'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin was extradited to Volusia County on Wednesday to face charges accusing him of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe.
Deltona officials question mayor’s handling of Winter Ball funds
Several Deltona city commissioners are calling for scrutiny of Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. over concerns about the handling of funds tied to the Mayor’s Winter Ball and the city’s involvement in the event.
Where is the money from Deltona Mayor's Winter Ball going?
Questions are being raised about a Winter Ball hosted by Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr. The event was advertised by the mayor, and posted on the City of Deltona's social media page. However, the City of Deltona said the event had no connection to the city, wasn't organized or funded by the city. Questions are also being raised about where proceeds from the event would go and who they would benefit.
Seabreeze students confront alleged scammer at airport
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and members of Seabreeze High School met Robert Goodwin at Daytona Beach International Airport, who was flown from California to Florida, to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Goodwin is accused of defrauding more than 100 students at Seabreeze High School who hired Goodwin's company to plan a class trip to Europe.
Who was Greg Biffle? NASCAR champion among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among six people killed in a private jet crash while landing at a North Carolina airport.
ICE detainer issued for Cuba citizen suspected of stealing 4 Osteen horses; 2 horses recovered
Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week.
Daytona Beach police defend arrest of disabled veteran in later-dismissed domestic violence case
Daytona Beach police said officers acted appropriately and in good faith when they arrested a disabled veteran on allegations of domestic violence.
Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
4 horses stolen from Osteen property; $10,000 reward offered
Four horses stolen from Osteen property; $10,000 reward offered
Travel agent accused of $400K Florida school trip scam arrested in California
A Massachusetts travel agency owner accused of scamming students at Seabreeze High School has been arrested in California and now awaits extradition to Florida.
Flagler County detective speeding charges dropped; sheriff ‘surprised’ by arrest citing ‘lack of evidence’
Charges against a Flagler County Sheriff's Office detective accused of attempting to evade police during a traffic stop have been dropped.
Lawsuit filed against Circle K Stores claims death of Edgewater Police officer was 'preventable'
A family is suing Circle K Stores, claiming the death of an Edgewater Police officer at a gas station in September was preventable.
Man claimed he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before 130 mph crash, deputies say
A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.
Mayor Derrick Henry: Daytona Beach will fully cooperate with operational audit
Daytona Beach will undergo an operation audit – following a unanimous vote by the state Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC) on Monday. Now, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry says he welcomes that audit.
Elementary students take over BizTown for hands-on civics and financial literacy lessons
Tomoka Elementary fourth-graders took over BizTown, an interactive, simulated city that turns classroom lessons into real-world practice.
Florida senator alleges Daytona Beach 'troubling financial management practices' urging audit
The Florida Joint Legislative Auditing Committee unanimously approved an Auditor General operational audit for Daytona Beach after a state senator called out "irregularities" in the city's spending.
Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say
A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.
1 man, 2 dogs die in Volusia County structure fire, officials say
A man and two dogs died in a large structure fire in Pierson over the weekend, according to the Volusisa County Sheriff's Office.
Volusia County authorities seek information on missing man Randy Richmond
Volusia County authorities seek information on missing man Randy Richmond.