Officials say a Volusia County school staff member has been arrested on allegations of having inappropriate interactions with a minor.

For years, the Port Orange Police Department has been helping families who need a little lift around the holidays.

Police said that the woman — Elizabeth Salinas, 68 — was last spotted on Sept. 24 after she left her home in the Fruitland Park area.

A Florida man has turned himself in after Port Orange police announced he was wanted, accused of selling the firearm used in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy last month.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a crash in Port Orange, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

Mary Wittmeyer will be honored at her Centenarian Celebration and National Women’s Month by the Port Orange Police Department and the City of Port Orange. Join me for a special Trooper Steve on Patrol stream.

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash, according to Port Orange Police Department.

Port Orange police tracking a vehicle reported stolen from a Daytona Beach hotel used stop sticks and a Taser to shut down the driver's escape attempt.

Detectives explained that the girl had marijuana and alcohol along with Rimini before the two engaged in sexual activity.

A Port Orange homeowner shot and killed an intruder, according to police.

On Monday, Port Orange police announced they are looking for a man accused of exposing himself to a person at a local Walmart

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

Police said that the body was found in June near the Kennedy Space Center, though investigators were unable to find any belongings.

Two kittens turned up dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle Friday in Volusia County, according to an incident report filed with the Port Orange Police Department.

Part of a road in Port Orange was shut down as first responders tended to a rollover crash that resulted in no significant injuries, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

An 81-year-old Port Orange man was booked Thursday after investigators said he played a role in facilitating a nationwide series of scams dating back to 2021.

An 85-year-old man with Alzheimer’s last seen leaving his Volusia County residence is missing, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with another vehicle Friday night in Allandale, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

A 15-year-old Port Orange boy was arrested for making online threats to become the next mass shooter, Wednesday.

A registered sex offender was arrested after offering a parent at a grocery store $100,000 for their daughter, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

A person died on Monday after a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

Two men were killed following a shooting in Port Orange on Saturday morning, according to the Port Orange Police Department.

In a Facebook post Wednesday, the Port Orange Police Department used Valentine’s Day wordplay to encourage people to report ex-partners with outstanding warrants.

Port Orange police responding to a suspicious death call found a man dead in a residential area early Friday morning, according to a news release.

A woman died Saturday after crashing a vehicle in a residential area in Port Orange, police said.

Officers with the Port Orange Police Department rescued a driver after she went into a canal.Police posted video of the rescue on social media.

Police said the crash between the motorcyclist and another vehicle took place at the intersection of Clyde Morris Boulevard and Herbert Street.

The Port Orange Police Department honored the life of one of its sergeants who died due to complications from COVID-19.

Officer Justin White was a veteran of the Port Orange Police Department and a dedicated father and husband.

A 78-year-old canoer and an 82-year-old canoer who were stranded for a day were rescued by officers with the Port Orange Police Department on Sunday.

A motorcyclist died following a crash with a vehicle in Port Orange on Sunday evening, according to the Port Orange Police Department. He was pronounced dead at Halifax Hospital following an accident at the intersection of Nova Road and Sleepy Hollow Drive, police said. The passenger of the motorcycle is in stable condition at Halifax Hospital, while the driver of the car wasn’t injured, police said. The investigation is being conducted by the Port Orange Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit. If anyone witnessed or has information concerning this traffic crash, please contact Port Orange Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator Michael Garay at 386-506-5838.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A motorcyclist was killed early Wednesday in a crash in Port Orange, according to police. The fatal wreck was reported around 12:40 a.m. near Country Lane and Taylor Road. [TRENDING: ‘Manatee graveyard in Fla. | 6 major announcements from Disney | Fla. woman charged in US Capitol attack]Police said Coty Eldridge, of Port Orange, was the lone rider of the motorcycle and died in the crash. An investigation is being conducted by the Port Orange Police Department. AdAnyone who witnessed the wreck is asked to call Investigator Phillip Slease at 386-506-5838.

Johnny Thomas, 17, was last seen Jan. 5 (Port Orange Police Department)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Port Orange police are working to locate a missing 17-year-old boy. Police say Johnny Thomas has been missing since Jan. 5. Thomas is described as a Black male standing nearly 6 ft. tall and weighing 140 pounds, according to authorities. He also has brown eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information on Thomas’ whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Higham at 386-506-5894 or khigham@port-orange.org.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – The Port Orange Police Department continues to seek the public’s help in the case of a missing 70-year-old teacher. Port Orange police said Heikka, who goes by the name Bob and has been with Volusia County Schools since 1989 and has taught at Creekside Middle School in Port Orange since 2002, was captured on surveillance video at an ATM near Canaveral Shores. On Monday, the Port Orange Police Department held a press conference hoping that by releasing new details, it will turn into some leads. Investigators said they have received numerous tips in the case, especially on the Port Orange police Facebook page. We want closure for the school family, and we want closure for the city of Port Orange,” he said.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Port Orange Police Department is searching for a missing 70-year-old teacher. Police said Robert Heikka was last seen Sunday at his home in Port Orange. Officials said Heikka, who goes by the name Bob, has been with Volusia County Schools since 1989 and has taught at Creekside Middle School in Port Orange since 2002. He currenlty teaches business education, including digital information technology and keyboarding. Investigators said Heikka may be driving his white 2012 Chevrolet Impala with the Florida tag of KRZ-I78.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A woman attacked an acquaintance Wednesday at a home in the Sweetwater subdivision, according to the Port Orange Police Department. Police said they arrested Dana Reeves, 31, and transported the victim to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. [TRENDING: Newlywed couple killed in plane crash | Ballot for dead wife meant to ‘test system’ | FSU president tests positive for COVID-19]No details were provided on the nature of the attack. Reeves is facing a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Detective Ben Benezette at 386-506-5893.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. A man wanted on an attempted murder charge has been arrested days after he was named as a suspect in what authorities called a domestic violence arson, according to the Port Orange Police Department. At the time, investigators said they believe the fire was tied to a domestic violence incident and was arson. The Port Orange Police Department later identified Raymond J. Garneau, 51, as a suspect in the case and issued a warrant for his arrest. Authorities did not provide any information as to why they believe Garneau is responsible for the fire or information as to his relationship with the victim. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon at a Super 8 hotel in Ormond Beach on charges of attempted murder, arson of an occupied dwelling, felony domestic battery and deprivation of access to 911.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – The Port Orange Police Department is investigating a crash that left one driver dead. Officers responded to the crash Saturday morning around 1 a.m. According to police, the crash involved two vehicles and happened near the intersection of Nova Road and Madeline Avenue. The investigation is being conducted by the Port Orange Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigators. If anyone witnessed the crash or has information that could aid investigators, you’re asked to contact Port Orange Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator Andrew Mialki at 386-506-5838.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. A call about smoke inside a structure led first responders to find a woman dead inside a home, according to the Port Orange Police Department. Police and Port Orange Fire Rescue responded to Bolton Drive around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday and found 67-year-old Elizabeth Adams dead. A news release did not indicate her cause of death. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call detective Carl Lamirande at 386-506-5886. The investigation is ongoing.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Months after his death, the family of a man killed at a Port Orange intersection is pushing to make it safer. The family of 22-year-old Ryan Friend is fighting for a safer intersection after a driver crossed four lanes of traffic and struck Friend’s motorcycle at Nova Road and Miles Drive on Sept. 25. She claims the Port Orange Police Department did not thoroughly investigate her son’s crash. “He deserved the respect and the thorough investigation from the Port Orange Police Department and I just feel like he didn’t get it,” she said. Police told the Friend family they will be standing behind them this weekend.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Four girls who had been missing for nearly a week were found Monday, according to the Port Orange Police Department. Heaven Akins, Destiny Thompson, Mandie Jefferson and Katrina Carroll had been missing since Wednesday after they were last seen near Spruce Creek High School. Police said they likely left the area voluntarily to travel to Orlando. Authorities said deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office found the girls and are interviewing them. No further details were immediately available.