A 17-year-old from Sanford died following a crash in Volusia County Tuesday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The driver was traveling eastbound on Reed Ellis Road, approaching the intersection of State Road 415. The driver was traveling above the posted speed limit and lost control, according to reports. […]
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Blue-green algae toxin reported in Lake George; Volusia health department issues warning
People should be cautious when visiting Lake George or the surrounding area because of blue-green algae toxins, according to the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. The department issued a health alert after a water sample taken on Wednesday tested positive for the harmful toxin, according to a news release from the department. The […]
Sheriff’s office increases reward to $100,000 for 30-year Volusia County cold case
For three decades, Volusia County Investigators have been on the hunt for the person or people responsible for the killing of Lauralee Spear. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Friday, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said via social media that they were increasing the reward to help arrest and convict Spear’s killer to $100,000. The […]
Challenger takes aim at Volusia chairman, calls for leadership change at debate
Thursday night marked the first time all four candidates for the Volusia County Council chairperson’s seat had the chance to square off, and one challenger took the opportunity to take a couple of shots at the incumbent. Deb Denys is a former county councilwoman who resigned her District 3 seat to run for the chairman’s […]
Who’s running for Volusia, Flagler county councils, school boards, local city councils?
On Friday, qualifying ended for candidates who will be on the Aug. 20 primary ballots in Volusia and Flagler counties. So who qualified? Here’s a handy list. Federal races U.S. Senate (Republican) John S. Columbus, Keith Gross, Rick Scott*; (Democrat) Stanley Campbell, Rod Joseph, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Brian Rush U.S. House, 6th (Republican): John Grow, Michael […]
What would happen if a Category 5 hurricane hit Volusia County?
Anyone who has lived in Volusia or Flagler counties for the past couple of years probably feels anything but lucky when it comes to getting hit by storms. But Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole ― which caused hundreds of millions in estimated damage to the two coastal counties combined ― weren’t major hurricanes by the […]
Volusia family claims child’s medical condition led to child abuse accusations
A Volusia County family says they are living the unimaginable. For months, they’ve been fighting to get their kids back after the family claims the state wrongly placed their children in foster care. The family said it all started in January after they took their youngest to the hospital, where unexplained injuries were flagged as […]
Jacksonville woman arrested for carjacking an elderly couple in Volusia County
The Ormond Beach Police said they arrested a woman accused of trying to carjack an elderly couple. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The police department said they responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at Exxon station, 1622 North U.S. Highway 1, around 10:50 a.m. Marvette Perry, 36, from Jacksonville, was arrested after […]
Man arrested in Volusia County after fleeing from deputies, officials say
Deputies said a man who sped off from law enforcement in Seminole County is now in the Volusia County Jail. Seminole County deputies chased the driver, 37-year-old Timothy Strawter, into Volusia County, where he was arrested in Deltona on Friday. Investigators found the car on Howland Boulevard in Deltona and found him hiding in a […]
‘Major wildfire’ burning in West Volusia
A Volusia Sheriff’s Office vehicle blocks Pell Road near the intersection of Eagle View Road in Osteen on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Firefighters are battling a 150-acre wildfire in the area. A “major wildfire” was burning in the area near Pell and Maytown roads in Osteen on Saturday, according to a Facebook post by the […]
Volusia County deputies release crime numbers from Memorial Day weekend
Deputies in Volusia County have released details about their patrols over Memorial Day weekend. On the roads, deputies issued more than 350 traffic tickets and several other warnings, citations, and arrests. On the beach, deputies issued dozens of violations, primarily for county ordinances restricting dogs, alcohol, and loud music. Watch: Volusia County sheriff says road […]
Volusia County sheriff says road rage is behind this weekend’s shooting
Volusia County sheriff says road rage is behind this weekend’s shooting The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a couple and three young children managed to escape serious injury when two suspects riddled their SUV with bullets. The incident happened on Saturday while the couple was driving on State Road 46 near the Volusia – Brevard […]