Florida animal abuse registry criticized as shelters say state list falls short

A statewide registry created through legislation dubbed “Dexter's Law,” is designed to help identify people with a history of animal abuse is drawing criticism from animal welfare officials who say the database lacks enough information to be useful.

Former property owner weighs in on company filling in lake her family built: 'Sad to see it go'

A privately owned lake once stocked with fish and used for swimming and canoeing by generations of a Sanford family has been drained for development, leaving hundreds of fish and several turtles dead and raising questions about permitting and oversight.

Hundreds of fish, turtles found dead in Sanford pond near construction project

Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.

Sanford officer bonds out of jail after arrest on fraud charge
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A former Sanford Police Officer posted bond and was released from jail, hours after he was arrested on nearly 80 charges related to an alleged fraud scheme. Ronny Neal allegedly collected an unknown amount of money -- 'at least five figures' -- in false off-duty work from the City of Sanford, prosecutors allege.

Ex-Sanford officer, Ronny Neal, linked to over $12K payout in alleged fraud scheme: court documents

A former Sanford Police officer, who is accused of stealing city money through an 11-month fraud scheme, received a payout of over $12,000 from a false account with a Sanford Apartment complex, court records say. 

Sanford Police Chief: Ex-officer allegedly stole 'at least 5 figures' in secret 11-month fraud scheme

A longtime Sanford police officer was arrested and fired this week after authorities accused him of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds. Investigators allege that Ronny Neal submitted fraudulent work claims over several months.

Police arrest suspect in deadly November shooting in Sanford

Moses Mitchell is one of the suspects involved in the death of 22-year-old La-Don Ja Quan Williams on Nov. 1, according to police.

Bible survives destructive house fire: 'I cried'
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A Tesla or Tesla charge is suspected of sparking a fire that destroyed a family's home in Sanford. The Raky Family was able to escape the fire. One girl had to jump out of the second-story window. The garage, living room, and kitchen were heavily damaged. However, FOX 35's Marley Capper noticed that the family's bible managed to survive the fire. The family is relying on their faith to get through. Raky Family

1 person injured in Sanford house fire, authorities say

One person was injured in a fire that broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday, according to the fire department. 

Former Sanford pastor arrested again on new sexual battery charges

A former pastor was arrested for the second time this year, now facing five additional sexual battery charges in Volusia County.

FSU's Ethan Pritchard returns home to Sanford

Florida State University Ethan Pritchard received a warm welcome when he returned home to Sanford this weekend.

Missing Sanford teen found safe, officials say

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Elizabeth Marie MacArthur, who was last seen Friday morning near Seminole High School.

Fire breaks out at Sanford tissue factory

A fire broke out at the Resolute Tissue factory in Sanford early Friday.