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VSO: Man who made threats to law enforcement & NASCAR arrested day before the Daytona 500; AR-15 rifle seized

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Photo for Headline Surfer / Adrian Morales, 50, of Daytona Beach, was being held without bail at the Volusia County Branch Jail on charges of making threats to law enforcement following his arrest on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A Daytona Beach man is in custody after sending messages, including video of gunshots, threatening: "This is what's in store," allegedly to law enforcement agencies and previously to a NASCAR executive, the VSO said.

Weather Forecast: Back to the 70s on Monday along I-4 corridor in Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach

Create: Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:41
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Temperatures are expected to climb back into the 70s along the I-4 corridor from Orlando to Sanford and Daytona Beach starting Monday, but the chill in the air will linger through the weekend here in Central Florida.

Olympic gold medal sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson arrested & charged with 'super speeding' (driving in excess of 100 mph) on SR 429 near Winter Garden, Florida

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WINTER GARDEN, Fla. -- Olympic gold medal sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested Thursday fon a charge of "super speeding" (100 mph or more) on State Road 429, also known as the Daniel Webster Western Beltway, in Orange County, near the Stoneybrook Parkway exit.

Blue Spring State Park in Orange City: 655 manatees enjoying warm spring run today despite chilly temps across Central Florida

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ORANGE CITY, Fla. -- Blue Spring State Park officials counted 655 manatees enjoying the warm spring run today. With the chilly weather sticking around, we’re expecting plenty of gentle giants to continue seeking out the cozy 72-degree water.