Security will be increased at Seminole County Public Schools after law enforcement officials receive several tips about a social media video.
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond being drained at a construction site in Seminole County, prompting concerns from nearby residents about environmental impacts and lingering odors.
The family of a woman who died in a crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County the day after Christmas said they are devastated.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
A Sanford police officer has been arrested as part of a fraud investigation in which he allegedly scammed the city, according to the police department.
Orlando Sanford International Airport is growing with hundreds of millions of dollars in development projects in the works. On Wednesday, our News 6 team got an inside look at one of the newest buildings that is part of the changing landscape at the airport.
A Seminole County judge sentenced to death a man convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
An arrest was made in the November shooting that killed one person and injured another in Sanford, according to police.
An 18-year-old named Malachi Ian Hollis is missing and considered 'endangered' by Sanford Police due to mental health concerns. He was last seen near 7450 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd., wearing a dark blue hospital gown and yellow socks, with unknown transportation details.
Sanford is in the next step in the process of redeveloping the former Macy's site at Seminole Towne Center into a new Costco and additional retail space.
For centuries, winter has been a time for scary stories as people gave form to their fears of the dark. From Gryla in Iceland to the Kallikantzari in Greece, many of the stories seem to be intended as a last-ditch effort to scare naughty children straight. Take the Central European legend of the Krampus.
A man accused of inappropriate behavior with two girls, while he was a pastor at their church in Sanford, is now facing new charges in Volusia County, court records show.
Plans are moving forward to redevelop what is arguably the most significant historic structure in downtown Sanford.
While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
A Seminole County jury will begin deliberating the fate of a man who could face the death penalty after being convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
The man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend because she refused to get an abortion was found guilty of the woman’s murder and the killing of the unborn child.
Seminole County opens sandbag sites out of an abundance of caution after nearly 20 inches of rain fell in portions of Central Florida.
Sanford residents could soon see their utility bills climb significantly as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise water and sewer rates by double-digit percentages over the next five years.
A former Sanford woman was arrested on Thursday after state investigators accused her of stealing over $50,000 from public programs.
This week, executives from The Ardent Companies shared new details about the future of the mall, which will include plans to build an apartment building with 300 units nearby.
Last week, another 18 Central Florida eateries were forced to close down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Seminole County officials spent more than $31,000 in taxpayer money painting over bright green crosswalks after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered the county to remove the high visibility pavement markings this summer, financial records obtained by News 6 reveal.
Six separate eateries across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors last week following a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has voted to move forward with Route 2A as the preferred option for a new two-mile connector linking State Road 417 directly to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
A deadly crash involving two vehicles shut down State Road 46 in Sanford on Monday, after a driver struck a guardrail before falling onto the roadway below, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Friends of the man accused of killing four people after opening fire in a Michigan church say he long harbored animosity toward the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but never made any threats against its members.
Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.
Authorities in Michigan say search crews did not find any additional bodies inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel where a former Marine opened fire and set the building ablaze, killing four people.
It may not be the holidays just yet, but some Central Florida attractions will have tickets available for purchase starting this week for popular holiday light displays.
Long-awaited repairs to Sanford's marina could finally be made, three years after Hurricane Ian flooded the riverwalk and damaged docks.
A man who claimed self-defense after a lethal shooting earlier this year has now been arrested, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Cities across central Florida that have seen and felt change face the same challenge: How do they revitalize struggling communities?
Residents in Sanford have a chance to speak up Monday night on several resolutions that will affect their taxes and services before commissioners vote, including a proposed fire assessment fee, as well as property taxes and next year's budget.
As the Seminole High Seminoles took the field dressed in orange and black Friday night, one jersey stood out among them all: Ethan Pritchard’s number 9 jersey.
Deputies in Seminole County are asking for the public’s help locating a disabled 20-year-old woman that was last seen on Friday evening.
A Sanford man was found guilty of murder after opening fire on a parked car outside an apartment complex in 2022 and killing an 18-year-old and injuring two others.
A crash with injuries in Seminole County involved a stolen vehicle and temporarily shut down Interstate 4 westbound in the Sanford area, according to authorities.
From keeping roadways safe to tackling the day-to-day challenges of traffic enforcement, you’ll get an inside look at just how hard this team works to keep things moving smoothly.
A man was arrested on Thursday after sneaking into a 12-year-old’s window before performing “sexual acts” with her, according to the Sanford Police Department.
As city leaders in Sanford consider a fire assessment fee, families have started receiving letters informing them of what’s on the table. One of the first questions many want to know: how much will I have to pay?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning’s Skyway campus is making waves with a unique water science project funded by the Blue School Grant from St. John’s River Water Management District.
Tributes poured in over the weekend for a South Florida charter boat captain after authorities said the 43-year-old became the victim of a deadly road rage shooting in Sanford on Thursday, according to News 6 partner WPLG.
Sanford police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing and endangered mother and daughter, according to a news release.
A Sanford woman found herself in a disturbing situation late Sunday night when she came across a naked man in her backyard, according to the police department.
Not too long ago, this area was a full-blown construction zone. We visited during the work to show you the mess, the lane closures and the challenges drivers and pedestrians faced while the upgrades were underway.
Work is underway to slow drivers down and make improvements for bikers and pedestrians in the stretch between Upsala Road and U.S. 17/92.
The Sanford City Commission on Tuesday held a second public hearing on proposed fire assessment fees, sparking debate between residents and city leaders ahead of a final vote scheduled for early September.
Court records show an 18-year-old is facing a burglary charge after police say he broke into a vehicle and stole a handgun.
Here’s the good news: the city of Leesburg did not set a record by reaching 100 degrees for a third straight day. Here’s the bad news: the city still broke a daily record. So did Sanford. And Daytona Beach.
According to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff, the fee would be based on the five-year average capital costs for the fire department, which is approximately $2.4 million. If it is implemented, the average homeowner would pay around $95 per year.
