Demie Johnson, WFTV.com

Reporter

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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Answers sought after commissioner alleges thousands of dollars misspent by Daytona Beach

We are pressing for answers from Daytona Beach leaders about questionable city credit card spending after a commissioner raised concerns.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comNovember 07, 2025 at 6:23 pm EST

Elementary students in Volusia County receive new program to prevent vaping

District leaders said vapes have been prevalent in middle and high schools for about a decade, but there is a new concern in elementary-aged students.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comOctober 31, 2025 at 5:27 pm EDT

Vandals cause $161K in damage to New Smyrna Beach golf course

New Smyrna Beach police are trying to find the person who caused $161,000 in damage to the Club at Venetian Bay golf course.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comOctober 20, 2025 at 4:22 pm EDT

Volusia County preparing for possible erosion amid tropical systems

Volusia County leaders are preparing for possible erosion as two tropical systems pass through the area this weekend.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comSeptember 26, 2025 at 4:48 pm EDT

Volusia schools, teachers union reach impasse over salary negotiations

After five unsuccessful bargaining sessions over salary increases, the Volusia School District and the teachers’ union have reached an impasse.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.com and Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.comSeptember 25, 2025 at 10:30 pm EDT

Community gathers to remember Officer David Jewell in Edgewater

Hundreds of people gathered at Alliance Church in Edgewater to remember Officer David Jewell. He was shot and killed at a gas station while off duty in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Monday.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comSeptember 19, 2025 at 9:33 pm EDT

City holds vigil for fallen Officer David Jewell

The City of Edgewater held a prayer service and vigil in honor of Officer David Jewell, who was gunned down at a gas station on Monday.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comSeptember 17, 2025 at 6:28 pm EDT

New 5-star hotel coming to Daytona Beach

A five-star luxury hotel has been given the green light by Daytona Beach city commissioners.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comAugust 22, 2025 at 4:54 pm EDT

Owner of dogs that killed Volusia County child to face misdemeanor

Only Channel 9 spoke to Michael Millett’s family outside of the State Attorney’s Office in Viera after they were given that news. The case was moved from the 7th circuit in Volusia county to the 18th in Brevard due to a conflict of interest in Volusia.

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.comAugust 12, 2025 at 3:58 pm EDT