Sanford 'Octoberfest' becomes 'Novemberfest' as flooding from Ian finally recedes
Sanford's Octoberfest was supposed to be on October 14, on the still flooded Seminole Boulevard. Moving just a block up the street, organizers are relieved to pull it off.
Eastbound lanes of I-4 reopened after closure due to deadly crash in Seminole County
The Florida Highway Patrol has shut down portions of Interstate 4 in Seminole County due to a deadly crash.
Orlando Air and Space Show takes to the skies in Sanford
Jets and planes took to the skies again at the Orlando Air and Space show, at Orlando Sanford International Airport. There were aircraft big and small, old and new, and loud!
One month since Hurricane Ian: Flooding still an issue in Lake Monroe
Thursday marks one month since Hurricane Ian hit Central Florida, pounding the area with rain and wind.
Central Florida Zoo to open weeks after Hurricane Ian damage, flooding: What you need to know
After being closed for weeks due to flooding from Hurricane Ian, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced it would open again at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Florida man jumped into St. Johns River to evade authorities after leading them on chase, deputies say
Florida authorities said a 28-year-old man jumped into the St. Johns River in an attempt to avoid capture after leading deputies in a pursuit across multiple Central Florida counties on Saturday.
As flooding recedes, some Florida homes are still only accessible by boat
As the water recedes, Sanford's waterfront is slowly starting to emerge.
New Wekiva Parkway ramp at I-4 signals another milestone in completing Orlando beltway
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the first Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429) ramp at the interchange of Interstate 4 and S.R. 417.
5 taken to hospital after fire suppressant system activates at BJs Wholesale gas station; human error blamed
No, it did not snow in Florida, but at one gas station it looked like it had.
Dead snails, potentially in the millions, line Lake Monroe following Hurricane Ian
The edge of Lake Monroe in Sanford has a new look these days. It’s covered in hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of dead snails. If you live near there and haven’t seen them, you’ve probably smelled them.
More storm debris trucks added to Seminole County fleet
As storm debris cleanup continues across Central Florida, more trucks are being added to Seminole Counties fleet. As of Friday, there are 86 trucks riding through neighborhoods picking up storm debris. Next week, the county wants to add more.
Florida Senate GOP committees aids candidates Brodeur, Collins
A political committee led by incoming Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, gave more than $256,000 in aid over two weeks to Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, and Tampa Republican Jay Collins as they run in two closely watched Senate races.
Seminole County asks residents to be patient with debris clean-up
As counties across Central Florida work to recover from Hurricane Ian, storm debris and people's belongings are piling up in front of homes and along roads. Some residents in Seminole County are getting so impatient seeing the debris they are taking it out on county workers.
Fixing flooded Sanford road could cost at least $1 million
While flood water continued to creep up around Sanford City Hall Monday, officials inside discussed what they need to do next.
National Guard helps drain Ian's floodwaters from Florida hospital parking lot
Members of the National Guard were using water to fight water as they battled floodwaters in the parking lot of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, in Sanford.
'Your whole life is disrupted': Florida residents commute to homes by canoe through flooded neighborhoods
Water levels continue to rise in Sanford, Florida. One neighborhood is buried in almost three feet of water, as people are commuting to and from their homes by canoe, trying to make the best of the situation.
Ian flooding blocks access to Central Florida Zoo
Lake Monroe, which is part of the St. Johns River system, is at record high levels. Because of the unprecedented flooding, access to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is blocked. CEO Richard Glover tells FOX 35 News that the animals are ok and cared for while staff waits for the water to recede.
Rising St. Johns River now just feet away from Sanford businesses
Seminole Blvd. runs alongside Lake Monroe from Interstate 4 to Downtown Sanford. Next to the boulevard is the Sanford River Walk. Both the roadway and the popular biking and jogging path are underwater.