‘I’ve never had anything like this': Homeless vet gifted home thanks to deputy’s efforts
A homeless veteran now has a new home thanks to community efforts led by Seminole County deputy.
Homeless veteran gets travel trailer
A homeless veteran in Sanford is homeless no more. Seminole County Deputy Carl Tipton said he spotted military veteran Richard Pajula on the streets of downtown Sanford and felt compelled to help.
16-year-old Florida boy accused of homicide for shooting man in the head
The shooting followed an alleged dispute between the teen and his girlfriend.
Seminole County camp says it was COVID-19 free all summer
Camp organizers say they did daily temperature checks, emphasized hand washing and adults wore masks indoors.
Central Florida Zoo struggles to recover from COVID-19 losses, receives help from other businesses
Several businesses across Sanford were forced to shut down during the stay-at-home order earlier this year.
Central Florida Zoo in need of help
Like many other businesses, the Central Florida Zoo has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic. The zoo lost an estimated $1.5 million in revenue when it had to close down from March to May.
Father says flags flown to honor his son and country were stolen from his front yard
A father proud of his son serving in the U.S. Marine Corps flies two flags to show his support.
Sanford neighborhood searching for missing tortoise
There is a mystery in Sanford over the case of a missing tortoise. The family pet disappeared over the weekend.
Demonstrators gather in Sanford to protest Seminole County mask order, 'it’s still my right to decide'
A crowd gathered in downtown Stanford on Wednesday to protest the city's mask ordinance. Demonstrators said a requirement to wear a mask infringes on their rights.
Frustrations boil over mask mandate
Dozens of protesters flooded the streets of Sanford after a Seminole County mask order took effect.
Face mask protest in Seminole County
A crowd gathered in downtown Stanford on Wednesday to protest the city's mask ordinance. Demonstrators said a requirement to wear a mask infringes on their rights.
Woman to bike nationwide to honor historical figure
A mother of ten is setting off on a nationwide motorcycle ride to honor Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to ride across the United States solo, and one of the few civilian motorcycle dispatch riders for the US Army during World War II.
Seminole County issuing mask mandate
Seminole County has joined the growing list of places requiring face masks. That order goes into effect on Wednesday.
Seminole County issuing mask mandate
Seminole County has joined the growing list of places requiring face masks. That order goes into effect on Wednesday.
West End Trading Co. in Sanford temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
"Friends, unfortunately, West End Trading Co. will be closed temporarily as we have just recently found out one of our team members has come back with a positive COVID-19 test."
Orlando Sanford International Airport now offering contact-less parking
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is now offering a new way to park clean.
Protests across Central Florida over the weekend remain peaceful
Several protests across Central Florida over the weekend remained peaceful as demonstrators pushed for police reform and justice.
Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett gives resignation, city officials say
Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett gave his resignation on Monday.
Seminole County moves graduations to July
Seminole County schools just pushed its graduation dates back until July.
Central Florida business owners say some job candidates turning down work for unemployment benefits
As local restaurants are opening back up, some owners are having a hard time filling positions because their employees can make more money through unemployment benefits. The owners of WopHop's brewery and Appleton's Cafe say they've struggled to fill positions.