Rip Current Statement Issued for Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Beaches Through 8 PM EDT
The National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along the coast until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
Port Orange, Florida FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Port Orange and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
13 reportsRip Current Statement Extended Through Late Tonight for Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Beaches
The National Weather Service has extended the high rip current risk for Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands through late tonight.
Rip Current Statement Issued for Coastal Nassau, Duval, Flagler Through Thursday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a rip current statement for coastal areas of Northeast Florida, including Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, and Coastal Flagler, effective from Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
Heat Advisory Issued for East Central Florida on August 20
An official Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service Melbourne FL is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM EDT on August 20, 2026.
Heat Advisory for Inland Flagler, Coastal Duval, Eastern Clay: Starts 11 AM Friday, Ends 7 PM
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, urging residents in northeast Florida to take precautions.
Heat Advisory Covers Suwannee, Baker and Inland Nassau From 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday
The National Weather Service Jacksonville FL advisory, issued Aug. 19, 2026, spans 41 zones in northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia, with heat index values up to 111 for the first advisory and up to 110 for the second.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsWoman, 70, Opens Fire in Florida Police Department Lobby, Police Say
An armed woman entered the Port Orange Police Department lobby and fired toward civilian staff before being shot by responding officers, according to the police chief.
Two Young Men Found Shot Dead in Vacant DeLand Lot; 17-Year-Old Arrested
Police said Dustin Rose, 19, and Samson Campbell, 18, were found on July 29 in downtown DeLand, Florida, and a 17-year-old was arrested a week later as officials publicly disputed the handling of the case.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsNTSB Investigating Southwest Boeing 737 Accident Near Port Orange, Florida
The official accident record lists one person on board and one serious injury; the cause has not been determined.
NTSB Investigating SkyWest Embraer ERJ 170-200 Accident Near Palm Coast, Florida
The official accident record lists one person on board and one serious injury; the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
3 reportsFlagler County Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declaration covers Flagler County for Hurricane Isaias; public assistance available, but no individual assistance for households.
Seminole County Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declared for Seminole County, Florida, covering Hurricane Isaias; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.
Volusia County under federal emergency declaration for Hurricane Isaias
The declaration covers damage from July 31 to August 4, but does not include individual assistance for households.