Sanford Police Chief: Ex-officer allegedly stole 'at least 5 figures' in secret 11-month fraud scheme

A longtime Sanford police officer was arrested and fired this week after authorities accused him of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds. Investigators allege that Ronny Neal submitted fraudulent work claims over several months.

Police arrest suspect in deadly November shooting in Sanford

Moses Mitchell is one of the suspects involved in the death of 22-year-old La-Don Ja Quan Williams on Nov. 1, according to police.

Road-rage fight ends in deadly shooting in Longwood neighborhood: Officials say

A deadly shooting between two drivers early Wednesday morning in Longwood is being investigated as a possible "Stand Your Ground" incident, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said.

Bible survives destructive house fire: 'I cried'
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A Tesla or Tesla charge is suspected of sparking a fire that destroyed a family's home in Sanford. The Raky Family was able to escape the fire. One girl had to jump out of the second-story window. The garage, living room, and kitchen were heavily damaged. However, FOX 35's Marley Capper noticed that the family's bible managed to survive the fire. The family is relying on their faith to get through. Raky Family

U.S. Secret Service targets card skimmers in Orlando stores

United States Secret Service members were in Central Florida to investigate the illegal act of capturing and recording card data – known as “skimming.” 

1 person injured in Sanford house fire, authorities say

One person was injured in a fire that broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday, according to the fire department. 

Former Sanford pastor arrested again on new sexual battery charges

A former pastor was arrested for the second time this year, now facing five additional sexual battery charges in Volusia County.

FSU's Ethan Pritchard returns home to Sanford

Florida State University Ethan Pritchard received a warm welcome when he returned home to Sanford this weekend.

Former Lake Mary teacher pleaded guilty to inappropriate relationship with minor, prosecutors say

A former Seminole County teacher pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from a misconduct investigation last year, involving sending sexually charged messages to a 17-year-old student, prosecutors said.