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VOLUSIA COUNTY


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12-year-old driver caught street racing in Florida against 17-year-old, deputies say

Read full article: 12-year-old driver caught street racing in Florida against 17-year-old, deputies say

A 12-year-old and 17-year-old were cited this week after they were caught racing each other in Volusia County, according to sheriff’s officials.

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Driver sentenced in 100 mph Volusia County crash that killed TikTok influencer Ali Spice in 2022

Read full article: Driver sentenced in 100 mph Volusia County crash that killed TikTok influencer Ali Spice in 2022

A 24-year-old man who was behind the wheel of one of the vehicles in a crash that killed a TikTok influencer and two others will spend 202 days in jail after being convicted of vehicular homicide.

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75-year-old Jacksonville man identified as pilot in Flagler County plane crash, officials say

Read full article: 75-year-old Jacksonville man identified as pilot in Flagler County plane crash, officials say

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the crash of a small plane in a wooded area of Flagler County on Friday night.

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Wreckage from Flagler County plane crash moved to Jacksonville as investigators seek cause

Read full article: Wreckage from Flagler County plane crash moved to Jacksonville as investigators seek cause

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the crash of a small plane in a wooded area of Flagler County on Friday night.

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Investigators remove body of pilot from wreckage of Flagler County plane crash, they’re still working to identify pilot

Read full article: Investigators remove body of pilot from wreckage of Flagler County plane crash, they’re still working to identify pilot

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office found the missing plane that crashed in a wooded area of Flagler County near the Volusia County line early Saturday morning.

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Florida lawmaker proposes new bill to stiffen state’s laws on dangerous dogs

Read full article: Florida lawmaker proposes new bill to stiffen state’s laws on dangerous dogs

State Sen. Tom Wright filed Senate Bill 572 after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death last month in Volusia County, which Wright represents.

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Ormond Beach man among victims in tragic American Airlines crash with Army helicopter

Read full article: Ormond Beach man among victims in tragic American Airlines crash with Army helicopter

One of the 67 victims in a crash involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter was from Central Florida, according to a family member.

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Volusia sheriff says dogs that mauled 8-year-old boy to death had been ‘terrorizing the neighborhood for a while’

Read full article: Volusia sheriff says dogs that mauled 8-year-old boy to death had been ‘terrorizing the neighborhood for a while’

The Volusia sheriff is seeking information from residents after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death Monday by two dogs that “have been terrorizing the neighborhood for a while.”

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Woman accused of shooting, killing terminally ill husband in Florida hospital room pleads no contest

Read full article: Woman accused of shooting, killing terminally ill husband in Florida hospital room pleads no contest

A woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband at a Daytona Beach hospital has changed her plea from not guilty to no contest.

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SWAT sniper kills man who fired 200 shots at Florida homes, deputies say

Read full article: SWAT sniper kills man who fired 200 shots at Florida homes, deputies say

A sniper with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team shot and killed a man accused of shooting at condo units and law enforcement near Ormond-By-The-Sea on Thanksgiving, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

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475 manatees have died in Florida so far this year, including 5 in Duval County

Read full article: 475 manatees have died in Florida so far this year, including 5 in Duval County

A new state report shows that 475 manatees had died in 2024 in Florida as of Oct. 11.

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State works to rescue Hurricane Milton victims, restore power to millions; multiple fatalities reported

Read full article: State works to rescue Hurricane Milton victims, restore power to millions; multiple fatalities reported

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning said the state was working to restore millions of power outages and help people affected by the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton.

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State works to rescue Hurricane Milton victims, restore power to millions; multiple fatalities reported

Read full article: State works to rescue Hurricane Milton victims, restore power to millions; multiple fatalities reported

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning said the state was working to restore millions of power outages and help people affected by the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tree falls onto moving car in Florida during Hurricane Milton

Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tree falls onto moving car in Florida during Hurricane Milton

A DeLand police officer captured video of a driver escaping injury Wednesday when a tree fell on top of a vehicle hours before Hurricane Milton was to make landfall in Florida, WKMG reported on Wednesday.

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Florida man dies days after being hurt in surfing accident near Daytona Beach Shores pier

Read full article: Florida man dies days after being hurt in surfing accident near Daytona Beach Shores pier

A Volusia County surfer who was in the hospital after a surfing accident has died, the man’s friend told WKMG News6 on Wednesday.

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Vaping, fentanyl, violence focus of new safety initiative for St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, Volusia school districts

Read full article: Vaping, fentanyl, violence focus of new safety initiative for St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, Volusia school districts

District and state leaders in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties want to “change the script” when it comes to substance use and violence among students.

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Volusia County Sheriff melts badge of disgraced former deputy

Read full article: Volusia County Sheriff melts badge of disgraced former deputy

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood melts badge of disgraced former deputy while recruits watch.

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Political ads going after Tom Leek have been running nonstop. He says vengeful trial lawyers are behind the attacks

Read full article: Political ads going after Tom Leek have been running nonstop. He says vengeful trial lawyers are behind the attacks

Tom Leek is a Republican running for an open seat against two other Republicans, including former St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Gerry James. Democratic candidate George Hill and unaffiliated candidate Michael Gist are also in the race.

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NAS Jacksonville helicopter makes emergency landing in Volusia County

Read full article: NAS Jacksonville helicopter makes emergency landing in Volusia County

A helicopter from Naval Air Station Jacksonville made an emergency landing in Volusia County on Wednesday morning.

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Jacksonville woman arrested, accused of carjacking after elderly victim prevents her escape in Ormond Beach

Read full article: Jacksonville woman arrested, accused of carjacking after elderly victim prevents her escape in Ormond Beach

A Jacksonville woman accused of trying to carjack an elderly couple in Ormond Beach was arrested after police arrived to find one of the victims holding onto her leg, according to a news release.

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Brevard County men fire shots at couple, children in road rage incident

Read full article: Brevard County men fire shots at couple, children in road rage incident

Two Brevard County men are facing charges after a road rage shooting in Mims Saturday, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

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‘Will Run:’ Video shows Florida motorcyclist weaving through I-4 traffic at 145 mph

Read full article: ‘Will Run:’ Video shows Florida motorcyclist weaving through I-4 traffic at 145 mph

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office air unit followed a motorcyclist who reached speeds of 140 MPH.

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Thousands of motorcyclists expected to hit the road for 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week; drivers urged to use extra caution

Read full article: Thousands of motorcyclists expected to hit the road for 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week; drivers urged to use extra caution

Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists are expected to hit the pavement starting Friday and for the next 10 days during the 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week, and with such a big event comes an increased law enforcement presence on the roads.

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Jacksonville driver killed after walking away from traffic stop on I-95, being hit by multiple vehicles in Daytona Beach

Read full article: Jacksonville driver killed after walking away from traffic stop on I-95, being hit by multiple vehicles in Daytona Beach

A 40-year-old Jacksonville man was killed Saturday night on Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach after a trooper pulled him over, which led to the driver not following the trooper’s commands before struggling with them, walking into traffic and being struck by multiple vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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‘Driver shot me in the face:’ Man calls 911 after being shot on Florida interstate

Read full article: ‘Driver shot me in the face:’ Man calls 911 after being shot on Florida interstate

A 61-year-old man, one of two people shot Wednesday night on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, called dispatchers himself as he said blood was pouring from his face, according to new audio shared by the Florida Highway Patrol. “I don’t know, but I’ve just been shot. I’m on the side of the road. Driver shot me in the face. I need help, immediately. I’m on Interstate 4,” the man said. “... I’m pouring the blood out.”

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Florida teen ‘King Bob’ federally indicted in crypto scam behind leaked Playboi Carti, Ariana Grande songs: reports

Read full article: Florida teen ‘King Bob’ federally indicted in crypto scam behind leaked Playboi Carti, Ariana Grande songs: reports

A 19-year-old Florida man who was arrested last week in Volusia County faces federal charges after he was accused of stealing at least $800,000 from five different victims between August 2022 and March 2023.

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Going Ringside podcast goes live to cover sentencing of former wrestling superstar Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch

Read full article: Going Ringside podcast goes live to cover sentencing of former wrestling superstar Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch

WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Tamara Sytch, aka “Sunny,” faced up to 26 years in prison after she was accused of DUI manslaughter that resulted in the death of a Daytona Beach Shores man. The Going Ringside with The Local Station podcast carried the entire 6 hour hearing on News4JAX+, News4JAX.com and the News4JAX YouTube channel.

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Othal Wallace sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter of Daytona Beach officer

Read full article: Othal Wallace sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter of Daytona Beach officer

Othal Wallace, who shot and killed a Daytona Beach police officer, will spend the next 30 years in prison, after a judge handed down a sentence Friday. According to WKMG in Orlando, Wallace was on trial for first-degree murder, but was convicted last month of a lesser charge.

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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into RV pulled by van on US 1 in St. Johns County, troopers say

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into RV pulled by van on US 1 in St. Johns County, troopers say

A 51-year-old motorcyclist from St. Augustine died Wednesday afternoon after crashing into an RV that was being towed by a van on U.S. 1 in the area of Smith Grade Road in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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What will happen when wrestling star ‘Sunny’ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?

Read full article: What will happen when wrestling star ‘Sunny’ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?

"Going Ringside" talks to multiple legal experts about what to expect in court. Tammy Sytch faces up to 26 years in prison.

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Florida man, 78, shoots, kills neighbor who was trimming trees over property line, deputies say

Read full article: Florida man, 78, shoots, kills neighbor who was trimming trees over property line, deputies say

A 78-year-old DeLeon Springs man was arrested on murder charges in the shooting death of his neighbor after warning him about being on his property, according to authorities.

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Investigators, defendant’s father testify in trial of man accused of killing Daytona Beach officer

Read full article: Investigators, defendant’s father testify in trial of man accused of killing Daytona Beach officer

Daytona Beach detectives say they got their first look at Othal Wallace from officer Jason Raynor's body camera right after the shooting. The investigator on the stand called it the most important piece of evidence.

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Testimony begins in trial of man accused of shooting and killing Daytona Beach police officer

Read full article: Testimony begins in trial of man accused of shooting and killing Daytona Beach police officer

Testimony began Monday for the man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach police officer. Investigators say Othal Wallace shot officer Jason Raynor in 2021. The trial was moved from Volusia County to Clay County at the request of the defense.

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Jury seated in trial of Othal Wallace, man accused of fatally shooting Daytona Beach police officer

Read full article: Jury seated in trial of Othal Wallace, man accused of fatally shooting Daytona Beach police officer

Jurors have been selected in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach police officer in 2021.

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Jury selection begins in Clay County for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer

Read full article: Jury selection begins in Clay County for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer

Months after a judge granted a change of venue request for a man accused of fatally shooting a Daytona Beach police officer, jury selection will begin in Clay County on Tuesday in the trial of Othal Wallace.

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‘I call these murder pills’: Volusia County drug bust keeps over 200 grams of fentanyl off the streets

Read full article: ‘I call these murder pills’: Volusia County drug bust keeps over 200 grams of fentanyl off the streets

A long-term drug bust investigation led to the arrest of multiple people accused of distributing several kilos of fentanyl in Volusia County.

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WWE Hall of Famer accused of DUI manslaughter in Florida to be sentenced after plea; faces up to 25 years

Read full article: WWE Hall of Famer accused of DUI manslaughter in Florida to be sentenced after plea; faces up to 25 years

A WWE Hall of Fame wrestler entered an “open plea” on Wednesday after being accused of DUI manslaughter in Volusia County last year.

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Going Ringside Ep. 25: The trial of Sunny

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Tamara Sytch, aka "Sunny," will have a trial for DUI manslaughter beginning in just a matter of days.

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WWE Hall of Famer DUI manslaughter trial starts in Florida next week

Read full article: WWE Hall of Famer DUI manslaughter trial starts in Florida next week

Former star Tamara Sytch AKA "Sunny" is facing charges for killing a 75-year-old man more than a year ago

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Amber Alert: Van found in Clay County, 14-year-old still missing from Volusia County

Read full article: Amber Alert: Van found in Clay County, 14-year-old still missing from Volusia County

A 14-year-old Volusia County girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Monday remained missing Tuesday, although the van mentioned in the initial alert was found in Clay County, authorities said.

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Estimated 500,000 predators have become daily threat to children on the internet, new data shows

Read full article: Estimated 500,000 predators have become daily threat to children on the internet, new data shows

The arrest of a man in Volusia County after allegedly traveling to meet a 12-year-old girl for sex is shedding light on a growing threat to kids.

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29-year-old man met 12-year-old on popular app, assaulted her, Volusia County sheriff says

Read full article: 29-year-old man met 12-year-old on popular app, assaulted her, Volusia County sheriff says

A man from Cocoa Beach is in jail after investigators said he used an app to meet a 12-year-old girl for sex twice. The sheriff said the man posed as a teenager using the popular app Wink.

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Trial for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer moved to Clay County

Read full article: Trial for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer moved to Clay County

A judge on Friday granted a change of venue request for Othal Wallace, who will stand trial in the 2021 shooting death of a Daytona Beach police officer. The trial will now be held in Clay County.

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Orlando woman who crashed into water, almost hit child on Florida beach accused of DUI: deputies

Read full article: Orlando woman who crashed into water, almost hit child on Florida beach accused of DUI: deputies

An Orlando woman faces DUI and reckless driving charges after she crashed her vehicle into the inlet in Smyrna Dunes Park, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

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6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central Florida

Read full article: 6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central Florida

Several Floridians were arrested and indicted in a year-long drug trafficking investigation called “Operation Ice Man,” according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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Video: K-9 hunts down carjacking suspect

Read full article: Video: K-9 hunts down carjacking suspect

The video had more than 1.3 million views at the time this story was published.

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2 Bethune-Cookman University students shot near park in Daytona Beach, police say

Read full article: 2 Bethune-Cookman University students shot near park in Daytona Beach, police say

Two Bethune-Cookman University students are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday near a park in Daytona Beach, according to a police statement provided to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.

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‘I hope he enjoys his stay’: Volusia sheriff eager to welcome man charged with threatening him to Florida

Read full article: ‘I hope he enjoys his stay’: Volusia sheriff eager to welcome man charged with threatening him to Florida

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood told The Morning Show on Thursday that he refuses to be intimidated, despite online threats from hate groups.

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Woman accused of killing ill husband released from jail

Read full article: Woman accused of killing ill husband released from jail

A 76-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband in a Florida hospital was released from jail.

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Florida firefighter who died in surfing accident donates organs in last selfless act

Read full article: Florida firefighter who died in surfing accident donates organs in last selfless act

A Volusia County firefighter and paramedic died Saturday after he became unresponsive while surfing at New Smyrna Beach and ended up in the ICU.

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Ponte Vedra Beach man who volunteered with Catholic charity accused of molesting 2 children

Read full article: Ponte Vedra Beach man who volunteered with Catholic charity accused of molesting 2 children

A Ponte Vedra Beach man has been arrested and accused of molesting two girls in Volusia County several years ago, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

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Wife, husband planned fatal shooting in hospital for weeks

Read full article: Wife, husband planned fatal shooting in hospital for weeks

Police say Ellen and Jerry Gilland had a murder-suicide plan in the works for weeks: If his unnamed illness took a turn for the worse, the 76-year-old woman would fatally shoot her terminally ill, 77-year-old husband and then take her own life.

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Sports car goes airborne during crash that killed 1, hurt 1 in Volusia County, troopers say

Read full article: Sports car goes airborne during crash that killed 1, hurt 1 in Volusia County, troopers say

A 33-year-old New Smyrna Beach man was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Glencoe, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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TikTok influencer among 3 killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, wrong-way crash

Read full article: TikTok influencer among 3 killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, wrong-way crash

Alexandra Dulin, known by her fans and on social media as Ali Spice, was among those killed in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County early Sunday morning, WKMG reports.

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Affidavit: Oklahoma man said he killed 4 men, 'cut them up'

Read full article: Affidavit: Oklahoma man said he killed 4 men, 'cut them up'

Prosecutors say a man described as a “person of interest” in the killing and dismemberment of four men in eastern Oklahoma admitted to a woman that he killed the men and “cut them up.”.

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Duval County death attributed to Nicole, state officials say

Read full article: Duval County death attributed to Nicole, state officials say

Days after Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Vero Beach, state officials updated the deaths attributed to the storm to include one in Duval County.

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Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane Nicole

Read full article: Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane Nicole

The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicole’s wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.

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‘Like a bomb has gone off:’ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, more building collapses after Nicole

Read full article: ‘Like a bomb has gone off:’ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, more building collapses after Nicole

Several buildings have collapsed along the east coast of Florida due to Hurricane Nicole, which brought with it intense winds and waves.

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Tropical Storm Nicole weakens to depression, reaches Georgia

Read full article: Tropical Storm Nicole weakens to depression, reaches Georgia

Tropical Storm Nicole has weakened to a tropical depression as it crosses the Florida Panhandle on its way north into Georgia.

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Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm

Read full article: Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm

A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.

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Jacksonville Humane Society unites adopter and 2 cats after Hurricane Ian

Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society unites adopter and 2 cats after Hurricane Ian

The Jacksonville Humane Society transferred in 75 cats from shelters that were affected by Hurricane Ian.

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Florida man accused of stalking 6-year-old girl

Read full article: Florida man accused of stalking 6-year-old girl

A 55-year-old Deltona man was arrested and faces a charge of aggravated stalking of a 6-year-old girl, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported.

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Man taken into custody in Georgia after road rage altercation in Florida: authorities

Read full article: Man taken into custody in Georgia after road rage altercation in Florida: authorities

A man was taken into custody over the weekend in Georgia after a road rage incident earlier this month in Florida left a person injured, authorities said.

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Woman arrested in St. Johns County, husband sought after Volusia County road rage altercation: authorities

Read full article: Woman arrested in St. Johns County, husband sought after Volusia County road rage altercation: authorities

A woman was taken into custody in St. Johns County and her husband is being sought after a road rage incident last week in Volusia County left a person injured, authorities said.

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Former WWE wrestler, AEW star Jeff Hardy arrested on DUI charge in Volusia County, records show

Read full article: Former WWE wrestler, AEW star Jeff Hardy arrested on DUI charge in Volusia County, records show

Hardy was at WrestleCon in Jacksonville on Saturday. He currently wrestles in All Elite Wrestling, AEW, which is based in Jacksonville and owned by Shahid (Shad) and Tony Khan.

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2 Jacksonville men jailed in Volusia County, arrested for stealing Apple watches

Read full article: 2 Jacksonville men jailed in Volusia County, arrested for stealing Apple watches

Two men from Jacksonville are in the Volusia County Jail accused of a multi-county crime spree involving Apple watches.

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WWE Hall of Famer jailed on DUI charges connected to crash that killed 75-year-old

Read full article: WWE Hall of Famer jailed on DUI charges connected to crash that killed 75-year-old

Tamara Sytch, 49, a WWE Hall of Famer, was arrested on DUI charges.

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Man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple indicted on murder charges, state attorney says

Read full article: Man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple indicted on murder charges, state attorney says

The man accused of stabbing to death a couple in Daytona Beach earlier this month was indicted Tuesday by a grand jury.

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‘Active explosions, entrapments’: Major crash on I-95 in Volusia County shutdown highway

Read full article: ‘Active explosions, entrapments’: Major crash on I-95 in Volusia County shutdown highway

A 25-car pile-up in Volusia County leaves more than a dozen of people injured and shuts down the highway.

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Woman walking dog attacked by bear in Volusia County, FWC says

Read full article: Woman walking dog attacked by bear in Volusia County, FWC says

A woman walking her dog Thursday night in DeBary was injured by a black bear, according to the Florida wildlife authorities.

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Florida photographer captures dolphins drop in with young surfer

Read full article: Florida photographer captures dolphins drop in with young surfer

A Florida photographer captured a sequence of photos showing dolphins playing and eating near a young surfer on New Smyrna Beach Sunday at sunrise.

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‘By the grace of God:’ Embry-Riddle student arrested before he could commit mass shooting, police say

Read full article: ‘By the grace of God:’ Embry-Riddle student arrested before he could commit mass shooting, police say

Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said police were able to stop a potential mass shooting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday.

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Judge: Girl, 14, competent for adult trial in armed standoff

Read full article: Judge: Girl, 14, competent for adult trial in armed standoff

A 14-year-old runaway accused of trying to shoot central Florida sheriff’s deputies during a standoff has been ruled competent to stand trial.

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Troopers: Florida motorcycle deputy injured in crash

Read full article: Troopers: Florida motorcycle deputy injured in crash

The Florida Highway Patrol says a central Florida motorcycle deputy was injured in a crash with another vehicle.

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‘This just shocked me’: Volusia County sergeant details June shootout with children

Read full article: ‘This just shocked me’: Volusia County sergeant details June shootout with children

A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office sergeant involved in a shootout with two foster children talked during a news briefing Friday about the incident that took place in June.

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Boy, 10, caught in rip current drowns in Daytona Beach

Read full article: Boy, 10, caught in rip current drowns in Daytona Beach

A 10-year-old boy drowned after getting caught in a rip current off a Florida beach.

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Florida deputies cleared in shootout with 2 runaway children

Read full article: Florida deputies cleared in shootout with 2 runaway children

Officials say eight central Florida sheriff’s deputies have been cleared of wrongdoing in a shootout with two children.

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Officials: Florida K-9s shot by carjacking suspect

Read full article: Officials: Florida K-9s shot by carjacking suspect

Authorities say a carjacking suspect shot two K-9s early Saturday in central Florida, while trying to flee from sheriff's deputies who returned fire and wounded him.

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1 of 3 suspects in Jacksonville murder arrested in Volusia County

Read full article: 1 of 3 suspects in Jacksonville murder arrested in Volusia County

A Jacksonville murder suspect has been arrested in Volusia County.

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Florida Republicans, local lawmaker make 2022 election pitch in new video ad

Read full article: Florida Republicans, local lawmaker make 2022 election pitch in new video ad

Florida Republicans are honing their messaging for the 2022 election cycle and have launched a new ad describing themselves as a ‘Freedom Firewall.’

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'Homing pigeons that can't find their home' block I-95 exit

Read full article: 'Homing pigeons that can't find their home' block I-95 exit

An exit off Interstate 95 in Florida had to be closed for three hours after 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck and refused to move, posing a driving hazard to motorists.

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Deputies: Vehicle involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer found in Alachua County

Read full article: Deputies: Vehicle involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer found in Alachua County

A vehicle involved in the shooting of a Daytona Beach police officer was found Saturday in Alachua County, authorities said.

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Man accused of shooting Daytona Beach officer arrested near Atlanta

Read full article: Man accused of shooting Daytona Beach officer arrested near Atlanta

A multi-agency manhunt for a man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer in the head ended early Saturday morning when he was captured near Atlanta, authorities said.

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Missing 1-year-old Volusia County girl found safe

Read full article: Missing 1-year-old Volusia County girl found safe

A missing 1-year-old Volusia County girl was found safe, according to a Facebook post Saturday by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

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Daytona Beach police chief wants to change culture of policing

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As Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young leads the investigation and the manhunt for Othal Wallace, who is accused of shooting one of his officers, it's clear--it's personal.

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Girl accused of shooting at deputies makes 1st appearance from bed

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A 14-year-old girl accused of breaking into a Volusia County home and using guns inside to shoot at deputies made her first appearance before a judge Tuesday from a bed. Deputies said she is still receiving medical care at a juvenile detention facility.

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Florida school honors retirement of 92-year-old crossing guard

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It’s not every day that a 92-year-old retires from a job.

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Troopers: 2 dead, 4 hurt in early morning crash near DeLand

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The Florida Highway Patrol says two people died and four were injured in a crash on a Volusia County road.

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Sheriff says Juvenile Justice system not equipped for violent teens

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After 12- and 14-year-olds opened fire on his deputies Tuesday night, Volusia County’s sheriff is lashing out at Florida’s Juvenile Justice system, saying it is not equipped to handle the crimes that some children are committing these days.

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12-, 14-year-olds use AK-47, other guns to shoot at Volusia deputies

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Two foster children broke into a Volusia County home Tuesday night, then used guns they found inside the residence -- including an AK-47 -- to repeatedly fire at deputies for about 30 minutes, sheriff’s officials told WKMG-TV.

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Deputies shoot 14-year-old Florida girl who they say pointed gun at them

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A Florida sheriff says his deputies did everything they could to de-escalate the situation after a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy broke into a home, found weapons and opened fire on officers.

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What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend?

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Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

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Thousands call for 1st-degree murder charge in Tristyn Bailey’s death

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Prosecutors are still weighing whether to charge 14-year-old Aiden Fucci as an adult in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Fucci is facing a second-degree murder charge.

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Daytona International Speedway to host fans at 100% capacity for Coke Zero Sugar 400

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The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway will be open to fans at 100% capacity for the upcoming August race.

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Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop, carjacking in Flagler County spark high-speed chase

Read full article: Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop, carjacking in Flagler County spark high-speed chase

A man was arrested Monday after a traffic stop and a carjacking in Flagler County led to a high-speed chase that ended in Volusia County, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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Paddleboarder suffers possible shark bite at Florida beach

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A 64-year-old woman suffered a possible shark bite while she was sitting on a paddleboard in the water off a Florida beach.

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2 sisters from Maryland among 3 dead in Florida van crash

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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – A van carrying vacationers returning to Maryland crashed on Interstate 95 in central Florida, killing three of the 11 on board, authorities said. The dead included a 4-year-old girl and her 19-year-old sister from Glenarden, Maryland, Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Kim Montes said in a news release sent late Sunday. A 37-year-old man from Marlboro, Maryland, was found dead under the van, Montes said. A 5-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital in Orlando and was reported to be in stable condition, Montes said. Three were in critical condition, and the others, including the driver, were in stable condition, Montes said.

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Florida deputies rescue 73-year-old from sinking car

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Deputies on Saturday rescued a 73-year-old woman from a car that crashed into a retention pond in Florida, authorities said. Volusia County deputies responded Saturday evening to reports of a car that went into a retention pond in the DeLand area. The deputies worked together to get the 73-year-old driver out of the sinking vehicle. Let’s go!”Infrared aerial video also captured the moment the deputies finally dragged the driver out of the car. The time from when the first deputy arrived until everyone was out of the pond spanned two minutes and 30 seconds.

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2 Jacksonville men arrested in Volusia County auto part sting

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two Jacksonville men were arrested last week on suspicion of trying to buy catalytic converters off the black market, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The two arrests were among five the Sheriff’s Office made as part of a sting operation intended to crack down on a recent string of catalytic converter thefts throughout Volusia County dating back to November. AdIn Florida, secondary metals recyclers are required to register with the state, and they also must keep paper records of their transactions. Amel Osmanovic, 19, and Amir Osmanovic, 26, both of Jacksonville, are charged with violations of secondary metals recycler regulations. Three other men, hailing from Orlando and Pinellas Park, are charged with acting as unregistered secondary metals recyclers.

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Florida suspect kills Wisconsin siblings in wrong-way crash

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A 21-year-old man from Omro, Wisconsin, and his 18-year-old sister were killed in the head-on collision, and two of their relatives in the backseat were seriously injured. Bodycam video posted on YouTube by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy chasing the suspect and detailing his speeds and maneuvers. The deputy jumps off the chase when the driver hits his brakes and heads the wrong way up the interstate. Chitwood said the Wisconsin family just missed their exit just before the crash happened. The driver then fled, got on the interstate and weaved between cars at high speed with its lights off, Chitwood said.

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