Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party returns to Historic Downtown Sanford

While the official date for Mardi Gras 2023 is Feb. 21, Sanford is getting a jump-start on the celebrations. Historic Downtown Sanford is bringing the Big Easy to Central Florida with the ninth annual Mardi Gras Street Party.

FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County firefighter goes above and beyond to mentor peers

No one knows what it is like to be a firefighter – like another firefighter.  The Seminole County Fire Department has set up a peer support team to help members debrief with others who have been in their boots. 

How was imprisoned neo-Nazi leader able to communicate with out-of-state inmate in alleged power grid attack?

Brandon Russell and Sarah Beth Clendaniel are accused of plotting a sniper-style attack on several electrical substations in the Baltimore area. The two started communicating with each while behind bars in different states.

Central Florida families 'touch a truck' to learn about disaster readiness

Saturday in Seminole County's Crane's Roost Park, children and families got the unique experience to touch a truck. "Our son brought home a flyer from school, and we thought it was a great event to come out, enjoy the day, and learning about the weather and all the emergency vehicles," said Gina Fosnot, a Seminole County parent.

Groundbreaking is coming for Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum

“Our goal is to tell the whole world that even though you’re in difficult circumstances, you can rise above it," said Judith Dolores Smith, President of the future museum.

Spilled milk: Semi with 1,000 crates of milk overturns in Seminole County

A semi-truck hauling thousands of gallons of milk overturned Thursday morning in Seminole County, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

Body found 30 years ago in Georgia ID'd as missing Florida mom

The remains of a woman who was found more than 30 years ago in Georgia have been identified as a Florida woman who had been missing since 1985.

Man wanted in deadly Casselberry shooting in July on Sandpiper Lane

One person was killed and another injured following two separate shootings in Seminole County last summer, according to authorities. Investigators have now identified a suspect as 19-year-old Davian Vazquez.

Florida man set his apartment on fire as revenge against HOA, then shot himself: affidavit

A Central Florida man is accused of intentionally setting his own apartment on fire because he was upset with the Homeowners Association (HOA), leading to an explosion with injuries and damages, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant. 

FL woman stabs boyfriend's kids: Deputies • UCF athlete accused of violent robbery • Orlando boardwalk opens

Some of FOX 35's top stories last week involve a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend's kids, a new boardwalk opening in Orlando, and a Sanford bartender whose boyfriend saved her life after an alleged carjacker attacked her outside her job.

Suspect killed during attempted carjacking in Sanford yet to be identified, police say

Sanford Police said detectives are still trying to identify a man who was shot and killed after they said he tried carjacking an employee behind a bar. The employee's father described his daughter as a fighter who suffered lots of bruises during the attack but is doing alright.

Man who attacked Sanford bar employee shot, killed by victim's boyfriend, police say

A man who attacked and tried to carjack a George's Tavern bar employee was shot and killed by the victim's partner, according to the Sanford Police Department.

Friends seek justice for Sanford shooting victim, say other victims recovering

Close family friends of a shooting victim in Sanford, Florida are speaking out for the first time since the deadly incident earlier this week. They spoke only with FOX 35’s Dave Puglisi in hopes that someone will come forward to help their beloved friend find justice.