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.

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.

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.

Layla Bennett shooting: Sanford PD release new video
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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. 

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.

Sanford city manager survives termination vote

Norton Bonaparte is the city manager. He's held the job since 2011. This week, Bonaparte survived a vote regarding possible termination.

Sanford water upgrades spark customer billing confusion

FOX 35 News has been reporting on the City of Sanford changing out its water meters – and the issues with customers’ bills that have come with that.

Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests underway
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Nationwide "Hands Off" protests are taking place as people rally against the Trump administration this weekend. The movement calls on lawmakers to protect basic rights and social services. Their message is "enough is enough."

Brewlando now open in Sanford
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A new Brewlando location is now open in Sanford. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the brewery, which is fully women-owned and doing exceptionally well.

2025 Sanford Historic Garden Show
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FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Sanford for the 2025 Historic Garden Show, which is taking place on Saturday. The event will feature an artisan vendor market, local gardening and wildlife educators, plein air artists, and a tea lunch.

Seminole County police search for burglary 'Kool Aid' suspects
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Police are looking for our people linked to a burglary at a computer store in Sanford. Officers say these people are responsible for more than $250,000 in damages and stolen property.

Central Florida power outages: Severe storms sweep through Central Florida, tornado hits Seminole County

Severe storms swept through Central Florida on Monday, bringing widespread impacts. A radar-confirmed tornado tore through Lake Mary and Longwood in Seminole County earlier in the morning. The EF-2 tornado left a path of destruction over a roughly four-mile path.

Deltona man allegedly preyed on young girls walking to school; officials search for more victims

Officials said they recently arrested a Deltona man in Sanford who allegedly made vulgar sexual comments towards young girls walking near their school. The man is a registered sex offender, and police believe there may be more victims.

Pom Pom’s announces reopening at Sanford food hall as many businesses move from Orlando

Sanford is attracting many new restaurants that seek to relocate from Orlando. The northern suburb has become a foodie destination, and it's also a more affordable option.