Apopka praises mayor, creates a community fund in his name
Apopka said good-bye Wednesday night to longtime Mayor John Land with poignant speeches praising his seven decades of service and a newly created community fund in his name that will provide money to...
View ArticleBear attacks spark debate: Kill them, or leave them alone?
Dallas Smith thinks he has the answer to Central Florida's black-bear threat, and he's ready to lock and load it.
View ArticleReport: Seminole High gym teacher off the job after texts with student
A physical-education teacher at Seminole High School in Sanford is off the job because of a relationship with a student that officials deemed inappropriate, wftv.com is reporting.
View ArticleAssault rifle, handguns stolen during gun-store burglary, cops say
An assault rifle and handguns were among the firearms stolen Thursday during a burglary at a Seminole County gun shop, the Sheriff's Office said.
View ArticleBroad Foundation says Seminole schools are making 'great strides'
Seminole County Public Schools are making "great strides" toward becoming the best school district in Florida, according to an evaluation by the Broad Foundation, the group that gives out $1 million...
View ArticleDeputies: Man shot at Winter Park-area home died at ORMC
A Winter Park-area man who was shot Friday by intruders at his home was rushed to the hospital, where he died. The victim was Stephen Beglane, 44.
View ArticleLongwood woman wins Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot
One Longwood woman took home the top prize of $241,738 in the "Fantasy 5" game from the March 26 drawing, the Florida Lottery announced Friday.
View ArticleSeminole eyes old citrus grove for sports complex
Seminole County leaders are considering spending more than $1 million or trading off public land to acquire a dozen acres of old citrus groves near Orlando Sanford International Airport to add on to a...
View ArticleOn Easter, 2 stories of forgiving: She does; he will not
As Jesus was dying, the Bible says, he forgave those who betrayed him, those who condemned him, those who killed him. For Christians, Easter Sunday is not only about the resurrection of Jesus Christ...
View ArticleSpay N Save reaches milestone of 10,000 lifesaving surgeries
Spay N Save Animal Clinic, which opened in Longwood in 2012 to help save animals' lives through sterilization, has reached its 10,000th spay/neuter surgery, exceeding all expectations, officials say.
View ArticleSupport domestic-abuse victims, their pets at Harbor House Paws for Peace Walk
Bring your family, friends and pets and join the walk to raise awareness about the impact of domestic abuse on pets and their owners at Harbor House's Paws for Peace event this Saturday, April 26.
View ArticleTrial starts for third Warlock murder suspect in biker gang shootout
Another man charged with murdering three Florida Warlocks during a biker gang shootout at the Winter Springs VFW hall went on trial this morning in Sanford.
View ArticleFacebooking Judge Schoonover faces state investigation on variety of complaints
SANFORD — Circuit Judge Linda Schoonover came under fire in a public way when an appeals court ordered her off a case because she sent a Facebook "friend" request to a Winter Springs woman whose...
View ArticleSanford mom arrested after 4-year-old daughter found wandering
A mother living in a filthy Sanford motel room was arrested Saturday after a passer-by found her 4-year-old daughter rooting through a garbage can at a nearby gas station, police said.
View ArticleLake Mary to select new commissioner to fill Plank's vacant seat
Lake Mary commissioners on May 1 plan to select a resident to fill the empty commission seat formerly held by Allan Plank, who died April 12.
View ArticleNew Sanford recreation trail to offer scenic view of Lake Monroe
It's one of the most ambitious and complicated construction projects the city of Sanford has undertaken. And when it's finished, a new recreational trail over the choppy waters of Lake Monroe promises...
View ArticleEarth Day is a melting pot for green intentions
Earth Day is a time for reflecting upon the planet's plights – and, now, glazed doughnuts to go.
View ArticleLocal, state leaders eye bear-resistant garbage cans
There's one word that best explains why black bears are invading Central Florida's neighborhoods:
View ArticleIn 911 call, victim describes hit-and-run that led to deputy's arrest: 'He's...
Deputy Carmelo Ortiz, 50, faces a charge of failing to remain at a crash involving injury.As Elizabeth Bouton and Francis Michaux IV pursued the black Cadillac that rear-ended them on March 7 near...
View ArticleSeminole: No evidence kindergartner was told not to pray
School officials said Wednesday that they can't find any evidence to suggest that a kindergartner was told not to pray in a Seminole County elementary lunchroom.
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