Sanford commissioners to buy zoo tickets for students as contribution to sloth recovery
Sanford city commissioners approved the purchase of dozens of student tickets to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden as a way to contribute to sloth recovery.
Sanford city commissioners approved the purchase of dozens of student tickets to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden as a way to contribute to sloth recovery.
Severe Weather, rain, hail in Seminole, Orange counties
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
Millennium Middle School parents, students demand answers after 'Teacher of the Year' not reappointed
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
Sanford community raises funds to care for rescued sloths
Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.
Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.
Moms can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Mother's Day
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating mothers with a special offer on admission.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating mothers with a special offer on admission.
'Deeply saddened': Georgia man, 51, allegedly set fire to Sanford Buddhist temple he attended
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
No bond for arson suspect of Buddhist temple fire
A place of worship, a Buddhist temple in Sanford, was destroyed as footage captured Singhasouk "Danny" Phanouvong, 51 tossing the temple and setting it on fire. The temple's attorney said the suspect is known to the temple.
A place of worship, a Buddhist temple in Sanford, was destroyed as footage captured Singhasouk "Danny" Phanouvong, 51 tossing the temple and setting it on fire. The temple's attorney said the suspect is known to the temple.
Man arrested for setting fire to Sanford temple, high-speed chase, officials say
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
A man is in custody after officials said he set a Sanford Buddhist temple on fire before leading them on a high-speed chase that spanned several counties.
Man caught recording woman, girls at Florida Walmart, deputies say
A man is accused of secretly recording a woman and her daughters inside a Walmart, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
A man is accused of secretly recording a woman and her daughters inside a Walmart, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Florida grandpa saves boy, 3, from house destroyed by fire
Without hesitation, a Florida grandfather ran into his family's burning home to rescue his three-year-old grandson. Now, days after a fire destroyed the family's home, they're trying to rebuild their lives.
Without hesitation, a Florida grandfather ran into his family's burning home to rescue his three-year-old grandson. Now, days after a fire destroyed the family's home, they're trying to rebuild their lives.
Lake Mary student designs part for ballot printers, saves Seminole County thousands
A Lake Mary High School student 3D-printed a replacement part for ballot printers, saving the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office thousands of dollars.
A Lake Mary High School student 3D-printed a replacement part for ballot printers, saving the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office thousands of dollars.
Central Florida Zoo shares condition update on imported sloths
Zoo officials said all 13 sloths imported have survived their first 24 hours.
Zoo officials said all 13 sloths imported have survived their first 24 hours.
13 two-toed sloths donated to Central Florida Zoo from Sloth World Orlando
Editor's note: The Central Florida Zoo originally said 14 sloths had been transferred from Sloth World.
Editor's note: The Central Florida Zoo originally said 14 sloths had been transferred from Sloth World.
2 adults, 3 kids escape house fire in Seminole County, all taken to hospital, officials say
A kitchen fire at a home in Seminole County spread to the garage and attic, forcing a family of five to escape, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
A kitchen fire at a home in Seminole County spread to the garage and attic, forcing a family of five to escape, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Deputies arrest driver of pickup truck traveling on just 3 wheels after chase on I-4
Authorities in Volusia County arrested a 47-year-old man accused of driving a damaged pickup truck along Interstate 4, striking vehicles and guardrails before crashing at a construction site.
Authorities in Volusia County arrested a 47-year-old man accused of driving a damaged pickup truck along Interstate 4, striking vehicles and guardrails before crashing at a construction site.
Seminole High beach volleyball team opens new home courts after 2 years without facility
The Seminole High School beach volleyball team has a new home.
The Seminole High School beach volleyball team has a new home.
Florida parents suing over IVF mix-up: Genetic parents of Baby Shea have been found, parents say
The Florida couple who filed a lawsuit against an Orlando fertility clinic, alleging a doctor implanted someone else's embryo during their own IVF procedure, has found the baby's genetic parents.
The Florida couple who filed a lawsuit against an Orlando fertility clinic, alleging a doctor implanted someone else's embryo during their own IVF procedure, has found the baby's genetic parents.
5 charged in alleged luxury car theft ring tied to high-speed crash
A stolen BMW slammed into a pole and split in half during a high-speed chase on I-4 in Seminole County, as authorities later tied the driver to a larger luxury car theft ring operating across multiple Florida counties.
A stolen BMW slammed into a pole and split in half during a high-speed chase on I-4 in Seminole County, as authorities later tied the driver to a larger luxury car theft ring operating across multiple Florida counties.
Florida deputy faces organized fraud charges
A second Seminole County deputy has been accused of submitting false off-duty overtime time sheets and collecting pay for hours not worked. Deputy Kevin Jones has been charged with one count of organized fraud, the sheriff's office said. An arrest warrant was issued for Jones, who turned himself into the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.
A second Seminole County deputy has been accused of submitting false off-duty overtime time sheets and collecting pay for hours not worked. Deputy Kevin Jones has been charged with one count of organized fraud, the sheriff's office said. An arrest warrant was issued for Jones, who turned himself into the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.