CRIME & SAFETY
Woman killed after being thrown off motorcycle in head-on crash in Daytona Beach, troopers say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A 34-year-old woman from Ormond Beach was killed after being thrown off a motorcycle in a crash in Daytona Beach on Friday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened on LPGA Boulevard near Derbyshire Road just after 5:40 p.m., according to an incident report.
Deputies: Volusia woman found with dead pets in home likely only fed them '3 or 5 times a week'
DELAND, Fla. — The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says they found several dead pets — including a dog, cat and birds — inside a home on Monday. The resident, 37-year-old Ashley Boucher, is now charged with 20 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and eight counts of confinement of animals without sufficient food, water or exercise, VCSO says.
Man accused of blocking entry to Ford dealership with vehicle and threatening witnesses
A man was arrested after he blocked the entrance to a Ford dealership with a Ford Bronco in Daytona Beach on Wednesday and frightened three witnesses who said they were afraid he was trying to run them over, according to police. Corey Prashker, 36, was charged with three counts of...
Improperly discarded cigarette sets Daytona Beach home on fire
An improperly discarded cigarette was responsible for a house fire in Daytona Beach on Saturday, according to fire officials. Daytona Beach firefighters executed a quick attack on the fire and extinguished it, containing it to the area where it started, the Daytona Beach Fire Department said. No injuries were reported.
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