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Seminole County races to get ahead of major flooding after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Seminole County races to get ahead of major flooding after Hurricane MiltonSeminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris said Friday that flooding is expected to continue through next week after Hurricane Milton.
WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M.: Seminole County to provide update ahead of Helene
Read full article: WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M.: Seminole County to provide update ahead of HeleneWater levels are high and concerning in Seminole County as residents wait to see what Hurricane Helene brings. The St. Johns River near Lake Monroe is already inches below the action stage from the summer storms a few weeks ago.
Man bitten by alligator while swimming in Seminole County lake
Read full article: Man bitten by alligator while swimming in Seminole County lakeA man was seriously injured after being bitten by an alligator early Sunday in Lake Monroe in Seminole County, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officers.
St. Johns River Festival of the Arts brings over 150 exhibitors to downtown Sanford
Read full article: St. Johns River Festival of the Arts brings over 150 exhibitors to downtown SanfordOver 55,000 people are anticipated to visit downtown Sanford for the 13th annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts.
WKMG Hits the Road: Sanford residents share opinions about living in 32771 ZIP code
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Sanford residents share opinions about living in 32771 ZIP codeAs WKMG is preparing to hit the road next month in the 32771 ZIP code, people who live in the area are highlighting the positives in the community as well as their concerns.
Health emergency declared for Sanford after sewage spills into Lake Monroe
Read full article: Health emergency declared for Sanford after sewage spills into Lake MonroeOn Monday, the Sanford City Commission voted to approve an emergency health declaration to make funds available for immediate maintenance of its two water treatment facilities.
‘Long awaited:’ Seminole County renovates, reopens boat ramps at Lake Monroe after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: ‘Long awaited:’ Seminole County renovates, reopens boat ramps at Lake Monroe after Hurricane IanPeople in Seminole County once again have a place to launch their boats along Lake Monroe.
Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Monroe between Seminole, Volusia counties
Read full article: Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Monroe between Seminole, Volusia countiesThe Florida Department of Health in Volusia County says a water sample has tested positive for blue-green algal toxins in Lake Monroe, between Volusia and Seminole counties.
Stone Island residents sue Deltona, claim city at fault for flooded homes
Read full article: Stone Island residents sue Deltona, claim city at fault for flooded homesDon Phaneuf considers himself one of the lucky homeowners on Stone Island, a community on the north side of Lake Monroe near Deltona. Water came close to his home after Hurricane Ian, but never inside.
Seminole County leaders discuss flood risks following Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Seminole County leaders discuss flood risks following Hurricane IanSeminole County is studying the landscape and the flood risks that come with it in the hope that new data will lead to better informed decisions on future projects.
Floodwaters encroach on downtown Sanford as Lake Monroe rises after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Floodwaters encroach on downtown Sanford as Lake Monroe rises after Hurricane IanThe water from Lake Monroe washed up over the sea wall, across parts of Seminole Boulevard, and into parking lots and parks.
Flooding concerns rise as Lake Monroe set to crest; Lake Harney may soon recede
Read full article: Flooding concerns rise as Lake Monroe set to crest; Lake Harney may soon recedeSeminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris said Monday afternoon that historic flooding throughout the area is expected to continue for weeks.
Autopsy of man found in Lake Monroe leads to homicide investigation
Read full article: Autopsy of man found in Lake Monroe leads to homicide investigationSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A man found dead in Lake Monroe on Jan. 17 is now being investigated as a homicide case, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Bernard Morton was reported as missing on Dec. 10, 2020. Morton was found in Lake Monroe five weeks later, according to the sheriff’s office. More evidence was found when an autopsy was performed on Morton, according to deputies. The case is an active homicide investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
Mystery solved: Booms rattle homes in Central Florida due to Naval bomb training
Read full article: Mystery solved: Booms rattle homes in Central Florida due to Naval bomb trainingThe window rattling noise was caused by training happening at the Pinecastle Range Complex, a Navy training facility in the Ocala National Forest. Use extra caution when driving through the Ocala National Forest and surrounding areas. Secure any items around your residence that could attract wildlife,” according to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville which manages the site. “Always be mindful of larger animals including black bears and practice bearwise measures.”Seminole County Fire said it received several 911 calls from residents reporting “booms” in the Sanford area. Radar detected smoke from the Astor Farms area blowing over Lake Monroe .
Reward offered for help identifying boat involved in hit-and-run on Lake Monroe
Read full article: Reward offered for help identifying boat involved in hit-and-run on Lake MonroeSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering a $5,000 reward for information about a fatal boating crash that happened in May. According to Chad Weber, of the FWC, a 43-year-old man on his personal watercraft was hit by a fishing boat around 10:30 a.m. on May 23 on Lake Monroe near channel marker 6. Weber said witnesses reported seeing a fishing boat hit a personal watercraft and then leaving the area. FWC said two good Samaritan vessels stopped to help the victim and brought him back to the Wayside boat ramp. Authorities said the boat may have front end damage or have black paint transferred on it from the crash.
FWC seeks information in fatal hit-and-run on Lake Monroe
Read full article: FWC seeks information in fatal hit-and-run on Lake MonroeFWC seeks information in fatal hit-and-run on Lake MonroePublished: May 24, 2020, 6:46 pmThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for the public's help as it seeks information about a hit-and-run that occurred on Lake Monroe.
Hit-and-run: Lake Mary man killed when boat strikes personal watercraft on Lake Monroe
Read full article: Hit-and-run: Lake Mary man killed when boat strikes personal watercraft on Lake MonroeAccording to Chad Weber with FWC, the boating accident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Lake Monroe near channel marker 6. "FWC is trying to piece together what took place," Weber said. Weber said witnesses reported seeing a fishing boat hit a personal watercraft and then leave the area. FWC said two good Samaritan vessels stopped to help the victim and brought him back to Wayside boat ramp. Weber said FWC officers are following up on leads, but they face several challenges to solve this hit and run.