Florida 7-Eleven clerk locks customer in store after argument over timely service, police say

A Florida 7-Eleven gas station clerk was arrested last week in Sanford after he allegedly locked a customer in the store and refused to let them leave after an argument over timely service.

Worker accused of locking man inside convenience store
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Sanford police say a convenience store clerk intentionally locked a customer in the store after an argument. The incident, which was caught on camera, landed the clerk in jail on a kidnapping charge. FOX 35 spoke with the man who captured the alleged crime on video.

PJ's farewell party and World Rhino Day in Sanford
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The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is getting ready for a big party tomorrow, because not only is it World Rhino Day, but the zoo is also saying farewell to its rhino, PJ. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to PJ, who has been a major attraction at the zoo for more than a decade.

Man under investigation shot, killed in Seminole County
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A man suspected of being in possession of hundreds of photos and videos of child pornography was shot and killed in his driveway Wednesday night in Seminole County. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on the latest details in the investigation.

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.