What many may not realize is that Battery Tender isn’t just the name of a product; it’s the company itself, and its headquarters are right here in Central Florida.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the incident began Friday night when a DeLand police officer spotted the driver running without headlights, nearly striking a pedestrian, before speeding away and running multiple red lights.

State Troopers say a Chevrolet Silverado hit 7 bicyclists Saturday morning in Deland.

A Volusia County deputy shot a driver in the parking lot of a Walmart.

News 6 is learning three companies are currently laying fiber optic cable underground in Deland: T-Mobile/Tillman Fiber, Wire 3 and AT&T.

Less than two months ago, a health inspector noted that the restaurant had over 100 live roaches on its premises, along with roughly 400 rodent droppings.

This month, Walmart announced plans to remodel nearly 60 stores across the Sunshine State as part of an ongoing modernization initiative, according to the company.

An investigation has kicked off this week after a gopher tortoise was found sprayed in the face with insulation, according to state officials.

DeLand could soon crack down on e-bikes as city leaders prepare to vote on new restrictions that would ban them from downtown sidewalks.

News 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.

The water main break caused a hole in the road that is five feet deep and 20 feet wide.

Earlier this year, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.

On a sun-soaked spring morning in Central Florida, the 22,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is almost eerily quiet - and to Balog, that silence says everything.

A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges in Volusia County after police say two dogs, left in a truck for hours in a Walmart parking lot, died of apparent heat stroke.

A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.

The future of the old Volusia County Jail in downtown DeLand is in the hands of city commissioners once again. Monday’s rezoning hearing marks the first public hearing on a redevelopment project in two years — and local business owners are ready for change.

After a missing child alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl out of DeLand last year, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office has now announced that she’s been found.

Local leaders to break ground on affordable housing complex at site of old Putnam Hotel in DeLand.

DeLand residents are pushing back against a proposed truck plaza that could bring dozens of semi-trucks to a busy stretch near Interstate 4 and State Route 44.

The sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.

City code already bars bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on downtown sidewalks, and commissioners are considering whether to explicitly add e-bikes to that list.

After her son’s abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, one Central Florida mother is now set to spend decades in prison, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Two Volusia County children were arrested on back‑to‑back days this week, accused of making violent threats against their schools.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has revealed a "repeat visitor" to the county jail: an 11-year-old boy.

Volusia County deputies stormed a home in DeLand that Sheriff Mike Chitwood said was used for a business built on fraud.

Rams retain Class 7A title with 4-3 shootout win over Cypress Bay

A 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting at a school.

Volusia County is officially under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen, raising the risk of wildfires and brush fires this weekend.

The World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.

As electric bikes grow more popular across Central Florida, DeLand police are asking city leaders to clarify local rules and give officers more authority to enforce them, especially in the busy downtown area.

A Volusia sheriff’s deputy saved a woman from a burning home late Saturday, and the heroics were captured on bodycam video. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Austin Graham forced his way into the home and found a woman unresponsive on the floor of a smoke-filled hallway.

A more than 60-acre brush fire has closed down a busy roadway in Volusia County on Tuesday evening, officials said.

A DeLand parrot sanctuary faces mounting utility costs as it struggles to keep more than 100 tropical birds warm during Florida's unusually cold winter.

DeLand city officials honored a local man Monday night for his quick action in saving a 13-year-old boy from what DeLand police described as a knife attack at a bus stop last month.

Westbound State Road 44 was shut down between Eustis and DeLand due to a large brush fire and downed power lines, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Two women who owned dogs that Volusia deputies say killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand had a hearing today as they prepare for trial.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday after a viral door-kicking challenge left a dog dead in the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A said 16-year-old was arrested after threatening to “shoot up” DeLand High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

DeLand police have released body-worn camera video that was recorded while officers responded to a violent incident at an intersection.

Since the decision to cut it in October, those supporting the arts have spoken at almost every council meeting, fighting to get the money back. They said they have to cut programs because of it.

Police in DeLand are investigating a physical assault on a minor after officers were called to a bus stop early Tuesday morning, according to city officials.

Over a week into the new year, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants have been forced to close up shop after a visit from a health inspector.

8-year-old Michael Millet was riding his bike near his home when he was killed by two dogs, shocking the community and prompting tougher laws for dangerous dogs locally and statewide.

There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

A family was woken up on New Year’s Eve after someone fired off rounds into their home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A DeLand house is engulfed in flames.

A 69-year-old DeLand woman was arrested after an attempted murder-suicide attempt involving her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

In a post on social media, Deland police shared a photo of emergency crews on scene and what appears to be a plane wing in the background.

All southbound lanes for a stretch of State Road 15 in DeLand have been closed for emergency repairs.

A man accused of breaking into a home in DeLand was shot by a resident Monday morning, DeLand police said.

A man accused of breaking into a home in DeLand was shot by a resident Monday morning, DeLand police said.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

A deputy was injured, and a woman was taken into custody after an incident in DeLand on Tuesday evening.

An arrest was made after a 47-year-old man was shot near DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

New self-service DMV kiosks open at four Publix locations in Volusia County.

A major traffic shift is underway at one of DeLand’s busiest and most crash-prone intersections, as the Florida Department of Transportation begins converting the crossing at State Road 44 and Kepler Road into a single-lane roundabout.

Volusia County authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a person they say exposed himself to women at the swimming pool of an apartment complex in southeast DeLand.

Florida troopers say a 38-year-old DeLand man died late in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 4.

The shelter depends on community support and is always seeking donations to help people, especially during bad weather.

Central Florida high schools now know when/where football teams will play in the playoffs, starting Nov. 14.

A party at a DeLand residence turned violent early Sunday when a man was injured after being shot twice following a physical altercation, according to a news release.

After an 8-year-old boy was killed by dogs in a DeLand neighborhood earlier this year, his family is now taking the local homeowners’ association to court.

After a man and a woman were found dead over the weekend at a DeLand home, police have now declared the incident was a murder-suicide.

Police say a man and woman were found dead inside a home in DeLand.

A Mississippi dog that went missing five years ago has been reunited with her owner after being found nearly 400 miles away in Central Florida, highlighting the importance of pet microchipping.

Florida has plenty of invasive species of animals. But there's one amphibian you may want to keep an eye out for.

Earlier this year, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.

Bats are landing on Volusia County’s popular Wings of the West mural trail this weekend, the latest installation for the Instagrammable art trail that started with angel wings in a Downtown DeLand alley.

A 37-year-old man faces charges after stabbing another man over an alleged stolen bicycle, according to the DeLand Police Department.

Deputies arrested an Arkansas murder suspect in Volusia County, with body camera footage capturing the moment of his apprehension.

Whether you’re looking for thrills, chills or just some good old-fashioned fall fun, there’s something happening near you every weekend.

Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.

Check out this recap of games in Volusia and Orange counties.

Two boys and the SUV driver who nearly struck them in DeLand have all been given citations in the incident, according to police.

A 20-year-old man was struck and killed while standing outside of his disabled pickup truck on International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

One of two dog owners charged in connection with the death of an 8-year-old boy who was fatally mauled while riding his bike earlier this year will appear in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.

A security camera captured a close call when a 12-year-old quickly pulled himself and a friend out of the path of a car that illegally entered their bike lane at a stop sign in DeLand on Thursday.

A DeLand resident fatally shot a bear on Friday morning after it wandered into the person’s home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The new building, funded in part by the half-cent sales tax, brings a modern media center, new administrative offices, art and music classrooms, and redesigned pick-up and drop-off areas to the Spring Hill community in DeLand.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in a fatal, single-vehicle crash that occurred about a year ago.

A 22-year-old tree service employee was killed on Monday morning after part of a tree that was being trimmed fell on him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The county council adopted a revised fee schedule for Volusia County Animal Services as it prepares to take over sheltering responsibilities from Halifax Humane Society. Halifax will stop accepting dangerous and stray animals for the county government starting Oct. 1.

A teacher at Blue Lake Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after a “concerning statement” came to light, according to the Volusia County School District.

A man was arrested after a shooting broke out at a DeLand homeless camp last month, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

One of the owners of the dogs that mauled an 8-year-old boy to death near DeLand early this year is set to be arraigned.

Deputies believe Kinney applied for 10 to 15 nursing jobs using the same fraudulent ID and nursing license. He was hired for two positions in Seminole and Orange counties but worked at each for less than a week.

The city of DeLand is moving forward with plans to install six solar-powered security cameras across the downtown area.

Florida has plenty of invasive species of animals. But there's one amphibian you may want to keep an eye out for.

DeLand is considering allowing tiny-house communities as a way to bring more housing options — and affordable housing options at that — to the city.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday in DeLand.

DeLand city leaders are tackling what they call a growing problem with teens and e-bikes. City commissioners tell News 6 a new ordinance is coming that could regulate how and where riders can use e-bikes.

A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in DeLand, according to deputies.

Both owners of the dogs that mauled an 8-year-old boy to death in DeLand now face charges of tampering with evidence, records show.

The Volusia County Council will decide next week whether to move forward with a proposal to allow horseback riding on select beaches, offering residents and visitors a unique coastal experience.

The owner of one of the dogs that mauled an 8-year-old boy earlier this year in DeLand will face a second-degree misdemeanor charge in the case, the state attorney for Brevard and Seminole counties announced Wednesday.

A crash on State Road 44 near DeLand killed a 17-year-old girl and left four other people with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Six DeLand men were sentenced on Friday after they were caught trafficking firearms to Mexican drug cartels, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Greg Lovelady, former head coach for UCF's baseball team, is joining the Hatters at Stetson University.

Last week, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.