Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the $117.4 billion “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Monday, June 30, after $567 million in line-item vetoes.
Fourth of July 2025: How to get a Volusia County beach pass ahead of celebrations
Here’s what to know if you plan on celebrating America’s independence on Volusia and Flagler County beaches.
Mexico may sue Elon Musk over Starship explosions near U.S. border
Once rivals, Trump and DeSantis deepen bond with shared targeting of undocumented migrants
President Trump joined Gov. Ron DeSantis and other leaders for a tour of a migrant detention center in the Everglades.
2 letters: On Ormond's International Festival, lifeguard shortage
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Daniel Suarez, Trackhouse Racing will part ways at end of 2025 NASCAR season
Daniel Suarez and Trackhouse Racing will go their separate ways after the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, they announced Tuesday.
Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades: Photos of ICE detention center in Ochopee
Where is Alligator Alcatraz? Dubbed East Coast version of famed prison, Trump and Kristi Noem visited new ICE detention center in Ochopee, Florida.
Video captures family rescue from boat off Bahamas coast by Coast Guard
A family was rescued by the Coast Guard on June 30 after a Good Samaritan call. See the video.
Florida sales tax holiday for disaster supplies goes away. Here's what replaced it
A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.
Blueberry & Crème Pie returns to McDonald's menu for the summer
A fan favorite dessert has returned to the McDonald’s menu for the summer: the Blueberry & Crème Pie. You can get one through Sept. 1.
Florida to stand up second illegal immigration detention center at Camp Blanding
Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters the state is planning to hold another 2,000 detainees at the Camp Blanding migrant detention facility.
When are Disney Fourth of July fireworks? See what Florida theme parks do on Independence Day 2025
The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, with thousands traveling to Orlando alone. Here’s what the theme parks are doing for the holiday.
Deltona shooting leaves 1 with gunshot wound, suspect sought
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was shot during an argument at a Deltona home early Tuesday, July 1.
In a word, wet. What's ahead for much of Florida through Fourth of July holiday
What happens over the holiday weekend all depends on where, how or if a tropical disturbance develops as it moves into the southeast.
Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1. Here's the list, what each one means
Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1 and some of them make big changes you need to know. Here’s the list.
FHP: Man struck, killed on U.S. 1 in Oak Hill
Troopers said the driver struck the man who was either standing or walking on U.S. 1, just north of HH Burch Road at 10:05 p.m. on Monday June 30.
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Fire spreads to about 26 vehicles at Flagler County salvage yard
Firefighters contained the blaze in about 10 minutes.
Volusia County shares July 4 schedule adjustments and beach access reminders
Trash collection, Votran, library hours, beach access and fireworks: What you need to know for this Fourth of July.
Florida hurricane forecast: How tropical turbulence will impact your Fourth of July
Expected rainfall totals over the five days across most of Florida and the eastern Gulf Coast are in the 2-4” range.