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 ...
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 ...
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Republican ousts longtime Democratic sheriff in Whitfield County
Thirty-two years after he was first elected, Whitfield County's Democratic sheriff was ousted by a Republican challenger who ...
'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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Volusia County cold case getting fresh eyes and bigger reward
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is putting fresh eyes and upping the reward on a cold case from 2002. Twenty-two years ago today ...
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Woman escapes assault with 911 pizza call
A man was arrested after a woman made a 911 call disguised as a pizza order to express her fear for her life, according to ...
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After 32 years, Whitfield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood loses seat to Darren Pierce
Last night's election signaled several changes in government, both nationally and on a local level.Tuesday night, the ...