CASE UPDATE: Augustin Hernandez Gonzalez, 45, has an active felony warrant for attempted homicide in Friday's shooting that injured his co-worker in Pierson. He walks with a noticeable limp and has two prominent tattoos, a skull on his right hand and Virgin Mary on his upper left tricep. He has connections to the Pierson, Crescent City and Seville areas. If you see him or have information, please call 911 or contact Det. Forster at CForster@volusiasheriff.gov *** Detectives are investigating a s

Body-worn camera footage of the shooting of a VSO deputy on Monday, March 2, 2026. Thankful to report that Deputy Rivera is stable. Shooter Luis Diaz Polanco is in custody with no bond for 2 counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. | Volusia Sheriff's Office

Last week, Volusia County Schools and Volusia United Educators reached an agreement for instructional staff, part of our commitment to continue supporting and celebrating the teachers and staff who make a difference for our students every day. Hear from Manatee Cove Elementary School Principal Alicia Douglas about how collaboration and conversation helped shape this important agreement. Together, we will keep moving forward, as this work is one step in a greater journey to drive meaningful progr