Volusia County deputies have arrested a 24-year-old man they say bought alcohol for two teenage girls and then had sex with them — and they believe there may be more victims.
Investigators say Alo targeted victims by driving around the east side of Volusia County. The Sheriff’s Office says he frequently visited skate parks, the boardwalk, and other public parks to seek out victims.
The missing boaters were reportedly planning to fish approximately 30 miles offshore, though it remains unclear how far they ultimately traveled. They are believed to be aboard a white, 25-foot Carolina Classic vessel, police said.
A hurricane-damaged resort sitting in the heart of one of Ormond Beach’s busiest tourist corridors has become a source of frustration for nearby residents and business owners who say it has turned into a hotspot for crime, trespassing and transient activity — and they want answers.
Deanna Harrell, 36, was arrested on warrants for vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter in the death of toll booth attendant Tammie Jo Baker, 63, after a Second Baker Act attempt on Harrell did not hold.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Daytona Beach police had been searching for Perry since late Wednesday night.
Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Florida’s governor visited Volusia County on Thursday to announce a major upgrade to a long-awaited interchange project — and revealed construction will begin years ahead of schedule.
A woman is still recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing in a designated driving lane on a Volusia County beach, authorities said.
Ormond Beach leaders approved a controversial development on the closed Tomoka Oaks golf course Tuesday night. The idea has been on the table for years, and now the city will move forward with turning the closed course into a neighborhood that includes 254 homes.
Volusia County Beach Safety is urging residents and visitors to swim in front of staffed lifeguard towers, saying it significantly increases safety in the ocean.
Homeowners in a Volusia County neighborhood are speaking out against a request to build hundreds of homes on a closed golf course in their community.
The debate over a proposed liquefied natural gas plant at Port Canaveral is not the only fuel project that’s sparked a community backlash in Central Florida in the last few years. Residents have successfully fought off plans for gas and diesel storage facilities in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast too.
A pedestrian was struck and killed during a crash involving a 79-year-old driver over the weekend, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.
A pickup truck was taken into evidence after it struck and killed a pedestrian in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
The commanding officer of the Ormond Beach American Legion post has been arrested to face charges of possessing child porn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A Georgia man has finally been arrested following a recent rash of vehicle burglaries in Volusia County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Troopers say a Volusia County EMS ambulance headed to a crash on I-95 was struck from behind, sending it off the highway and into a guardrail.
Visitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.
According to a news release, the decision came after reviewing evidence presented by the Ormond Beach Police Department.
The sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.
A detective from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested.
Another nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
An 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a “kill list” at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A local contractor is on felony probation on Wednesday night after taking thousands of dollars from a Volusia County couple but never starting their kitchen renovation.
Thousands of riders are rolling into Volusia County as the 33rd Annual Biketoberfest officially kicks off, and safety remains a top priority for local officials.
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 Ormond Beach community came together Friday night to mourn the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, drawing a couple hundred of people carrying American flags and homemade signs.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle the wrong way on U.S. 1 in Ormond Beach was killed in a crash with a sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The FHP says a pickup truck pulling a camper overturns in a crash with a tractor-trailer, blocking Interstate 95 in Volusia.
Police in Ormond Beach said they are investigating allegations of abuse at a church and private school that could date as far back as 25 years.
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
An Ormond Beach officer who was caught on video throwing a woman after she was arrested in a crash will appear in court for a plea hearing and sentencing.
An Ormond Beach officer who was caught on video throwing a woman after she was arrested in a crash will appear in court for a plea hearing and sentencing.
Last week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
An Ormond Beach man arrested after his 18-month-old son died in a hot truck is now charged with first-degree murder, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A passenger in an SUV was killed in a crash with a box truck in Ormond Beach on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
To figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.
New footage was released on Wednesday, showing what happened when an Ormond Beach officer threw a woman after she was arrested over a car crash, according to the police department.
A Central Florida man is arrested after his 18-month-old son dies from being “left helpless” for hours in a hot truck, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
An Ormond Beach man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after he reportedly threatened President Donald Trump and several other public figures online, according to the police department.
As hurricane season approaches, scientists and conservationists are turning to nature-based solutions, like mangroves, to help protect Florida’s fragile coastlines.
A 60-year-old Ormond Beach man riding a motorcycle near Osteen died after a crash that left State Road 415 shut down in the area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A man arrested in Flagler County is accused of drug trafficking after the sheriff's office said it found marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and more in his home.
Flagler County was briefly involved in discussions due to the City of Palm Coast’s initial interest in the project. However, the city was found to be ineligible to apply directly for the grant.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies arrested an accused drug dealer after an Ormond Beach woman died of a suspected fentanyl overdose.
A 33-year-old Ocala man sunbathing on the beach was injured on Saturday in Volusia County when a vehicle ran him over while trying to back into a parking spot, according to a news release.
In 2023, the county launched an 18-month pilot program to make a portion of Ormond Beach dog-friendly. On Tuesday, the county council voted to keep the beach permanently.
The legislation would give adoption shelters a way to screen prospective pet owners, which could help improve the ability of these groups to find safe homes for animals.
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking locals with backgrounds similar to a 1982 French-Canadian “John Doe” to provide DNA samples in an attempt to identify him.
Volusia County deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole a woman’s wallet while she shopped at a Publix, then later used her credit cards.
It’s one of the longest-running self-defense classes in Central Florida taught by police, and it’s also one of the most popular programs at the Ormond Beach Police Department.
Ormond Beach's downtown has been undergoing a dramatic transformation, and the man behind it all is as intriguing as the changes themselves.
A local contractor in Volusia County has been arrested after taking around $23,000 from an Ormond Beach couple for a project he never started, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Over 90 years ago, artists put their stamp on Florida history after they were hired to paint murals across the U.S. during President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s plan to get Americans back to work.
When people think of Florida’s coast, Daytona Beach often takes center stage. But just a few miles north, nestled along the Atlantic, lies Ormond Beach, a city filled with charm, history, and surprises. To uncover its best-kept secrets, we took a driving tour of Ormond Beach with the newly-elected mayor, Jason Leslie.
A former nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School has new charges following an initial arrest late last year, accused of meeting with a teen student.
When you think of car racing, Daytona Beach probably comes to mind. However, another city in Volusia County, Ormond Beach, lays claim to being the birthplace of speed. This historic location is where the land speed record was first set.
One of the 67 victims in a crash involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter was from Central Florida, according to a family member.
