Sanford community raises funds to care for rescued sloths
Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.
Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.
Moms can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Mother's Day
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating mothers with a special offer on admission.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating mothers with a special offer on admission.
No bond for arson suspect of Buddhist temple fire
A place of worship, a Buddhist temple in Sanford, was destroyed as footage captured Singhasouk "Danny" Phanouvong, 51 tossing the temple and setting it on fire. The temple's attorney said the suspect is known to the temple.
A place of worship, a Buddhist temple in Sanford, was destroyed as footage captured Singhasouk "Danny" Phanouvong, 51 tossing the temple and setting it on fire. The temple's attorney said the suspect is known to the temple.
Man arrested for setting fire to Sanford temple, high-speed chase, officials say
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Seminole County considers funding plan for S.R. 417 connector toll road
A proposed State Road 417 connector project in Seminole County is moving forward in discussions, with local leaders weighing how to fund the planned two-mile toll road linking State Road 417 to the Sanford Airport.
A proposed State Road 417 connector project in Seminole County is moving forward in discussions, with local leaders weighing how to fund the planned two-mile toll road linking State Road 417 to the Sanford Airport.
Driver charged with terroristic threat in I-4 incident, FHP says
Driver charged with terroristic threats in I-4 incident, FHP says
Driver charged with terroristic threats in I-4 incident, FHP says
FHP: Semi truck driver arrested after false bomb threat shuts down I-4
A semi-truck driver was arrested after telling his company there were bombs in his truck, prompting a heavy law enforcement response on Interstate 4, according to authorities.
A semi-truck driver was arrested after telling his company there were bombs in his truck, prompting a heavy law enforcement response on Interstate 4, according to authorities.
'House of Horrors': Sanford man accused of possessing, producing AI-generated child porn, officials say
A Florida man has been arrested under suspicion of producing and possession of child sexual abuse material, including AI-produced images and content, according to authorities.
A Florida man has been arrested under suspicion of producing and possession of child sexual abuse material, including AI-produced images and content, according to authorities.
Sanford restaurant owner facing months of recovery after Bike Week motorcycle crash
A Sanford restaurant owner is recovering after a motorcycle crash during Daytona Beach Bike Week in Daytona Beach, an accident she says left her seriously injured but grateful to be alive.
A Sanford restaurant owner is recovering after a motorcycle crash during Daytona Beach Bike Week in Daytona Beach, an accident she says left her seriously injured but grateful to be alive.
Sanford Police: Unknown suspicious man may have exposed himself to kids at park
Sanford police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of approaching two children at a city park and making vulgar comments.
Sanford police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of approaching two children at a city park and making vulgar comments.
Sanford shooting: Suspect arrested, victim critical in shootout at 7-Eleven, police say
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Friday afternoon at a 7-Eleven in Sanford, according to the Sanford Police Department.
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Friday afternoon at a 7-Eleven in Sanford, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Florida stepdad disciplining girl in viral video will not face criminal charges. Here's why.
Prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against a Florida man captured on surveillance video aggressively disciplining his stepdaughter.
Prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against a Florida man captured on surveillance video aggressively disciplining his stepdaughter.
Sanford approves massive Seminole Towne Center redevelopment
The Sanford City Commission has officially approved a transformative redevelopment plan for the Seminole Towne Center, signaling the beginning of the end for the mall’s "empty space" era.
The Sanford City Commission has officially approved a transformative redevelopment plan for the Seminole Towne Center, signaling the beginning of the end for the mall’s "empty space" era.
Ex-cop assigned to Seminole High School arrested, accused of lewd comment towards student: Police
A former police officer with the Sanford Police Department has been arrested, accused of having inappropriate conversations with a high school student, the agency said.
A former police officer with the Sanford Police Department has been arrested, accused of having inappropriate conversations with a high school student, the agency said.
New Costco location coming to Sanford in early 2027, city officials say
A new Costco location in Sanford is expected to open in early 2027, city officials say.
A new Costco location in Sanford is expected to open in early 2027, city officials say.
Florida animal abuse registry criticized as shelters say state list falls short
A statewide registry created through legislation dubbed “Dexter's Law,” is designed to help identify people with a history of animal abuse is drawing criticism from animal welfare officials who say the database lacks enough information to be useful.
A statewide registry created through legislation dubbed “Dexter's Law,” is designed to help identify people with a history of animal abuse is drawing criticism from animal welfare officials who say the database lacks enough information to be useful.
Former property owner weighs in on company filling in lake her family built: 'Sad to see it go'
A privately owned lake once stocked with fish and used for swimming and canoeing by generations of a Sanford family has been drained for development, leaving hundreds of fish and several turtles dead and raising questions about permitting and oversight.
A privately owned lake once stocked with fish and used for swimming and canoeing by generations of a Sanford family has been drained for development, leaving hundreds of fish and several turtles dead and raising questions about permitting and oversight.
Hundreds of fish, turtles found dead in Sanford pond near construction project
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.
Recycle your electronics at Central Florida Zoo, get discounted zoo tickets
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting an electronics recycling event this weekend.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting an electronics recycling event this weekend.