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Man Struck by Lightning in Shallow Water Off Florida Beach Dies, Officials Say

Environment · New Smyrna Beach

Man Struck by Lightning in Shallow Water Off Florida Beach Dies, Officials Say

73% Center coverage: 72 sources

1-Year-Old Left Alone in Hot Truck Died While Dad Drank at Volusia Bar, Deputies Say

US Crime · Ormond Beach

1-Year-Old Left Alone in Hot Truck Died While Dad Drank at Volusia Bar, Deputies Say

57% Center coverage: 56 sources

Former Officer Throws Woman to Ground, Video Shows

Sports · Ormond Beach

Former Officer Throws Woman to Ground, Video Shows

86% Center coverage: 14 sources

By Pamela Comme Click here for updates on this story ORMOND BEACH, Florida (WESH) — Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a now-former Ormond Beach police officer violently threw a handcuffed woman to the ground during a DUI arrest, leading to felony battery charges. The video, recorded in December but only recently released by police, captures Officer Jacob Cannon yelling at Shanna McRee to get into a seat inside the police de…See the Story

Video Shows Airborne Shark Hitting Surfer's Face in Florida: "Like a Truck"

67% Left coverage: 6 sources

Surfer Darren Kaye said he noticed the spinner shark before the collision, but thought nothing of it until the animal came flying at him.Animals · New Smyrna Beach See the Story

Driver killed in head-on crash on SR-11 in Volusia County

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A man was killed Thursday night in a head-on crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.The fatal two-vehicle wreck happened around 7:55 p.m. on State Road 11 near State Road 40 in Pierson.The FHP said a man was driving a 2020 Nissan Kicks south on S.R. 11 and, according to a witness, veered into the northbound lane, striking the front of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado.The driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers…Volusia County · Volusia County See the Story

Dale Jr & TJ Majors Discuss Changes to Daytona and Atlanta Races

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is advocating for new dates for the summer races at Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. Traditionally held around Independence Day, the Daytona race has shifted to become the regular season finale. Meanwhile, the Atlanta race, now styled like Daytona, has faced changes in scheduling dynamics due to tourism interests in Daytona Beach. On his podcast, Earnhardt expressed that Atlanta could serve as the fin…Daytona Beach · Daytona Beach Read Article

Volusia County Sheriff’s ride-along patrol waterways during busy boating days

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Eyewitness News joined Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his Marine Unit on an exclusive ride-along to observe how they patrol the waterways.Volusia County · Volusia County Read Article

B-CU’s annual day of giving raises record-breaking $801,905

Bethune-Cookman University’s annual Day of Giving recently shattered records by raising $801,905 – a nearly 39% increase over what was collected during last year’s event. On June 18, about 415 individual donors pledged to financially support student scholarships and enhance educational opportunities, such as internships, for current and future Wildcats. ‘The Big Give Back’ also generated funding for campus improvement projects. “It’s amazing to …Daytona Beach · Daytona Beach Read Article

FAA investigates hard landing at DeLand Airport

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Federal investigators are working to figure out what caused a small plane to make a hard landing at the airport in DeLand on Thursday.The fire department shared pictures to social media showing the damage from earlier that morning, stating a paramedic and skydiver who witnessed the crash helped the pilot get out before first responders arrived.The pilot was taken to a hospital, the post states, adding no other injuries were reported.The Federal …Social Media · DeLand Read Article

DeLand Police Department to build security wall around station amid safety concerns

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

City officials in DeLand have approved construction of an eight-foot wall surrounding the police department in an effort to better protect officers and staff following recent security incidents on department grounds.DeLand · DeLand Read Article

Autocorrect blamed as Florida woman gets ticket for parking 1,000 miles away

A Florida woman was ticketed after unknowingly paying for parking in Detroit while visiting a beach in Volusia County. Patricia Dennis parked her SUV near Toronita Avenue Beach Park in Wilbur-By-The-Sea and used her phone to pay the $20 fee through Volusia County’s new automated parking system. However, due to an autocorrect mistake, she ended up sending her payment to a lot in Michigan and she wasn’t the only one being affected. The code for th…Wilbur-By-The-Sea · Wilbur-By-The-Sea Read Article

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