DeLand police to hold press conference regarding double homicide case

Police Chief Jason Umberger is scheduled to provide a significant update on the double homicide case

By Angel Green, WFTV.com and Jake Jordan, WFTV.com

August 05, 2026 at 2:13 pm EDT

By Angel Green, WFTV.com and Jake Jordan, WFTV.com

August 05, 2026 at 2:13 pm EDT

DELAND, Fla. — DeLand police will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. today to reveal a significant development in the double homicide case first reported on July 29.

Police Chief Jason Umberger will update the media.

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Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

Jake Jordan is a UCF Radio and Television alum on the WFTV Content Center Team. He hosts podcasts and live shows, and previously worked as a producer, reporter, and anchor on Orlando's Morning News with Scott Anez.