Florida man jumped into St. Johns River to evade authorities after leading them on chase, deputies say
Florida authorities said a 28-year-old man jumped into the St. Johns River in an attempt to avoid capture after leading deputies in a pursuit across multiple Central Florida counties on Saturday.
As flooding recedes, some Florida homes are still only accessible by boat
As the water recedes, Sanford's waterfront is slowly starting to emerge.
New Wekiva Parkway ramp at I-4 signals another milestone in completing Orlando beltway
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the first Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429) ramp at the interchange of Interstate 4 and S.R. 417.
5 taken to hospital after fire suppressant system activates at BJs Wholesale gas station; human error blamed
No, it did not snow in Florida, but at one gas station it looked like it had.
Dead snails, potentially in the millions, line Lake Monroe following Hurricane Ian
The edge of Lake Monroe in Sanford has a new look these days. It’s covered in hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of dead snails. If you live near there and haven’t seen them, you’ve probably smelled them.
More storm debris trucks added to Seminole County fleet
As storm debris cleanup continues across Central Florida, more trucks are being added to Seminole Counties fleet. As of Friday, there are 86 trucks riding through neighborhoods picking up storm debris. Next week, the county wants to add more.
Florida Senate GOP committees aids candidates Brodeur, Collins
A political committee led by incoming Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, gave more than $256,000 in aid over two weeks to Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, and Tampa Republican Jay Collins as they run in two closely watched Senate races.
Seminole County asks residents to be patient with debris clean-up
As counties across Central Florida work to recover from Hurricane Ian, storm debris and people's belongings are piling up in front of homes and along roads. Some residents in Seminole County are getting so impatient seeing the debris they are taking it out on county workers.
Fixing flooded Sanford road could cost at least $1 million
While flood water continued to creep up around Sanford City Hall Monday, officials inside discussed what they need to do next.
National Guard helps drain Ian's floodwaters from Florida hospital parking lot
Members of the National Guard were using water to fight water as they battled floodwaters in the parking lot of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, in Sanford.
'Your whole life is disrupted': Florida residents commute to homes by canoe through flooded neighborhoods
Water levels continue to rise in Sanford, Florida. One neighborhood is buried in almost three feet of water, as people are commuting to and from their homes by canoe, trying to make the best of the situation.
Ian flooding blocks access to Central Florida Zoo
Lake Monroe, which is part of the St. Johns River system, is at record high levels. Because of the unprecedented flooding, access to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is blocked. CEO Richard Glover tells FOX 35 News that the animals are ok and cared for while staff waits for the water to recede.
Floodwaters inch closer to businesses in Seminole County
Historic flooding along Lake Monroe could rise three more inches as the waters edge closer to downtown Sanford businesses
Rising St. Johns River now just feet away from Sanford businesses
Seminole Blvd. runs alongside Lake Monroe from Interstate 4 to Downtown Sanford. Next to the boulevard is the Sanford River Walk. Both the roadway and the popular biking and jogging path are underwater.
Ian leaves auto shops busy with cars waterlogged from rain, flooding
Cars flooded in Central Florida from Ian are now making their way to auto shops, like Motorworks of Florida in Sanford.
2015 cold case: Who killed Sanford store owner Joshua Hur?
On December 23, 2015, Joshua Hur was robbed, shot, and killed. The Sanford store owner was on his way to church hours before Christmas Eve. He left behind two children and a lasting mark on his community.
Spider monkeys rescued from pet smuggling operation at US-Mexico border find home at Central Florida Zoo
Violet, Sunny, and Klaus made their debut Monday at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
'It's Bo Time!': Bojangles opens 1st of 15 upcoming locations in Central Florida
Bojangles is back in Central Florida!
Seminole County's school bus app issues show improvement on second day of classes
Busing kids to school saw a big improvement in Seminole County on day two. On Wednesday, buses were running but the new Ride 360 app had parents confused about if the bus was ever coming.
New school bus app causes confusion for Seminole County parents on first day of classes
Nearly 62,000 students are back in the classroom across Seminole County but getting there wasn’t easy for everyone. The new Ride 360 app caused quite a few headaches and frustration, parents tell FOX 35 News.