Sanford residents divided over growing bear sightings in neighborhood

Black bears are increasingly common in Central Florida neighborhoods, and residents in Sanford’s Bookertown community say the animals are becoming a regular—and sometimes unwelcome—sight.

4 arrested in Sanford drug bust less than 2 months after arrests at same home, police say

Four people were arrested in a Sanford home drug bust on Thursday, police say. The arrests come less than two months after four people were arrested at the same home following community complaints.

Sanford man convicted in 2022 ambush shooting that killed 18-year-old

A Seminole County jury has convicted a Sanford man of first-degree murder in the 2022 ambush shooting that killed 18-year-old Isaiah Diaz at an apartment complex.

2 hurt after alleged speeder slams stolen vehicle into pole on Interstate 4 near Sanford: FHP

Two people were rushed to the hospital after the driver behind the wheel of a reportedly stolen vehicle lost control and crashed into a road sign on Interstate 4, closing the westbound lanes for nearly an hour on Thursday, according to officials.

Christina Hollerbach announces bid for Sanford mayor in 2026

Christina Hollerbach, a longtime Sanford resident and business leader, announced Thursday her intent to run for mayor in 2026.

Sanford police seek suspect in indecent exposure case

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of exposing himself to a customer inside a Sanford Dollar General.

Florida man shoots, kills person in road rage incident, says driver was 'blocking me in': arrest report

A 24-year-old man, Jaden Harris, has been charged with second-degree homicide after allegedly shooting and killing 43-year-old Joseph Hall Jr. during a dispute over a blocked vehicle in Sanford.

Seminole County approves gas, utility taxes increases to tackle $34M budget deficit

Seminole County drivers and utility customers will see higher bills next year after county commissioners approved tax increases Tuesday aimed at closing a $34 million budget deficit.

Audit questions former Seminole elections chief’s use of $161K in public funds

A new audit has found that former Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson used taxpayer funds to pay more than $160,000 in personal legal fees — expenses current elections officials say should have come out of his own pocket.

Naked man found in backyard as woman breastfed infant, police say

A Seminole County woman says she is too frightened to return home after finding a naked man in her backyard while she was breastfeeding her baby.

Sanford flooding triggers community concern

Forecast rain this weekend has some Seminole County residents bracing for more flooding, just days after downtown Sanford streets were inundated.

Sanford Babe Ruth 8U team World Series runner-ups
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The Sanford Babe Ruth 8U team recently competed at the World Series. The team, representing Sanford and Central Florida, were runner-ups after losing to Aruba. The team's coach and players join Good Day Orlando to talk about their journey. (Credit: Sports footage from Game Changer)

Sanford man dies after being hit by another car following minor accident, troopers say

A Sanford man died on Wednesday night after being hit by a car while walking following another minor car accident in Pasco County, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say.

Sanford police search for hit-and-run driver who injured 3-year-old child

Sanford police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 3-year-old child last month.