Volusia County, Florida sheriff
Florida sheriff shames 2 more kids after school threats. Is it a good idea?
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood keeps naming and shaming children accused of school violence threats. Here's why that is unusual.
Volusia County man arrested, accused of using knife to slash teen's face during argument
A 17-year-old in Volusia County is recovering after deputies say he was slashed across his nose and lip with a knife during an argument. According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO), the teen and the suspect,
More students arrested, identified after threatening Volusia County school, sheriff says
Two more students in Volusia County are facing charges after they were accused of threatening to shoot up a school.
Florida sheriff arrests 2 teens accused of making school threats
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood posted a video on X of the two teens being taken into custody. The Most Dangerous Kitten Attacks Again This is the kitten we found under a car: It turns out she is quite dangerous and tries to attack us when we are not prepared.
Sheriff Chitwood: 200+ threats reported in Volusia school this year
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has warned parents and students that he is willing to publicly embarrass anyone accused of making a hoax threat against schools in his district, including posting their mug shot and video of them being led in handcuffs to the juvenile detention center.
Volusia County approves $1.3B budget, bigger tax rate for sheriff
Sheriff Mike Chitwood cited pay raises, Florida Retirement System contributions and taking on responsibility for beach law ...
Volusia sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy’s mugshot on social media
In social media posts Monday, Chitwood warned parents that if their kids are arrested for making these threats, he’ll make ...
Judge won't dismiss suit alleging sewage discharges helped lead to manatee deaths
A federal judge this week refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Florida has violated the Endangered Species Act because ...
Volusia County Council to consider pursuing powerful tool to curb nonstop development
The County Council OK'd discussing a potential rural boundary to address development concerns in March. But Chair Jeff Brower ...
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Volusia County lifeguard in court, faces lawsuit
A former Volusia County Beach Patrol sergeant apologized in court Tuesday after he ran over two women sunbathing at the beach ...
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Volusia Beach Safety officer accused of running over 2 women speaks in court
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Eyewitness News was in the courtroom Wednesday when the former Volusia Beach Safety Sergeant ...
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New tool that could slow rampant growth being considered for Volusia County
Council Chairman Jeff Brower's plan to discuss the creation of a "rural boundary" in Volusia County ... "Let's start the discussion on a court-approved tool to control overdevelopment and our ...
Volusia County lifeguard who allegedly ran over 2 women on Daytona Beach faces civil lawsuit
A former Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant appeared in court facing a lawsuit after being accused of running over two ...
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Volusia County Council to discuss rural boundary charter amendment in March 2025
Amid a citizen petition, County Council Chair Jeff Brower wished to have the discussion in two weeks — but he was overruled 4 ...
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Volusia County lifeguard accused of running over 2 women faces civil lawsuit
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Volusia County lifeguard accused of running over and injuring two 18-year-old women on Memorial Day will be in court Wednesday. An attorney for one of the victims said ...
Tornado warning issued for Volusia County expires
A tornado warning issued for Volusia County.