An Acura sedan was riddled with bullets after a road rage incident Monday in Deltona and the Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help. The shooting happened about 9:10 p.m in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 between mile markers 105 and 108 in Deltona, according to the FHP. The driver of a […]
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Former employee sues City of Deltona in discrimination claim, seeks $100,000-plus
A former municipal employee is suing the City of Deltona for discrimination leading to the termination of her employment. Kimberly Castro, who served as a full-time project manager for Deltona from January 2023 to November 2023, filed the lawsuit May 6 with the 7th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Volusia County. Castro is seeking […]
Deltona, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach again rate among worst in U.S. for pedestrian safety
The metro area of Volusia County again ranks among the nation’s worst when it comes to fatal pedestrian accidents, according to a semi-annual report that advocates for safer streets through transportation design. Traffic zips along on Atlantic Avenue nearing a crosswalk., Tuesday May 28, 2024 in Ormond Beach. “Dangerous By Design,” a report by Smart […]
Deltona man facing multiple burglary charges
A Deltona man was identified and arrested Friday on multiple burglary charges after being captured on surveillance video. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Dominick Tyler Adams was arrested and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling in the case that was captured on a surveillance camera at a home on Sylvia Drive, according to […]
Deltona man arrested, accused of ‘mercilessly beating’ dog at gas station
A Deltona man was arrested Thursday after police said he beat a dog outside a gas station. According to a Facebook post by Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, bystanders saw Jose Rivera, 31, “mercilessly beating his dog” and intervened before calling 911. In a video shared by the sheriff’s office, a man is seen stepping between […]
Deltona vice mayor complains mayor’s home lease is special deal provided by developer
Deltona leaders to vote on ordinance to prevent animal cruelty
Deltona leaders to vote on ordinance to prevent animal cruelty Pet owners in Deltona could see some new rules meant to prevent animal cruelty. City commissioners are expected to vote on a new ordinance Tuesday night. The owners of dogs and other small domestic animals would be required to provide shelter for their pets during […]