Judge sets bond at $15K for dump truck driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
A Seminole County judge on Wednesday set a $15,000 bond for a Sanford city employee accused of striking and killing a bicyclist with a city dump truck and leaving the scene.
A Seminole County judge on Wednesday set a $15,000 bond for a Sanford city employee accused of striking and killing a bicyclist with a city dump truck and leaving the scene.
Sanford employee charged after bicyclist dies from hit-and-run
A bicyclist, Manuel Martinez, died Tuesday morning after being hit by a City of Sanford dump truck at the intersection of W. Airport Boulevard and MLK Jr. Boulevard. City employee Shawannia Smith, 46, was arrested after fleeing the scene and faces charges of leaving an accident involving death and violating a cyclist's right-of-way.
A bicyclist, Manuel Martinez, died Tuesday morning after being hit by a City of Sanford dump truck at the intersection of W. Airport Boulevard and MLK Jr. Boulevard. City employee Shawannia Smith, 46, was arrested after fleeing the scene and faces charges of leaving an accident involving death and violating a cyclist's right-of-way.
Sanford dump truck driver charged in deadly hit-and-run of bicyclist, police say
A bicyclist died Tuesday morning after being hit by a City of Sanford dump truck before the driver left the scene, police said.
A bicyclist died Tuesday morning after being hit by a City of Sanford dump truck before the driver left the scene, police said.
Bicyclist dies after being hit by city employee driving dump truck
A city of Sanford employee has been arrested under accusations of crashing into a bicyclist on August 4. Shawannia Smith 46, is suspended without pay during the investigation.
A city of Sanford employee has been arrested under accusations of crashing into a bicyclist on August 4. Shawannia Smith 46, is suspended without pay during the investigation.
Lake Mary Little League girl's softball wins World Series opener 14-0
Lake Mary Little League girl's softball supporters gathered at 4th Street Bar & Grill to cheer the girl in the world series watch party of game one of the World Series.
Lake Mary Little League girl's softball supporters gathered at 4th Street Bar & Grill to cheer the girl in the world series watch party of game one of the World Series.
Seminole County updates polling locations for thousands of voters ahead of primary election
Some Seminole County voters will have a new polling location for the upcoming primary election.
Some Seminole County voters will have a new polling location for the upcoming primary election.
Central Florida Zoo: Kids can get in free in August
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering a way for kids to visit for free this summer.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering a way for kids to visit for free this summer.
New Altamonte Springs cat café Fables & Fur blends books, coffee and adoptions
A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.
A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.
Florida man arrested for illegally importing Texas livestock amid screwworm emergency, state officials say
A Florida man was arrested after bringing animals into the state from Texas – which is identified as a high-risk area for Florida's enhanced New World Screwworm import restrictions – without required health certifications.
A Florida man was arrested after bringing animals into the state from Texas – which is identified as a high-risk area for Florida's enhanced New World Screwworm import restrictions – without required health certifications.
Construction worker hospitalized after falling 20 feet from UCF tower project: Seminole Fire
A construction worker is recovering in the hospital after falling approximately 20 feet from a building project at the University of Central Florida on Friday morning.
A construction worker is recovering in the hospital after falling approximately 20 feet from a building project at the University of Central Florida on Friday morning.
1 dead after pickup truck hits tree, catches fire in Seminole County, FHP says
A man died Tuesday night in a crash that shut down State Road 46 in Seminole County for several hours.
A man died Tuesday night in a crash that shut down State Road 46 in Seminole County for several hours.
Kindergarten Readiness Week helps Sanford students start school with confidence
For many children, the first day of kindergarten can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. At Seminole Science Charter School, incoming students are getting a chance to take that first step before the school year officially begins.
For many children, the first day of kindergarten can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. At Seminole Science Charter School, incoming students are getting a chance to take that first step before the school year officially begins.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Cory Mills from Florida primary ballot
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
Florida man, 27, found dead after reported stabbing at apartment complex, police say
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
Charges upgraded to murder: Prosecutors seek life sentence for suspect in deadly Casselberry crash
The State Attorney's Office has upgraded charges to second-degree murder against 26-year-old Marquaious Tayvon Wheaton, a suspected fentanyl trafficker accused of killing two brothers in a 100-mph crash in Casselberry.
The State Attorney's Office has upgraded charges to second-degree murder against 26-year-old Marquaious Tayvon Wheaton, a suspected fentanyl trafficker accused of killing two brothers in a 100-mph crash in Casselberry.
Seminole County keeps recycling fees unchanged despite rising costs
Seminole County commissioners voted to cover rising recycling costs without increasing fees for residents, approving an additional $1 million to keep the program operating through the current fiscal year.
Seminole County commissioners voted to cover rising recycling costs without increasing fees for residents, approving an additional $1 million to keep the program operating through the current fiscal year.
Storm uproots tree, crushes cars outside Maitland home
A violent storm left a trail of destruction in a Maitland neighborhood on Friday night.
A violent storm left a trail of destruction in a Maitland neighborhood on Friday night.
1 injured after Sanford shooting, police say
It happened in the area of W. 14th Street and Bell Avenue, where responding officers located a victim with a gunshot wound, police said.
It happened in the area of W. 14th Street and Bell Avenue, where responding officers located a victim with a gunshot wound, police said.
No bond for vehicular homicide suspect after 2 dead in Florida crash
A Florida man accused of killing two brothers in a high-speed crash was denied bond on Friday after appearing before a Seminole County judge.
A Florida man accused of killing two brothers in a high-speed crash was denied bond on Friday after appearing before a Seminole County judge.