Florida boy, 12, to compete in national climbing competition
Competitive climbing is a niche sport, but it’s a place where 12-year-old Leo Winfrey has found a community.
DeLand bar being sued by residents for loud, excessive noise: Lawsuit
A bar in DeLand is facing legal troubles after several residents in the neighborhood filed a suit against the owners over loud, excessive noise, records show.
DeLand resident shoots 2 of 4 men charged in armed home invasion: police
Four men have been charged with armed home invasion robbery following a Wednesday afternoon incident that resulted in two of the suspects being shot by their intended target, investigators said.
Woman arrested on animal cruelty charges after neglected animals rescued in DeLand, deputies say
A Florida woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities said they rescued neglected animals from her residence in DeLand.
Pilot, 75, injured after small plane crash in DeLand: officials
A small plane crashed in a field in DeLand on Thursday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
1 person killed in DeLand house fire, officials say
One person died after a fire ripped through a DeLand home Friday night, officials said.
Quest for answers continues 30 years after Laralee Spear's death
The quest for answers in the tragic death of Laralee Spear, a Central Florida teenager, remains as urgent today as it was three decades ago.
Volusia County woman charged for shooting death of her child's father in the middle of street: Deputies
A DeLand woman is accused of shooting and killing the father of her child in the middle of the street back in December 2022, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida bus driver's alleged pepper spray revenge plot causes hotel evacuation, arrest
A Florida bus driver found himself behind bars after he allegedly sprayed pepper spray all over a hotel hallway in hopes of irritating the guest above him who he said was making too much noise.
Brazilian skydiver killed after midair collision in Florida, officials say
One skydiver was killed and another hurt after colliding with each other Monday afternoon in Florida, officials said.
Florida K-9 named ‘Midnight’ helps find missing toddler in DeLand woods
The DeLand Police Department used the help of a K-9 named Midnight to find a three-year-old who went missing on Friday.
Man arrested accused of firing shot into downtown DeLand business
A man from Miami was arrested Friday for allegedly shooting into a downtown DeLand business, according to police.
Florida police K-9 locates missing 3-year-old boy who wandered into woods
A K-9 has been hailed a hero after safely returning a missing toddler back to his DeLand home.
Man accused of shooting another man outside DeLand bar during argument: Deputies
A 36-year-old man is accused of shooting another man during an argument outside a DeLand bar.
DeLand mayor lets everyone skip work to watch Stetson's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance vs. UConn
Stetson takes on No. 1 UConn on Friday afternoon in its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
168 DeLand High School students to retake ACT after school makes scheduling error
Nearly 170 DeLand High School students will need to retake the ACT after the school scheduled the test on the wrong day, a spokesperson for Volusia County Schools confirmed to FOX 35.
Stetson, DeLand community sends Hatters off to NCAA Tourney
The Stetson University community showed up to send their men’s basketball team off to their first NCAA tournament in school history.
Stetson Hatters hold final set of practices before NCAA Tournament
The Stetson Hatters held one of their last practices Wednesday before their first-ever NCAA Tournament game.
Volusia County $2 rideshare app to expand to more cities
VoRide, Volusia County's $2 rideshare service is expanding to two more cities in April.
Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in DeLand, police say
A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting on Saturday morning, according to the DeLand Police Department.