Orlando-Sanford International Airport update
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The Orlando-Sanford International Airport is celebrating some major upgrades, including a new airline and new places to eat. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the airport to experience some of the updates.

Central Florida Zoo celebrates 50 years
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The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is celebrating 50 years in the community. In celebration, the zoo is rolling back its pricing to only $19.75 for adults, as well as showing off a newly installed history gallery.

Fourth of July travel safety reminders
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Before the Fourth of July fireworks fly, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is talking safety. The long is expected to generate record levels of travel. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish speaks with Garrett Popovich, an FDOT road ranger,, who shares some travel safety reminders.

Man missing after leaving Sanford assisted living facility: police

The Sanford Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing and endangered man who walked away from an assisted living facility on Sunday afternoon.

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.

Matt Morgan coming out of retirement for charity event
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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.

Neighbor saves woman's Sanford home from fire
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Local players earn college flag football scholarships
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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.