'I thought he was going to die': UCF student shark bite victim receives love, support from community
A UCF student who was bitten by a shark in July is finally back on his feet with the community surrounding him.
2 bitten by sharks at same FL beach • 2 brothers headstones vandalized at cemetery • FL couple drowned child
Two people were bitten by sharks at the same Florida beach on Labor Day, a family is devastated after two brothers' headstones were vandalized at an Apopka cemetery, a 5-year-old girl got back at a man accused of exposing himself to her by recording him, a Florida man was arrested for trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to London in a hamster wheel, and a Winter Haven couple was arrested after a 6-year-old child was reportedly abused and drowned in their care: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Family speaks out after tourist dies at New Smyrna Beach: 'One minute you're here, and one minute you're gone'
The woman's sister Shana Clare told FOX 35 News it was supposed to be a fun holiday weekend for the two sisters from Louisiana.
Tourist sisters found floating in water at New Smyrna Beach on Labor Day, officials say
Two sisters from Louisiana were found floating separately in the water at New Smyrna Beach, according to officials.
'Just a friendly guy': Man arrested for touching young girls at New Smyrna Beach, deputies say
A Volusia County man was arrested for allegedly making unwanted physical contact with several beachgoers including an 8 and 9-year-old at New Smyrna Beach, deputies said.
FL deputy's car struck by lightning • FL man held gun to Lyft driver's head • FL dad shoots gun at son
A Florida deputy was hospitalized over the weekend after his patrol car was struck by lightning, a Flagler County man was arrested for allegedly holding a gun to a Lyft driver's head, police identified a man accused of brutally killing a chicken outside a restaurant in New Smyrna Beach, a Florida man allegedly shot at his son after he crashed into his home's garage, and hundreds of dead fish, crab, and eels were found decaying in a popular Central Florida lagoon: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Tips help Florida police ID man accused of stomping chicken to death
Tips from the community helped police in Florida identify a man accused of stomping a chicken to death in New Smyrna Beach last month, police announced Monday.
'I got lucky': Surfer recounts moment shark started 'pulling me down' in attack at Florida beach
The 22-year-old Oviedo man was surfing near the inlet early Monday morning when he fell off his board riding one of the last waves of the day.
Third surfer bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach this year describes 'lucky' moment
Just a couple of days after getting bitten by a shark, Brandon Boncore isn't fazed by the sight of his surfboard, still spotted with his own blood.
New Smyrna Beach Police seek to ID man accused of stomping chicken to death
Police in Florida are attempting to identify a man who is accused of luring a chicken with food, before “brutally killing" the animal, “by smashing it on the ground twice and then stomping on its head," according to a report.
Florida man likely bitten by shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach
A Florida man is recovering after he was likely bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach Monday morning.
Body of woman found alongside road in New Smyrna Beach
Volusia County Sheriff's Office detectives are actively investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in her late 20s found on Wednesday on Lake Ashby Road near South State Road 415 in New Smyrna Beach.
Video: Incredible 'tornadic waterspout' at Florida's New Smyrna Beach
On Saturday, people at New Smyrna Beach captured video and photos of an impressive “tornadic waterspout" that started on the beach and then spun-out into the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Weather Service and FOX 35's Ian Cassette.
‘Dragged me under’: Shark attack survivor credits close friend for rapid rescue that saved his foot
A shark attack survivor was able to leave the hospital and return home after a surfing trip turned into a race for survival.
Fewer active lifeguard towers in Volusia County due to staffing shortage
Volusia County Beach Patrol is looking for solutions to its extensive staffing shortage.
New Smyrna Beach considering changes to downtown area including mixed-use district
New Smyrna Beach is considering changing up what businesses are allowed in its downtown area.
Popular New Smyrna Beach restaurant reopens after it burned down
A popular restaurant in New Smyrna Beach has reopened after burning down back in April.
Shark attacks surfer at New Smyrna Beach, sending him to hospital
A DeLand man was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach Friday.
Florida homeowners advised to raise homes to avoid damage from hurricane flooding
Some New Smyrna Beach residents are frustrated with the lack of answers for flooding problems. One of the recommendations a firm hired to study the flooding was to raise houses.
Engineering firm presents findings of New Smyrna Beach flooding study from Hurricane Ian
An engineering firm hired by the City of New Smyrna Beach presented its findings Tuesday afternoon after a months-long flooding study.