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Sheriff Mike Chitwood out to create fear and confusion in town of Pierson over contract, mayor says
Mike Chitwood sent out a letter dated July 16 telling Pierson residents the town is severing its relationship with his agency ...
Mother, 29, Leaves Infant with Family for Birthday Dinner, Child Gets Mauled to Death by Dog
A Florida mother, 29, has lost her son after leaving the infant in the care of relatives for her birthday. The baby was ...
Great-grandmother finds infant fatally injured by 130-lb. dog
Officials in an eastern Florida community are investigating after a baby was fatally injured by a large family dog.
Pierson votes to end enhanced law enforcement contract with Volusia Sheriff’s Office
Pierson said the cost was too high. According to the town's statement, they hope to negotiate a new agreement.
Xtract One Chosen by Volusia County Schools to Advance School Safety
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: XTRA)(OTCQX: XTRAF)(FRA: 0PL) (“Xtract One” or the “Company”) today announced its Xtract One Gateway (“Gateway”) system has been chosen by Volusia County Schools in Volusia ...
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Sheriff warns families about viral door kicking challenge: 'Good way to end up dead'
Doorbell camera captured video of two teenagers - one wearing a mask - creeping up to the family's house and then kicking in ...
5-month-old baby mauled to death by Great Dane mix on mother's birthday
A 5-month-old boy died after he was injured by a dog in an Ormond Beach home on Wednesday, according to the Volusia Sheriff's ...
Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood ...
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‘Not a good thing:’ Pierson residents raise alarm after town leaders cut services from Volusia Sheriff’s Office
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will pull full-time emergency services from Pierson after the town decided to end its contract with the office, leaving residents uncertain about who to call for ...