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Deltona Man Arrested for Alleged Stalking of Ex
A Deltona man has been arrested by the Volusia Sheriff's Office on accusations of stalking his ex-girlfriend. 20-year-old Jalen Vallejos is accused of breaking into the woman's home to watch her sleep. According to a statement on the incident by the VS...
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Marine Science Center Reopening June 24th
The Volusia County Marine Science Center is scheduled to reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 24th, debuting a series of expansive renovations that've been in the works. The Center, located in New Smyrna Beach, functions both as an educational public ...
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Off-Duty Deputy Resigns Following Fake Tag Arrest
An off-duty deputy with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after being arrested for allegedly riding her motorcycle with a fictitious tag. 26-year-old Erica Muzzy was charged with possession of a counterfeit license plate and arrested on Sunday....
Jun 02, 2025

Gov. DeSantis Signs 2 Bills Against Animal Cruelty
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the penalties for certain acts of animal cruelty. The two laws were nicknamed 'Trooper's Law' and 'Dexter's Law' respectively, after two dogs whose stories insp...
May 30, 2025

Flagler's Varn Park to Close for 8 Weeks During Dune Restoration
Varn Park will be closed for eight weeks beginning next week while an emergency dune restoration project is conducted in the area. Starting on Tuesday, June 3rd, the public space will temporarily be off limits to accommodate crews who’ll be start...
May 30, 2025