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Sanford branch of Seminole County Library reopens after storm damage
Read full article: Sanford branch of Seminole County Library reopens after storm damageWednesday night's severe weather caused significant damage to the North Branch of the Seminole County Library in Sanford, forcing it to close as crews work to clean up.
Florida takes an alligator census every year. These waterways have the most
Read full article: Florida takes an alligator census every year. These waterways have the mostThe conventional wisdom in Florida is that if you see a body of water, assume there is a gator in it. But some bodies of water have more than others — quite a few more.
Top Hat Catering offers reasonable rates while helping feed thousands of Seminole County seniors
Read full article: Top Hat Catering offers reasonable rates while helping feed thousands of Seminole County seniorsChef Delaño Lambertclare has dedicated nearly two decades to helping seniors across Seminole County get nutritious meals for free.
Central Florida nonprofit transforms lives of those with special needs
Read full article: Central Florida nonprofit transforms lives of those with special needsWhen we took WKMG Hits the Road to the 32771 zip code in Sanford earlier this month, we met a gentleman who suggested we check out Kairos Adventures.
WKMG Hits the Road: Thank you, Sanford
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Thank you, SanfordNews 6 hosted a live broadcast from Hollerbach's German Restaurant, Wondermade and Magnolia Square in Sanford, highlighting the stories people in the 32771 ZIP code told us they wanted covered. Thank you for sharing your stories and joining us in Sanford.
WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
Read full article: WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial StadiumAll-stars, MVPs and even Hall-of-Famers have played baseball at Sanford's Memorial Stadium over the last 100 years. So has News 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth, who provides a look at some of the history that many may not know about.
‘It’s going to happen:’ Woman hopes to build more affordable homes in 32771 ZIP code
Read full article: ‘It’s going to happen:’ Woman hopes to build more affordable homes in 32771 ZIP codeWhether it’s in the 32771 ZIP code or across Central Florida, finding affordable housing is a huge challenge for a lot of people.
Sanford school focuses on career development for students
Read full article: Sanford school focuses on career development for studentsThe Seminole County public school is a magnet school, immersing students in multimedia design technology, computer programming and network systems technology. The school is in its 98th year.
New affordable housing planned for Sanford amid housing crisis
Read full article: New affordable housing planned for Sanford amid housing crisisSanford, like much of Central Florida, has a critical deficit of affordable housing, but News 6 learned new units are starting to come online, and more are on the way.
Sanford’s popularity brings new single-family homes to the 32771
Read full article: Sanford’s popularity brings new single-family homes to the 32771The real estate landscape in Sanford has evolved into a supply and demand story for affordable single-family homes and townhomes in the $377 thousand dollar range and beyond, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association.
‘We’re managing to keep up:’ Sanford mayor sees big demand for housing, resources
Read full article: ‘We’re managing to keep up:’ Sanford mayor sees big demand for housing, resourcesMayor Art Woodruff, a sixth-generation resident, is the first to admit the popularity of Sanford’s 32771 ZIP code has created a steady boom in population and demand for new housing and resources.
These Sanford businesses are brewing help for survivors of human trafficking
Read full article: These Sanford businesses are brewing help for survivors of human traffickingNews 6 hit the road to ZIP code 32771 in Historic Downtown Sanford and found one business owner who is doing something to help victims of human trafficking.
Share your photos! Join us for WKMG Hits The Road in Sanford’s 32771 ZIP code
Read full article: Share your photos! Join us for WKMG Hits The Road in Sanford’s 32771 ZIP codeCome on out, talk to our News 6 reporters, anchors and investigators and see the stories you’ve told us you wanted us to cover in your community!
Touring Sanford: News 6 production director shares insight on city history
Read full article: Touring Sanford: News 6 production director shares insight on city historyWe have a lot of history here at WKMG News 6. Our staff is built and truly run by a group of people who grew up here in Central Florida. Join me as we chat with our production director, who is fourth-generation Sanfordite.
‘It shakes the house:’ Neighbors fed up with noise from Wekiva Parkway
Read full article: ‘It shakes the house:’ Neighbors fed up with noise from Wekiva ParkwayNobody likes a noisy neighbor, but residents living along a section of the Wekiva Parkway in Seminole County say the traffic is so loud it rattles their homes.
‘I’m scared:’ Unsafe docks could force boat owners to leave Seminole marina
Read full article: ‘I’m scared:’ Unsafe docks could force boat owners to leave Seminole marinaOn Monday, two signs posted by the building official and Seminole County Fire Marshal warned that some of the marina docks are structurally inadequate and unsafe.
WKMG Hits the Road: Sanford residents share opinions about living in 32771 ZIP code
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Sanford residents share opinions about living in 32771 ZIP codeAs WKMG is preparing to hit the road next month in the 32771 ZIP code, people who live in the area are highlighting the positives in the community as well as their concerns.
You’re invited! Join WKMG at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in Sanford
Read full article: You’re invited! Join WKMG at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in SanfordWe are covering the stories in Sanford, Midway and Goldsboro that you said you wanted highlighted, and we are broadcasting those stories live in the center of your community. Come join us for the live broadcast at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant!
4th-generation Sanfordite shares history of Celery City
Read full article: 4th-generation Sanfordite shares history of Celery CityBob Meyers' family came to Sanford to work the citrus fields under General Sanford about 150 years ago. Now generations later Meyers is reflecting on how the Historic town of Sanford has changed.
Hot spot to shop: Spice is Nice brings heat, international flavors to Sanford
Read full article: Hot spot to shop: Spice is Nice brings heat, international flavors to SanfordThe owner of Hotter Than El Handcrafted Hot Sauces, Dino Ferri, has opened a specialty grocery store in Sanford focused on spicy foods from around the world.
WKMG Hits the Road: Tell us the stories you want covered in Sanford
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Tell us the stories you want covered in SanfordNews 6 is hitting the road to Sanford. We want to know what makes your community so special and some of the challenges you would like us to help solve. Make your voice heard at Clickorlando.com/HitstheRoad.
These Florida metros were hotbeds for fraud cases last year. Here’s where
Read full article: These Florida metros were hotbeds for fraud cases last year. Here’s whereStatewide, the greatest number of fraud cases consisted of imposter scams, though online shopping and negative review scams were close behind.
‘Faster than they can move:’ Sanford weighs apartment moratorium as growth explodes
Read full article: ‘Faster than they can move:’ Sanford weighs apartment moratorium as growth explodesLeaders in one Seminole County city are looking into whether they should put a moratorium on approving new apartments.
'This is a blessing:' Corvette club nets hundreds of toy donations for Salvation Army
Read full article: 'This is a blessing:' Corvette club nets hundreds of toy donations for Salvation ArmyA Central Florida car club spent their Saturday morning in Sanford helping the Salvation Army fill kids' Christmas wish lists.
Sanford leaders reject developer’s new financing plan for Heritage Park project
Read full article: Sanford leaders reject developer’s new financing plan for Heritage Park projectThe developer behind Heritage Park, a long-stalled plan to bring new apartments and commercial space to downtown Sanford, suffered another setback Monday night after commissioners unanimously voted against moving forward with a new way to secure the necessary funding to build the mixed-use project.
‘I never dreamt this:’ Seminole County names building in honor of 1st Black student to integrate schools
Read full article: ‘I never dreamt this:’ Seminole County names building in honor of 1st Black student to integrate schoolsSeminole County Public Schools is naming a building at Sanford Middle School on Wednesday in honor of the first African American student who integrated schools in the district nearly 60 yeas ago.