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Deltona, FL — A late-night emergency call led deputies to a dramatic and disturbing crime scene on Rabenton Road, where a social media ruse spiraled into a full-fledged armed robbery. Authorities now have four teenagers in custody, all facing a slate of serious charges after allegedly using Instagram to lure an unsuspecting victim into a trap.
💔 Daytona Beach, FL — In a touching and challenging medical journey, young Wilder is currently undergoing intensive treatment after a CT scan revealed multiple nodules in his lungs, confirming a diagnosis of fungal pneumonia. Already battling cancer, Wilder’s compromised immune system has made him vulnerable to infections that would rarely affect a healthy individual.
Daytona Beach, FL — July 7, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL — Tropical Storm Chantal, the third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed off the coast of South Carolina and is expected to make landfall early Sunday morning. The system, which developed rapidly from a tropical depression on Friday, is crawling northward at just 2 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph.
Daytona Beach, FL | July 4, 2025 — A 44-year-old man has been taken into custody by Volusia County authorities on multiple felony charges, including serious offenses related to child exploitation. According to public records released by the Volusia County Division of Corrections, TJ Edward Kunz was booked on July 3, 2025, and is currently being held without bond.
July 4, 2025 | Daytona Beach, FL — With patriotic spirit in full swing, thousands of Floridians are heading out to celebrate Independence Day, marking the 249th anniversary of the United States. From festive parades and beachside barbecues to massive fireworks displays, revelers are embracing the holiday with enthusiasm. But as the streets buzz with activity, law enforcement agencies across Florida are stepping up their presence to keep celebrations safe—especially targeting impaired driving.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL — July 2, 2025 — In one of the largest coordinated law enforcement efforts in recent years, authorities arrested twenty-eight members of the Mongols motorcycle gang today, following a joint operation spearheaded by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s Seventh Judicial Circuit.
In a blistering post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump vowed to “save” New York City from Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, branding the 33-year-old state assemblyman a “Communist Lunatic.” The post, which has since gone viral, underscores the deepening ideological divide in American politics and signals Trump’s intent to intervene in local governance using federal authority.
David Lee Van Moorsel, a 28-year-old personal trainer, was arrested Tuesday in Volusia County, facing a staggering 110 charges, including 40 counts of digital voyeurism, 40 counts of unlawful use of a two-way communications device, and 30 counts of possession of child pornography. The arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, raising serious concerns about privacy and safety.According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, detectives uncovered evidence that Van Moorsel had been secretly recording his girlfriend’s female roommate in compromising situations.
As New York City approaches one of its most consequential mayoral contests in years, a fundamental flaw has taken root in the campaign messaging of the frontrunner: the zero-sum fallacy. Cloaked in the language of tough choices and fiscal realism, this framing suggests that one community’s gain must inevitably come at another’s expense—a stark and simplistic view that fails to grasp the interconnected realities of a thriving metropolis.
DELTONA, FL – July 1, 2025 — Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO) detectives are urgently seeking the whereabouts of Thomas A. Calderon (DOB: 10/17/1987), following a violent early morning altercation that left one man hospitalized in critical condition. An arrest warrant has been issued for attempted second-degree murder with a firearm after Calderon allegedly shot a 29-year-old man during a dispute at 1500 Flagami Terrace in Deltona.
Edgewater Community News | July 1, 2025
