Seminole County shed explosion sparks fire at 2 homes: officials
A shed explosion sparked a fire at two Seminole County homes on Sunday morning. It happened in Fern Park near S Lakewood Drive.
Is lightning damage covered by insurance? Strike sparks fire that destroys Seminole County home
A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.
Lightning strike sparks massive house fire in Sanford
Authorities believe a lightning strike ignited a devastating fire at a home in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford on Tuesday evening, destroying the residence but leaving its occupants unharmed.
Man arrested after threatening to kill girlfriend, barricading in Longwood home: Police
One man is in custody after officials with the Longwood Police Department said he threatened to kill his girlfriend and barricaded himself inside a residence Sunday afternoon.
Brush fire near Lake Harney burns 15 acres, smoke visible in Geneva area
Fire crews from Volusia and Seminole counties, along with the Florida Forest Service, responded late Saturday afternoon to multiple brush fires near Lake Harney, with smoke visible throughout the Geneva area and neighboring communities.
Amtrak train leaving Sanford delayed in North Carolina due to mechanical issues
An Amtrak Auto Train carrying 465 passengers was temporarily stopped near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Thursday, May 22, due to mechanical issues, Amtrak officials confirmed.
Seminole High School substitute teacher arrested for punching student with autism: deputies
A Seminole County substitute teacher was taken to jail for punching a nonverbal student with autism, according to an arrest affidavit. The incident reportedly happened on Monday in a classroom at Seminole High School.
2 Sanford police officers resign following mishandled hostage response, chief says
Two Sanford Police officers have stepped down following an internal investigation into the department’s delayed response to a 2024 hostage situation at a local gas station, where a woman was held at knifepoint in a bathroom.
Several students fall ill at Teague Middle School dance; 1 hospitalized, deputies say
Several students who attended a Teague Middle School dance in Seminole County fell ill, and one of them was taken to a local hospital, authorities said.
Several students fall ill during middle school dance
Questions are swirling after an eighth grader was transported to the hospital after several students fell ill during a middle school dance in Seminole County. The incident happened Friday night at the Teague Middle School dance, which was held at the Hilton hotel in Altamonte Springs.
Altamonte police locate missing teen with autism after community search
The Altamonte Springs Police Department says they have now located the missing teen with autism who went missing on Friday night.
2 prescribed burns happening in Central Florida area
There are currently two prescribed burns happening in the Central Florida area. In Seminole County, 325 acres are being burned, while in Lake County, 200 acres are being burned.
Sanford pastor accused of sex crimes denied bond after arrest in Virginia
A Seminole County pastor, Yyersson David Solarte Basto, has been jailed without bond after being extradited from Virginia on child sex abuse charges.
7 Seminole High School flag football players earn college scholarships
Seven senior girls at Seminole High School have earned college athletic scholarships for flag football, a sport that’s only been at the school for two years and was new to all of them.
Local players earn college flag football scholarships
Six Seminole High School girls flag football team members recently received scholarships to play in college. The girls who received scholarships are: Mikazia Carmenatty, Justyce Knight, Aaliyah Bailey, Nakyla Simms, Shyla Fideum and Gianna Diaz. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish talks to the girls, as well as their coach, about the impact of the scholarships.
Families outraged after mementos removed from Oviedo cemetery
At least 4 families spoke with Fox 35 after they say their loved one's graves were cleared of sentimental mementos at Oviedo Methodist Cemetery in early May.
TikTok Chromebook challenge sparks Florida school warnings
Lake County Schools issued warnings to parents about the TikTok Challenge Wednesday. The district advised students and parents they could face severe consequences - including expulsion or criminal charges - if a student is caught doing the challenge on a district device.
Sanford pastor arrested in Virginia on child sex crime charges
A Sanford pastor has been arrested in Virginia on charges of sexually abusing two underage girls at a local church, police announced Thursday.
Teen shot in Sanford drive-by set to walk at graduation after year of recovery
One year after a drive-by shooting left her with a traumatic brain injury, a Sanford teenager is preparing to walk across the graduation stage — a milestone once thought impossible.
Sanford drive-by shooting: 4 suspects wanted; new video released
More than a year after a 17-year-old high school senior was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting while standing outside her home, Sanford police released new surveillance video showing the moment shots were fired.