South Seminole Hospital to be torn down
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The latest regional, statewide and national news events along with economic news, sports reports, weather and traffic are provided by the FOX 35 News Team.The South Seminole Hospital in Longwood will soon close, and Orlando Health will build a new healthcare hub in its place. The hospital has been in Longwood for 40 years. It?s next to Reiter Park, which city leaders said is Longwood?s crown jewel. City leaders think the new plans will be a good thing for the area and for business owners.

Lake Mary High School boys' lacrosse team wins first state championship

The boy’s lacrosse team at Lake Mary High School won their first state championship and did so while staying undefeated. The Rams went 24-0.

Officials: 12-foot alligator attacks couple's dog at Florida park

A couple was walking their dog at a Central Florida park last week when a large alligator came out of the water and snatched their dog.

Hurricane Ian flood victims still in need of help, months after devastating storm

It's been more than seven months since Hurricane Ian flooded Seminole County homes. Some people still don't have a place to live, as the county works to prepare for the next hurricane.

Black bear seen in Altamonte Springs has left the area, FWC says

A young Black bear that was seen in a tree in Altamonte Springs Tuesday has left the area, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said in a news release Wednesday morning.

Lake Mary High School addressing 'bad behavior' on campus

Lake Mary High School has recently seen a number of high-profile violent incidents. Administrators said the bad behavior there is a reflection of bad behavior across the state and country.

'I couldn't even say goodbye to him': Family mourns grandfather, 81, killed in hit-and-run crash

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are searching for a vehicle they say fatally struck an 81-year-old Sanford man who was crossing the road in Orange County Monday night.

Man shot, killed at Sanford gas station

A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Sanford gas station Wednesday morning.

Lake Wales quadruple murder suspect shot, killed by police at Sanford motel, police say

A man suspected of killing a woman and her three children in Florida earlier this week was shot and killed by authorities on Wednesday at a motel in Sanford after an hours-long standoff, police said.