Active search for initial shooter after 1 dead, 2 hurt in Sanford block party, sheriff's office says

A Seminole County deputy shot and killed 27-year-old Marcus Barnett after the suspect opened fire into a crowd of hundreds at an unpermitted block party in Sanford early Saturday morning, the sheriff's office reported.

Deputy-involved shooting update: Sheriff's office looks for initial shooter | FULL
video

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Seminole County Sheriff's Office provided an update on an early morning June 20 shooting, which resulted in two women hurt and a man dead. The sheriff said a man next to the deputy fired two shots, in which the deputy returned fire, killing the man. 

Body cam footage: Seminole deputy-involved shooting
video

Released body camera footage from a Sanford block party shows a deputy-involved shooting in which a reported shooter was killed by a deputy. 

Winter Springs commissioner questions $427K tree removal bill

Winter Springs city officials are scrutinizing nearly $500,000 spent on tree removal and maintenance after questions were raised about the cost during a recent commission meeting.

Seminole County firefighter turns personal tragedy into new purpose

After losing his oldest son, Gunner, to a tragic drowning accident, the former NFL player Chris Martin completely rewrote his life's playbook.

1 dead in deputy-involved shooting following Sanford block party, deputies say

One man is dead after being shot by a Seminole County deputy who was trying to disperse a crowd at a block party early Saturday, according a release from the Sheriff's Office.

Lake Mary residents in 'unsafe' apartment units given one week to move out

Residents of a Lake Mary apartment complex say they are scrambling to find new housing after receiving notices giving them one week to move out of buildings deemed unsafe by Seminole County.

Florida woman allegedly ran unlicensed lip filler business, deputies say

A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly advertising and practicing cosmetic medical procedures without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Longwood intersection project would expand lanes, affect 11 properties

A major roadway improvement project is planned for a busy Longwood intersection. The project would require property acquisitions from 11 nearby businesses as officials work to ease congestion and improve safety.

Child drowns in pool in Seminole County, deputies say

A child died Wednesday after drowning in a pool in Maitland, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Lake Brantley student accused in school murder plot faces new child sexual abuse material charges

A Lake Brantley High School student previously accused of plotting to kill a classmate is now facing additional charges after investigators allegedly found child sexual abuse material on her cellphone.

Central Florida Zoo: New summer hours, cougars cubs and animal encounters

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is ready for summer with new hours, new animal encounters and new residents—a pair of cougar cubs.

2 people wanted for defrauding Dollar General of cash in 'deceptive' gift card scheme, police say

The Winter Springs Police Department said two people used a “deceptive method” to load gift cards and then defraud a Dollar General store out of cash. Police are now looking for the two alleged suspects.