapse due to the powerful storm surge caused by Tropical Storm Nicole.
Person of interest in killings of 4 Oklahoma men faces judge after Volusia County arrest
A person of interest in the killings of four Oklahoma men who was arrested in Daytona Beach Shores is set to appear in front of a Volusia County judge.
Volusia County slowly reopens beach accesses, ramps after Hurricane Ian
County officials said Hurricane Ian caused damage to most of Volusia’s beach access ramps and boardwalks after it swept through Central Florida over two weeks ago.
Volusia County leaders estimate over a quarter billion in damage from Hurricane Ian
The latest estimate of damages wrought in Volusia County by Hurricane Ian has surpassed a quarter of a billion dollars, according to the county’s Emergency Management Director Jim Judge.
Volusia business owners scramble to clean before big events come to town
Central Florida's coast was rocked by Hurricane Ian, and ocean-front businesses are now left with major damage to clean up just a week before the 30th Annual Biketoberfest is slated to come to town.
Man arrested after attempted carjacking, Daytona Beach Shores officials say
A 46-year-old man was arrested after trying to carjack a woman near A1A, according to Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Daytona Beach Shores police cracking down on drivers running through crosswalks
Police say they are seeing more drivers running through crosswalks in use by pedestrians and in Daytona Beach Shores, officers are cracking down on the problem.
Dog killed, 2 injured in Daytona Beach Shores crash by Publix, department says
Two people were injured and a dog was killed in a crash outside a Publix Wednesday morning, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Dozens of trucks towed, hundreds of citations issued in Daytona Beach Shores truck meet, officials say
A truck meet over the weekend in Daytona Beach resulted in 688 issued traffic citations and 46 trucks towed, as well as multiple misdemeanor and felony arrests, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Woman accused of driving drunk arrested months after deadly Daytona Beach Shores crash
A 26-year-old woman was arrested Friday after being accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a motorcyclist near a gas station in April, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Treasure Island ‘eyesore’ in Daytona Beach Shores now demolished
A long-awaited demolition in Volusia County is finally near completion as the old Treasure Island building on A1A in Daytona Beach Shores is now reduced to rubble.
Motorcyclist ‘killed instantly’ by speeding sedan in Daytona Beach Shores, officials say
A car struck and killed a motorcyclist late Friday night in Daytona Beach Shores after being observed driving 85 mph, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Electric scooter battery explodes, sparks fire at Daytona Beach Shores hotel
A Daytona Beach Shores hotel caught fire early Monday after a battery pack for an electric scooter exploded, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
Stetson student arrested after ‘joke’ post threatening explosion with White House coordinates, police say
A Stetson University student is accused of threatening to blow up a bomb at coordinates linked to the White House, in a social media post the student claims was just a "joke," investigators said.
Woman wanted for hit-and-run arrested, Daytona Beach Shores police say
A woman who Daytona Beach Shores police said left a man badly hurt in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday was arrested on Friday, according to the agency.
Police release identity of woman wanted for hit-and-run crash in Daytona Beach Shores
Daytona Beach Shores police said they know the identity of the woman responsible for a hit-and-run crash that left a man badly hurt.
So now that Florida police have new guidelines, are they applying them?
Over the summer, the Florida Police Chief’s Association (FPCA) released its recommendations from its Subcommitee on Societal Change and Accountability after a year of discussions and meetings.
Man arrested 1 month after crashing into motorcyclist at 94 mph in Volusia, officials say
A man visiting Daytona Beach Shores on vacation in July was arrested over one month after he took his girlfriend’s son’s vehicle for a drive reaching speeds up to 106 mph and fatally hitting a motorcyclist, according to Daytona Beach Shores officials.
Daytona Beach Shores woman exposed herself on flight, assaulted officer, police say
A Florida woman is facing multiple charges after police say they took her off a plane at the Rapid City Regional Airport for exposing herself and becoming unruly.
Florida man accused of stealing gator from golf course, threw it around to teach ‘it a lesson’
A Florida man who stole an alligator from a minature-golf course, swung it around by its tail and threw it into the air claimed he was teaching the reptile “a lesson,” according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Man accused of killing couple in 2018 Ocoee Founders’ Day crash arrested on DUI charge
A man out on bond in connection with a 2018 crash that killed a couple in Ocoee was arrested on a DUI charge Saturday afternoon, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Man accused of slashing 40 tires in Daytona Beach arrested
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A day after releasing surveillance video showing a man slashing vehicle tires at a motel in Daytona Beach Shores, police said they have identified the man in the video and he is in custody. Jessica Long, with the Daytona Beach Shores Police Department, confirmed that the suspect, Thomas Richards, was identified and arrested Thursday afternoon. Richards is accused of targeting around 40 vehicles at seven area hotels and a beach parking lot overnight into Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, Long shared video recorded on Grand Prix Motel surveillance showing a man with dark, shoulder-length hair wearing a white shirt and light-colored shorts appearing to stab at three vehicle’s tires in the parking lot. Thomas Richards (Volusia County Jail)Daytona Beach Shores police said they believe the same person is behind about 40 other vehicles also with slashed tires discovered Wednesday morning.
VIDEO: Tire slasher targets dozens of vehicles at 7 Daytona Beach hotels
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – One-by-one, surveillance video shows a man slashing three vehicle’s tires at the Grand Prix Motel in Daytona Beach overnight. Daytona Beach Shores police said they believe the same person is behind about 40 other vehicles also with slashed tires discovered Wednesday morning. “We started getting calls about people coming out from the hotels having flat tires,” Long said. One-by-one, surveillance video shows a man slashing three vehicle’s tires at the Grand Prix Motel in Daytona Beach overnight. Anyone with information is asked to call Daytona Beach police or Crimeline.
Pedestrian hit, killed in Daytona Beach Shores
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday night in Daytona Beach Shores, police said. The fatal crash was reported on South Atlantic Avenue near Dundee Road. Police said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Details about the wreck have not been released.
Video: Florida driver crashes into cop car during DUI traffic stop, police say
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A driver was so drunk that he backed into a patrol car during a DUI traffic stop and then denied ever doing it, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety. Records show an officer spotted a green Honda going 54 mph in a 35 mph zone and pulled the driver over around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. The driver of the Honda, 33-year-old Siang Thang, seemed “in a daze” and wasn’t initially responsive when the officer ordered him out of the vehicle, according to the affidavit. Records show Thang admitted to speeding but denied crashing into the patrol vehicle and seemed surprised when he saw the vehicle’s damage. A field sobriety test was conducted, which he failed, although he was able to recite the alphabet, the affidavit said.
‘I’m going to kill you:' Man rams car, tries to run over woman in Daytona Beach Shores, police say
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – Bystanders who heard a woman screaming for her life Sunday night in Daytona Beach Shores quickly called 911 and the suspect was arrested, according to Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety said. Officials received several 911 calls Sunday around 9:30 p.m. from the 2200 block of South Atlantic Avenue. Callers described a vehicle repeatedly ramming into another vehicle and a woman screaming for help. Video from bystanders shows what happened after the suspect rammed the victims' in their car. Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety thanked the people who called 911 and captured video showing Henderson’s alleged actions.