July 4th: What's open and closed

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.

Volusia County multi-agency drug bust: Criminal history of 24 in custody | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood shared details of a June 30 multi-agency operation of drug sales allegedly occurring out of a Holly Hill church. 

Cursive returns for Florida schools: A 'renewed focus'
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A new Florida state law taking effect this Wednesday requires public elementary school students to not only learn cursive writing but prove they have mastered it before advancing to middle school. A former education professional shares her perspective, discussing the pros and cons of cursive returning to the classroom. 

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

Disney World cuts Grand Floridian gingerbread house from holiday plans

The large gingerbread house display at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will not be part of the 2026 holiday season, Disney has confirmed.

Deadly crash shuts down SR-40 in Volusia County

A person died Wednesday after a crash on State Road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Titusville council member questions $600,000 beautification project after plants fail

A Titusville city council member is criticizing a $600,000 beautification project after many of the plants installed along major roadways failed within months.

Driver arrested after striking fire truck, leading chase from Daytona Beach to DeLand, deputies say

A DeLand man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he struck a fire truck at the scene of a rollover crash in Daytona Beach, fled from law enforcement and led deputies on a chase.

Proposed Brevard County USL soccer stadium would anchor new mixed-use development

Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.

Airbnb deploying anti-party AI tech to block unauthorized Fourth of July bashes

With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, Central Florida is bracing for a massive influx of holiday travelers. However, for those looking to rent an Airbnb for an unapproved, massive holiday bash, think again.

Airbnb cracking down on illegal house parties
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With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, Central Florida is bracing for a massive influx of holiday travelers. However, for those looking to rent an Airbnb for an unapproved, massive holiday bash, think again.

Flagler contractor charged after investigators allege $40K scam
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A Flagler County contractor has been arrested after investigators said he accepted a $40,000 down payment for a home renovation project, completed little work and spent much of the money on personal purchases, including baseball cards.

USL soccer stadium proposed for Brevard County
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Plans for a new professional soccer stadium in Melbourne call for an 8,000-seat venue, restaurants, retail space and year-round community events as part of a proposed mixed-use development in Brevard County.

Florida board bars undocumented students from state colleges, GED programs

Florida education officials have approved new rules that will bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state's public colleges and adult education programs that prepare students for the General Educational Development, or GED, exam.

Driver arrested after striking fire truck, prompting chase:, deputies say
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A driver was arrested after authorities said he struck a fire truck at the scene of a crash in Daytona Beach, fled from law enforcement and led deputies on a chase that ended with a foot pursuit through a busy shopping plaza in DeLand.