Travel agent Robert Goodwin ordered to pay back $400K to victims after scam

A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Volusia County families through a fraudulent student travel program has pleaded guilty and been ordered to pay more than $637,000 in restitution.

Mother recounts hit-and-run crash that injured her and son, 8, in New Smyrna Beach

A Florida mother is sharing her story after she and her 8-year-old son were struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in New Smyrna Beach, leaving both injured and beginning what she described as a long recovery.

Welcome to Rockville 2027: Festival dates, tickets, lineup

Calling all rock, metal, and punk fans: the 2027 dates for the Welcome to Rockville festival have been announced.

Volusia County stormwater fund could run dry by 2030, officials warn

Volusia County officials are warning that a key fund used for flood-control and stormwater projects could run out of money within the next several years.

DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations after rise in crashes

DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.

Nicole Baldwin: Police draining Deltona pond in search for Lake County woman missing since 2023

The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.

Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County

Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.

Lightning-sparked wildfire burns 600 acres in Volusia County

A wildfire sparked by a lightning strike during a storm has grown to more than 600 acres in Volusia County, fire officials said.

NHC: Short-lived tropical storm could develop in Gulf, off U.S. Coast, this week

A short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm could develop this week in the Gulf, bringing heavy rains to parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Historic start to sea turtle nesting season along Florida coast
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Over 700 sea turtle nests have been documented in Volusia County beaches with over half of those nests found in New Smyrna beach. County officials have counted over 350 sea turtle nests, marking the nests wooden stakes and bright ribbon. Beach goers are asked to stay clear of the nesting areas. 

Palm Coast man accused of having sex with 2 underage girls, authorities say

Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.

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 woman wrongly arrested in deadly I-4 crash sues FHP troopers: Lawsuit

A Florida woman who said she was wrongly jailed for nearly two weeks and wrongly accused of killing three people in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Highway Patrol and the troopers who accused her.

2 missing boaters found off Florida coast: 'Mother Nature was in our favor'

Two missing fishermen were stranded in the middle of the ocean for roughly 24 hours off the coast of Florida after their boat suffered electrical issues, FOX 35 has learned.

Judge denies bond for man accused of shooting stranger in Orange City

A 21-year-old man accused of shooting a stranger following an argument outside an Orange City shopping plaza will remain in jail after a judge denied bond Monday.