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.

New photos, names of rescued sloths at Central Florida Zoo

It has been 30 days since 13 dehydrated, underweight, and ill sloths shipped to Florida, intended to be part of the Sloth World Orlando attraction, were rescued from a warehouse in Orange County and brought to the Central Florida Zoo for emergency care.

Sanford commissioners to buy zoo tickets for students as contribution to sloth recovery

Sanford city commissioners approved the purchase of dozens of student tickets to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden as a way to contribute to sloth recovery.

Millennium Middle School parents, students demand answers after 'Teacher of the Year' not reappointed

The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.