200+ threats reported in Volusia school this year
2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood
Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
More students arrested, identified after threatening Volusia County school, sheriff says
Two more students in Volusia County are facing charges after they were accused of threatening to shoot up a school.
Volusia Sheriff says he'll 'perp walk' students, parents amid spike in false school shooting threats
Sheriff Mike Chitwood says he won’t hesitate to post the mugshots and information of any student offender and their parents
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a message to Volusia County parents and students
Sheriff Mike Chitwood addressed parents and students today on the ongoing increase in school violence threats in Volusia County schools.   Some 54 tips related to school shootings came in through […]
Florida sheriff shames 2 more kids after school threats. Is it a good idea?
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood keeps naming and shaming children accused of school violence threats. Here's why that is unusual.
Volusia County man arrested, accused of using knife to slash teen's face during argument
A 17-year-old in Volusia County is recovering after deputies say he was slashed across his nose and lip with a knife during an argument. According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO), the teen and the suspect,
Florida sheriff arrests 2 teens accused of making school threats
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood posted a video on X of the two teens being taken into custody. The Most Dangerous Kitten Attacks Again This is the kitten we found under a car: It turns out she is quite dangerous and tries to attack us when we are not prepared.
Sheriff Chitwood: 200+ threats reported in Volusia school this year
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has warned parents and students that he is willing to publicly embarrass anyone accused of making a hoax threat against schools in his district, including posting their mug shot and video of them being led in handcuffs to the juvenile detention center.
Deputies: 2 teens arrested after making school shooting threat in Volusia County
Two teens were arrested after making a school shooting threat via Snapchat, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the teens were identified as 16-year-old and 17-year-old students from Taylor High in Pierson.
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Volusia looks to crack down on students caught vaping. Here’s the plan
School district leaders in Volusia are cracking down and harshening the punishment for students caught vaping.
Volusia Schools Superintendent Balgobin receives positive evaluation from 23-24 year
Volusia County School Board evaluates Superintendent Carmen Balgobin with complimentary grading and commentary.
Volusia sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy’s mugshot on social media
In social media posts Monday, Chitwood warned parents that if their kids are arrested for making these threats, he’ll make ...
Volusia Schools plans to rezone more students, shore up testing calendar for academic year
The district is moving forward with rezoning plans for Freedom, Starke and Woodward elementary schools, and it will schedule ...
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Four schools in Volusia County get threats, two students arrested in Daytona Beach
Officials on Tuesday said they are investigating threats made to several Volusia County schools including two in Daytona Beach where two students were arrested. Daytona Beach police said that at ...
Orange County student found with multiple handgun pieces in backpack
Police say they have not located the remaining parts of the weapon, but add that no students were injured during the incident ...
Volusia County to host flood and disaster risk meetings
Volusia County will gather resident feedback on updates to the Emergency Management Division’s Local Mitigation Strategy Plan ...
Gov. DeSantis and local leaders react to surge in school threats
ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is responding to a recent rise in threats against schools. Local law enforcement has ...