Chris Lindsay
Chris Lindsay joined FOX 35 in February 2023 as a reporter and covers Volusia County.
Chris was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications in 2018.
He joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. during his undergraduate experience.
In 2019, Chris received his master’s degree in Sports Journalism from Arizona State University.
Before moving to Florida, he spent two years as a reporter at KEZI 9 News in Eugene, Oregon. There, he kept Western Oregonians up to date on the state’s devastating wildfires, coronavirus pandemic, and other pressing issues.
He is excited to join a new community and deliver the stories that matter the most.
When not delivering news, Chris likes to listen to music, watch movies, and visit friends and family.
The latest from Chris Lindsay
Man accused of crashing into Sumter County school bus while fleeing deputy held without bond
A Sumter County father is taking extra precautions after his 10-year-old daughter’s school bus was hit by a fleeing driver earlier this week.
Daytona Beach officer fired after viral open container arrest
Daytona Beach Police Officer Joel Llinas has been fired following a use of force investigation looking into a March incident.
Teen accused of cutting down Flock cameras in Volusia County
An 18-year-old has been arrested after authorities say he cut down several automated license plate readers in Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.
Edgewater mayor denies accusations he hit woman with campaign sign
Edgewater Mayor Diezel DePew is accused of hitting a woman with a political campaign sign during a dispute at the New Smyrna Beach Public Library.
Tracy the cat reunites with owner after being found 2 years later across state line
A cat missing from north Georgia for two years was found hundreds of miles away in Palm Coast, Florida.
Deltona e-bike ban for riders under 18 won’t be enforced, Volusia sheriff says
A new Deltona rule restricting e-bike use by anyone under the age of 18 will not be enforced, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida lifeguard shocked by lightning while warning others: 'Scary, painful, and traumatic'
A Volusia County lifeguard had his hand on his truck when it was struck by lightning over the weekend – sending an electric shock throughout his body, he said.
Orange County votes unanimously to keep red light cameras for 10 years
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 10-year contract extension keeping its red light camera network active through a new tech vendor, Modaxo.
Quick actions by deputies help save woman who collapsed in ocean, officials say
A pair of Volusia County deputies rescued a 68-year-old woman from the water in New Smyrna Beach and performed lifesaving measures, before she was rushed to the hospital.
Florida officers ride in unity, remembrance of friend, fallen cop, David Jewell
Edgewater Police officers remember a close friend, David Jewell, who was shot and killed at a Circle K in September, as they joined officers in the Police Unity Tour -- a 300-mile ride to Washington D.C.