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A tropical storm watch has been issued for coastal Brevard and Volusia counties as Tropical Depression 9 approaches the Bahamas, with expected impacts including 6-10 ft waves, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and 1-2 inches of rain starting tomorrow afternoon through early Monday.
A Georgia couple was arrested in Volusia County after being found intoxicated and asleep on the beach while their young children were unsupervised, with the father charged with two counts of child neglect and possession of alcohol on the beach. Deputies located the couple after an anonymous caller reported the situation, and found the children swimming unsupervised in a nearby pool. The children, not biologically related to the father, were unharmed. The father attempted to escape but was apprehended after a brief pursuit and hospitalization. The mother was also arrested for child neglect.
A fourth-grade student at Burns Science and Technology Charter School in Oak Hill, Volusia County, has died of meningitis, prompting the Florida Department of Health to provide information on symptoms to the school and notify parents of other students who may have been in close contact. The school is taking precautions, and mental health counselors are being provided to assist students and staff with their grief. Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and the health department urges parents to seek medical attention if their children exhibit symptoms.
Jason Brzuszkiewicz, 49, drove his vehicle around a closed beach access gate in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and into the ocean, ignoring warnings and failing to pay the toll fee. When confronted by deputies, he stated that he wanted to drive on the beach. Brzuszkiewicz was arrested and faces charges for failing to pay the access fee, with a bond set at $200, and his vehicle was towed. It was later revealed that his last known address was in Bridgeport, New York, not Florida.
Volusia County Beach Safety officials are warning residents to stay out of the water due to rough surf caused by ongoing rain and wind. The county has implemented a sand trap bag system to protect vulnerable areas where seawalls are not yet rebuilt after last year's hurricanes. Precautionary measures, such as removing trash bins and dog bag dispensers from the beach, have also been taken. The county is under a single red flag warning and will upgrade to a double red flag only if large debris are present in the water.
A flood warning is in effect for Brevard and Volusia counties in Central Florida due to heavy rain, with flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas imminent or already occurring. Several inches of rain have already fallen, causing flooded roads and ongoing or expected flooding in the warned areas. River flood warnings are also in effect for the St. Johns River near Astor. Rain chances will decrease through the week, but minor coastal flooding remains possible. The first fall cold front could arrive next weekend. No new tropical development is expected in the next seven days.
A 78-year-old man in Volusia County, Florida, shot and killed his 42-year-old neighbor who was trimming trees near their property line. The shooting occurred after the victim crossed over onto the shooter's property. The shooter is currently being interviewed by detectives, and charges are pending further investigation.
A 78-year-old man in Volusia County, Florida, allegedly shot and killed his 42-year-old neighbor who was trimming trees over their property line. The incident occurred in DeLeon Springs, and the suspect has been questioned by detectives while charges are pending.
A surfer in Volusia County, Florida, described the horrifying moment when a shark bit into his face, leaving injuries on both sides. Mark Sumersett, who was attacked while riding a wave at New Smyrna Beach, heard a "crunch" sound as the shark clamped down on his head. He suffered a two-inch gash on the right side of his head and more severe injuries on the left side. Sumersett, the seventh person attacked in Volusia County this year, received around 20 stitches and believes his gold chain may have attracted the shark's attention. Despite the incident, he plans to continue surfing after he heals.
A surfer from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna beach in Florida. The 38-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. This incident is the latest in a series of shark bites at the popular beach, with two other people being bitten over the Labor Day weekend.
A 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida. The man was taken to a trauma center as a precaution but has since been released. Volusia County is known for its high number of shark attacks, earning it the title of "shark bite capital of the world." This incident marks the seventh shark bite in the county this year.
A 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina was bitten by a shark near the inlet in New Smyrna Beach. The surfer fell from his board and suffered a non-life-threatening bite to the top of his cheek, near his right eye. This is the seventh shark bite in Volusia County in 2023.
Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old man, identified as William Tempesta, whose body was found on the side of the road in West Palm Beach. It appears that he had been shot, and authorities believe he was killed elsewhere before his body was discovered. The investigation is ongoing.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Barbora Zdanska, who went missing in Volusia County, Florida. She was last seen wearing a black Adidas sweatshirt and black jean shorts. Zdanska is believed to be traveling in a blue 2014 Dodge Caravan with a Florida license plate CZ8613. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or the Daytona Beach Police Department.
A man was bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach, marking the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County. The 48-year-old man suffered minor injuries to his back but refused to go to the hospital. Another incident involved a 21-year-old surfer who was attacked by a shark the day before, sustaining serious injuries to his foot. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises swimming in groups, avoiding twilight hours, and staying in areas monitored by lifeguards to minimize the risk of shark attacks.