Where to get sandbags in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along coast

Several counties across Central Florida have opened up sandbag sites for residents to prepare ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Chemical leak at Lake Mary water treatment plant fixed, official says

The Lake Mary Fire Department said there has been a chemical spill at the Lake Mary water treatment plant, but insisted that there is no immediate danger to people who live nearby and that the city's water is safe to drink.

Black bear shot, killed in Sanford neighborhood 'charged' at man and his dog, documents say

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to FOX 35 that one of its employees was involved in the shooting of a mother bear last week in a Sanford neighborhood. That bear was later euthanized due to its injuries.

Deputies arrest man allegedly caught sneaking around Florida home

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said a man accused of breaking into a home and charging at the homeowners has been arrested.

Florida teen bicyclist killed in crash while crossing road in Casselberry: police

A teenager riding a bicycle was hit and killed in a crash while crossing a road in Casselberry Thursday morning, according to police. The crash involving an SUV happened shortly before 6:30 a.m. at Semoran and Sausalito boulevards, officials said.

Residents call for change after mama bear shot, killed in Florida neighborhood; 2 cubs safely relocated

A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Her two orphaned bear cubs went missing for several days but have since been located and are now healthy and safe.

Deputy turned off body camera off before alleged sexually assault: affidavit

New details have emerged following the arrest of a Seminole County sheriff's deputy, accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop.

Clogged toilet leads to arrest of 5 people
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Five women were arrested after they allegedly intentionally clogged the toilet at a Central Florida wing joint, igniting a brawl with employees, according to the Longwood Police Department. Kenisha Charles, 18, Tyesha Charles, 19, Keiyanda Charles, 24, Jasmine Cline, 26, and Jahleigha Smith, 20, were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, battery, and criminal mischief.

'We need police': Man tried to break into home
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The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said it's looking for the public's help identifying a man accused of breaking into someone's patio and tried to get into a house.

5 arrested after clogged toilet triggers chaotic brawl at Florida wing joint, police say

Five women were arrested after they allegedly intentionally clogged the toilet at a Central Florida wing joint, igniting a brawl with employees, according to the Longwood Police Department.

Florida comfort K9 awarded with check
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Oviedo Police Comfort K9 Xander was presented with a check from the Aftermath K9 grant program on Monday. Xander, a comfort K9 at Lawton Chiles Middle School recently placed 2nd for the Aftermath K9 grant, awarded in June. Xander and his handler SRO Ashley Pierce were in a competition against K9s across the country to win this grant. The grant helps to maintain the comfort K9 program for the police department. Xander is a beloved staple at Lawton Chiles Middle School

'Heartbreaking': Mama black bear dies after being shot in Florida neighborhood

A Florida black bear known to walk around a neighborhood in Sanford with her two young cubs was shot and killed over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Sanford responds to cancellation of events
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The City of Sanford has issued a statement after two popular restaurants announced they would cancel events this year.

Oktoberfest won't be the same in Sanford
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A popular restaurant in Sanford said it won't be having its own Oktoberfest celebration this year due to high costs.

Oktoberfest won't be the same in Sanford
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A popular restaurant in Sanford said it won't be having its own Oktoberfest celebration this year due to high costs.

Sanford man accused of killing cousin
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Police are searching for a man who witnesses say shot and killed his cousin over a dispute about a woman

Police: Sanford man on the run after shooting, killing cousin

Police are searching for a Sanford man who reportedly shot his cousin who later died over a disagreement regarding a female, police said.

Florida deputy arrested for inappropriately touching woman he pulled over, sheriff says

A Seminole County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a woman he pulled over, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said.