California teen accused of swatting call that threatened mass shooting at Florida mosque

A teenager in California has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly orchestrating a swatting call that led law enforcement officers to a mosque in Florida.

Teen denied bond after allegedly faking bomb, shooting threats in Florida and across U.S.

Alan Filion had a quick stop in front of a Seminole County judge on Wednesday. The 17-year-old California native is facing three felonies and a misdemeanor after authorities said he placed a call to 911 dispatchers in May 2023 threatening a mass shooting at mosque.

Wekiva Parkway, 25-mile toll road, officially opens in Central Florida

With the snip of a scissor, the state's transportation leaders officially opened the final section of the Wekiva Parkway, Friday afternoon.

FDOT planning to open new I-4 rest stop in Sanford

A rest area along Interstate 4 in Longwood can only accommodate 30 semi-tractor trailer trucks. There is a plan to build a new location in Sanford with 132 spaces.

Florida woman arrested after leading FHP trooper on wild chase at 100 mph: officials

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has arrested a woman after a wild chase through parts of Seminole and Orange counties. Racing at speeds over a hundred miles per hour, the chase left a trooper injured.

3 Seminole County schools closed on Wednesday due to water main break

Three Sanford-area schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, due to a water main break causing ongoing restroom issues.

Christmas food drive offers hope for those in need
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Sanford-based nonprofit organization The Picnic Project put together a Christmas lunch for people in need on Monday. Dozens of families attended, and were able to munch on some delicious holiday treats.

Sanford's 'Jingle Jam' canceled as tropical storm-like conditions are expected this weekend

Sanford's Jingle Jam community holiday party which was scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 17, has been canceled due to this weekend's forecast which calls for tropical storm-like conditions across Central Florida.

Twins found dead in Florida home after mom jumped into lake possibly died by asphyxiation, officials say

Two 5-year-old twins may have been suffocated inside a Sanford home last month before their mother drove to a nearby bridge and jumped into Lake Jesup, where she died, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday, citing the Medical Examiner's finding.

Health or hype: Blue light blocking glasses

In this week’s Health or Hype, we look at the effectiveness of blue light-blocking glasses.