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Woman faces charges in shooting death of man in DeLand
DeLand, Fla. – A 30-year-old woman faces homicide charges in the 2022 shooting death of a man, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 29-year-old Korey Woulard, was pronounced dead on Dec. 11 after being found shot, lying in the middle of a DeLand road. The...
Volusia County Schools closes on nearly $5M property for Enterprise Elementary
DELAND — At its last meeting, the Volusia County School Board unanimously approved closing on a DeBary property which will serve as the site for a new Enterprise Elementary. The board in December approved purchasing the property, located at Buckley Drive and Charles R. Beall Boulevard, for $4.73 million.
VIDEO: Big Black bear breaks into Florida home, raids family's fridge
HEATHROW, Fla. - A big Black bear broke into a Central Florida home on Thursday morning. Julieta Cuesta said the bear broke the screened porch to get into the backyard of her Heathrow residence. The bear was seen roaming around furniture on the porch, a video showed. Likely looking for...
Body camera video shows shots fired in fatal deputy-involved shooting
Videos from a body camera and helicopter depicted what took place moments before a fatal deputy-involved shooting in Florida back in 2020. It’s a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos in recent years. The video had more than 31 million views on YouTube at the time this article was published.
Florida man used cardboard box to hide his face while breaking into Port Orange businesses: Deputies
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - A Port Orange man is behind bars after allegedly taking a piece of cardboard from a garbage can and using it to conceal his identity while he broke into multiple businesses, deputies said. On January 2, deputies were dispatched to a panic alarm that went off...
VIDEO: 3-legged bear enters Seminole County home, shocking woman
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County woman was surprised early Tuesday morning after a three-legged bear walked into her Heathrow home, according to footage shared with News 6 on Thursday. In the video, the bear — aptly nicknamed “Tripod” by locals — can be seen meandering around some...
AND THE WOMEN GATHER Literary Event To Return For A Weekend In DeLand, Florida This Month
1 Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!. The "And the Women Gather" Literary Event is set to return for its annual celebration of literature, music, and camaraderie on April 26-27, 2024, in DeLand, Florida. Hosted by Desert Sage Lifestyle Wellness, this event promises a weekend of enriching experiences and soulful connections.The event starts with a Welcome Reception on Friday evening, hosted by Desert Sage Lifestyle Wellness in the charming Artisan Alley. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and connect in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prepping for a nightmare scenario: What happens if there's a condo collapse in Volusia County?
From mass shootings to monster hurricanes, Volusia County emergency management officials and first responders must be ready for anything. This week, some are training on how to respond to what would be a true nightmare: A condo collapse in Daytona Beach Shores. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hosting the...
Here’s why prescribed burn smoke is lingering around Central Florida
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Have you seen smoke in Seminole County? The fire department says a prescribed burn is taking place at the Black Hammock Wilderness Area. Sky 6 flew over the 24-acre fire east of Lake Jessup, where smoke could be seen from Oviedo and Geneva. There were...
Daytona Beach man sentenced for trafficking in fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs
A Daytona Beach man was sentenced Wednesday to another 25 years in prison after he was convicted of drug trafficking and other charges, according to the State Attorney's Office. Arthur Harris III, 35, was found guilty as charged of trafficking in fentanyl 28 grams or more; trafficking in cocaine 28-200...
'Epic!': Expect Daytona's Jeep Beach to go 'really big' when it opens Friday, April 19
HOLLY HILL — Surrounded by several dozen Daytona Beach Jeep Beach volunteers, Charlene Greer, the founder of the annual celebration of the iconic SUV brand and the lifestyle it represents searches for the right way to describe expectations for this year’s 10-day event that officially opens on Friday. “What’s the proper word?” she asks,...
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