Seminole looks to new indoor events complex to lure visitors
Seminole County is looking to draw in sports tournaments and visitors with a new indoor sports complex near the Orlando Sanford International Airport.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Crash shuts down part of Seminole Boulevard in Sanford
A crash has shut down part of Seminole Boulevard in Sanford, police said. The road is closed between Walnut Crest Run and the Central Florida Zoo.
May 17, 2026Open source
Hunter Sanford named to SNHU Dean's List. Taylor Pierini, Tiffany Trudell named to President's List
Recently, 18 Wakulla High School students who are enrolled in the Diesel Program and holding ASE certifications recently participated in an in-depth tour of...
May 15, 2026Open source
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The future of the family shelter in Sanford had been uncertain after the nonprofit that previously ran it closed last year.
May 5, 2026Open source
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The future of the family shelter in Sanford had been uncertain after the nonprofit that previously ran it closed last year.
May 5, 2026Open source
Georgia man charged with setting fire to Orlando-area Buddhist temple, damaging van used by monks
SANFORD, Fla. (WSVN) — A Georgia man who was arrested over the weekend set fire to a Buddhist temple near Orlando, police said, and theRead More
May 5, 2026Open source
Georgia man arrested after allegedly setting fire to Buddhist Temple in Sanford
A former member of the Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple in Sanford is accused of setting fires and targeting a worship hall, leaving the community in shock.
May 5, 2026Open source
No new Georgia political maps for 2026. But the fight for 2028 is coming.
Georgia Republicans are looking to redraw the state's congressional lines for the 2028 elections. Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop is a likely ta...
May 4, 2026Open source
13 donated sloths continuing to recover at Central Florida Zoo near Orlando
SANFORD, Fla. (WSVN) — Over a dozen sloths are continuing to recover at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford, with some showing signs of life.“TheRead More
May 2, 2026Open source
Former governor Mark Sanford drops out of South Carolina congressional race
The former governor of South Carolina has announced that he will be dropping out of the race for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
May 2, 2026Open source
What to know ahead of Charleston Airshow with the Blue Angels. A $26M yacht docks in Charleston.
Here’s what you need to know today about the Charleston airshow, a $26M yacht and Mark Sanford’s congressional bid.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Disgraced ‘Love Guv’ Ditches Newest Comeback Bid
Mark Sanford managed a shock return to politics more than a decade ago.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Severe storms knock down trees, bring hail to Seminole County | Photos and videos
Strong storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, causing tree damage and hail in Oviedo.
May 12, 2026Open source
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Seminole, Orange counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Seminole and Orange counties on Tuesday
May 12, 2026Open source
Red flag warning issued for nearly all Central Florida counties
A red flag warning has been issued for all Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Brevard and Osceola counties from noon to 8 p.m.
May 7, 2026Open source
Dense Fog Advisory is in effect
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Florida, Holmes, Inland Bay, and Washington Counties. In Georgia, Thomas, Decatur, Gr...
May 6, 2026Open source
Guns N’ Roses returns to Seminole Hard Rock for second show
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Guns N’ Roses will be performing in South Florida again Tuesday night.The legendary rock group took the stage recently at theRead...
May 5, 2026Open source
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Georgia football calls off another marquee nonconference home-and-home series
Georgia football’s home-and-home series against Florida State has been called off. A neutral-site game between the Bulldogs and Seminoles remains a possibi...
May 8, 2026Open source
$4M for Groveland Four families comes after decades of fighting for justice
A fund approved by Florida lawmakers for relatives of the Groveland Four, the group of Lake County Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949,...
May 27, 2026Open source
Tesla in autopilot mode sinks in pond after striking electrical box killing Wesley Chapel man: FHP
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
May 27, 2026Open source
Orlando rapper Hotboii returns to jail after violating probation
Javarri "Hotboii" Walker, an Orlando rapper who police alleged was a gang leader at the center of a deadly feud that shocked Central Florida, returned to jai...
May 27, 2026Open source
Feeling tropical-licious? We visited lots of South Florida tiki bars & here are our faves
A curated roundup of tiki bars throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show in Oakland Park, Old Key Lime Hou...
May 27, 2026Open source
Florida congressman says 'Alligator Alcatraz' operations are winding down
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando, toured the immigrant detention facility in South Florida, but state officials haven't confirmed whether it's closing.
May 27, 2026Open source
Man dead, woman arrested for DUI after fatal crash in Brevard County
A 24-year-old man from Rockledge is dead after a fatal crash early Monday morning in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At approximately 1:05 a...
May 25, 2026Open source
Humid morning before showers and storms this afternoon in Central Florida | May 24th
Track the hour-by-hour forecast and when you may need to move holiday plans indoors.
May 24, 2026Open source
Florida middle school teacher fired after video shows her hanging Black baby doll The video, recorded by a...
The video, recorded by a 14-year-old student at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Tampa, has racked up hundreds of thousa...
May 23, 2026Open source
Hot and humid for South Florida this Memorial Day weekend We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the...
We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2026Open source
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida.
May 23, 2026Open source
USF launches federal partnership to combat human trafficking across Tampa Bay region
A University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human trafficking.
May 22, 2026Open source
NFL Commissioner says there are 2 ‘viable' sites for Bears stadium—and neither is in Chicago
The Chicago Bears stadium update came during an NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Florida this week.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former Alabama President Bell named lone finalist for University of Florida Job
Stuart Bell, who last summer stepped down after a decade as president of the University of Alabama, was announced Monday as the lone finalist to be the...
May 19, 2026Open source
Crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike southbound in Clermont
All of the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike are shut down in Clermont after a crash
May 19, 2026Open source
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
May 18, 2026Open source
Hancock Whitney Bank buys One Florida Bank, moving into the Orlando market
Hancock Whitney Bank is buying Orlando, Florida-based One Florida Bank, marking its entry into a new central Florida market.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely...
May 17, 2026Open source
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Sanford is in Seminole County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
ZIP Codes
32771, 32772, 32773
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Drone-dropped clams aim to rescue Florida’s dying Indian River Lagoon
Millions of clams have been dropped by drone into the Indian River Lagoon as part of a yearslong effort to restore one of the state’s most ecologically imp...
May 28, 2026Open source
Impact Weather: Tropical moisture brings widespread rain, risk of floods
Tropical moisture and a stalled front will bring widespread showers and a risk of flooding to Central Florida over the next several days.
May 28, 2026Open source
Racing to save Florida’s coral reefs before another bleaching crisis
As South Florida braces for what experts predict could be another record-breaking hot summer, coral scientists are racing against time to protect one of the...
May 28, 2026Open source
Operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ starting to wind down, according to detainee reports
The number of detainees at the Florida immigration detention facility known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is dropping.
May 28, 2026Open source
Watch out for phone scammers impersonating South Florida cops, authorities warn
A South Florida law enforcement agency is warning the public about persistent phone scam attempts.
May 28, 2026Open source
New colorectal cancer screening guidelines add blood test option as Florida trails U.S. screening rate
The American Cancer Society is adding more colorectal cancer screening options as millions of eligible Americans remain unscreened.
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida strengthens domestic violence laws with new abuser tracking, discreet 911 systems
Florida is making a statement about domestic violence after Governor DeSantis signed two laws recently that enhance penalties for abusers and test tools to h...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida mother accused of child abuse after baby suffers 10 potential fractures: ‘Full of deception and l...
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
May 28, 2026Open source
Video shows DUI arrest of Florida dad who drove 102 mph with unbelted 3-year-old, sheriff says
New video shows the DUI arrest of a Florida father who authorities said was driving over 100 mph with a 3-year-old who wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
May 27, 2026Open source
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