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

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.

2015 cold case: Who killed Sanford store owner Joshua Hur?

On December 23, 2015, Joshua Hur was robbed, shot, and killed. The Sanford store owner was on his way to church hours before Christmas Eve. He left behind two children and a lasting mark on his community.

Seminole County's school bus app issues show improvement on second day of classes

Busing kids to school saw a big improvement in Seminole County on day two.  On Wednesday, buses were running but the new Ride 360 app had parents confused about if the bus was ever coming.

New school bus app causes confusion for Seminole County parents on first day of classes

Nearly 62,000 students are back in the classroom across Seminole County but getting there wasn’t easy for everyone. The new Ride 360 app caused quite a few headaches and frustration, parents tell FOX 35 News.

String of crashes on I-4 near Sanford has drivers concerned

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to three major incidents on I-4 at mile marker 101 this week in Sanford, leaving drivers concerned.

Consultant pleads not guilty in Florida ‘ghost candidate’ case

A political consultant who is accused of helping put a “ghost candidate” on a ballot to siphon off votes from a Democratic candidate in a state Senate race in central Florida pleaded not guilty to election finance-related charges Tuesday during his first court appearance.

Central Florida sees violent day with 4 dead, including child, in separate incidents

At least four people were reported dead in Central Florida on Thursday in separate incidents across multiple counties. A victim in one of the crimes was a 4-year-old girl, according to investigators.

Seminole County firefighters to give out free smoke alarms to residents

The Seminole County Fire Department will be going door-to-door in a Sanford neighborhood on Wednesday giving out free smoke alarms to residents. 

Watch: Curious bear gets himself a snack from Florida homeowner's garage

Here in Florida, alligators, bears, and snakes are part of neighborhood sometimes, and in one neighborhood, a curious – and maybe hungry – bear decided to fetch himself a snack.