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Florida law enforcement asks for help with finding 4-year-old boy
Read full article: Florida law enforcement asks for help with finding 4-year-old boyThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an alert asking the public to help find a 4-year-old boy who vanished from a park on Sunday morning in Volusia County.
Police: Florida ‘predator’ confesses to sexually assaulting unconscious woman while working for fire rescue
Read full article: Police: Florida ‘predator’ confesses to sexually assaulting unconscious woman while working for fire rescueA 37-year-old Florida man confessed to sexually assaulting a woman who was unconscious in an ambulance while he was working for fire rescue, according to detectives.
‘You’re going to find your a-- in handcuffs’: Florida sheriff has strong words amid rise in school threats
Read full article: ‘You’re going to find your a-- in handcuffs’: Florida sheriff has strong words amid rise in school threatsSchool threats are on the rise across the state and now one Florida sheriff is making a stern warning to kids and their parents.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces funding for successful nursing education initiatives
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces funding for successful nursing education initiativesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at a college in Florida on Tuesday morning, where he discussed future funding for successful nursing education initiatives in the state.
Florida teacher arrested for allegedly putting 3-year-old autistic student in ‘headlock’
Read full article: Florida teacher arrested for allegedly putting 3-year-old autistic student in ‘headlock’A Florida teacher is facing child abuse charges after deputies said she placed a 3-year-old autistic student in a headlock.
Deputies: Couple falls asleep on Florida beach, leaving two kids alone at hotel pool
Read full article: Deputies: Couple falls asleep on Florida beach, leaving two kids alone at hotel poolA couple from Georgia is facing charges, after deputies said they left their children alone and were passed out drunk on a Florida beach.
Florida Jackpot Triple Play winner gets $1.75M from free Publix quick pick ticket
Read full article: Florida Jackpot Triple Play winner gets $1.75M from free Publix quick pick ticketA Florida Jackpot Triple Play player won the $1.75 million jackpot from a free ticket they got at a Publix, Lottery officials announced this week.
Girl wins $15M verdict against Florida Department of Children and Families
Read full article: Girl wins $15M verdict against Florida Department of Children and FamiliesA Volusia County jury awarded a girl a $15 million verdict after a civil lawsuit accused the Florida Department of Children and Families of failing to protect her from abuse that resulted in permanent brain damage.
Police: Firefighters responding to arson fire find baby dead, mother fatally stabbed, 2 kids injured
Read full article: Police: Firefighters responding to arson fire find baby dead, mother fatally stabbed, 2 kids injuredDetectives are searching for a killer after the firefighters who responded to an arson fire found a mother and her one-month-old baby dead, and her two other children injured.
Florida man wins $2 million prize playing Lottery scratch-off game at 7-Eleven
Read full article: Florida man wins $2 million prize playing Lottery scratch-off game at 7-ElevenA Florida man turned $10 into a $2 million prize after playing the Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game, Lottery officials confirmed Friday.
Police: Florida woman kills roommate, uses fire, soda to destroy evidence
Read full article: Police: Florida woman kills roommate, uses fire, soda to destroy evidenceA 35-year-old woman was facing charges in Volusia County for the murder of her 79-year-old roommate in Daytona Beach and for using a soda to try to get rid of the DNA evidence on her hair and body.
VIDEO: Orlando woman accused of DUI, crashing vehicle into water in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: VIDEO: Orlando woman accused of DUI, crashing vehicle into water in New Smyrna BeachAn Orlando woman faces DUI and reckless driving charges after she crashed her vehicle into the inlet in Smyrna Dunes Park, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: Florida sheriff gets caught up in high-speed chase during live radio interview
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida sheriff gets caught up in high-speed chase during live radio interviewA Florida sheriff who has recently made headlines for speaking out about hate groups was being interviewed live on the radio when something wasn’t right.
Wife, husband planned fatal shooting in hospital for weeks
Read full article: Wife, husband planned fatal shooting in hospital for weeksPolice say Ellen and Jerry Gilland had a murder-suicide plan in the works for weeks: If his unnamed illness took a turn for the worse, the 76-year-old woman would fatally shoot her terminally ill, 77-year-old husband and then take her own life.
‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings
Read full article: ‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking ringsEight people were arrested Thursday, accused of taking part in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida landlord fought deputy after locking tenants in garage, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Florida landlord fought deputy after locking tenants in garage, sheriff’s office saysA man who fought with a deputy after locking three people in a garage he was renting was arrested Tuesday at his home near Orange City, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Affidavit: Oklahoma man said he killed 4 men, 'cut them up'
Read full article: Affidavit: Oklahoma man said he killed 4 men, 'cut them up'Prosecutors say a man described as a “person of interest” in the killing and dismemberment of four men in eastern Oklahoma admitted to a woman that he killed the men and “cut them up.”.
‘Not sure what it is:’ Hurricanes unearth large mystery object on Florida beach
Read full article: ‘Not sure what it is:’ Hurricanes unearth large mystery object on Florida beachOfficials 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, WKMG in Orlando reported.
Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm
Read full article: Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November stormA Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
Florida rental car workers save toddler who was left in returned vehicle
Read full article: Florida rental car workers save toddler who was left in returned vehicleRental car employees reported finding a toddler in a locked rental car that had been returned at Daytona Beach International Airport on Monday.
Florida sex offender tried to buy child at grocery store for $100K, police say
Read full article: Florida sex offender tried to buy child at grocery store for $100K, police sayA registered sex offender’s offer to make a disturbing purchase at a Florida grocery store landed him in handcuffs Thursday, according to police.
Car crashes through crowded Florida beach, injures 4 people
Read full article: Car crashes through crowded Florida beach, injures 4 peopleOfficials in Florida say four people, including a 3-year-old child, were injured when a car crashed through an unoccupied toll booth and ended up in the Atlantic Ocean.
3 dead, several others injured after fatal fiery crash on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: 3 dead, several others injured after fatal fiery crash on I-95 in Volusia CountyPolice are investigating a fatal crash involving more than a dozen vehicles that happened early Thursday morning in Volusia County.
Florida man faces charges for possessing child pornography, sexually abusing dog
Read full article: Florida man faces charges for possessing child pornography, sexually abusing dogVolusia County Sheriff’s deputies have charged 29-year-old Brandon Shelton with 11 counts of possessing child pornography and six counts of sexual activity involving animals.
Florida middle school teacher faces felony charges for inappropriate behavior with student
Read full article: Florida middle school teacher faces felony charges for inappropriate behavior with studentA Deltona Middle School teacher is facing felony charges, while Volusia Sheriff’s deputies conduct an investigation into his behavior with a 15-year-old student.
Florida woman charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from her 86-year-old grandfather
Read full article: Florida woman charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from her 86-year-old grandfatherA 21-year-old Deltona woman was arrested on Thursday and is charged with allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 from her grandfather since late 2019.
Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of decline
Read full article: Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of declineOfficials say shark attacks increased around the world in 2021 following three consecutive years of decline, though beach closures in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could be making the numbers seem more dramatic than they are.
College student from South Florida arrested, threatened mass shooting at Daytona Beach university, police say
Read full article: College student from South Florida arrested, threatened mass shooting at Daytona Beach university, police sayJohn Hagins, a student at a Daytona Beach university made threats of committing a mass shooting a the college. Hagins has ties to South Florida.
Florida restaurant owner says Biden supporters should ‘take their business elsewhere’
Read full article: Florida restaurant owner says Biden supporters should ‘take their business elsewhere’The owner of a Volusia County restaurant posted a sign in front of her business telling Biden supporters, they are not welcome.
'Homing pigeons that can't find their home' block I-95 exit
Read full article: 'Homing pigeons that can't find their home' block I-95 exitAn exit off Interstate 95 in Florida had to be closed for three hours after 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck and refused to move, posing a driving hazard to motorists.
‘Unbelievable:’ Children, 12 and 14, use AK-47, other guns in shooting rampage on Volusia deputies
Read full article: ‘Unbelievable:’ Children, 12 and 14, use AK-47, other guns in shooting rampage on Volusia deputiesTwo foster children broke into a Volusia County home, Tuesday night, then used guns they found inside the residence -- including an AK-47 -- to repeatedly fire at deputies for about 30 minutes, according to sheriff’s officials.
Suspects open fire on deputies before car rolls over during Central Florida police chase
Read full article: Suspects open fire on deputies before car rolls over during Central Florida police chaseVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two men have been taken into custody after a high-speed chase on a Central Florida highway. Deputies in Volusia County said the driver of a Toyota Camry sped through the streets with four passengers. Hunter led authorities on a pursuit while another man in the vehicle shot a gun through their windshield. Deputies said they chased the suspect into the thick brush and shortly after Hunter emerged without further incident. Brown remained in the brush until he was apprehended by a K-9 unit, authorities said.
Fight between neighbors over Trump-Biden yard signs leads to arrest
Read full article: Fight between neighbors over Trump-Biden yard signs leads to arrestVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A fight over the placement of political signs led to a man punching his neighbor in the face and then arrested for the assault, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Anthony “Tony” Vullo, 55, was charged with misdemeanor battery after Volusia County sheriff’s deputies say he punched his 48-year-old neighbor, Joseph Lebert, outside of their homes in DeBary on Aug. 17. Records show that a witness told Lebert that Vullo had taken a Biden sign from Liebert’s yard and tossed it across the yard, reported sister station WKMG. Vullo said he was upset that the placement of the sign blocked his Trump sign, according to the affidavit. Deputies said the victim had obvious signs of injury near his left eye but declined medical attention.
No social distancing here: Crowds pack Daytona Beach
Read full article: No social distancing here: Crowds pack Daytona BeachHundreds of people gathered at a popular Daytona Beach boardwalk during Memorial Day weekend and were seen partying and dancing despite social distancing restrictions imposed by the state, authorities said Sunday. Police responded, attempting to disperse the crowds along A1A in Daytona Beach that were there for an annual gathering not authorized by the local government this year. Officials said they were criticized for not making use of force against the crowds and declining to make arrests for social distancing violations. Coronavirus social distancing rules in the Florida state that people must be in groups of 10 or fewer. — Daytona Beach Police (@DaytonaBchPD) May 24, 2020In South Florida, Broward County and Miami-Dade County waited until after Memorial Day to open their beaches.
Volusia County releases video of chaotic street party during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Volusia County releases video of chaotic street party during coronavirus pandemicPublished: May 19, 2020, 6:55 pm Updated: May 19, 2020, 7:01 pmDELAND, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies are still dealing with the aftermath of a recent chaotic street party. Deputies reported there were about 3,000 people at the DeLand party despite the coronavirus pandemic. VIDEO WARNING: Strong languageVideo shows a crowd attacked the deputies with glass bottles, cups of alcohol and bar stools. None of the deputies or DeLand Police Department officers at the party were wearing personal protective equipment. According to the Florida Department of Health, 30 of the 612 coronavirus patients in Volusia County are dead.
Officials report first COVID-19 case in Miami-Dade County, 5th case in Broward County
Read full article: Officials report first COVID-19 case in Miami-Dade County, 5th case in Broward CountyBAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida increasing the state’s cases to 31. One of the new cases is the first in Miami-Dade County, the other is the fifth case in Broward County, and the third is a man who traveled from New York to Volusia County and remains in isolation in St. Johns County. State official’s report on new positive cases:
Woman passed out on side of highway from heroin overdose
Read full article: Woman passed out on side of highway from heroin overdoseCNN(CNN) - A 12-year-old girl called police after her mother passed out from a heroin overdose on the side of the highway in Volusia County, Florida, on Thursday night. When deputies arrived, they found Smith unconscious with her 12-year-old daughter, a 7-year-old boy, a 1-year-old boy and two dogs in the minivan. "I honestly took heroin because my back was hurting," Smith, 28, told the officials. "It's not, but I had no pain pill and my back was hurting and I'm making a five-hour trip," she responded. She was charged with neglect but was not immediately booked into Volusia County Branch Jail pending her treatment at the hospital, police said.
Teacher fights to get job back after being caught mowing yard naked
Read full article: Teacher fights to get job back after being caught mowing yard nakedPORT ORANGE, Floria - A Volusia County teacher who was caught on camera mowing his lawn while nude is fighting to get his job back, WESH reported. Albert said that when longtime teacher Brian Wheeler mowed the yard naked at his Port Orange home in 2017, he made a very poor decision. This is a man who has over two decades of history teaching children in our community and successfully teaching them, Albert said. Wheeler was working at Cypress Elementary in Port Orange when he was removed. According to Albert and the paperwork she showed us, Wheeler will be fined but will retain his teaching credential.
Sharks bite 3 people in 24 hours at same Florida beach
Read full article: Sharks bite 3 people in 24 hours at same Florida beachOn Saturday, 20-year-old surfer Emily Comfort was bitten on her left hand and wrist, according to Volusia County Beach Safety. Less than 24 hours after the first two bites, 51-year-old Peter Bourbeau was standing in knee-deep water when his right foot was bitten by what he described as a 4-foot-shark, Volusia County Beach Safety said. According to the International Shark Attack File, Volusia County has recorded 303 shark attacks -- the most in the United States -- since 1882. The second closest is Brevard County, Florida, with 147. Of the 1,441 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks in the United States since 1837, Florida dominates the list, with 828 recorded attacks.
2 people bitten by sharks minutes apart at Florida beach
Read full article: 2 people bitten by sharks minutes apart at Florida beachPhoto by Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - uthorities say two people were bitten by sharks minutes apart at the same Florida beach. Volusia County Beach safety officials told news outlets the two bites occurred Saturday afternoon at New Smyrna Beach. A short time later, a 21-year-old man was bitten on his right foot and was treated at the scene. In Miami-Dade County, a man was injured while fishing off Key Biscayne. The University of Floridas International Shark Attack file says there have been 17 suspected shark bites involving humans in the state this year.
Helicopter spots sharks feet away from swimmers at Daytona Beach
Read full article: Helicopter spots sharks feet away from swimmers at Daytona Beach(CNN) - Some beachgoers frolicking in the Florida surf were shocked to find out that sharks were swimming just a few feet away. Fran Kumpf told CNN affiliate WESH that she saw a shark that appeared to be about 5 feet long on Monday at Daytona Beach. "These particular ones, they would never seek out people, but they might accidentally bite a person if they thought it was a bait fish," Naylor said. Tammy Malphurs told CNN. Volusia County, which includes Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, leads the US in shark bites.