Central Florida Zoo giraffe, Rafiki, dies after long, chronic illness
Rafiki, a beloved giraffe at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, has died after a long chronic illness, the zoo said. He turned 13 on Oct. 22 – eight days ago.
Man beat wife, attempted to choke officer in Sanford before tasing: Police
Legere faces multiple charges, including battery, resisting officer with violence and attempted homicide while resisting.
Sanford Brewing Company closes Maitland spot; seeking $125K to save downtown Sanford location
Sanford Brewing Company, a local brewery of eight years, is at risk of closing its doors and they are asking the community for help.
Sanford fire battalion chief dies after cancer battle: 'rest easy brother'
The Sanford Fire Department is mourning the loss of Battalion Chief Luke Kimmig, who died from cancer – the second Central Florida firefighter to die in the line of duty in two months.
Central Florida residents continue recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton flooding
Recovery efforts are pressing forward across Central Florida as homeowners continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including lingering floodwaters that have yet to recede in parts of Seminole County.
Seminole County teacher sent inappropriate messages to a student, investigators say
A Seminole County teacher appeared in front of a judge on Friday, a day after his arrest, following an accusation of sending inappropriate messages to a student.
Mama bear and cub caught making a mess in the garage of a Sanford home
This momma bear and her cub were caught on video after knocking over and digging through a trash can in the garage of a Sanford home.
City of Sanford warns of changes coming with new water meters
The City of Sanford was having a lot of problems and getting a lot of complaints about its old water meters.
Seminole High School student, 15, arrested for threatening to become school shooter: officials
A 15-year-old student in Sanford was arrested on Thursday night after police said he sent messages on social media threatening to become a school shooter, police said in a news release.
VIDEO: Mama black bear and her cubs pay surprise visit to Sanford neighborhood
Imagine waking up to find a group of black bears roaming through your neighborhood – that's exactly what one family in Seminole County experienced on Thursday morning.
Sanford police searching for man who allegedly stole entire cart full of merchandise from Walmart
Police in Sanford are searching for a man who allegedly stole a cart full of merchandise from Walmart last month.
2 teens arrested for deadly Sanford shooting over headphones: police
Two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, have been arrested for first-degree felony murder following a deadly shooting in Seminole County last month, police said.
Orlando man wanted in connection to Sanford double shooting in custody, police say
Sanford police are searching for an Orlando man who is accused of shooting two people early Saturday morning.
2 winning Florida Lottery tickets worth combined $60K sold in Central Florida
Two of the four winning Fantasy 5 tickets for Thursday night's drawing were sold in Central Florida, according to the Florida Lottery.
Duo accused of stealing printer, hoverboard from Sanford Target
Two women are accused of working together to steal a printer and hoverboard from Super Target in Sanford, according to police.
Heroic Henry's Depot employee extinguishes late-night fire at Sanford food hall: WATCH
A late-night fire that broke out at Henry's Depot in Sanford on Monday was extinguished by a staff member named Ethan, who's being hailed as a hero by the food hall's owner.
RCG Fitness program in Sanford boosting senior health through exercise
Meet Coach Eric Robinson, of RCG Fitness in Sanford. At 7 am, Monday through Friday, coach Robinson gets up to teach a workout class for senior citizens in the area. It’s a program that started a couple of years ago, as a way to improve life-changing benefits of exercising after 60.
Seminole County School District focuses on safety initiatives
The Seminole County School District remains one of the top 12 districts in the state, continuing its streak as an "A" rated district, according to Superintendent Serita Beamon.
Kids get in free at Central Florida Zoo this summer
Kids are being offered free admission to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this summer.
Authorities release 911 call reporting shooting death of 22-year-old man in Sanford
Authorities have released the 911 calls following the fatal shooting of a man in Sanford who was attempting to sell a pair of headphones.