Volusia County

Deputy arrested after beating up his 13-year-old daughter for using a tablet

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ORANGE COUNTY, FL – An Orange County deputy was arrested in Volusia County on Wednesday. Accused of assaulting his 13-year-old daughter over her use of a tablet, Tristan Chattic, 39, now faces felony aggravated child abuse charges. Chattic, who joined the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in February 2015, has been stripped of his law enforcement duties and placed on leave without pay while the investigation into his conduct continues. As specified in the arrest affidavit …

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Shark bites man sitting in the water near beach

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A Lake Worth resident is recuperating after a shark bit him as he sat in the water at New Smyrna Beach. This was the second shark attack at the beach over the weekend, and the third in Volusia County this year. The 48-year-old man was bitten near the south jetty around 2 p.m. on Saturday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety officials. The shark bite resulted in minor back injuries, but the man chose not …

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