Teen sentenced to life in 2023 killing of Sanford HS student, officials say
A Sanford man was sentenced to life in prison this week for the shooting death of a 16-year-old student-athlete, killed in an apartment parking lot in 2023 where children often played.
A Sanford man was sentenced to life in prison this week for the shooting death of a 16-year-old student-athlete, killed in an apartment parking lot in 2023 where children often played.
Matt Morgan coming out of retirement for charity event
Matt Morgan, Longwood city commissioner and former WWE wrestler, is coming out of retirement for a charity event. The "Grapple for Good" event is taking place on Wednesday, June 18, at Tuffy's Music Box in Sanford. The event is to benefit "Hollerbach?s Has Heart," which supports local causes and giving back to the Seminole County community through compassion, kindness and action
Matt Morgan, Longwood city commissioner and former WWE wrestler, is coming out of retirement for a charity event. The "Grapple for Good" event is taking place on Wednesday, June 18, at Tuffy's Music Box in Sanford. The event is to benefit "Hollerbach?s Has Heart," which supports local causes and giving back to the Seminole County community through compassion, kindness and action
Suspects in Florida stole car, crashed into Amazon truck, deputies say
Home surveillance video captured the moments three suspects ran from the scene of a crash after allegedly slamming a stolen car into an Amazon delivery truck in a Seminole County neighborhood.
Home surveillance video captured the moments three suspects ran from the scene of a crash after allegedly slamming a stolen car into an Amazon delivery truck in a Seminole County neighborhood.
Sanford Police search for hit-and-run driver that injured a 3-year-old girl
Last Thursday night, a driver hit a three-year-old child with a car on Persimmon Avenue in Sanford and then fled the scene.
Last Thursday night, a driver hit a three-year-old child with a car on Persimmon Avenue in Sanford and then fled the scene.
Sanford neighbors help rescue widow and her cat from house fire, officials say
A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday.
A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday.
Neighbor saves woman's Sanford home from fire
A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday. Authorities said there were no injuries in the fire. It is currently unclear how the fire started.
A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday. Authorities said there were no injuries in the fire. It is currently unclear how the fire started.
Florida high school football faces wave of transfers, sparking intense competition among schools
Top high school football players in Florida are increasingly transferring to schools in pursuit of better exposure, competition, and future opportunities.
Top high school football players in Florida are increasingly transferring to schools in pursuit of better exposure, competition, and future opportunities.
Is lightning damage covered by insurance? Strike sparks fire that destroys Seminole County home
A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.
A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.
Lightning strike sparks massive house fire in Sanford
Authorities believe a lightning strike ignited a devastating fire at a home in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford on Tuesday evening, destroying the residence but leaving its occupants unharmed.
Authorities believe a lightning strike ignited a devastating fire at a home in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford on Tuesday evening, destroying the residence but leaving its occupants unharmed.
Amtrak train leaving Sanford delayed in North Carolina due to mechanical issues
An Amtrak Auto Train carrying 465 passengers was temporarily stopped near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Thursday, May 22, due to mechanical issues, Amtrak officials confirmed.
An Amtrak Auto Train carrying 465 passengers was temporarily stopped near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Thursday, May 22, due to mechanical issues, Amtrak officials confirmed.
2 Sanford police officers resign following mishandled hostage response, chief says
Two Sanford Police officers have stepped down following an internal investigation into the department’s delayed response to a 2024 hostage situation at a local gas station, where a woman was held at knifepoint in a bathroom.
Two Sanford Police officers have stepped down following an internal investigation into the department’s delayed response to a 2024 hostage situation at a local gas station, where a woman was held at knifepoint in a bathroom.
Sanford pastor accused of sex crimes denied bond after arrest in Virginia
A Seminole County pastor, Yyersson David Solarte Basto, has been jailed without bond after being extradited from Virginia on child sex abuse charges.
A Seminole County pastor, Yyersson David Solarte Basto, has been jailed without bond after being extradited from Virginia on child sex abuse charges.
7 Seminole High School flag football players earn college scholarships
Seven senior girls at Seminole High School have earned college athletic scholarships for flag football, a sport that’s only been at the school for two years and was new to all of them.
Seven senior girls at Seminole High School have earned college athletic scholarships for flag football, a sport that’s only been at the school for two years and was new to all of them.
Local players earn college flag football scholarships
Six Seminole High School girls flag football team members recently received scholarships to play in college. The girls who received scholarships are: Mikazia Carmenatty, Justyce Knight, Aaliyah Bailey, Nakyla Simms, Shyla Fideum and Gianna Diaz. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish talks to the girls, as well as their coach, about the impact of the scholarships.
Six Seminole High School girls flag football team members recently received scholarships to play in college. The girls who received scholarships are: Mikazia Carmenatty, Justyce Knight, Aaliyah Bailey, Nakyla Simms, Shyla Fideum and Gianna Diaz. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish talks to the girls, as well as their coach, about the impact of the scholarships.
Sanford pastor arrested in Virginia on child sex crime charges
A Sanford pastor has been arrested in Virginia on charges of sexually abusing two underage girls at a local church, police announced Thursday.
A Sanford pastor has been arrested in Virginia on charges of sexually abusing two underage girls at a local church, police announced Thursday.
Teen shot in Sanford drive-by set to walk at graduation after year of recovery
One year after a drive-by shooting left her with a traumatic brain injury, a Sanford teenager is preparing to walk across the graduation stage — a milestone once thought impossible.
One year after a drive-by shooting left her with a traumatic brain injury, a Sanford teenager is preparing to walk across the graduation stage — a milestone once thought impossible.
Sanford drive-by shooting: 4 suspects wanted; new video released
More than a year after a 17-year-old high school senior was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting while standing outside her home, Sanford police released new surveillance video showing the moment shots were fired.
More than a year after a 17-year-old high school senior was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting while standing outside her home, Sanford police released new surveillance video showing the moment shots were fired.
Layla Bennett shooting: Sanford PD release new video
Sanford Police are looking for at least four people suspected in a drive-by shooting in April 29, 2024, that injured Layla Bennett. The shooting happened while Layla was outside her home on Scott Drive.
Sanford Police are looking for at least four people suspected in a drive-by shooting in April 29, 2024, that injured Layla Bennett. The shooting happened while Layla was outside her home on Scott Drive.
Cabana Live shooting: Florida teen sentenced to 10 years for firing into crowd at party venue, injuring 10
The teenager who open-fired inside a Sanford event venue and injured 10 people has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, exactly one year after the incident, according to new court records.
The teenager who open-fired inside a Sanford event venue and injured 10 people has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, exactly one year after the incident, according to new court records.
Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.
A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.