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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.
Seminole County is planning to slash their budget for Lynx as they cut the number of fixed bus routes and get ready to launch their own micro-transit service this fall.
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.
The city of Winter Springs now says it will break ground on a new water treatment facility by the middle of next year to replace the failing facilities the city has been trying to bandage for years.
Howell Creek, Bear Creek, Sheoah Creek, Gee Creek, No Name Creek, and Little Howell Creek have been notoriously littered with fallen trees, vegetation, sand, muck, trash, and other debris.
Jacob Tolle just finished his sophomore year at Lake Howell High School, where his teachers selected him for a once-in-a-lifetime educational trip to Iceland. The sticky situation: he didn’t think his family could afford it. The sweet solution: his great-grandmother’s famous strawberry and fig jam recipe.
Last week, five more restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Monday evening, Oviedo City Council members are expected to vote on a consent agenda that includes purchasing 80 new Motorola radios for the Police Department.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the intersection of S.R. 436 and Howell Branch Road in Casselberry Thursday, just one of the nationwide protests dubbed “No Kings.”
In all, there were 44 people arrested — including three undocumented immigrants — and over $207,000 in stolen assets recovered, state officials revealed.
These bills cover subjects like farm products, capital felonies, and even new designations for several roadways across the state — including one for President Donald Trump.
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.
A plan to improve pedestrian safety in Casselberry could take another step forward after an endorsement from MetroPlan Orlando.
Seminole County’s proposed $1.2 billion budget comes with possible tax hikes as it finds ways to maintain services, keep up with capital projects, and prepare the county for future financial needs.
A multimillion-dollar drainage project that aims to fix the flooding issues that have plagued the Midway community for years is expected to finally break ground this year.
The Trump Administration is aiming to transform how homeless services are funded by slashing budgets, distributing money to states instead of local agencies, and ending a program that houses previously unsheltered people with disabilities
Seminole County announced a system wide precautionary boil advisory due to a malfunction at the water treatment plant.
If your morning commute or shopping plans take you near SR-436 in Altamonte Springs, then you know exactly what I’m talking about — construction, congestion, and a whole lot of patience being tested.
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.
Last week, another half-dozen restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
News 6 is contacting Animal Services to ask how long the owner has until the dog is removed, how long an owner is allowed to leave a pet alone inside a house, and under which conditions.
Alan Harris has been Seminole County’s emergency manager since 2006 and notes that flooding has changed significantly over the past two decades.
All children will be able to get free, nutritionally-balanced meals during their summer break through a partnership between Summer BreakSpot and Seminole County Public Schools’ Red Apple Dining program.
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.
Firefighters believe a lightning strike started a fire that damaged a home in Seminole County Tuesday night.
Before the new Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock began her budget presentation to the Board of County Commissioners this month, she laid out a list of issues she said were recently discovered in an internal review.
An indoor sports facility could double the number of visitors and revenue Seminole County brings in each year, but commissioners say they may have to scale back their current vision for a state-of-the-art field house and parking deck.
When people think of homelessness, the image is people living on the streets or panhandling. But there are 3,485 students in Seminole County Public Schools, according to district data. Why Central Florida is seeing more homeless youth.
We met up with Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris to see how he sandbags his home. He says there is absolutely a “correct” way to do it!
Hurricane season is coming up, and cities across Central Florida are taking steps to make sure they’re prepared.
A man accused of firing shots at a home in Altamonte Springs was pursued by law enforcement until he bailed in Longwood and was arrested, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Wednesday afternoon, the state’s wildlife commission gave its preliminary approval of the rules that have been laid out for the proposed hunt that would take place in December.
A dog died in a fire that ripped through an apartment in Winter Springs, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
A driver who fled from a traffic stop in Altamonte Springs later crashed into a building in Orange County on Wednesday, according to a news release.
For years, buses have been the backbone of Seminole County's public transportation system, but this fall your ride will be on-demand and hopefully take you door-to-door.
With aging infrastructure and rising costs, it's no wonder cities across Central Florida are struggling to keep up with stormwater projects.
A missing 16-year-old boy with autism has been “found safe and in good health,” according to the Altamonte Spring Police Department.
Seminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.
Seminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.
Homeowners in Oviedo tell News 6 they love the big, beautiful oak trees in their neighborhood, but they don't love the work being done by crews that they think could be damaging those trees.
A plan to expand the SunRail system to include service from Orlando International Airport to the theme parks could reshape transportation in the Central Florida region.
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.
After the first ever fatal black bear attack in Florida history, a group here in Central Florida is asking the state's wildlife commission to postpone discussion on a possible bear hunt.
The city commission is expected to discuss for the second time a proposal to raise the rate from $5 to $10 per month. After public comment, commissioners are expected to vote on the proposal.
Some residents in Central Florida may have heard about a supposedly cursed stretch of Interstate 4 known as the “Dead Zone.” But it turns out that it may have been entirely made up.
The owner of an Altamonte Springs birth center hosted a stroller walk in Longwood the day before Mother's Day to highlight the importance of maternal health and wellness.
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.
Oviedo City Council voted to change the land use designation of a nearly 10-acre piece of land from low-density residential to mixed-use, paving the way for the development of an apartment complex that will include commercial space.
A Mother’s Day day out doesn’t always require a reservation, as there are plenty of places to take her in Central Florida, ones that are offering discounts or a special event.
