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Most properties like the Seminole Towne Center sit empty — retail relics taking up prime pieces of real estate. For Sanford, the answer may be plans for a new Costco location, but city officials say that’s just the beginning for the old mall site.
A 19-year-old man who was one of two shooters who opened fire in a parking lot of a Sanford apartment complex, killing a 16-year-old boy, was sentenced to life in prison.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary next month with a limited-time historical gallery and discounted ticket prices, the zoo announced on Wednesday.
In all, there were 44 people arrested — including three undocumented immigrants — and over $207,000 in stolen assets recovered, state officials revealed.
Three-year-old Harmonie Rose Bryant has been surrounded by doctors and nurses at the hospital, where she’s been receiving care ever since she was almost killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sanford.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian damaged Sanford’s marina, the city says it’s still hoping FEMA will reimburse it for the repairs.
After a new Costco location was announced for Sanford, even more plans for the future site have been revealed, according to county records obtained by News 6.
Two of the men accused in a deadly shooting outside a Sanford Best Buy have made plea deals while the third suspect will stand trial, court documents show.
With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season set to begin this weekend, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is urging Floridians to take storm preparedness seriously — warning that federal disaster aid alone may not be enough.
Sanford police Chief Cecil Smith held a news conference to discuss a response to a hostage situation at a gas station in 2024 that received his criticism and prompted an administrative investigation.
On Wednesday, the staff at HCA Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford invited former patients back to reunite with the people who saved their lives when they needed it most.
A driver now faces charges of child neglect and drug possession after he was seen stashing a bag in the bushes following a five-car crash, Sanford police announced.
Seminole County detectives are working with the Marshal’s Office to find a man wanted out of New York, according to the sheriff’s office.
It’s an area many of you know well—lined with businesses on both sides, and a road that sees thousands of drivers every single day. It’s the kind of place where safety should never be an afterthought.
Newly released video from the Sanford Police Department shows teens running as shots were fired on Scott Drive last April.
More than a year after a 17-year-old girl was struck in the head and another was wounded in a drive-by shooting, the Sanford Police Department is renewing a call for help.
This month, FinanceBuzz has released its list of the best Florida cities for retirees living on a budget of $2,000 or less each month.
Warm weather means more people are spending time by the water, and we're learning it has already been a dangerous year for drownings.
More than 60,000 are expected to visit downtown Sanford this weekend as the annual St. Johns River Festival returns.
A man convicted in a pair of deadly hit-and-run crashes in Sanford was sentenced to life in prison.
City officials tell News 6 that they’re getting input from surrounding cities to come up with best practices for a backyard chicken program. City commissioners will get an update during the next work
Some families who live just north of the Orlando Sanford International Airport and State Road 46 are concerned about what a potential development could do to their neighborhood.
Commissioners in Seminole County voted on Tuesday to end its decades-old fluoridation program, becoming the latest local government to remove the additive from drinking water.
After nearly two decades of discussions, officials are moving closer to a decision on a proposed connector road between State Road 417 and Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Police are asking for information after four unknown people allegedly broke into and stole from a Sanford business, resulting in over $250,000 in losses.
The festival will feature over 70 breweries, vendors, food trucks and more all while benefitting animal shelters in the area.
A suspect in a 2022 Sanford shooting who was also wanted in violent home invasions and armed robberies in Georgia is now behind bars, according to an arrest report.
The Ardent Companies, a privately held real estate firm based in Atlanta, has closed on a deal for the 76-acre site in Sanford for $17 million.
The same day a confirmed EF-2 tornado hit Seminole County, the city of Sanford took action to hopefully claim millions of dollars after a different disaster.
As the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum take effect, we're looking into how what's happening in Washington will impact your wallet.
A Sanford man potentially facing decades in prison for allegedly shooting and killing a teenage robbery suspect in 2019 is not immune from prosecution under Florida’s so-called “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law, a judge recently ruled.
A 17-year-old was arrested after he was accused of making online threats to “shoot up” Seminole High School, according to the Sanford Police Department.
A para-professional at Seminole High School was arrested on Friday morning after a student was sprayed with water, according to the Sanford Police Department.
The Sanford Police Department credits a long-running special tactical unit – the Neighborhood Response Unit – with lowering crime.
A disturbing hostage incident at a Sanford gas station has now sparked an investigation into how officers handled the situation, according to the police department.
A 30-year-old man faces multiple charges after Sanford police said he made “vulgar sexual comments” to two young girls walking near their school, according to a news release.
Nearly four years after a pair of deadly hit-and-run crashes, the man accused in those wrecks is now facing trial.
The Sanford Police Department is searching for a man who made vulgar comments to two young girls as they were on their way home from school.
Indoor entertainment center Elev8 Fun plans to add a food hall called “Elev8 Eatz” within all its locations including in Orlando, according to a post from the company’s managing partner.
A former Central Florida mailman has agreed to plea guilty after investigators said he dumped over 1,000 pieces of mail in the woods of an Orlando neighborhood.
Several hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
Of the three men arrested after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Sanford Best Buy, two have been indicted on murder charges while a state attorney’s office has charged the other.
With highs now climbing into the 70s, Central Florida is no longer in the top 10 for the coldest January on record
A ceremony is being held at a Seminole County fire station to honor Mason Brown, who used CPR to help save his father-in-law's life, according to the fire department.
If you're looking for new educational opportunities for your child, magnet school applications are now open.
The third suspect in the deadly shooting outside a Sanford Best Buy last month was arrested on Saturday, according to a news release.
Police announced they are searching for a final suspect after a man was shot to death in the parking lot of a Sanford Best Buy store last month.
Although a deal is still being finalized, interior stores at the Seminole Towne Center will soon be closing.
Jeremi Sensky remains in a New Orleans hospital, four days after he was nearly killed by a truck that plowed through a New Year’s celebration on Bourbon Street.
We’ll examine the changes, discuss their potential impact on traffic, and share insights on what drivers can expect in the coming weeks.
Two women accused in a fatal shooting that Sanford police said was livestreamed have been indicted on murder charges, according to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
All of the adoptions at this event are sponsored by local businesses and community leaders, which means anyone who adopts a dog or cat during the event will not pay an adoption fee.
After dark, the zoo lights up with dozens of larger-than-life lanterns highlighting different animals and Asian culture.
A victim was rescued after jumping into the St. Johns River near Sanford following a crash and a close call with a tractor-trailer.
