Sheriff Mike Chitwood declares himself winner in race that was never close
It was an election result that never seemed to be in doubt, with political unknown James Powers challenging a hugely popular ...
Pet kangaroo on the hop for nearly 3 weeks found in Florida; owner is cited
A pet kangaroo that escaped its enclosure in Florida last month was captured by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
Brower unscripted: County chair ignites feud with sheriff days before election in video
Volusia County Chairman Jeff Brower called Sheriff Mike Chitwood a bully. Chitwood called Brower a "feckless, ineffective ...
'Lower than low': DeLand caretaker accused of ripping off elderly couple she was hired to help
Deputies say they found multiple unapproved ATM withdrawals, car bills, hotel fees and restaurant bills on the victims' bank ...
Volusia County sheriff's detectives trying to close 22-year-old cold case
This Terrell Barkley was gunned down 22 years ago. His family and members of Volusia County law enforcement have re-dedicated ...
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Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from elderly couple
“This is the ultimate scumbag of scumbags. She was hired to care for an 88-year-old man who was in his last stages of life ...
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Florida woman calls 911, pretends to order pizza to alert police of alleged attacker
Around 4 a.m. on Oct. 26, a woman made a call to 911 and asked to order a pizza, a Facebook post from Sheriff Mike Chitwood and the Volusia Sheriff's Office said. The dispatcher asked her if she ...
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$50,000 reward offered for information on Volusia County 2002 murder cold case
THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS UPPED THE REWARD AND IS NOW OFFERING $50,000 TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENED. SHERIFF MIKE CHITWOOD SAYS THERE’S HOPE. THERE WAS FORENSIC EVIDENCE THAT WAS ...