Longwood first responders rescue elderly man, 2 dogs out of sinking SUV

Several Longwood first responders are being credited with rescuing an elderly man and his two dogs out of a sinking SUV after a medical emergency caused him to drive into a retention pond. 

Seminole County teacher arrested for fentanyl trafficking, deputies say

Shavon Pearson – who is employed as an instructional coach for Seminole County Public Schools – was booked into jail on a charge of trafficking at least four grams of fentanyl on Saturday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.

Florida school employee accused of trafficking fentanyl
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An instructional coach for Seminole County Public Schools was arrested over the weekend under suspicion of trafficking fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. Shavon Pearson ? who works at the 9th Grade Center, near Seminole County High School ? was booked into jail on a charge of trafficking at least four grams of fentanyl on Saturday afternoon, according to the arrest affidavit.

Heroic firefighter pulls Deputy from fiery patrol car after Sanford crash

An Orlando firefighter nearly saved the life of a Seminole County Sheriff's Deputy whose car burst into flames during a crash Saturday. 

Seminole County deputy pulled from fiery patrol vehicle crash in Sanford, FHP says

"According to a witness, the patrol car traveled off of the roadway and struck a bridge abutment.  After collision, the vehicle caught fire," the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Central Florida tops worst traffic list and I-4 gets special mention
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Traffic on Interstate 4 can be a nightmare. In fact, two areas of that highway in Central Florida were ranked among the worst in the nation, and one of those areas is right by the theme parks. But there?s a glimmer of hope as we have learned of new details from the Florida Department of Transportation about plans to alleviate the congestion.

Man accused of carjacking newspaper delivery driver
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A Florida man is accused of carjacking a newspaper delivery woman in Seminole County, but according to authorities, she didn't let him get away without a fight.

Crash closes both directions of US Highway 17/92 in Sanford

U.S. Highway 17/92 is closed in both directions from State Road 417 to 27th Street in Sanford due to a crash. Authorities are advising commuters to seek alternate routes as law enforcement estimates a closure through at least 7 p.m.

Florida burglary suspect was inside home for nearly 2 hours as family slept, resident says

A Central Florida man who was on probation for a burglary charge is behind bars again after being caught on camera, accused of stealing items from a home while the family slept.

Sanford mom thanks bar patrons for coming to her family's aid after crash

A Sanford mother is thankful for the group of bar patrons who came to her family's rescue after a bad crash right outside its parking lot.

Family searching for closure nearly 20 years after man's murder

It's been nearly 20 years since a Seminole County man was gunned down in his car. His family is still desperate for closure, as investigators continue to work on the case.

Fred, Oviedo's beloved pet rooster has died; an 'untimely death,' owner says

A beloved rooster that had become a bit of a celebrity among certain circles in Oviedo has flown the coop for the great hen house in the sky.