DELAND, Fla. – A 17-year-old DeLand resident has been arrested in connection with the July 29 double homicide that claimed the lives of two teenagers, the DeLand Police Department announced. Keyan Rundell was taken into custody without incident Tuesday morning in Manatee County and is charged with two counts ofContinue Reading
HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Two people were hospitalized Monday after a stabbing at a Holly Hill apartment, including a man who remains in critical condition, according to the Holly Hill Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 12:54 p.m. on July 27 to a reported stabbing at an apartment in theContinue Reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – An Ormond Beach man was sentenced to 42 years in prison Thursday after pleading no contest to charges stemming from the 2025 death of his 18-month-old son, who was left inside a hot truck for approximately three hours. Scott Gardner, 34, entered no contest pleas onContinue Reading
PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A disturbance investigation at a Port Orange home led to the discovery of a hidden laboratory containing hazardous chemicals, prompting a multi-agency response, according to the Port Orange Police Department. Officers responded on the morning of July 12 to a disturbance call at a residence inContinue Reading
EDGEWATER, Fla. A Volusia County Public Works employee remains in critical condition after being electrocuted Wednesday morning while responding to a fire involving heavy equipment that had come into contact with an energized power line, according to the Edgewater Police Department. Emergency crews responded at approximately 11:30 a.m. on JulyContinue Reading
EDGEWATER, Fla. — A man wanted in connection with a residential burglary was arrested Tuesday after a vehicle pursuit through Edgewater ended with two PIT maneuvers, authorities said. According to the Edgewater Police Department, officers assisted the Volusia Sheriff’s Office in apprehending Jarkvis Peoples after he fled from deputies whoContinue Reading
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A DeLand man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he struck a fire truck at an emergency scene, fled across Volusia County, and attempted to escape on foot before being captured Tuesday afternoon, June 30th. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, the incident began onContinue Reading
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Volusia County man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading no contest to charges stemming from a series of online threats referencing mass violence. During a hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 65-year-old Michael C. Maguire of Debary, FL, was sentenced toContinue Reading
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Volusia County man has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after his young son died more than three years after suffering catastrophic injuries investigators say were caused by physical abuse. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Malcolm Nelson is now charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in theContinue Reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Police are investigating a shooting at a Daytona Beach park that left one man dead and two others wounded early Sunday morning. According to the Daytona Beach Police Department, officers were initially dispatched to a local hospital after receiving reports that a patient had arrived withContinue Reading