Longwood man sentenced to 12 years for setting condo ablaze

A Florida man was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 15 years of probation for setting his Longwood condo on fire in January 2023 after a foreclosure dispute with his homeowners’ association.

Seminole County residents still cleaning up weeks after tornado

Three weeks after an EF-2 tornado touched down in Longwood, homes all throughout the Whispering Winds subdivision in Longwood are still sealed off with tarps while they wait for help from their insurance companies.

Canada places billboards in Florida, other states
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Canada officials say they want Americans to understand how a trade war could impact our pockets. Canada is hitting back against tariffs on our own home turf, with billboards being places in Florida and other states. A billboard in Longwood reads "tariffs are a tax on hardworking Americans," and it's not the only one in the area.

Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather
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Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.

1 killed, multiple injured in Seminole County crash
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that took place early Saturday morning in Seminole County. Troopers said one person was killed and multiple others were injured in the crash. Officials are continuing to investigate the crash.

Florida officials warn of scammers after tornado hits Seminole County

The state's Disaster Fraud Action Strike Teams have been sent to Seminole County to look for potential scammers after an EF2 tornado touched down in the area.

Video: EF2 tornado envelops van with woman trapped inside

Jeanicmar Rangel caught the moment an EF2 tornado passed over a Florida neighborhood. She was trapped inside her work van at the time.

Florida home collapses after tornado, severe thunderstorm hits Seminole County, officials

A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.

19th annual Wekiva Paint Out kicks off
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The annual Wekiva Paint Out, hosted by Wekiva Island, officially kicked off earlier this week. The event allows attendees to discover the vibrant world of art in the heart of nature. The event runs through March 1 in Longwood, Florida.

Longwood votes to remove fluoride from water
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Matt Morgan, District 4 Commissioner in Longwood and former mayor, joins the FOX 35 News team to talk about the municipalities decision to remove fluoride from its water.

Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
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Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)

Florida bear wanders around neighborhood home
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A Florida bear was caught on camera wandering around the yard of a Longwood neighborhood home. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)

Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
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Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)

Longwood residents face steep HOA fee hike over drain pipe dispute

Homeowners in the Shadow Bay neighborhood are bracing for an 86% increase in HOA fees next year after a neighbor poured concrete into a drain pipe, causing extensive flooding and damage.

Longwood's Shadow Bay community facing major flood risk during Hurricane Milton

The Shadow Bay community in Longwood is now at significant risk of flooding after a woman reportedly filled a drainage pipe with cement, creating a backlog in the neighborhood's stormwater system.