Sanford neighbors help rescue widow and her cat from house fire, officials say
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.
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.
Neighbor saves woman's Sanford home from fire
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.
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.
Costco coming to Seminole Towne Center
The Seminole Towne Center Mall is getting a makeover, and the upgrades include a new Costco.
The Seminole Towne Center Mall is getting a makeover, and the upgrades include a new Costco.
Seminole County deputy suspended after failure to act
A Seminole County deputy has been suspended for failing to act immediately after a staff member at Milwee Middle School noticed a former student with a gun while standing outside a fence during a student release.
A Seminole County deputy has been suspended for failing to act immediately after a staff member at Milwee Middle School noticed a former student with a gun while standing outside a fence during a student release.
3-year-old critically injured in Sanford hit-and-run, police say
A 3-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday, officials said.
A 3-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday, officials said.
Florida high school football faces wave of transfers, sparking intense competition among schools
Top high school football players in Florida are increasingly transferring to schools in pursuit of better exposure, competition, and future opportunities.
Top high school football players in Florida are increasingly transferring to schools in pursuit of better exposure, competition, and future opportunities.
Otter bites person at Wekiva Island; FWC searching for animal
A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.
A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.
Maxine's on Shine owners seek 'angel' who pulled dog from their burning home
Maxine Earhart, the owner of Orlando’s well-known restaurant Maxine’s on Shine, is searching for a mystery man she calls a hero after he helped her and her dog escape a house fire that damaged her home and a neighbor’s early Sunday morning.
Maxine Earhart, the owner of Orlando’s well-known restaurant Maxine’s on Shine, is searching for a mystery man she calls a hero after he helped her and her dog escape a house fire that damaged her home and a neighbor’s early Sunday morning.
Seminole County shed explosion sparks fire at 2 homes: officials
A shed explosion sparked a fire at two Seminole County homes on Sunday morning. It happened in Fern Park near S Lakewood Drive.
A shed explosion sparked a fire at two Seminole County homes on Sunday morning. It happened in Fern Park near S Lakewood Drive.
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.
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.
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.
Man arrested after threatening to kill girlfriend, barricading in Longwood home: Police
One man is in custody after officials with the Longwood Police Department said he threatened to kill his girlfriend and barricaded himself inside a residence Sunday afternoon.
One man is in custody after officials with the Longwood Police Department said he threatened to kill his girlfriend and barricaded himself inside a residence Sunday afternoon.
Brush fire near Lake Harney burns 15 acres, smoke visible in Geneva area
Fire crews from Volusia and Seminole counties, along with the Florida Forest Service, responded late Saturday afternoon to multiple brush fires near Lake Harney, with smoke visible throughout the Geneva area and neighboring communities.
Fire crews from Volusia and Seminole counties, along with the Florida Forest Service, responded late Saturday afternoon to multiple brush fires near Lake Harney, with smoke visible throughout the Geneva area and neighboring communities.
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.
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.
Seminole High School substitute teacher arrested for punching student with autism: deputies
A Seminole County substitute teacher was taken to jail for punching a nonverbal student with autism, according to an arrest affidavit. The incident reportedly happened on Monday in a classroom at Seminole High School.
A Seminole County substitute teacher was taken to jail for punching a nonverbal student with autism, according to an arrest affidavit. The incident reportedly happened on Monday in a classroom at Seminole High School.
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.
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.
Several students fall ill at Teague Middle School dance; 1 hospitalized, deputies say
Several students who attended a Teague Middle School dance in Seminole County fell ill, and one of them was taken to a local hospital, authorities said.
Several students who attended a Teague Middle School dance in Seminole County fell ill, and one of them was taken to a local hospital, authorities said.
Several students fall ill during middle school dance
Questions are swirling after an eighth grader was transported to the hospital after several students fell ill during a middle school dance in Seminole County. The incident happened Friday night at the Teague Middle School dance, which was held at the Hilton hotel in Altamonte Springs.
Questions are swirling after an eighth grader was transported to the hospital after several students fell ill during a middle school dance in Seminole County. The incident happened Friday night at the Teague Middle School dance, which was held at the Hilton hotel in Altamonte Springs.
Altamonte police locate missing teen with autism after community search
The Altamonte Springs Police Department says they have now located the missing teen with autism who went missing on Friday night.
The Altamonte Springs Police Department says they have now located the missing teen with autism who went missing on Friday night.
2 prescribed burns happening in Central Florida area
There are currently two prescribed burns happening in the Central Florida area. In Seminole County, 325 acres are being burned, while in Lake County, 200 acres are being burned.
There are currently two prescribed burns happening in the Central Florida area. In Seminole County, 325 acres are being burned, while in Lake County, 200 acres are being burned.