Demie Johnson

Reporter @wftv • Former contestant in Miss America & Miss USA Organizations • Ball State Alum

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

#BREAKING: Last night, ISP investigators with the Delphi case asked for tips regarding a fake social media profile.
This morning, I learned a man believed to be behind the account was actually charged more than a year ago. @WISH_TV
https://t.co/VT1FG7WMpa

[Chief Jakari Young @ChiefJakari]

Heartbreaking news out of Lake County. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the fallen deputy's family and the @LakeCountySO during this extremely difficult time." Praying for a full recovery for the other two deputies that were injured tonight. ��🏾

[Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr. 🐊🇺🇸 @AvilaForDeltona]

From @DemieWFTV with @WFTV

DELTONA, Fla. — Deltona’s Mayor is trying to bring businesses to the city to help create an established downtown.

Santiago Avila Jr. shared a video on his social media pages to help attract restaurants and he’s already received some interest.

“I have had two high end restaurants reach out to me, or their parent company. So , I have had a lot of feedback from that,” said Avila Jr.

His vision for the city includes a vibrant downtown with restaurants, shops and even a children’s hospital. He explains right now Deltona residents are spending their money in other cities, which in turn, only hurts them.

“A lot of taxes that come in are from residents so in order to alleviate them, we need to bring a commercial base to the city so we can help alleviate taxes on those residents,” said Avila Jr.

We asked community members what they would like to see come to town. Lays Bennett wants more restaurants, shops and entertainment.

“The drive that me and my family takes to Orlando, plus traffic and gas and eating out versus having something here in Deltona would be amazing,” said Bennett.

Avila Jr. hopes to eventually have a 70% residential and 30% commercial split in development in Deltona, compared to the only 3% commerce the city has now.

“I think if we get a developer in here that talks about redevelopment versus development and has community input and buy in from the community, then it’s everybody’s,” said Avila Jr.

The mayor believes two possible locations for a downtown core could be just off Howland Boulevard or Deltona Boulevard. He hopes to have an official downtown development plan in the next two years.

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[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

It happened just before noon, making it the fourth shark bite in the last week and the sixth shark bite in the county so far, according to Volusia County Beach Patrol https://t.co/H7ShGuayLi

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

The above photo of Dickinson was taken from a previous @WFTV story.

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

A Port Orange man know for being a "First Amendment advocate" across Volusia County has been arrested on domestic violence charges and faced a judge today. Mark Dickinson, a former South Daytona Police Officer, runs the social media platform known as “James Madison Audits.”

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

The judge granted him pre-trial release, but he was ordered not to have contact with his wife, the alleged victim. In 911 calls, she tells dispatchers she is watching him destroy their home through their ring doorbell. She says she left with her kids because he was armed.

[Mike Chitwood @SheriffChitwood]

Happy 4th Volusia County!! Love to see everyone out celebrating America!! 🇺🇸 @VolusiaSheriff

[Volusia Sheriff @VolusiaSheriff]

If your phone was lost/stolen @RockvilleFest & never recovered, you may still be a target of scammers.

This message, claiming an iPhone has been found, is really a phishing scam.

Don't fall for it! If you have & would like to report it, please contact your local law enforcement

[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

#BREAKING: 1st tropical wave forms -- 9 days before the start of hurricane season. @TTerryWFTV gives you a detailed update on Channel 9.
READ >>> https://t.co/ZmiPBPA6hK #wftv

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

Tonight at 5!

@WFTV @ChiefJakari @DaytonaBchPD

[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

Fighting drugs, gun violence and illegal businesses: These are the major tasks that the @DaytonaBchPD carries out each day. 9 Investigates rides along with #DBPD to give you an up-close look at the efforts and risks they take to keep #DaytonaBeach safe. Watch @DemieWFTV's story live today on Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 5.
READ >>> https://t.co/H6T6kzbEXv #wftv

[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

The Volusia County Marine Science Center is planning to release some rehabilitated sea creatures on Wednesday. https://t.co/FLrM1bA1eD

[Chief Jakari Young @ChiefJakari]

Proud of my team! Tune in tomorrow to see some of the incredible work of the @DaytonaBchPD Thank you to @WFTV for this feature story.💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ #DaytonaBeachPD #ProudLeader #TeamWork"

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

Former Volusia County Deputy Stephen Corbin is in court for his first appearance.

He is facing several charges after investigators say he attempted to sexually assault two women. He was in his patrol car but off duty at the time.

More tonight on @WFTV

[Volusia Sheriff @VolusiaSheriff]

Ariel, Dutch, and Odie were neglected - but they're all getting fresh starts with the deputies who responded to their case❤️@SheriffChitwood @CountyOfVolusia

[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

Deputies said they responded after the school received a concerning email that contained a possible threat. https://t.co/1NleXRMMtA

[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

#BREAKING: #Tornado watch issued for northern zones.
LIVE UPDATES >>> https://t.co/EoIbyY13Jf #wftv

[Volusia Sheriff @VolusiaSheriff]

SPRING BREAK ARREST: Deputies confronted and arrested an armed 16-year-old on the beach today after he pulled a gun in a crowd of spring breakers, then ran into the ocean. Video: https://t.co/FLV3oBkU2W

[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

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[Demie Johnson @DemieWFTV]

The city of Holly Hill has confirmed to @WFTV the Chief’s resignation was related to inappropriate incidents… full response in comments bellow.

[WFTV Channel 9 @WFTV]

Channel 9 will bring you the latest updates on this investigation. https://t.co/MOVuE2Rj7F

[Jason Kelly @JasonKelly407]

#DNA could help identify human remains that hunter discovered in woods near #DeLand in 2006 https://t.co/RBhubyXEVD #wftv @VolusiaSheriff @SheriffChitwood @DemieWFTV