Sound of chair being thrown sparks false shooting rumors at Winter Springs High, school says
Winter Springs High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after a student apparently threw a chair against a trophy case and a window, which was mistaken to be the sound of a gunshot. Police responded to the school, along with parents concerned about their children, as rumors about a potential gunshot quickly sparked online.
Lightning detectors: How many are in Seminole County, and how do they work?
Would a lightning detector have helped potentially warn a Florida mom who was struck and killed by lightning outside a park in Winter Springs last week?
911 calls released after Florida mother, daughter and dog struck by lightning in Winter Springs
Nicole Tedesco was killed after being struck by lightning while at a park in Winter Springs. Her 10-year-old daughter was hospitalized but has since been released.
Florida woman struck, killed by lightning at Winter Springs park identified by police
Florida police identified on Friday the mom who was struck and killed by lightning at Trotwood Park in Winter Springs, and her 10-year-old daughter, who was also struck and expected to survive. Watch the press conference above.
Florida woman vanishes: What happened to Rachel Yates, who disappeared 16 years ago after attending party?
Rachel Yates is missing, and it has been over 16 years since she was last seen. She vanished without a trace.
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.
Florida teen mowing lawns for '50 Yard Challenge'
A 15-year-old Winter Springs boy is making it his summer mission to help those in need. Most kids spend their summers hanging out with friends or staying cool at home, but RJ Wines is participating in the 50 Yard Challenge.
Canoe crashes into Florida home after strong winds lift it through window
Some Seminole County residents spent the day cleaning up, after a strong storm.
Search for Good Samaritan: Man may have saved another from becoming paralyzed
A woman says after her husband was in a bad crash, a man stopped and told him not to move.
Man charged with homicide, accused of pushing woman who later died
Police say what started with a push led to a woman’s slow death in Winter Springs.
FOX 35 Care Force: Man reunited with off-duty firefighter credited with saving his life
The Seminole County Fire Department on Thursday honored an Orange County firefighter for helping to save a life in Winter Springs while off duty.
Christmas at the firehouse for Seminole County first responders
While many ate Christmas meals with their families, firefighters on duty on Christmas Day celebrated with their work families.
Florida man accused of shooting 2 people during argument on Christmas, police say
Nicholas A. Tucker was arrested after shooting a man in the neck and a woman in the torso, leaving her in critical condition, police said.
Star Winter Springs cross country runner commits to Stanford University
Orlando is home to a lot of outstanding high school athletes, but one may stand out above the rest. One of the top female high school runners in the country is from Winter Springs, and this week, she's making a lot of headlines.
Program helps complete homecoming experience for Winter Springs high school students
A program at Winter Springs High School is making sure students have a special homecoming experience.
FOX 35 Football Friday: Week One
Oviedo looked like a well-oiled machine against Winter Springs in our featured game of the week. Oviedo wins 41-7.
FOX 35 Football Friday: Fans gather ahead of Winter Springs-Oviedo game
FOX 35 Sports is featuring Winter Springs versus Oviedo as week officially kick off the high school football season.
Police: Hit-and-run suspect who struck teen on bike arrested after random sighting by officer
According to the department, a juvenile was struck by a vehicle in March and thrown from the hood of the car on State Road 434.
Nursing homes getting back to normal after vaccinations
One assisted living facility in Seminole County is celebrating its reopening. Every in-house resident at the Watermark at VistaWilla received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine back in February. On Wednesday, it was the first time in a year that the residents were able to gather outside for a live concert.
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.