Altamonte police locate missing teen with autism after community search
The Altamonte Springs Police Department says they have now located the missing teen with autism who went missing on Friday night.
Altamonte police search for missing teen girl with autism
The Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old girl with autism who went missing on Tuesday. Police say Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County. Anyone with information on Rachael's location is asked to call the ASPD at (407) 339-2441 or to dial 911.
Altamonte police locate missing teen girl with autism
Rachael Scott, a 13-year-old girl with autism who was reported missing in Altamonte Springs, has been found safe and in "good health," according to police.
Officials searching for injured black bear in Altamonte Springs
The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.
Sketch released of man accused of nighttime assaults on women in Altamonte Springs
The Altamonte Springs Police Department has released a sketch and additional details about the appearance of a man accused of committing nighttime assaults on women near State Road 436 and Wymore Road.
Police continue search for man accused of attacking women
The Altamonte Springs Police Department is continuing to investigate three separate assaults involving a man who targeted women who were alone at night.
Altamonte Springs Police search for man accused of nighttime assaults on women
Police in Altamonte Springs are investigating three nighttime assaults on women by a masked man.
Florida woman sentenced to 7 years for animal cruelty at fake pet rescue
A woman convicted of hoarding and neglecting rescue animals, leading to their starvation and death, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, officials said.
House fire breaks out in Altamonte Springs neighborhood, officials say
Officials say a fire broke out at a home Friday morning in an Altamonte Springs neighborhood.
Florida man says his boxer dog helped scare off 2 coyotes during a walk
A Florida man said he encountered two wild coyotes recently while out on a walk with his dog – and credits his dog for helping to scare them away.
Florida man injured after coyotes attacks him and his dog
An Altamonte Springs man was injured when a coyote ran out of the woods at him and his dog. The victim is warning others about the importance of protecting themselves.
Altamonte Springs Police welcome city’s first gun-detecting K-9
Meet K-9 Bailey: Altamonte Springs PD's gun sniffing dog! She will be able to locate a gun in a room, vehicle, on a person and even in a bag.
Altamonte Springs Police seek public’s help locating missing 22-year-old endangered woman
The Altamonte Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing endangered adult.
Orlando Police find missing man who was last seen Sunday
Authorities have found the Altamonte Springs man who had been missing since Sunday.
Firefighters and volunteers install free smoke detectors in Seminole County
Seminole County fire crews and Red Cross workers gathered Saturday to install new smoke detectors for free in all the area's homes.
Local fire department installs free smoke alarms for resident
Seminole County fire crews and Red Cross workers gathered Saturday to install new smoke detectors for free in all the area's homes.
Florida man arrested on multiple felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, police say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) says they arrested Langston Rowe, 19, on Dec. 20 in Altamonte Springs.
Police shoot man threatening family with gun
Police say a man charged his own family with a gun before an officer shot him in Altamonte Springs.
Police respond to armed confrontation in Altamonte Springs, man faces assault on an officer charges
A man is facing charges after an armed confrontation with law enforcement on Christmas morning.
AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw retiring in 2025
AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw has announced his retirement after 40 years with the Florida-based hospital and health system. He will officially retire in July 2025, a news release said.