Sanford shooting: Police chief urges community to help; 'Speak up!'

Minutes after Sanford police officers responded to reports of a shooting during a family gathering over the weekend, officers found at least a half-dozen people with gunshot wounds, a “plethora" of vehicles driving away from the area, and a number of potential witnesses who did not want to talk to anyone about what happened.

8 people hurt in Sanford shooting during gathering, police say

Seminole County officials responded to the area of 10th Street and Poplar Avenue for a scene with injuries around 9:54 p.m. during a gathering, according to police.

Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte retiring in October

Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte will retire in October after 15 years, the city announced on Tuesday.

Florida HVAC worker accused of kicking 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious at Sanford home, police say

A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on camera kicking a small 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious, and leaving it alone for several seconds, according to the Sanford Police Department.

2 found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Sanford home, sheriff's office says

Two people were found dead inside a Sanford home in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Sanford Mayor-elect Christina Hollerbach talks city's community
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The city of Sanford's newly Mayor-elect Christina Hollerbach sat down with Good Day Orlando's Stephanie Rivas to discuss what makes Sanford special. Hollerbach, whose family owns the popular Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in downtown Sanford, described the community aspect of the city, one she hold dear. She discussed the city's events that create the sense of community and "amplifying" ways to continue to connect. 

Judge sets bond at $15K for dump truck driver in deadly hit-and-run crash

A Seminole County judge on Wednesday set a $15,000 bond for a Sanford city employee accused of striking and killing a bicyclist with a city dump truck and leaving the scene.

Central Florida Zoo: Kids can get in free in August

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering a way for kids to visit for free this summer.

Officials identify 2 killed in US 17-92 crash in Casselberry; charges pending against suspect, officials say

The Casselberry Police Department on Wednesday identified the two people killed in a devastating crash on US 17-92 after they were hit by an alleged suspect who bolted from authorities minutes earlier in nearby Sanford.

Florida man accused of touching himself inside Sanford Walmart, police say

A Florida man was arrested inside a Walmart in Sanford after allegedly exposing himself in front of other shoppers, according to the Sanford Police Department.

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.

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.

Crash and fight in Sanford lead to arrests after chase in Orlando

Two people were arrested Thursday after a confrontation that began with a crash in Sanford and ended with a traffic stop, vehicle pursuit and foot chase in downtown Orlando, authorities said.

Dads can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Father's Day

Dads and granddads can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo on June 21 with the purchase of a general admission ticket.

2-year-old hospitalized after being found in Sanford lake

A 2-year-old child was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition after being found in a lake in Sanford, police said.