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.

Sanford residents call for better plan to handle flooding from tropical storms
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Cars were wrecked and homes destroyed from floodwaters left by Hurricane Ian. Weeks later, Sanford residents are struggling to recover and they said the city needs to do more to improve drainage.

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! 

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.

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. 

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.

Floodwaters inch closer to businesses in Seminole County
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Historic flooding along Lake Monroe could rise three more inches as the waters edge closer to downtown Sanford businesses