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Mother of teen shot dead by masked killer in Daytona Beach still begs for answers 1 year later
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It has been nearly one year since Frederick Cooper III was shot and killed in Daytona Beach. Today, his mother, Sonya Jackson, hopes people who know what happened will come forward. "I'm still looking for closure. No one has come forward yet, and I'm hurt....
Mother shares pool safety message after son’s near-drowning in Sanford
SANFORD, Fla. – The mother of a child who nearly drowned at a Sanford apartment complex is sharing a message of pool safety and a warning to other parents. It was May 17, 2023, when Emerald Henderson’s son Noah slipped out of their home at the Lake Jennie Apartments.
FWC approves Split Oak land deal as opponents jeer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has agreed to release conservation easements on protected land within the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA), where the Central Florida Expressway Authority plans to build an extension of Osceola Parkway. FWC commissioners at a meeting...
Busch Gardens to host Cinco de Mayo fiesta this weekend
Busch Gardens will celebrate Cinco de Mayo at its theme park this weekend with its “Food and Wine Festival”. Guests will get to enjoy many flavors of Latin culture such as tequila shrimp tacos and mojo pulled pork. On Saturday, those in attendance can join in on the street fiesta, where the park will have acrobatic performances along with live Latin music. In the evening, the Pop-Rock group “Boys Like Girls” will perform at 7 p.m.
Sadarion Cosby shooting: Surveillance video
The Sanford Police Department shared surveillance video that shows the moment 17-year-old Sadarion Cosby was shot during an alleged drug deal gone wrong on April 9. He was eventually taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Trooper Steve checks out new tax collector office in Sanford
SANFORD, Fla. – Any time that a county is expanding their tax collector office, I’m game. Most tax collector offices are the places we have to go to renew our drivers license or vehicle registration, among many other things. Today, the Seminole County Tax Collector is opening up...
Cabana Live shooting: 911 calls detail chaos after shots fired inside Florida nightclub
ORLANDO, Fla. - Authorities have disclosed the 911 calls reporting a shooting incident inside Sanford's "Cabana Live" venue over the weekend. The incident left ten people injured after a teenager allegedly discharged multiple rounds at a poolside gathering. "Somebody started fighting and then started shooting, and I don't know how...
Sanford restaurant where 10 were shot did not have proper permits. County deciding next steps
SANFORD, Fla. – Seminole County leaders are now discussing the next steps in the wake of the shooting at Cabana Live over the weekend. During a news conference on Monday, Seminole County Sheriff, Dennis Lemma shared that Cabana Live did not have the proper event permit in place to hold the labeled “Nobody Leaves Sober Pool Party.”
Melbourne police charge man with setting 2023 house fire that killed homeless person
A 43-year-old man who Melbourne police suspect set a house fire that left a homeless person with fatal burns in 2023 has been arrested in Volusia County. Theodore Noe was charged with first-degree murder and arson of a dwelling after a lengthy investigation into the Nov. 15, 2023, death of David Herles, Melbourne police report. Herles had been found with severe burns after Melbourne Fire Department crews were called to a home in the 1800 block of Guava Avenue. Herles died later that day at the Orlando Regional Medical Center burn center.
How these Volusia beaches became the ‘Birthplace of Speed’ and ‘The World’s Most Famous Beach’
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – In the early 20th Century, Central Florida played an important part in the early days of auto racing, setting a number of land speed records that would give birth to the “World Center of Racing.”. According to Ormond Beach’s official website, the city became...
Nonprofit leader calls for community's help as teen gun violence plagues Sanford area
SANFORD, Fla. — Evidence markers littered a Sanford street Monday night. A 17-year-old was critically injured after being shot in the head. Another 17-year-old with her was grazed by a bullet. Hours earlier, a 16-year-old was shot in the leg two miles away. Kenneth Clark runs a mentoring group...
SpaceX late-night rocket launch: Where to watch from Daytona, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill
Daytona Beach is known for a lot of things: The Daytona 500, beautiful beaches and not to mention Bike Week. But did you know Volusia County is privy to some amazing views of rocket launches from neighboring Brevard County, home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station? You can check it out for yourself. ...
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