Volusia County cracks down as spring break crowds shift from Miami
Volusia County is bracing for an influx of spring breakers as stricter enforcement in Miami pushes crowds elsewhere.
New Smyrna Beach police crack down on safety ahead of Spring Break: What is a Special Event Zone?
Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.
Florida boy, 14, arrested for shooting at roosters with BB gun in New Smyrna Beach, police say
A 14-year-old boy in Florida has been arrested, accused of shooting BBs at roosters in New Smyrna Beach, police said. It is the second child to be found with a gun in 24 hours and arrested.
Former condo association president embezzled $1M over 10 years, deputies say
A former condominium owners' association president is accused of stealing $1 million over the course of a decade from the association, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman dies after being hit by car while walking on sidewalk: police
Police said a Florida woman died Saturday after she was hit by a car while walking on the sidewalk.
Abandoned sailboat removed from New Smyrna Beach
An abandoned sailboat that washed ashore in New Smyrna Beach has been removed, according to Volusia County officials.
Owner of stranded sailboat on Florida beach says a deal in the works to surrender boat
The owner of a stranded sailboat sitting on New Smyrna Beach said he is working out an agreement with county officials to surrender the vessel.
Clock ticking for sailboat stranded on New Smyrna Beach
A sailboat stranded on the sands of New Smyrna Beach has become a local curiosity, leaving beachgoers wondering how it ended up there and what comes next.
Engineers considering new 'living seawall' to protect Volusia County beaches
Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall."
Hurricane Helene forces couple to move wedding venue to Florida after devastating NC flooding
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'
New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.
New Smyrna Beach bouncer arrested after cellphones found with explicit videos, police say
A New Smyrna Beach bar bouncer was arrested this week after several of his cellphones were found with videos of apparent “explicit sexual abuse" on them, according to police.
Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach
CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.
Volusia Council approves charging tourists for off-beach parking
The Volusia County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to charge non-residents who park in select off-beach lots.
Tourist bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach on Fourth of July
An Ohio man was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, officials said.
New Smyrna Beach couple 'mauled' by 'vicious' pit bull rescue dog in their own home: 'Tearing their flesh'
A New Smyrna Beach couple were "viciously" attacked by their pit bull rescue in their own home, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Protests across Central Florida over the weekend remain peaceful
Several protests across Central Florida over the weekend remained peaceful as demonstrators pushed for police reform and justice.
Rare sea turtle spotted nesting in New Smyrna Beach, officials say
The species of turtle is the smallest and most imperiled of all sea turtle species, Volusia County officials said.
New Smyrna Beach postpones 4th of July fireworks show
Labor Day could be a potential alternate celebration date, the commission said.
Good Samaritan rescues kittens from dumpster, found in bag full of garbage, Florida shelter says
The Florida shelter said that the three kittens were found in a plastic bag mixed in with garbage.