Demie Johnson

Indianapolis, Orlando

Reporter at WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)

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

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Gunman arrested after 16-year-old shot in Volusia County, sheriff says

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Demie Johnson

DELAND, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County said a man has been arrested for firing shots into a car and hitting an innocent 16-year-old. The shooting happened Sunday in the 1700 block of Woodland Avenue. Investigators said Travis Fowler was firing shots over money. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said an innocent family was coming back from a graduation party when they heard the gunshots. They then noticed the teen had been struck and was bleeding from the head.
EBT transaction, security video helped capture DeLand shooting suspect, sheriff says

1 week ago | wftv.com | Demie Johnson

DELAND, Fla. — The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said surveillance video, witness accounts and an EBT card transaction helped them track down a 25-year-old accused of shooting into a car and injuring an innocent 16-year-old. It happened in DeLand on Woodland Avenue just after midnight on Saturday. Deputies took Travis Fowler into custody. He’s being held in the Volusia Branch Jail without bail.
EBT transaction, security video helped capture DeLand shooting suspect, sheriff says

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Demie Johnson

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said surveillance video, witness accounts and an EBT card transaction helped them track down a 25-year-old accused of shooting into a car and injuring an innocent 16-year-old. It happened in DeLand on Woodland Avenue just after midnight on Saturday. Deputies took Travis Fowler into custody. He’s being held in the Volusia Branch Jail without bail.
Gunman arrested after 16-year-old shot in Volusia County, sheriff says

1 week ago | wftv.com | Demie Johnson

DELAND, Fla. — Deputies in Volusia County said a man has been arrested for firing shots into a car and hitting an innocent 16-year-old. The shooting happened Sunday in the 1700 block of Woodland Avenue. Investigators said Travis Fowler was firing shots over money. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said an innocent family was coming back from a graduation party when they heard the gunshots. They then noticed the teen had been struck and was bleeding from the head.
Gunman arrested after 16-year-old shot in Volusia County, sheriff says

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Demie Johnson |James Tutten

Deputies in Volusia County said a man has been arrested for firing shots into a car and hitting an innocent 16-year-old. The shooting happened Sunday in the 1700 block of Woodland Avenue. Investigators said Travis Fowler was firing shots over money. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said an innocent family was coming back from a graduation party when they heard the gunshots. They then noticed the teen had been struck and was bleeding from the head.
Volusia City Councilman to explore area for horse riding on the beach

1 week ago | wftv.com | Demie Johnson

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Riding off into the sunset could soon become a reality for Volusia County residents and visitors. It’s an activity County Councilman Troy Kent believes would be popular in our area. “I have had so many positive emails from people who have said they would love the opportunity to bring their horses to the beach or pay to ride a horse on the beach,” said Kent. It wasn’t hard for us to find beachgoers who felt that way.
Volusia City Councilman to explore area for horse riding on the beach

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Demie Johnson

Riding off into the sunset could soon become a reality for Volusia County residents and visitors. It’s an activity County Councilman Troy Kent believes would be popular in our area. “I have had so many positive emails from people who have said they would love the opportunity to bring their horses to the beach or pay to ride a horse on the beach,” said Kent. It wasn’t hard for us to find beachgoers who felt that way. “Because the beach is a beautiful place, and horses are amazing.
DeLand police cracking down on McCabe’s Bar after two shootings this month

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Demie Johnson

DeLand police are cracking down on McCabe’s Bar after two shootings happened there this month. During a news conference Tuesday, officers explained that the bar was served a notice of violating the lease. Police also recommended that the bar be secured and that everyone who enters the bar be screened. Police said the bar would have to change its operating hours and that the state would review McCabe’s liquor license.
Volusia County beaches prepare for Memorial Day weekend crowds

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Demie Johnson

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Over the next four days, thousands of people will head to the beach for Memorial Day weekend. Volusia Beach Safety has extra lifeguards working to watch out for everyone in the water. “We actually have more than double our staff this year from last year. We got 70 lifeguards tomorrow, 73 on Saturday and 83 on Monday,” said Capt. Stephen Canfield. Canfield said his staff often makes the most rescues when the beaches are packed, and ocean conditions are calm.
Company leader explains how gun detection AI works in Volusia County schools

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Demie Johnson

Volusia County schools are now using artificial intelligence to help find guns on campus. It’s called ZeroEyes and is staffed by military veterans. Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Rob Huberty said the technology connects to cameras already on campuses. He said typically no one is watching those feeds in real time. They only look at them after something already happens.