Seminole County approves back-to-school plan with start date of Aug. 17

The Seminole County School District approved back-to-school plans and delayed the beginning of the 2020 year during a  workshop and special school meeting on Tuesday.

Central Florida Zoo in need of help
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Like many other businesses, the Central Florida Zoo has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic. The zoo lost an estimated $1.5 million in revenue when it had to close down from March to May.

Seminole County Public Schools finalizing fall plans
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Seminole County school officials are meeting to finalize a plan for return to instruction for the fall.

Seminole County School Board to meet Tuesday to discuss school reopening plan

The Seminole County School Board will hold two meetings on Tuesday, including an 8:30 a.m. " Reopening Work Session" and a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. 

Family tortoise goes missing from Sanford backyard

There is a mystery in Sanford over the case of a missing tortoise. The family pet disappeared over the weekend.

Marchers protest mask order in Seminole County

The mandatory mask order requests voluntary compliance. No fines have been issued so far in Seminole County. It's more for education.

Seminole County leaders discuss COVID-19 economic impact
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Seminole County leaders are gathering feedback from businesses to find out how best to help rebound the economy.

People protesting mask order in Seminole County
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In Altamonte Springs, dozens gathered to rally against a mask order issued last week by Seminole County.

Sanford neighborhood searching for missing tortoise
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There is a mystery in Sanford over the case of a missing tortoise. The family pet disappeared over the weekend.

Seminole County COVID-19 hospitalizations at all-time high

Seminole County leaders say COVID-19 hospitalizations in the county are at an all-time high, and officials expect it's only going to get worse. 

Some Central Florida fireworks tents seeing record sales

“We haven’t sold this much, this quickly, ever,” First American Fireworks employee Heather Denmark said.

Environmental group challenges 'Clean Waterways Act'

The new law prohibits local governments from providing legal rights to any plant, animal, body of water or other part of the natural environment unless specifically authorized by the state.

Frustrations boil over mask mandate
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Dozens of protesters flooded the streets of Sanford after a Seminole County mask order took effect.

Face mask protest in Seminole County
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A crowd gathered in downtown Stanford on Wednesday to protest the city's mask ordinance. Demonstrators said a requirement to wear a mask infringes on their rights.

Demonstrators to protest new face mask mandate in Seminole County

While there is no set fine for those individuals caught not wearing a mask, businesses have the right to refuse entry and service to customers without one.