'I haven’t gone back': Attorneys for Florida teen accosted in neighborhood want harsher charges
A 16-year-old teenager who was confronted by two men after allegedly speeding through a Sanford neighborhood on his way to visit a friend in June said he hasn't been back to the neighborhood – and does not have immediate plans to return.
A 16-year-old teenager who was confronted by two men after allegedly speeding through a Sanford neighborhood on his way to visit a friend in June said he hasn't been back to the neighborhood – and does not have immediate plans to return.
Retired Seminole County firefighter dies after brief time in hospital, officials say
A retired firefighter of the Seminole County Fire Department has died after spending a brief time at a hospital, the fire department shared on its Facebook page Tuesday.
A retired firefighter of the Seminole County Fire Department has died after spending a brief time at a hospital, the fire department shared on its Facebook page Tuesday.
Body found in retention pond in Sanford, police say
Sanford police are investigating after they said a body of a male was found in a retention pond on Tuesday morning.
Sanford police are investigating after they said a body of a male was found in a retention pond on Tuesday morning.
Florida couple to face judge after leaving child in hot car at Home Depot, police say
A couple who were arrested for allegedly leaving their child in a hot car while they shopped at a Central Florida Home Depot store will go before a judge on Tuesday.
A couple who were arrested for allegedly leaving their child in a hot car while they shopped at a Central Florida Home Depot store will go before a judge on Tuesday.
Children can get free ice cream cone for saying the Pledge of Allegiance
Many ice cream shops around the country are taking part in the "I Pledge Project," which offers free ice cream to kids who recite the pledge.
Many ice cream shops around the country are taking part in the "I Pledge Project," which offers free ice cream to kids who recite the pledge.
'We are just baffled': Woman shot during road-rage incident in Florida still hospitalized, sister says
The woman who was shot during an apparent road-rage incident last week in Oviedo, Florida, remains in the hospital where she underwent a second surgery this week, according to her sister. Her family remains hopeful she'll pull through.
The woman who was shot during an apparent road-rage incident last week in Oviedo, Florida, remains in the hospital where she underwent a second surgery this week, according to her sister. Her family remains hopeful she'll pull through.
Florida judge could face reprimand after angry outburst directed at man in courtroom
A judge in Seminole County continues to be seated on the bench, as the Florida Supreme Court decides if they will reprimand him for two different outbursts.
A judge in Seminole County continues to be seated on the bench, as the Florida Supreme Court decides if they will reprimand him for two different outbursts.
Some new Florida laws will boost DeSantis’ conservative base
About 150 bills will become laws in Florida on Friday — several of which Gov. Ron DeSantis is using to motivate his conservative base as he seeks reelection and a possible 2024 bid for president.
About 150 bills will become laws in Florida on Friday — several of which Gov. Ron DeSantis is using to motivate his conservative base as he seeks reelection and a possible 2024 bid for president.
Seminole State offering two new degrees, long-term solution to teacher shortage
Seminole State hopes to help fill teacher vacancies by training more teachers. The college is offering two new education degree track options this fall.
Seminole State hopes to help fill teacher vacancies by training more teachers. The college is offering two new education degree track options this fall.
Police: Woman critically hurt after being shot in Oviedo road rage incident, suspect arrested
A woman is critically hurt after police said she was shot during a suspected road rage incident in Oviedo Monday evening, according to police. Authorities said they arrested the alleged gunman, 22-year-old Keegan Johnson early Tuesday morning, a police report stated.
A woman is critically hurt after police said she was shot during a suspected road rage incident in Oviedo Monday evening, according to police. Authorities said they arrested the alleged gunman, 22-year-old Keegan Johnson early Tuesday morning, a police report stated.
Seminole County leaders remove pet licensing ordinance fee
Seminole County leaders have done away with a pet licensing ordinance that previously required pet owners to provide annual proof of rabies vaccination and owner information to reunify pets in the event the pet is lost.
Seminole County leaders have done away with a pet licensing ordinance that previously required pet owners to provide annual proof of rabies vaccination and owner information to reunify pets in the event the pet is lost.
Accident involving bicyclist closes parts of U.S. 17-92 in Maitland
Southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 17-92 are shut down in Maitland due to a crash reportedly involving a pedestrian or bicyclist. Traffic is being diverted at Mayo Ave. following the incident which is said to have happened around 4 p.m.
Southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 17-92 are shut down in Maitland due to a crash reportedly involving a pedestrian or bicyclist. Traffic is being diverted at Mayo Ave. following the incident which is said to have happened around 4 p.m.
Florida fish treasure hunt: Eight $6,000 largemouth bass tagged in Florida lakes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a fishing competition where participants can win up to $70,000 in prizes.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting a fishing competition where participants can win up to $70,000 in prizes.
Police: man gets into physical altercation behind Altamonte Springs police department
A man was arrested on Wednesday for battery during a fight that broke out behind the Altamonte Springs Police Department according to police.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for battery during a fight that broke out behind the Altamonte Springs Police Department according to police.
Florida man slashed wife's throat because she allegedly burned his passport, documents say
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
Group urging support for Pride Month disrupts school board meeting with song
School board members pulled a proclamation for Pride Month from the last school board meeting agenda.
School board members pulled a proclamation for Pride Month from the last school board meeting agenda.
Man accused of trying to lure Florida girl, 13, into his car by offering her breakfast
A 39-year-old man accused of trying to entice a 13-year-old girl into his car as she walked to her bus stop in Longwood was arrested Monday, according to police.
A 39-year-old man accused of trying to entice a 13-year-old girl into his car as she walked to her bus stop in Longwood was arrested Monday, according to police.
Firefighters rescue tree trimmer pinned under branch while several feet above ground
A tree trimmer had to be rescued from a large oak tree on a job site in Seminole County on Monday, authorities said.
A tree trimmer had to be rescued from a large oak tree on a job site in Seminole County on Monday, authorities said.
Heat advisory prompts Seminole County to open cooling centers
From extreme heat to heavy rain, it was a one, two punch for Central Florida after this weather impact day.
From extreme heat to heavy rain, it was a one, two punch for Central Florida after this weather impact day.
Florida men arrested after dispute with teen boys in Sanford neighborhood
Two Florida men were arrested after a dispute with two teenage boys over speeding in the Sanford neighborhood of Lake Forest.
Two Florida men were arrested after a dispute with two teenage boys over speeding in the Sanford neighborhood of Lake Forest.