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
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida – An Edgewater man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally set fire to a trailer at a mobile home park because he believed residents wanted it removed. According to the Edgewater Police Department, Edgewater Fire-Rescue responded to a trailer fire at the Wolf’s-Driftwood Mobile HomeContinue Reading
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida – A New Smyrna Beach contractor has been sentenced to probation and ordered to repay more than $223,000 after prosecutors said he misused customer payments intended for paving projects across Volusia County. During a hearing on May 27, 2026, 52-year-old Eric Bartolozzi entered a no contest pleaContinue Reading
EDGEWATER, Florida – The Edgewater Police Department announced the arrest of a man accused of supplying narcotics that led to a 2024 overdose death in Edgewater. According to investigators, Isaac Bowen died from a drug overdose on April 21, 2024. During the investigation, detectives identified 44-year-old Daniel Paul Johnson ofContinue Reading