Sanford fire battalion chief dies after cancer battle: 'rest easy brother'

The Sanford Fire Department is mourning the loss of Battalion Chief Luke Kimmig, who died from cancer – the second Central Florida firefighter to die in the line of duty in two months.

Central Florida residents continue recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton flooding

Recovery efforts are pressing forward across Central Florida as homeowners continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including lingering floodwaters that have yet to recede in parts of Seminole County.

Operation Blue Roof opens for Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has launched Operation Blue Roof to help residents affected by Hurricane Milton.

Astor residents brace for record flooding as St. Johns River rises

Some Astor residents are bracing for more flooding, just two years after Hurricane Ian forced them from their homes. The St. Johns River is expected to reach "major flood stage" next week, leaving many on edge.

Worried Altamonte Springs residents say homes surrounded by water after Hurricane Milton

Stephany Estrada’s house has the Little Wekiva River right behind it. Before Hurricane Milton struck, the property was clean and dry. Now, it's a different story. The front and back yards have been swamped since the river overflowed its banks.

Hurricane Milton swamps Seminole County neighborhoods, apartments

Seminole County is beginning to deal with the effects of Hurricane Milton. The Royal Arms Condominiums in Altamonte Springs was one place dealing with post-storm flooding.

Longwood's Shadow Bay community facing major flood risk during Hurricane Milton

The Shadow Bay community in Longwood is now at significant risk of flooding after a woman reportedly filled a drainage pipe with cement, creating a backlog in the neighborhood's stormwater system.

Seminole County teacher sent inappropriate messages to a student, investigators say

A Seminole County teacher appeared in front of a judge on Friday, a day after his arrest, following an accusation of sending inappropriate messages to a student.

Longwood woman faces deadline to fix clogged drain in Shadow Bay subdivision

Tuesday was the deadline for a Longwood woman who filled a drain in the Shadow Bay subdivision to fix the issue that caused excessive flooding.

Mama bear and cub caught making a mess in the garage of a Sanford home

This momma bear and her cub were caught on video after knocking over and digging through a trash can in the garage of a Sanford home.

Tree downed by Hurricane Helene crashes through school bus window, narrowly missing student

It was a close call in Altamonte Springs on Friday morning when a tree downed by Hurricane Helene came crashing through a school bus window, missing a young boy’s head by mere inches.