Demie Johnson, WFTV.com

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Demie Johnson joined WFTV Channel 9 in July 2022. She spent the first several years of her career in Indiana, which is also her home state. Her first job in television was at WLFI in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she covered the well-known Delphi, Indiana, double homicide case. From there, she moved on to WISH-TV in Indianapolis. While in Indianapolis, Johnson continued to cover the Delphi case and broke several other stories that gained national attention. Johnson was later awarded for that coverage. She also covered multiple stories about the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse investigation of former team doctor Larry Nassar. Johnson grew up on Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana, which is near Chicago. She graduated from Ball State University with a double major in journalism and telecommunications. Johnson was a long time competitor in Miss USA and Miss America organization pageants. She was a top 10 and top five finalist in the Miss Indiana pageant several times. In her free time, Johnson loves to run 5Ks, try new restaurants and sing.

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Bike Week child predator sting leads to Port Orange school employee arrest

A Bike Week sting operation led to the arrest of a Port Orange school paraprofessional on allegations of inappropriate interactions with a minor.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comMarch 10, 2025 at 6:33 pm EDT

Bike Week bringing bigger crowds than ever to Daytona Beach

It’s day four of Bike Week, and this year has been one of the busiest so far.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comMarch 03, 2025 at 8:45 pm EST

Volusia Sheriff warns parents no mercy will be shown during spring break

Sheriff Mike Chitwood sent a stern warning to families on Wednesday, saying bad behavior won’t be tolerated in his county. The message comes after a teen takeover of New Smyrna Beach on Presidents’ Day.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comFebruary 19, 2025 at 6:26 pm EST

Sheriff preparing for Daytona 500 as if the ‘president is going to be here’

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is readying security in case President Donald Trump shows up at the Daytona 500.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comFebruary 14, 2025 at 2:44 pm EST

Daytona Beach businesses are getting revved up for the big race

The 67th running of the Daytona 500 is this Sunday

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comFebruary 11, 2025 at 6:38 pm EST

Tracking bracelets given to Volusia County families in the wake of recent autism drowning deaths

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office has given tracking bracelets to five local families with autistic children.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comJanuary 17, 2025 at 8:31 pm EST

Volusia County planning $39M sports complex on county’s westside

This is the second youth sports facility being discussed in Volusia County that Eyewitness News has reported on in the past two months. The other complex is in Daytona Beach.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comJanuary 09, 2025 at 7:01 pm EST

New parking fees for non-residents at Volusia County beaches starting January 1

Visiting Volusia County’s beaches will cost you more in the New Year. Starting January 1, the county will charge non-Volusia residents for off-beach parking.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comDecember 31, 2024 at 6:45 pm EST

Residents face an estimated hundred million dollars in future watershed projects and stormwater work

Flooding is still a significant issue for residents in parts of Volusia County, months after Hurricane Milton

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comDecember 17, 2024 at 2:48 pm EST

Hours long standoff ends after SWAT shoots, kills suspect, Chitwood says

A man is dead following an hours long SWAT standoff in Ormond-By-The-Sea. Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the suspect, Joseph DiFusco, was “armed for Armageddon.” Chitwood said Difusco fired hundreds of rounds into people’s condos and at deputies and their vehicles.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comNovember 28, 2024 at 2:35 pm EST