The family of an Edgewater police officer who investigators say was fatally shot by a gas station clerk at a Circle K has named the chain in a $20-million wrongful-death lawsuit, according to their legal team.

The Edgewater City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with developer Lennar Monday night, greenlighting a scaled-back housing project that promises enhanced flood control measures.

The Edgewater City Council adjourned Monday after accepting a settlement offer from Lennar Homes, framing the deal as a win despite losing a lawsuit to the construction company.

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

A terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.

In the final week of the high school football season, games were played on both Thursday and Friday nights

A young couple’s home on Umbrella Tree Drive flooded Friday for the third time since they purchased the property last March, leaving water-damaged appliances, carpets and personal belongings strewn in their driveway and bound for the dump.

Flooding has become a frequent problem in Edgewater, where higher-than-normal tides, strong north winds and clogged storm drains leave water with nowhere to go except into the streets and homes at the lowest elevations.

Edgewater residents living in the Florida Shores neighborhood believe all the new developments in the area are causing their streets to flood every time a heavy rain rolls in.

Juanita Lagreca watched as water started seeping into her home in Florida Shores for the third time in three years on Friday.

A flash flood warning was in effect Friday morning for Volusia County as 2-4 inches of rain, more in some places, fell across portions of the area.

The state attorney in Volusia County plans to seek the death penalty in the case against 24-year-old Eduardo Machado, who is accused of fatally shooting an Edgewater officer, who was killed at a gas station last month.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced yet another drug bust at a home in Edgewater after a similar incident just last month.

Orange County, the town of Windermere, and the cities of Deltona and Edgewater in Volusia County joined the lawsuit Monday against several Florida officials over a new law that limits the way these governments can make decisions about developments.

Officials said Jacob Latreille, 21, was involved in several incidents in April where alligators were unlawfully taken.

Hundreds of people gathered in Volusia County on Friday evening to honor Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who investigators say was fatally shot while off duty earlier this week at a gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

A candlelight vigil is planned for Edgewater police Officer David Jewell.

Attorneys for a gas station clerk accused of shooting and killing an off-duty Edgewater police officer will ask a judge to prohibit the release of his confession, according to court documents.

Hundreds have turned out over the last two days, bringing flowers, leaving notes, and placing wreaths on Officer David Jewell’s car parked outside the Edgewater Police Department. A memorial ride is also planned for this weekend

A growing memorial outside the Edgewater Police Department is honoring Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed while off duty at a Circle K in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Volusia deputies said Edgewater police Officer David Jewell was killed at a Circle K after being shot multiple times by a gas station clerk.

A gas station clerk accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Edgewater police officer told deputies he was having a bad day, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

An off-duty Edgewater police officer was shot and killed at a convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Monday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.

Practicing pediatrics has become increasingly difficult in Central Florida, a local physician warns, as the region and state grapple with a shrinking pool of pediatric specialists and recent policy shifts on vaccine mandates.

Remembrance events throughout Central Florida are happening to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

A water main break near in Edgewater caused city officials to issue a precautionary boil water notice, according to a news release.

City leaders in Edgewater voted to defy a new state law and not repeal the city’s current moratorium on new construction.

Qualifying to run for office in cities and towns across Central Florida is getting underway. The question is, will people actually run for office? A recent report by the nonpartisan group Ballot Ready found that 912 seats in local elections in Florida went empty in the 2024 general election.

The city of Edgewater is moving forward with a ban on e-bikes and electric scooters in public parks and on sidewalks, joining a growing list of Central Florida communities taking a tougher stance on the increasingly popular devices.

A man who fatally shot one person and injured two others in Edgewater in 2023 at a homeless camp was sentenced to 50 years in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.

Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.

City leaders in Edgewater say they are working to balance a new state law with ongoing concerns over flooding caused by new development.

A few hours of rain from Tuesday’s tropical wave were enough to flood streets, yards, and sidewalks in the Florida Shores neighborhood of Edgewater, once again leaving residents frustrated by a problem they say has persisted for years.

$1 million in state funds will be used to reinforce canals in Edgewater, especially around the Florida Shores neighborhood. Many of these canals have not been upgraded since they were built in the 1990s, despite significant growth in the area.

News 6's Molly Reed rode along as members of a motorcycle gang in Volusia County were arrested as part of a major statewide investigation that kicked off with a shooting at a gas station back in March.

For many, fireworks are a staple of Independence Day celebrations, but before you set off those colorful displays, it is crucial to know what’s legal in your city.

An Edgewater woman faces seven counts of felony animal cruelty after just as many dead pets were found in a home that she moved out of a year ago, according to police.

An Edgewater police officer is currently on administrative leave following the arrest of a CVS employee.

A 38-year-old woman faces child neglect charges after her three young children were found in the road without supervision, according to an arrest affidavit.

We recently spent the day with Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who's known as much for his tough talk as for his front-line leadership.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office wants to know if you were scammed by a roofer who’s accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his customers.

Some residents of New Smyrna Beach protested outside City Hall Tuesday night, hoping to stop a final vote on a major development called Deering Park.

Despite accepting a $21,000 deposit for a new roof, Ingram never applied for the necessary permit, delivered materials, or appeared on any of the agreed-upon start dates, deputies said.

A man described by authorities as a violent career criminal was sentenced to life in prison after a Florida bank robbery.

New Smyrna Beach police are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen nearly a month ago.

On Tuesday, voters in the city of Edgewater chose between two candidates to replace a councilman who resigned because he said his family and his business were getting harassed.

A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.

A crash created major backups on Interstate 95 near Edgewater in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man was struck and killed Wednesday morning by a train in Edgewater, police said.

Edgewater police arrest a man and woman on child neglect charges.

A 21-year-old man is accused of posing as a boy on social media in Edgewater and assaulting two teens after meeting up with them, according to the police department.

Kylie Laszaic dreamed of playing college soccer but also staying close to home, and committing to Stetson allows her to do both.

Some residents in the Edgewater area say they’ve lived there for decades without any flood issues until recent developments began.

Basketball for Darius Washington III is a family affair; he's following in his grandad's and dad's footsteps at Edgewater.

A man arrested by Edgewater police is accused of breaking into an auto repair shop and stealing a customer's car before being chased down and rammed.

An Edgewater man was killed in a crash with an embankment off a road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

After several years of flooding concerns being brought forward by residents, Edgewater’s city leaders are moving forward with proposals for development moratoriums.

Two Volusia County men were arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with assaulting several law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.

As Edgewater continues to deal with stormwater and flooding issues in residential neighborhoods, city leaders hosted a special town hall Monday night to hear directly from impacted homeowners.

City leaders in Edgewater are holding a townhall meeting to address stormwater concerns after several cases of severe flooding over the last few months.

Edgewater residents are coming together to create an emergency response team in the wake of flooding from recent hurricanes and storms.

Caylen Deller, 30, of Satsuma, was arrested near Edgewater after being named a suspect in the death of Chad Mullen.

An 18-year-old man is accused of driving from Michigan to Edgewater in an attempt to meet with a missing minor, according to police.

People who live in Edgewater have had enough of the devastation and flooding after hurricanes in recent years.

A 35-year-old man was killed on Sunday after he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a power pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As Milton moves through Central Florida, the storm’s counter-clockwise motion is stirring up the waves on the Atlantic side of the state, which means storm surge is going to become a problem as the winds pick up.

People who live in Edgewater are preparing for potential flooding from Hurricane Milton.

Deputies said the shooting happened at a home off Liza Clinton Road.

Edgewater residents say they can't get a break from flooding, even from the overnight rain. On Thursday morning, dozens of residents said they woke up to almost a foot of water going right up to their house, primarily in the Florida Shores neighborhood.

Residents in the Florida Shores neighborhood of Edgewater spent Wednesday preparing for Hurricane Helene, hoping there isn’t too much flooding.

Residents of the Florida Shores neighborhood in Edgewater are busy preparing for potential flooding.

The Edgewater City Council fired City Manager Glenn Irby Friday night during a special meeting, despite concerns from residents and some council members that firing Irby during a critical time would leave a vaccuum in leadership.

As part of an ongoing effort to assist residents following severe flooding, Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew emphasized the importance of setting up a new sandbag distribution location.

This week marks the last week of the summer season, and Central Florida will continue to experience a very summer-like weather pattern with a few afternoon storms expected.

What was supposed to be a special meeting about the city manager's future turned into a platform for frustrated residents of the Florida Shores neighborhood.

Edgewater Mayor Diezel DePew urged city residents impacted by recent flooding to reach out to him for help.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Semaj Fleming of Edgewater High School.

The football team at Edgewater High School are set to play an once-in-a-lifetime game against the NFL Academy in England.

Police said that a motorcycle driver — Andre Narcisse, 45 — was pulled over after running a stop sign and riding with flashing blue lights.

Police announced they’d encountered over 30 vehicles driving recklessly at the Parktowne Industrial Comple

Azalea 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.

Early Tuesday morning just after midnight, the missing child alert was canceled, and FDLE announced the the child was found safe.

A man faces charges after police said he was caught on surveillance video walking around a resident’s home, according to a news release.

A man accused of robbing a bank in Edgewater was arrested in Georgia within the week, according to police.

In a release, police announced that the robbery happened at a Bank of America at 1900 S. Ridgewood Ave. around 1:20 p.m.

A vehicle fire shuts down I-95 near the Volusia-Flagler county line.

A pilot was able to walk away without injury after his plane slammed into a metal warehouse after landing at Massey Ranch Airpark on Friday, according to Edgewater Fire-Rescue.

The 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.

Police in Edgewater are searching for a person of interest following a stabbing Monday evening.

Deputies explained that Patterson wasn’t a stranger to the girl, though there have yet to be any indications about additional victims.

A crash near New Smyrna Beach left a 21-year-old Edgewater man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Riverside Conservancy has been working to get results for the Indian River Lagoon and biologists around Central Florida say their work is helping clean up the waterway.

In an arrest affidavit, police said that they learned one of the injured victims had been “ripping” off the man in a drug deal within the past few weeks.

One person was killed and two others were injured on Thursday night after a shooting in a wooded area of Edgewood, police said.

An elementary school teacher in Edgewater is accused of hitting a 4-year-old child with autism, according to police.

Perrine Delacour held onto the Portland Classic lead Friday with another bogey-free round at Columbia Edgewater, shooting a 5-under 67 in perfect conditions a day after an opening 63 in the rain.

A man faces charges after Volusia County deputies said he ditched a homemade pipe bomb at a car wash.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Cai Bates of Edgewater High School.

An armed robbery suspect is in custody after he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A fire was reported Saturday morning at an unoccupied residence in Edgewater, according to the city.