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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Safety and health concerns closed all water activities at Blue Spring State Park Thursday afternoon, park officials said in a Facebook post. The Orange City park said it would be closed “until further notice.”. [TRENDING: Florida’s Freedom Week: Here’s a list of what to...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A man has been sentenced for driving the U-Haul truck that struck and killed a man in Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Police say Tyler Williams struck and killed a 59-year-old man as he was riding a bicycle on Mason Avenue in June of 2021. Williams...

BUNNELL, Fla. — A Bunnell woman has been charged with culpable negligence after her 13-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a gun she allegedly left unsecured in the house. Jolani Hood-Sharma, 37, was arrested this week for the incident that occurred in May. She posted a $10,000 bond and...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — According to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, detectives were called to a scene after a body was discovered. The body was found around 7:45 a.m in Sanford and is believed to be an adult man's body. He was found behind a Dunkin' east of I-4...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A Daytona Beach man is accused of shooting and killing a man who he claimed spread rumors about his sexual orientation. The Daytona Beach Police Department arrested Jakari D. Webb, 19, on Wednesday while serving a search warrant. Police said Webb is suspected of killing Telan K. Mann, 19, five […]

With a deadline to reach a new agreement on Friday with Palm Coast, the Green Lion is warning it may take the city to court over any attempt to drive the restaurant off of the Palm Harbor Golf Club.  The city and the Green Lion have clashed during negotiations over an agreement for the Green...

SANFORD, Fla. - Seminole State College hopes to help fill teacher vacancies by training more teachers. The college is offering two new education degree track options this fall. Students can enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree track or the Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday at a technology magnet school in Sanford. The governor is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. from Crooms Academy of Information Technology. DeSantis will be joined by Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. [TRENDING: Florida’s Freedom...

A tribute to the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, starts the Fourth of July celebration at the Bandshell in Daytona Beach. There will be four concerts, all starting at 7:15 p.m., Friday to Monday at 70 Boardwalk, Daytona Beach. The Sounds of Summer concerts at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell, presented by...

(WFLA) — A Volusia County fireworks store employee was arrested Tuesday after deputies said she stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks from the store to resell for personal profit.

Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. Details: Come out the first Friday of the month to learn more about the gardens and history of Washington Oaks. No registration necessary; the walk is included with the park's entry fees. Meet at the garden parking lot at 10 a.m. and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours last one hour.

Hailey Bruce, a junior at Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, won a national title for the javelin throw. Hailey's toss of 112.82 feet was the best at the Adidas National Outdoor Meet at North Carolina A&T's Irwin Belk Stadium in Greensboro on June 17. Ten athletes from...

There will be a Fourth of July Veterans Parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, on Main Street in Daytona Beach. The parade will pay tribute to veterans and first responders. Organized by the Marine Corps League Daytona, the parade’s lineup will feature nearly 30 local military organizations, as well as combat veterans, and the city’s police and fire departments.

Arts on Douglas will host an opening reception for “Echoes from the Past: Drawings by Dennis Angel” from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at 123 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach. During the reception, the gallery will feature light hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and smooth jazz by TRio...

DEBARY, Fla. - The famous DeBary Dinosaur is getting in the patriotic spirit!. The 600-pound dino recently moved from the Clayton & Sons salvage yard to its new home at the Community Park Splash Pad at the corner of Valencia and Charles Richard Beall Blvd. "I'm gettin' ready DeBary!! RAWRRR!"...

We visited the Amtrak Train Station in Palatka, Florida. We give you a full train station tour including the train museum inside and a caboose in the parking lot! Check out our Newsbreak page and Follow us for more trains and travels!

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla – DAYTONA Soccer Fest is coming to Daytona International Speedway for Independence Day weekend. The two-day festival takes place July 2 and 3, featuring world-class men and women’s soccer all day and night with performances from Grammy Award winner Rauw Alejandro, Chance The Rapper and Latin artist Adassa, known for her role as Dolores in Disney’s “Encanto,” according to organizers.

DURHAM, N.C. – (Release) A few days after helping Ole Miss capture its first-ever national championship and being awarded the Most Outstanding Player award at the 2022 College World Series, junior Dylan DeLucia has been named an All-American by Baseball America. Landing on the third team, the Port Orange,...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Daytona Beach woman is accused of two hit and run crashes within minutes of each other. Holly Hill police arrested 29-year-old Katrina Ward Saturday. Police say Ward caused a crash at 6th Street and Nova Road but told officers she had to leave to...

Independence Day traditionally makes for a busy beach weekend, and this year is expected to be no different. With rip currents an ongoing threat, the safest way to enjoy the water is always in front of a staffed lifeguard tower. For real-time updates on the status of staffed lifeguard tower locations, vehicle access ramps, beach conditions and other helpful information, download the free Volusia Beaches app from the Google Play or Apple App store.