Lake Brantley teen accused in school murder plot says online grooming influenced actions

A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.

2 Seminole County students bring gun to 2 separate schools
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Two students were arrested May 14 after guns were found at Seminole High School and Lyman High School in separate incidents. For many parents, the uncertainty intensified the fear as authorities searched the campuses. 

Millennium Middle School parents, students demand answers after 'Teacher of the Year' not reappointed

The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.

Inspection revealed 'numerous issues' at Lake Mary apartment complex: Report

Building inspections at a Lake Mary apartment complex where dozens of residents were evacuated earlier this week revealed "numerous issues with all buildings," according to a report released by Seminole County officials on Thursday.

Florida teen accused of plotting to kill student wrote letter to parents

The Florida State Attorney's Office has released copies of letters and drawings contained within a notebook found in the possession of a 15-year-old Lake Brantley High School student, who is accused of meticulously plotting to kill another student.

IVF mix-up lawsuit moves forward after woman gives birth, learns baby is not from her embryo

A woman who gave birth through in vitro fertilization later learned the child was not biologically hers. That prompted a lawsuit as attorneys work to determine what went wrong.

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes
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A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions. 

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'
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A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions. 

Teen saves his family from Longwood house fire: 'It hasn’t really set in what’s happened'

A Florida family is thankful to be alive after a fire ripped through their house in Longwood. A teenager got his entire family of eight out of the home before the fire spread.

2 Lake Brantley High students plot attack for 'blood bond'
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Two Lake Brantley High School students, 14 and 15, are facing charges as adults after police say they plotted to hurt another student. A report said the 15-year-old – identified as Isabelle Valdez – was fascinated with school shootings and wanted a connection with Adam Lanza – a now deceased school shooter.

Is your child using AI responsibly? Seminole County parent workshop set after TikTok video 'slanders' teachers

After multiple AI-generated TikTok videos, encouraging students to “slander" teachers and administrators, circulated online, a Seminole County middle school is asking parents to teach their kids about responsible online behavior.

2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say

Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.

Seminole County schools increasing security after 'vague' social media threat

The decision is in response to an online video that features a masked individual making vague threats toward “schools and educational institutions."

FDOT: I-4 slowed in Seminole, Volusia for ongoing investigation into deadly hit-and-run

Traffic along portions of eastbound Interstate 4 was slowed significantly on Thursday by law enforcement as they conducted an investigation linked to a deadly hit-and-run that happened earlier in October.

Altamonte Springs police searching for missing disabled man

Authorities are searching for a missing disabled man. Efrain Martinez was reported missing Wednesday afternoon from an Altamonte Springs neighborhood.

7 Seminole High School flag football players earn college scholarships

Seven senior girls at Seminole High School have earned college athletic scholarships for flag football, a sport that’s only been at the school for two years and was new to all of them.