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Longwood residents begin cleanup, recovery in tornadoโs aftermath
Read full article: Longwood residents begin cleanup, recovery in tornadoโs aftermathHomeowners in Longwood are beginning the difficult process of cleaning up after a tornado tore through their neighborhood, leaving behind significant damage.
Seminole County to distribute tarps for residents impacted by tornadoes
Read full article: Seminole County to distribute tarps for residents impacted by tornadoesAfter Monday morningโs tornadoes in Longwood, officials in Seminole County announced they are providing tarps to impacted residents, according to a social media post.
โRare phenomenon:โ EF-2 tornado demolishes Longwood home, damages others with 120 mph winds
Read full article: โRare phenomenon:โ EF-2 tornado demolishes Longwood home, damages others with 120 mph windsA two-story home in Longwood collapsed and another home was damaged as severe weather hit the area.
PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the area
Read full article: PHOTOS: Damage across Central Florida as severe weather hits the areaPhotos are starting to come in from viewers around our area after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County.
Longwood city manager recommends ending fluoride in water ahead of commission meeting
Read full article: Longwood city manager recommends ending fluoride in water ahead of commission meetingCity leaders in Longwood could decide Monday night whether to remove fluoride from the cityโs water supply. The city commission meeting starts Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the commission chambers.
Longwood hosts Valentineโs Day card workshop for hospitalized children
Read full article: Longwood hosts Valentineโs Day card workshop for hospitalized childrenWhether youโre an artist or simply enjoy adding stickers, thereโs still time to participate and make a difference this Valentineโs Day.
Florida migrants in โfull panic modeโ amid political uncertainty, immigration attorney says
Read full article: Florida migrants in โfull panic modeโ amid political uncertainty, immigration attorney saysWith a special legislative session underway in Tallahassee, attorneys at The Immigration Advocates in Longwood say fear and anxiety are affecting many of their clients.
Concrete-filled drainpipe finally fixed in Longwood. Whatโs next for the woman responsible?
Read full article: Concrete-filled drainpipe finally fixed in Longwood. Whatโs next for the woman responsible?A woman who admitted to pouring concrete into her neighborhood's drainage system will have to pay Seminole County for its time, even though the problem has finally been fixed.
Wine shop infused with philanthropy, The Good Pour to open flagship store in Orlando
Read full article: Wine shop infused with philanthropy, The Good Pour to open flagship store in OrlandoCentral Florida-based wine and spirits brand The Good Pour is set to open its flagship store in Orlandoโs College Park neighborhood, per a news release.
Florida artisan turns hurricane debris into holiday cheer. Check out his work
Read full article: Florida artisan turns hurricane debris into holiday cheer. Check out his workFor local artisan Matt Hollander, fallen limbs and storm debris arenโt just remnants of a chaotic seasonโtheyโre the foundation for something truly magical.
โSomething is finally happening:โ Crews in Longwood start work to fix concrete-filled drainpipe
Read full article: โSomething is finally happening:โ Crews in Longwood start work to fix concrete-filled drainpipeAfter eight months, work is finally underway to repair a pipe plugged with concrete in the Shadow Bay neighborhood.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Hearing held for concrete-filled drainpipe thatโs flooded Longwood neighborhood. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: Hearing held for concrete-filled drainpipe thatโs flooded Longwood neighborhood. Hereโs what happenedA woman who admitted to pouring concrete down a drainpipe in her neighborhood now has until early 2025 to fix it, despite the flooding her neighbors have endured for months.
Motorcyclist dies after wrong-way crash with SUV near Longwood, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after wrong-way crash with SUV near Longwood, FHP saysAn Orlando man riding a motorcycle near Longwood on 17-92 โ traveling northbound in a southbound lane โ died after crashing into a turning SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Longwood man, 86, dies after being caught in rip current off Daytona Beach Shores
Read full article: Longwood man, 86, dies after being caught in rip current off Daytona Beach ShoresAn 86-year-old man from Longwood died after being caught in a rip current in an unguarded area of Daytona Beach Shores, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.
Central Florida-based fried chicken chain celebrates 20th anniversary, opens Longwood restaurant
Read full article: Central Florida-based fried chicken chain celebrates 20th anniversary, opens Longwood restaurantTwenty years ago, two men who met golfing at Ole Miss opened their first restaurant, Huey Magooโs in Oviedo. Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens are celebrating these two decades of success, but also the opening of their chain's first Longwood location.
โMonster Dashโ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Hereโs what to expect
Read full article: โMonster Dashโ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Hereโs what to expectThe Halloween-themed run is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year's mission is to pull in enough funds to save one of the town's most historic buildings.
Concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood could soon be fixed. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: Concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood could soon be fixed. Hereโs what happenedAfter months of intense flooding, the homeowner behind a concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwoodโs Shadow Bay community has applied for a permit to remove the blockage, according to Seminole County.
4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, where
Read full article: 4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, whereThis will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.
Longwood homeowner has 10 days to fix concrete-filled drainage pipe -- and pay for it
Read full article: Longwood homeowner has 10 days to fix concrete-filled drainage pipe -- and pay for itThe woman accused of intentionally filling a pipe with concrete, causing weeks of flooding in Longwoodโs Shadow Bay neighborhood, is due back in court after residents filed an emergency injunction.
โFlood thy neighbor:โ Longwood community severely floods after woman fills pipe with concrete
Read full article: โFlood thy neighbor:โ Longwood community severely floods after woman fills pipe with concreteResidents of the Shadow Bay community in Longwood are demanding action over ongoing flooding, and they hope to see the person responsible held accountable during a Seminole County court hearing on Thursday afternoon.
โAtrocious:โ Longwood continues to deal with flooding due to concrete-filled drainpipe
Read full article: โAtrocious:โ Longwood continues to deal with flooding due to concrete-filled drainpipeResidents of the Shadow Bay neighborhood in Seminole County are upset with severe flooding after heavy rain in recent days caused water to cover North Shadowbay Boulevard and surrounding areas.
Uncovering Floridaโs quirkiest hidden gems: Viral stories behind Taintsville, Ratman, and more
Read full article: Uncovering Floridaโs quirkiest hidden gems: Viral stories behind Taintsville, Ratman, and moreWhether it's the bizarre origins of a townโs name or the truth behind urban legends, News 6 continues to shed light on the peculiar and captivating stories that make Florida one of the most interesting places in the world.
Longwood homeowner ordered to fix concrete-filled pipe or be taken to court
Read full article: Longwood homeowner ordered to fix concrete-filled pipe or be taken to courtSeminole County Code Enforcement ordered the homeowner who clogged a stormwater pipe in the Shadow Bay Community to fix the issue by Wednesday.
Tropical system stokes flooding fears in Longwood neighborhood after woman filled drainage pipe with concrete
Read full article: Tropical system stokes flooding fears in Longwood neighborhood after woman filled drainage pipe with concreteNews 6 first started looking into the flooding in Longwood's Shadow Bay neighborhood months ago, when families there told us one of their neighbors filled a drainage pipe with concrete.
Trooper Steve on Patrol reviews how to drive in dangerous weather
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol reviews how to drive in dangerous weatherFrom treating non-working traffic lights as four-way stops to avoiding flooded roadways, Trooper Steve on Patrol reminds us how to drive in dangerous weather situations.
TIMELINE: Longwood woman fills drainpipe with concrete, sparks neighborhood flooding
Read full article: TIMELINE: Longwood woman fills drainpipe with concrete, sparks neighborhood floodingA neighborhood in Longwood has been struggling with flooding after a local woman poured concrete into the community's only functional drainpipe โ which is located on her property.
Seminole County grants 15-day extension to woman who filled drainage pipe with concrete
Read full article: Seminole County grants 15-day extension to woman who filled drainage pipe with concreteThe Shadowbay Club HOA shared Tuesday that Seminole County has issued the woman who filled a drainage pipe with concrete on her property in the Longwood Shadow Bay community Longwood a 15-day extension to fix or replace the pipe.
โA real nightmare:โ Longwood woman faces fines after filling drainage pipe with concrete
Read full article: โA real nightmare:โ Longwood woman faces fines after filling drainage pipe with concreteA โNotice of Code Violationโ was presented to the homeowner after she hired a crew in April to fill a stormwater pipe on her property with concrete.
โWeโve got a huge problem:โ Drainpipe fight in Longwood community leads to more flooding
Read full article: โWeโve got a huge problem:โ Drainpipe fight in Longwood community leads to more floodingA main road through the Shadow Bay community was flooded after storms pushed through the area on Monday.
Man found guilty in Longwood murder case, sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man found guilty in Longwood murder case, sentenced to life in prisonThe Longwood Police Department announced Monday that the suspect in the Longwood murder case was found guilty by a Seminole County Jury and sentenced to life in prison without parole last Friday.
Longwood community sees flooding after woman fills drainage pipe with concrete
Read full article: Longwood community sees flooding after woman fills drainage pipe with concreteRobin Rodriguez โ an HOA board member in the Shadow Bay community in Longwood โ said she is afraid flooding will become normal in their neighborhood.
Week of heavy rain could lead to flooding, residents prepare for more
Read full article: Week of heavy rain could lead to flooding, residents prepare for moreAlthough the rain is a cool relief from the sweltering heat, Operations Chief Aaron Funk with Seminole County Emergency Management said it could cause some issues over the next few days.
This โhauntedโ Florida house is full of secrets. But itโs running out of time
Read full article: This โhauntedโ Florida house is full of secrets. But itโs running out of timeThe home โ also known as the Bradlee-McIntyre House โ is packing loads of odd stories. However, it could be in huge trouble without help.
Longwood bakery owner accused of exposing himself, recording woman in bathroom
Read full article: Longwood bakery owner accused of exposing himself, recording woman in bathroomThe victim told police she had been sexually harassed for months by Luis Espinel, 65, the owner of Pan Pan Bakery, according to investigators.
โIโm an equal opportunity butt kicker:โ Former WWE wrestler knocking out autism stigma
Read full article: โIโm an equal opportunity butt kicker:โ Former WWE wrestler knocking out autism stigmaHe beat opponents in the ring. Now Matt Morgan is helping families beat the stigma associated with autism and connecting them to the resources they need.
This โGinger Ale Springโ is hidden in the trees near I-4. Hereโs why you should stay away
Read full article: This โGinger Ale Springโ is hidden in the trees near I-4. Hereโs why you should stay awayIf youโve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, thereโs a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
Florida man accused of using children to โroam the streetsโ to collect money for fake nonprofit
Read full article: Florida man accused of using children to โroam the streetsโ to collect money for fake nonprofitA 36-year-old man was arrested after he used children to help collect money for a nonprofit that doesnโt exist, according to an arrest report.
Driver evades FHP, crashes after hitting speeds of 130 mph in Seminole County, investigators say
Read full article: Driver evades FHP, crashes after hitting speeds of 130 mph in Seminole County, investigators sayA 22-year-old man faces several charges after troopers said he failed to pull over for a traffic stop while hitting speeds of 130 mph on Interstate 4 in Seminole County on Monday evening.
Car fire trauma exercise in Longwood helps first responders know what to expect
Read full article: Car fire trauma exercise in Longwood helps first responders know what to expectItโs a situation you do not want to be in, but it happens โ Car crashes. At times, some calls require serious medical attention which means patients may end up at the trauma center.
Skateboarder hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Longwood, police say
Read full article: Skateboarder hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Longwood, police sayA man on a skateboard was struck by a vehicle in Longwood, putting him in the hospital, according to the police department.
Charges dropped against former Seminole County deputy accused of sexual battery
Read full article: Charges dropped against former Seminole County deputy accused of sexual batteryCharges have been dropped against a former Seminole County deputy who was arrested in August on accusations of sexual battery and false imprisonment during a traffic stop in Longwood.
โ๏ธ Wekiva Island transforms into Florida Winter Wonderland with snow, visits from Santa
Read full article: โ๏ธ Wekiva Island transforms into Florida Winter Wonderland with snow, visits from SantaWekiva Island has transformed into a Winter Wonderland, but in itโs eighth year, there are some new additions.
๐Enter to win 4 tickets to Holiday Nights at Island H2O in Kissimmee
Read full article: ๐Enter to win 4 tickets to Holiday Nights at Island H2O in KissimmeeThe Florida waterpark has transformed into a wonderland of holiday lights. Live music, entertainment, train rides, foam part and holiday-inspired food and drinks for the entire family.
This Florida toad could end up swarming your neighborhood by the millions. Hereโs how
Read full article: This Florida toad could end up swarming your neighborhood by the millions. Hereโs howMore than 40 years ago, a neighborhood in Seminole County was reportedly swarmed in what was called โThe Great Longwood Toad Invasion.โ
This โGinger Ale Springโ is hidden in the trees near I-4. Hereโs why you should stay away
Read full article: This โGinger Ale Springโ is hidden in the trees near I-4. Hereโs why you should stay awayIf youโve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, thereโs a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
Longwood-based First Responderโs Coffee Company supports those who serve their communities
Read full article: Longwood-based First Responderโs Coffee Company supports those who serve their communitiesBrent Tucker, the owner of First Responderโs Coffee Company, dedicated much of his adult life to serving his country.
โHe loved every second:โ Lucky student goes back to school in style with Trooper Steve
Read full article: โHe loved every second:โ Lucky student goes back to school in style with Trooper SteveOne lucky Central Florida student got to ride in style with Trooper Steve in Results-1 on his first day of school.
UPS workers picket outside Longwood facility after stalemate in contract negotiations
Read full article: UPS workers picket outside Longwood facility after stalemate in contract negotiationsDozens of UPS employees gathered outside a facility in Longwood on Thursday morning for whatโs called a practice picket.
Longtime Florida burglar accused of burgling Seminole gated community yet again
Read full article: Longtime Florida burglar accused of burgling Seminole gated community yet againA Tampa man was arrested Tuesday following a burglary at a Seminole County gated community โ one in his decadeslong string of burglaries, according to the sheriffโs office.
Lyman High School offers new yearbooks, refunds amid LGBTQ+ controversy
Read full article: Lyman High School offers new yearbooks, refunds amid LGBTQ+ controversyOne page in the high schoolโs yearbook shows a list of โLGBTQโ terms, including phrases like โgenderfluid,โ โnonbinaryโ and โpansexual.โ
Sheriffโs office employee victim of possible road rage incident in Longwood, deputies say
Read full article: Sheriffโs office employee victim of possible road rage incident in Longwood, deputies sayA Seminole County Sheriffโs Office employee was the victim of a possible road rage incident in Longwood on Thursday, according to deputies.
Seminole nonprofitโs ability to give could be hindered by inflation
Read full article: Seminole nonprofitโs ability to give could be hindered by inflationA local nonprofit is calling for community support as they fear the high cost of living and inflation may prevent them from helping families in need in the future.
Longwood first responders describe saving man, 2 dogs from retention pond
Read full article: Longwood first responders describe saving man, 2 dogs from retention pondOfficers Bryce Snyder and Sergeant Kristopher Burnham got a call about a crash on Tuesday morning after a driver ended up inside a retention pond along State Road 434 and Rangeline Road.
3 face charges after breaking into Longwood auto auction, stealing cars, police say
Read full article: 3 face charges after breaking into Longwood auto auction, stealing cars, police sayTwo men and a woman face a number of charges after multiple vehicles were stolen from an auction business in Longwood, police say.
Longwood man accused of attacking homeless woman he invited to live with him
Read full article: Longwood man accused of attacking homeless woman he invited to live with himA Longwood man was arrested Saturday after attacking a homeless woman whom he had invited to live with him, according to the police department.