Seminole County closes boat ramps amid concerns over coronavirus

In a time when public health officials say everyone should be staying clean and keeping their distance, Seminole County officials got some disturbing news.

Seminole County deputies saves 12-year-old's birthday with special surprise

A Central Florida boy received a birthday surprise of a lifetime when law enforcement officers buzzed his home on the ground and in the air.

Boy gets birthday surprise
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A Central Florida boy received a birthday surprise of a lifetime when law enforcement officers buzzed his home on the ground and in the air.

ICU in a box
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Sanford-based World Housing Solutions has developed an intensive care unit in a box that can be assembled in a few steps to allow healthcare workers to treat coronavirus patients.

New dates planned for senior dance, graduation ceremonies at Seminole County schools

Seminole County Public Schools said that a senior dance and graduation ceremony will happen in June either in June or July, depending on when social distancing guidelines are lifted.

Seminole County releases heat map of COVID-19 cases

Seminole County tweeted an image of a heat map indicating locations of high incidences of the virus; however, it was not immediately clear if the heat map was based on zip codes or municipalities and no definitive numbers were posted in the hot zones.

Central Florida caterer creates new 'meal plan' to save business

Businesses are struggling to survive during this pandemic. One catering company is rethinking its business model to keep orders coming.

Florida mayor urges residents to wear a mask when grocery shopping

The Mayor of Oviedo said that the mask will "keep your cooties from getting all over the fruit, the veggies, the cans, and everything at the grocery store."

Florida mom writes open letter to the Board of Education on distance learning

Tuesday was the second day on distance learning, the state's solution to keeping students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with some glitches on day one, it appears that online learning is the new norm.

One parent expresses concern over distance learning
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Tuesday was the second day on distance learning, the state's solution to keeping students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with some glitches on day one, it appears that online learning is the new norm.

Seminole County social distancing order in place
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Seminole County is officially under a "social distancing" order. Employees and customers must stay six feet apart.

Technical troubles with virtual learning
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One Central Florida mother spoke about technical issues and adjustments in the home on the first day of virtual learning. She recommends all parents create structure in the home.

'Social distancing order' in Seminole County now in effect

Unlike the other Orlando metropolitan counties of Orange and Osceola, Seminole County is not issuing a stay-at-home mandate or curfew for residents at this time.