Consultant pleads not guilty in Florida ‘ghost candidate’ case

A political consultant who is accused of helping put a “ghost candidate” on a ballot to siphon off votes from a Democratic candidate in a state Senate race in central Florida pleaded not guilty to election finance-related charges Tuesday during his first court appearance.

Seminole County leaders remove pet licensing ordinance fee

Seminole County leaders have done away with a pet licensing ordinance that previously required pet owners to provide annual proof of rabies vaccination and owner information to reunify pets in the event the pet is lost.

Man indicted in Sanford double-homicide

A Seminole County Grand Jury has indicted a man for his alleged involvement in a double-homicide during what police said was a robbery attempt during a drug transaction that turned deadly.

Bird flu responsible for duck deaths, authorities say

People living around Lake Dot in Sanford finally have answers about dozens of dead ducks that turned up along the lake's shoreline. The Florida Department of Health said bird flu appears to be the cause behind the deaths.

Crews end search after report of missing person in Lake Monroe

Authorities in Seminole County received a tip on Monday that a woman had jumped into Lake Monroe and did not resurface. Emergency response crews conducted a lengthy search in an area of the lake near Veterans Memorial Park in Sanford.

Blue-green algae found at Lake Dot in Sanford

The Florida Department of Health said Friday that blue-green algae – common bacteria found in Florida's freshwater lakes and rivers – has been detected at Lake Dot, which saw a rash of dead ducks and fish in recent weeks, prompting concerns from nearby residents.