Alligator spotted near dog park in Oviedo prompts warning for park goers

City officials in Oviedo are urging caution after spotting an alligator at Shane Kelly Park, noting increased activity during mating season.

FHP: Semi truck driver arrested after false bomb threat shuts down I-4

A semi-truck driver was arrested after telling his company there were bombs in his truck, prompting a heavy law enforcement response on Interstate 4, according to authorities.

Over crowding? Seminole County approves LifePoint Christian Church expansion
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A Longwood church is approved for expansion despite some speaking about over crowding. Despite some opposition, LifePoint Christian Church will expand by nearly 2.5 acres. 

Former Oviedo middle school teacher accused of sexual battery involving minor

Oviedo police arrested a former middle school teacher who is accused of sexual battery of a minor following an investigation into allegations involving a student.

Orlando fertility clinic sued for IVF mix-up closes operations

 An Orlando-based fertility clinic – currently accused of implanting the wrong embryo during a procedure – is closing its doors. 

Inspection revealed 'numerous issues' at Lake Mary apartment complex: Report

Building inspections at a Lake Mary apartment complex where dozens of residents were evacuated earlier this week revealed "numerous issues with all buildings," according to a report released by Seminole County officials on Thursday.

Florida fertility clinic sued: Baby dies 10 days after birth; surrogate mental health concerns

A mother is accusing a Florida fertility clinic of improper practice, claiming her daughter was mentally unfit to be a surrogate and saying screening tests should have prevented the embryo implantation from taking place. 

85 apartment units evacuated: Building 'sinking, settling to the ground'
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Tenants of over 80 units at a Lake Mary apartment complex were told to move out after a fire – which took place months prior – uncovered significant structural issues. These affected units were deemed "unsafe" to live in, as the Seminole County Fire Department cited "several deficiencies" that were found. 

Fertility clinic faces lawsuit after surrogate baby dies 10 days after birth
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The power attorney of a surrogate mother filed a lawsuit against a Longwood fertility clinic after a baby died 10 days after birth. The lawsuit alleges that the clinic implanted an embryo into a surrogate who didn't have the capability to make an informed decision by herself. 

Lake Mary apartment evacuation: 85 units ruled 'unsafe'
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Approximately 85 units at the Pebble Creek apartments in Lake Mary were condemned this week after fire and structural inspections revealed life-threatening "deficiencies," Seminole County officials said. Officials said some issues they saw included stairs pulling away from walls and buildings physically "settling on themselves."

Winter Park shooting suspects denied bond: 2 window installers hospitalized
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Frederick Leonzo Callaway and James Robinson, charged with felony murder, armed burglary, armed robbery, and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, were denied bond on March 25 after two window installment workers were hospitalized from shooting injuries. The shooting was reported on Tuesday around 3:50 p.m. at a home near Overlook Road and Sylvan Boulevard. Police found two men who had been shot and taken to the hospital.

Winter Park shooting: Suspects shot at construction workers over confrontation about stolen tools, police say

The Winter Park Police Department identified two men accused of taking tools from a home construction site in Winter Park, shooting two workers who confronted them about it, and then leading authorities on a brief pursuit that ended in Lake Mary.

85 apartment units evacuated: Officials site damage to stairs, structure
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Seminole County officials discuss three key issues at a Lake Mary apartment -- prompting the evacuation of 85 units. Officials cited damage to stairs, structural damage and damage from a previous fire. 

Over 70 Lake Mary apartments deemed 'unsafe' over building safety concerns: Officials

Update (3/25): Seminole County is clarifying some of the numbers initially provided regarding the evacuations at the Pebble Creek at Lake Mary apartment complex. Officials said roughly 60 apartments were occupied, while roughly 10 were vacant.

Over 70 Lake Mary apartments 'unsafe' for occupancy
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The Seminole County Fire Department reported on March 24 that 72 apartment units at the Pebble Creek apartments – located at 780 Creekwater Terrace – are not safe to live in. Of the 72 identified units, 48 were unoccupied. Residents living in the remainder of the affected units were relocated to available apartments within the complex, the fire department reported.