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Man Shot by Orange City Police Convicted, Faces Up to 30 Years
An Orange City man who was shot by police officers in January has been convicted on three charges. 54-year-old Michael Smith was found guilty of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence, a...
15h ago
Jay Collins Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor
Current Florida Lt. Gov. and former gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins has cast his endorsement for Byron Donalds in the 2026 Florida governor election. Collins placed second in the Republican primary on August 18. Donalds, a current U.S. representati...
15h ago
5 New Members Appointed to Palm Coast Planning Board
Five new members have been appointed to the Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board by the Palm Coast City Council. These new members will help be responsible for reviewing applications for zoning changes and exceptions, and then mak...
Sep 22, 2026
Ormond Police Officer Shot at AdventHealth Daytona Beach
An Ormond Beach police officer was shot at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department. 40-year-old Michael Hightower of Daytona Beach is in custody. Hightower has been charged with two counts of attempted felony murder,...
Sep 21, 2026
2 Horses Saved from Mud in Northwest Volusia County
Members of Flagler County Fire Rescue and Volusia County Fire Rescue were involved in the rescue of two horses in Volusia County on Wednesday. Four Flagler personnel were sent to assist in Volusia after the horses became stuck in mud in the Dexter-Mary...
Sep 21, 2026




