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โGiving Machinesโ get results for Central Florida nonprofits
Read full article: โGiving Machinesโ get results for Central Florida nonprofitsA "Giving Machine" is a vending machine that allows people to donate specific items to nonprofits. Check out where all that good is now going.
Sanford Pints nโ Paws fest fundraises for animal shelters with live music, over 70 vendors
Read full article: Sanford Pints nโ Paws fest fundraises for animal shelters with live music, over 70 vendorsThe festival will feature over 70 breweries, vendors, food trucks and more all while benefitting animal shelters in the area.
Seminole County works to update floodplain plan, find projects for next 5 years
Read full article: Seminole County works to update floodplain plan, find projects for next 5 yearsWith less than 70 days until the start of the next hurricane season, Seminole County is starting to update its floodplain management plan for the next five years.
4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in Oviedo
Read full article: 4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in OviedoSeminole County is gearing up for a major road upgrade in Oviedo, but drivers will need to be patient and prepare for long-term inconveniences before things get better.
An assassinโs skull was stashed in this Central Florida town. Hereโs where, why
Read full article: An assassinโs skull was stashed in this Central Florida town. Hereโs where, whyFlorida is no stranger to strange history, but this one connects all the way back to the Lincoln assassination.
Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of food
Read full article: Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of foodSecond Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDAโs Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansion
Read full article: Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansionOrange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.
โKids were super excited:โ Bear climbs down tree, into woods near Seminole County school
Read full article: โKids were super excited:โ Bear climbs down tree, into woods near Seminole County schoolAfter spending several hours perched in a tree near Markham Woods Middle School, a black bear climbed down shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday and wandered toward the woods adjacent to the school.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Is Wekiwa Springs State Park really sold out this summer? Hereโs what we found out
Read full article: Is Wekiwa Springs State Park really sold out this summer? Hereโs what we found outIf you're planning to visit Wekiwa Springs State Park this summer, you may have visited the state's website and seen that regular day passes are fully booked from late May through August. But it turns out, there are open spots available within that window.
Florida Senate bill aiming to roll back rural boundaries under talks
Read full article: Florida Senate bill aiming to roll back rural boundaries under talksMonday afternoon, a state Senate committee is set to discuss a bill that aims to make changes regarding land use and development regulations in Florida.
20-year-old arrested, faces murder charges in 2022 Sanford shooting
Read full article: 20-year-old arrested, faces murder charges in 2022 Sanford shootingA suspect in a 2022 Sanford shooting who was also wanted in violent home invasions and armed robberies in Georgia is now behind bars, according to an arrest report.
Altamonte Springs police release sketch of man accused of assaulting women
Read full article: Altamonte Springs police release sketch of man accused of assaulting womenPolice released a sketch on Monday of the man they believe is responsible for approaching and assaulting women after dark in Altamonte Springs.
Spectacular spring break week ahead for Central Florida after severe weather Sunday
Read full article: Spectacular spring break week ahead for Central Florida after severe weather SundaySunday has been encompassed by discussions of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes for central Florida. However, after this rather historic storm system which has wreaked havoc for millions across the country moves downrange, a marvelous rest of the spring break vacation is in store for those able to take advantage of the time off.
1 injured in crash between boat, personal watercraft on St. Johns River, officials say
Read full article: 1 injured in crash between boat, personal watercraft on St. Johns River, officials sayA person on a personal watercraft was injured in a crash with a boat on Saturday on the St. Johns River, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
1 dead, 2 children among 5 hurt after wrong-way crash on I-4 in Seminole County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 2 children among 5 hurt after wrong-way crash on I-4 in Seminole County, FHP saysAn Orlando man is dead and two children are among five others hurt after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida Senate bill bans, rolls back voter-approved rural boundary measures
Read full article: Florida Senate bill bans, rolls back voter-approved rural boundary measuresMeasures approved by voters in 2024 to tighten development in rural areas of two Central Florida counties would be banned under a bill currently in the Florida Senate. State Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring SB 1118, which proposes changes to land use and development regulations.
Seminole Towne Center set for transformation in new mixed-use development deal
Read full article: Seminole Towne Center set for transformation in new mixed-use development dealThe Ardent Companies, a privately held real estate firm based in Atlanta, has closed on a deal for the 76-acre site in Sanford for $17 million.
โWouldโve been dead:' Good Samaritans, first responders honored for saving Seminole County fisherman
Read full article: โWouldโve been dead:' Good Samaritans, first responders honored for saving Seminole County fishermanIn January, Dan Watson was changing out his tackle bait when his boat flipped over near Lake Harney and Jolly Gator area. With the help of fishermen, 911 dispatchers, and Seminole County fire crews, he's alive to tell the tale.
Sanford still seeks millions from FEMA to repair marina more than 2 years since Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Sanford still seeks millions from FEMA to repair marina more than 2 years since Hurricane IanThe same day a confirmed EF-2 tornado hit Seminole County, the city of Sanford took action to hopefully claim millions of dollars after a different disaster.
Trooper Steve on Patrol explores I-4โs new upgrades in Seminole County
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol explores I-4โs new upgrades in Seminole CountyThe weather is absolutely gorgeous, so weโre taking a drive through Seminole County to check out some of the newest improvements along I-4.
Winter Springs wastewater workshop focuses on needed improvements
Read full article: Winter Springs wastewater workshop focuses on needed improvementsJust a few months after the election of three new commissioners, who said they would work to fix Winter Springs' wastewater issues, there will be a workshop on the possible ways to tackle the problem.
Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effect
Read full article: Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effectAs the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum take effect, we're looking into how what's happening in Washington will impact your wallet.
Seminole County firefighters talk head-shaving event for charity on Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Seminole County firefighters talk head-shaving event for charity on Trooper Steve on PatrolWeโve got Justin Esteras from Seminole County Fire stepping up for a live head shave during our stream. So tune in and watch as he goes from full coverage to freshly buzzed, all in the name of charity.
โPeople donโt understand:โ League of Women Voters event tries to shed light on homelessness in Central Florida
Read full article: โPeople donโt understand:โ League of Women Voters event tries to shed light on homelessness in Central FloridaThe League of Women Voters of Orange County is bringing attention to the recent changes impacting the homeless community and exploring ways the public can contribute to the solution. On Wednesday, they held a discussion panel titled โUnsheltered: Criminalized and Cast Aside.โ
Victim who fatally shot teen robber not immune under โStand Your Groundโ judge rules
Read full article: Victim who fatally shot teen robber not immune under โStand Your Groundโ judge rulesA Sanford man potentially facing decades in prison for allegedly shooting and killing a teenage robbery suspect in 2019 is not immune from prosecution under Floridaโs so-called โStand Your Groundโ self-defense law, a judge recently ruled.
Getting results for your money: When property damage is worth claiming
Read full article: Getting results for your money: When property damage is worth claimingWith an EF-2 tornado comes major wind damage and several Seminole County property owners are cleaning up and figuring out whatโs covered by their homeownerโs insurance policies.
2 indicted over 2023 murder of 18-year-old at Oviedo apartment complex
Read full article: 2 indicted over 2023 murder of 18-year-old at Oviedo apartment complexTwo men have been indicted after the murder of 2023 murder of an 18-year-old near Oviedo, according to the State Attorneyโs Office 18th judicial circuit.
โLooks like a warzone:โ Seminole County estimates $10 million in tornado damage
Read full article: โLooks like a warzone:โ Seminole County estimates $10 million in tornado damageAs families start to clean up debris and make plans to repair their homes in Whispering Winds, crews are out assessing the damage and clearing pathways in the neighborhood that was hit hardest by a severe storm Monday morning.
WATCH: Driver captures video of tornado as it crosses I-4 in Seminole County
Read full article: WATCH: Driver captures video of tornado as it crosses I-4 in Seminole CountySome drivers on I-4 had to stop their vehicles as heavy rain and winds reduced visibility as an EF-2 tornado crossed the interstate.
Longwood residents begin cleanup, recovery in tornadoโs aftermath
Read full article: Longwood residents begin cleanup, recovery in tornadoโs aftermathHomeowners in Longwood are beginning the difficult process of cleaning up after a tornado tore through their neighborhood, leaving behind significant damage.
Tornado leaves trail of destruction in Lake Mary, toppling trees and flipping trailers
Read full article: Tornado leaves trail of destruction in Lake Mary, toppling trees and flipping trailersSeveral businesses near Skyline Drive are now dealing with damage after a tornado touched down in Lake Mary on Monday.
Seminole County to distribute tarps for residents impacted by tornadoes
Read full article: Seminole County to distribute tarps for residents impacted by tornadoesAfter Monday morningโs tornadoes in Longwood, officials in Seminole County announced they are providing tarps to impacted residents, according to a social media post.
โRare phenomenon:โ EF-2 tornado demolishes Longwood home, damages others with 120 mph winds
Read full article: โRare phenomenon:โ EF-2 tornado demolishes Longwood home, damages others with 120 mph windsA two-story home in Longwood collapsed and another home was damaged as severe weather hit the area.
PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the area
Read full article: PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the areaPhotos are starting to come in from viewers around our area after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County.
WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve surveys severe weather damage in Central Florida
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve surveys severe weather damage in Central FloridaA very wet and dangerous morning on Central Floridaโs roadways, as strong storm cells lead to tornado warnings and damage across the area.
Strong storms spark warnings across Central Florida; tornado touches down
Read full article: Strong storms spark warnings across Central Florida; tornado touches downWeโre tracking a line of storms moving in from the Gulf ahead of another front that is forecast to arrive late Monday morning and into the afternoon.
Wekiwa Springs State Park launches reservation system to ease overcrowding
Read full article: Wekiwa Springs State Park launches reservation system to ease overcrowdingWekiwa Springs State Park is rolling out a new reservation system in an effort to curb long lines and congestion, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from visitors.
Teen arrested after making online threats to โshoot upโ Seminole High School, police say
Read full article: Teen arrested after making online threats to โshoot upโ Seminole High School, police sayA 17-year-old was arrested after he was accused of making online threats to โshoot upโ Seminole High School, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Florida Supreme Court to decide fate of convicted Seminole County murderer facing execution amid mental health appeal
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court to decide fate of convicted Seminole County murderer facing execution amid mental health appealIn 1995, Edward James was convicted of murdering Betty Dick and her granddaughter, Toni Neuner, in a Seminole County neighborhood, Lake Hodge Estates.
Seminole High School educator arrested on allegations of spraying water on disabled student
Read full article: Seminole High School educator arrested on allegations of spraying water on disabled studentA para-professional at Seminole High School was arrested on Friday morning after a student was sprayed with water, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Seminole County makes first arrest under Florida camping ban law
Read full article: Seminole County makes first arrest under Florida camping ban lawThe Seminole County Sheriffโs Office has made its first arrest of homeless people after a state law banning sleeping or camping on public property went into full effect this January. The camp was on Raven Park property, at U.S. Highway 17-92 and Raven Avenue in the Longwood area.
โCognitive declineโ argued as execution looms in Florida for man convicted of killing Seminole County woman, 8-year-old
Read full article: โCognitive declineโ argued as execution looms in Florida for man convicted of killing Seminole County woman, 8-year-oldAn attorney for inmate Edward James is arguing that drug and alcohol use since childhood, multiple head injuries and a near-fatal heart attack have helped lead to James suffering โcognitive decline.โ
Exploring the ghost town of Markham in Seminole County
Read full article: Exploring the ghost town of Markham in Seminole CountyA News 6 viewer recently discovered apparent gravestones just beyond his property near Markham Woods Road. Come along as we explore this part of Seminole County which has disappeared through the decades.
Watering restrictions start in Central Florida after daylight saving. See how this affects you
Read full article: Watering restrictions start in Central Florida after daylight saving. See how this affects youWatering restrictions will start March 9 for residents and businesses in multiple counties to conserve water and maintain lawn and plant health.
Bubbalouโs Bodacious BBQ Altamonte Springs location to close. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: Bubbalouโs Bodacious BBQ Altamonte Springs location to close. Hereโs what we knowBubbalouโs Bodacious BBQโs Altamonte Springs on 1049 E. Altamonte Drive is set to close April 1 after the restaurantโs owner, Bucky, will be retiring, according to a social media post.
2-day festival showcases performing arts, dozens of artists in Lake Mary to help raise money for students
Read full article: 2-day festival showcases performing arts, dozens of artists in Lake Mary to help raise money for studentsThe Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts will showcase dozens of artists this weekend, raising funds for students in Seminole County.
Sanford Police Departmentโs โNeighborhood Response Unit:โ Dealing with problems
Read full article: Sanford Police Departmentโs โNeighborhood Response Unit:โ Dealing with problemsThe Sanford Police Department credits a long-running special tactical unit โ the Neighborhood Response Unit โ with lowering crime.
โRipped my teeth out:โ Sanford police under fire after disturbing hostage video goes viral
Read full article: โRipped my teeth out:โ Sanford police under fire after disturbing hostage video goes viralA disturbing hostage incident at a Sanford gas station has now sparked an investigation into how officers handled the situation, according to the police department.
Woman sentenced to 7 years in prison for Altamonte Springs animal cruelty case
Read full article: Woman sentenced to 7 years in prison for Altamonte Springs animal cruelty caseThe woman arrested after โnumerous starving dogs and catsโ were found in her Altamonte Springs home was sentenced to seven years in prison, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorneyโs Office.
Man arrested for โvulgar sexual commentsโ to girls walking near their school, Sanford police say
Read full article: Man arrested for โvulgar sexual commentsโ to girls walking near their school, Sanford police sayA 30-year-old man faces multiple charges after Sanford police said he made โvulgar sexual commentsโ to two young girls walking near their school, according to a news release.
These are the bills Central Florida state representatives are pushing during the legislative session
Read full article: These are the bills Central Florida state representatives are pushing during the legislative sessionThe annual Florida Legislative Session gets underway Tuesday, and our state representatives are looking to pass bills on everything from help for people with disabilities to preventing pool drownings to mental health care for teachers.
LIVE UPDATES: Jury selection begins for man accused of hitting, killing woman helping crash victim in Sanford
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: Jury selection begins for man accused of hitting, killing woman helping crash victim in SanfordNearly four years after a pair of deadly hit-and-run crashes, the man accused in those wrecks is now facing trial.
Do you support removing fluoride from water? Oviedoโs mayor wants to know
Read full article: Do you support removing fluoride from water? Oviedoโs mayor wants to knowOviedo Mayor Megan Sladek is asking Floridians to participate in a survey asking whether they support the banning of fluoride from drinking water.
Bell tower on brink of collapse at 139-year-old Altamonte Chapel. Whatโs being done to save it?
Read full article: Bell tower on brink of collapse at 139-year-old Altamonte Chapel. Whatโs being done to save it?You may have driven by the historic Altamonte Chapel on State Road 436 countless times and never known its story.
Dynamic tolling in full swing on I-4 Express lanes, cap set at $3 per toll
Read full article: Dynamic tolling in full swing on I-4 Express lanes, cap set at $3 per tollThe changes mean that toll prices in the I-4 express lanes fluctuate based on traffic congestion. Three dollars is the maximum you could potentially pay per toll, at least right now. Drivers traveling through all the westbound tolls at the cap would pay $18, while those on the eastbound tolls would pay $21.
Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive route
Read full article: Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive routeUniversal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
Sanford police looking for man who made โvulgar sexual commentsโ to 2 girls walking home from school
Read full article: Sanford police looking for man who made โvulgar sexual commentsโ to 2 girls walking home from schoolThe Sanford Police Department is searching for a man who made vulgar comments to two young girls as they were on their way home from school.
New โElevate Floridaโ program now accepting applications to help raise homes
Read full article: New โElevate Floridaโ program now accepting applications to help raise homesElevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). Itโs designed to not only protect homes from future disasters but also lower insurance premiums and reduce claims for future storms.
Petition to light up baseball and soccer fields at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs gets 1,000+ signatures
Read full article: Petition to light up baseball and soccer fields at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs gets 1,000+ signaturesMore than 1,000 parents, athletes, and coaches are petitioning Winter Springs commissioners to get the lights turned on at Central Winds Park's baseball and soccer fields.
Man in critical condition after being pinned under door in Seminole County
Read full article: Man in critical condition after being pinned under door in Seminole CountyA man was hospitalized in critical condition after being pinned underneath a metal door in Seminole County, according to firefighters.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: How Central Florida manages school buses
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: How Central Florida manages school busesThe costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Hereโs how Central Floridaโs school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.
Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereโs the timeline for โdynamicโ tolls
Read full article: Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereโs the timeline for โdynamicโ tollsThe change could mean higher toll rates during busier times on the interstate when drivers typically see traffic delays.