DeLand police captain fired after allegedly using racial, homophobic slurs on the job
A captain with the DeLand Police Department has been fired after he was accused of making racist, sexist, and homophobic comments to other officers. The city released a report on Tuesday that details those allegations.
DeLand Middle School student arrested after gun found inside backpack, police say
A Florida middle school student has been arrested after officials said the student brought a gun onto campus.
Man shot, killed by law enforcement in DeLand had lengthy criminal record, sheriff says
A man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers during an altercation in DeLand on Friday afternoon.
Detectives investigating pair of DeLand shootings on same street after teen injured
Volusia County detectives said two shootings happened on the same street in DeLand just days a part. One left a teen injured and the other left a home and car riddled with bullets.
Florida veteran who had to leave apartment due to rent hike trying to avoid homelessness
A U.S. Air Force veteran is on the verge of homelessness after the rent at his longtime Central Florida apartment was raised higher than his price range.
Florida man arrested for animal cruelty after dead puppy, 5 malnourished dogs found at home: police
A Florida man was arrested after a 9-month-old puppy was found dead in a home with five other malnourished dogs, police said.
DeLand shooting: Teen arrested for shooting man in head inside vehicle, police say
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a shooting Monday night in DeLand after he allegedly fired gunshots into a vehicle, shooting a man in the head.
Resident, DeLand police officer hospitalized after house fire
A police officer responding to an overnight house fire in DeLand was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation, according to police. He has since been treated and released.
DeLand residents still waiting for answers after massive, giant hole opens behind their homes
People in a Deland community are still waiting for answers after a giant hole opened up behind their homes.
Residents say giant hole is getting bigger
DeLand residents say a giant hole in their backyards is getting bigger and they're still waiting for answers
Florida mom charged for child abuse, torture, month after telling deputies her boyfriend abused her son
Nearly a month after reporting that her boyfriend was abusing her son, a woman is now facing dozens of charges for brutally abusing and torturing her son, deputies said.
Construction starts on new SunRail station
Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on a new SunRail train station in DeLand. That station is expected to be completed in 2024.
Multi-vehicle crash in DeLand closes I-4
Westbound lanes of Interstate 4 reopened late Thursday night after being closed for several hours due to six different crashes involving 15 vehicles. In total, five people were transported to area hospitals. Witnesses told troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol that it was raining during the time of the crashes. The sequence of events that led to these crashes is still under investigation, troopers said.
Florida man arrested for beating girlfriend's son with mop, fracturing his skull: Deputies
A DeLand man is facing several charges after his girlfriend saw him abusing her son on a camera in the house shortly after she left for a doctor's appointment, deputies said.
John Brown in Your Town: DeLand growth
DeLand is a Central Florida community that is having great success in attracting young residents
Florida residents see some progress on giant hole in backyard, still seek answers
People in a Deland community are starting to see some results after FOX 35's story on a massive hole in their backyards creeping closer to their homes. But they say they still want more answers.
Neighbors frustrated with massive hole alleged to be caused by poorly built drainage system
Residents in a DeLand, Florida neighborhood are desperate for answers as a massive, erosion-caused hole slowly creeps toward their homes. The washout is the result of a poorly built drainage system.
Volusia County considering options for implementing 'Stupid Motorist Law'
Volusia County Council members voted Tuesday to direct staff to go back to the drawing board as talks continue about possibly implementing a law that would target drivers who require rescue after going around barricades and into floodwater.
DeLand neighborhood watches large washout expand, creeping closer to homes
People in a Deland neighborhood are watching the land behind their homes get washed away.
DeLand woman arrested for setting her own house on fire
A DeLand woman was arrested for intentionally setting her own house on fire.