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โThatโs our biggest fear is the flooding:โ Winter Springs residents brace for Tropical Storm Helene
People who live near Gee Creek are once again worried about flooding as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way to Florida.
2 hurt when car strikes fence, pole before plunging into Seminole County pond
A driver and passenger in their 70s were taken to the hospital after their vehicle plunged into a pond in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County deputy accused in connection with brazen carjacking near Winter Springs avoids jail time in plea
Francisco Estrella, the Orange County deputy who was accused of a long list of charges in Seminole County linked to an April carjacking near Winter Springs, will avoid jail time in a pea deal, court records show.
Seminole County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Supervisor of Elections, school board and city positions are just some of the seats up on the ballot in Seminole County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Winter Springs emergency fire hydrant inspections find 27 broken out of 1,200
The City of Winter Springs has largely finished checking, testing and, if necessary, repairing all 1,200 fire hydrants citywide after three didnโt work when there was a fire earlier this year.
โI have a problem:โ Florida man accused of harassing Walgreens worker, trying to drive over manager
The man โ identified as Juan Matos, 31 โ had reportedly threatened a cashier and made sexual advancements on her, according to police.
WHOโS WHO? Here are the figures involved in mysterious Winter Springs carjacking case
Investigators have discovered that several other criminal cases are somehow tied to this carjacking, raising even more questions about why it happened.
TIMELINE: Hereโs what we know so far about the brazen carjacking near Winter Springs
Nearly two months later, four men arrested in the fatal carjacking of a Florida woman in Seminole County have now been indicted. Court records illustrate their plans.
Friend speaks out after Winter Springs mom of 3 killed in crash
Nearly a week after a Winter Springs mom of three was killed in a crash at State Road 434 and Vistawilla Drive, one of their family friends shared more about the wife, mother and friend she was.
Video released in DUI crash that killed mother of 3 in Winter Springs, police say
Video released by Winter Springs Police Department Friday shows the moment a speeding car hit another vehicle Tuesday, killing a mother of three.
โAlmost 5 times the legal limit:โ Woman accused of DUI in Winter Springs crash that killed mother of 3
A 25-year-old woman was arrested on DUI charges in a Winter Springs crash that killed a mother of three.
Students with water gun temporarily caused Code Red at Winter Springs High School
Students with a water gun forced officials at Winter Springs High School to put the school on a brief Code Red on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
Winter Springsโ new pickleball courts are a huge success, but some players have feedback
Itโs been almost a month since Winter Springs cut the ribbon on its new pickleball complex at Central Winds Park, and the city says its success has exceeded their expectations.
Suspect in Winter Springs carjacking claims he was paid to deliver the victim, federal affidavit shows
A suspect in the deadly April 11 carjacking near Winter Springs claims he was paid to deliver the victim to someone else, and was also given the gun used in the attack, according to a federal affidavit obtained by News 6.
Victimโs family no longer cooperating with Seminole County carjacking investigation, sheriff says
Miguel Aguasvivas, the husband of the victim in the deadly carjacking in Winter Springs, is no longer cooperating with the investigation into his wifeโs death, according to the Seminole County Sheriffโs Office.
Deputies announce another arrest in Winter Springs carjacking; 2 men expected to face federal charges
A man arrested in Puerto Rico on federal drug and gun charges may be the driver of the green Acura used in the deadly carjacking near Winter Springs, according to Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma.
Another arrest made in Winter Springs carjacking; 2 men expected to face federal charges
A man arrested in Puerto Rico on federal drug and gun charges may be the driver of the green Acura used in the deadly carjacking near Winter Springs, according to Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma.
WATCH LIVE: Seminole County Sheriffโs Office announces arrests made in โsignificant investigationโ
Officials from the Seminole County Sherriffโs office said on Tuesday they are holding a news conference to announce the arrests made in a โsignificant investigation.โ
Man believed to be last person to speak with woman carjacked near Winter Springs arrested on drug charges
A person of interest in a brazen carjacking earlier this month near Winter Springs has been arrested, according to jail records.
WHOโS WHO? Here are the figures involved in mysterious Winter Springs carjacking case
Investigators have discovered that several other criminal cases are somehow tied to this carjacking, raising even more questions about why it happened.
TIMELINE: Hereโs what we know so far about the brazen carjacking near Winter Springs
Detectives have discovered that several other investigations are somehow tied into this carjacking, raising even more questions about why it happened.
โPieces of the puzzle:โ Person of interest IDโd in mysterious Seminole carjacking; drug trafficking case connected
The Seminole County Sheriffโs Office said the investigation into a carjacking and missing woman case last week led to a person of interest, a drug arrest, and a search for at least one other person.
Orange County deputy released after arrest linked to brazen carjacking
A judge granted bond on Thursday for an Orange County deputy who was arrested over the weekend in connection to a carjacking near Winter Springs, according to court documents.
Deadly Winter Springs carjacking linked to Orange County shooting, arrest of deputy, officials say
The Seminole County Sheriffโs Office provided several key developments in the homicide investigation involving a woman who was carjacked at gunpoint near Winter Springs on April 11.
Orange County deputy arrested, linked to brazen Winter Springs carjacking case
An Orange County sheriffโs deputy is off the job as he faces a long list of charges in Seminole County linked to a carjacking in Winter Springs.
TIMELINE: Hereโs what we know after woman was carjacked in broad daylight near Winter Springs
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now investigating a homicide, after they believe they found the body of a woman who was carjacked at gunpoint.
Florida woman missing after brazen carjacking near Winter Springs believed dead
A Florida woman who was missing after an armed carjacking was captured on video near Winter Springs is believed to be dead.
Winter Springs man accused of pointing knife at child for not using bike lane
A 73-year-old man is accused of pointing a large knife at a child for riding their bicycle on the sidewalk and not in the bike lane, according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
Winter Springs begins testing 1,200 hydrants after 3 failed, no inspections for 3 years
As of Monday morning, the City of Winter Springs is one step closer to knowing for sure that when there's a fire, the city's fire hydrants will work.
With Winter Springs fire hydrants unreliable, Seminole Fire sends tanker trucks to help
In the City of Winter Springs, more than a thousand fire hydrants have not been inspected in almost three years and the city canโt guarantee theyโll work when needed.
No injuries reported after awning collapses at Seminole County department store, blocks entrance doors
A large awning at the HomeGoods store in Winter Springs collapsed on Sunday evening, possibly from high winds in the area, according to a news release.
Family sues Seminole County school district after lightning strike kills mom
The lawsuit accuses the school board of playing a role in the death of Nicole Tedesco, who was killed after picking up her two daughters from Keeth Elementary School.
Former owner of local staple The General Public House opens new concept called Fork & Barrel
Chris Parsons has worked in restaurants for nearly 20 years, which is why it was second nature to develop and create his newest concept Fork & Barrel in just six months.
Motorcyclist thrown from vehicle, strikes pedestrian before being killed in Seminole County crash
A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he was thrown from his bike in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The wait is almost over! Winter Springs announces opening date for Seminole Countyโs largest pickleball complex
The pickleball craze has found a brand new home in Winter Springs.
โFor My Sister:โ Family of Shakeria Rucker joins summit to fight violence against women
Local, state, and federal officials and community organizations came together to talk tackle violence against women at a summit Thursday in Apopka.
State seeks death penalty against estranged husband accused of killing Winter Springs woman
The Orange-Osceola state attorney announced the state is seeking the death penalty against the estranged husband accused of killing a Winter Springs woman who was found dead in a storage unit last year.
Here are the Central Florida holiday events canceled or postponed due to wicked weather
The worst of the weather is forecasted to be between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, so events in that timeframe are likely to be impacted.
City of Winter Springs being investigated by governorโs Chief Inspector General
The governorโs Office of the Chief Inspector General will be investigating the City of Winter Springs as city leaders continue to answer questions regarding recent audits.
๐Enter to win 4 tickets to Holiday Nights at Island H2O in Kissimmee
The 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.
Charges filed against estranged husband accused of killing Winter Springs woman
The state attorneyโs office officially filed charges against the estranged husband accused of killing a Winter Springs woman found dead in a storage unit last month.
Murder warrant secured for estranged husband accused of killing Winter Springs woman
Orange County detectives said Wednesday they had secured a warrant for a murder charge against Cory Hill, the estranged husband of a Winter Springs mother whom heโs accused of fatally shooting inside a storage unit last week.
Estranged husband to face charges after missing Winter Springs mother found shot to death, sheriff says
The estranged husband of a Winter Springs mother found shot to death in a storage unit will soon face charges in the case, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
Missing Winter Springs mom found dead inside estranged husbandโs Orange County storage unit, sheriff says
Shakeira Yvonne Rucker, the missing mother from Winter Springs, was found dead Saturday inside of a storage unit in Orange County, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Winter Springs to discuss rate hike that could double future water bills
The city says the utility rate increase is needed to pay for an aging wastewater system. They estimate it will cost more than $100 million.
$5K reward offered for information on missing Winter Springs mom
A cash reward of up to $5,000 has been offered by Crimeline for information in the missing persons case of Shakeria Yvonne Rucker, a mom from Winter Springs whose estranged husband has since been arrested.
New photo shows missing Winter Springs mom with estranged husband on day she was last seen
Winter Springs police released a photo that shows missing mother Shakeira Rucker with her estranged husband, Cory Hill, together on the day she was last seen.
Your Florida Daily: Missing woman last seen with attempted murder suspect, P!nk brings โbanned booksโ to Florida tour
The 37-year-old mother was last seen by her kids Saturday night.
Estranged husband named person of interest in missing Winter Springs mom case, police say
A woman was reported missing out of Winter Springs over the weekend, and her estranged husband has been named a person of interest, according to the police department.
Winter Springs to honor veteran with โHometown Heroโ award for Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, Capt. Laurel Ross will be awarded the city of Winter Springsโ Hometown Hero award after she was nominated by a fellow servicemember and friend.
Missing teen last seen in Winter Springs found safe, deputies say
A missing child alert was canceled after a 17-year-old boy missing out of Winter Springs was found safe, according to the Seminole County Sheriffโs Office.
Man accused of carjacking Uber driver, crashing car into Oviedo woods
The Uber driver explained that she had driven two passengers โ Kyron Peterson, 19, and his friend โ back to an apartment complex earlier that evening, a report shows.
Winter Springs High School teacher accused of molesting teen student in classroom
Deputies said that an investigation began after reports came in about an โinappropriate relationshipโ between the teacher โ Lucas Cridlebaugh, 25 โ and the teen.
Latest audit of Winter Springs is โvindicationโ and โdamningโ
Two months ago Winter Springs city leaders pushed back against a Seminole County audit โ the first of two audits concluding the city misused funds from a penny sales tax.
Winter Springs police target aggressive drivers to prevent road rage
Winter Springs police said they are seeing more agitation and more anger on the roads and they arenโt waiting for violence to erupt as it has on roads and highways across the nation. Theyโre trying to cool off drivers and their agitated driving habits.
Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs closing for emergency repairs. Here are the details
A stretch of Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs is closing for several weeks as crews make emergency repairs to the roadway.
Motorcyclist dies after suffering medical episode while riding in Seminole County, FHP says
A 78-year-old man from Winter Springs died Saturday after suffering a medical episode while he rode a motorcycle in a Seminole County parking lot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โSmelled of rotting flesh:โ Man accused of abandoning 3 dogs at Winter Springs home
A 24-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after abandoning three dogs โ one of which died โ at a home in Winter Springs, according to police.
Receptionist for Winter Springs optometrist accused of stealing patientsโ credit card info
A receptionist at a Winter Springs optometry office faces charges after she allegedly used patientsโ credit card information to commit fraud, according to a news release.
Winter Springs leaders push back against county clerk following audit results
In May, the countyโs inspector generalโs office released its findings, which stated that the city was planning to misuse about $2 million from its $19 million stake from the one-cent sales tax fund.
โStings a little, but Iโm good:โ 13-year-old bitten by alligator in Winter Springs
A 13-year-old boy was bitten by alligator in a Winter Springs creek on Tuesday, according to fire officials and a 911 call from the boy.
Firefighters put out burning vehicle in Winter Springs, 2nd to catch fire same day in Seminole
Seminole County firefighters took care of a vehicleโs burning engine bay Saturday night in Winter Springs.
Winter Springs protests paying back $2M despite audit recommendation
Tuesday evening, Seminole County's inspector general released a final version of an audit report that investigated Winter Springs' spending of penny sales tax revenue โ totaling $19 million.
Winter Springs Publix evacuated due to smoke, officials say
A Publix in Winter Springs was evacuated on Sunday evening after smoke was seen coming from the menโs bathroom, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
2 Central Florida players win combined $4M in Mega Millions lottery draw games
Two Central Florida players won $3 million and $1 million in separate Mega Millions lottery draw games, officials announced Thursday.
Winter Springs considering 5-year plan with 11% annual price hike for water bills
News 6 has confirmed the city of Winter Springs is internally discussing a huge utility rate hike to pay for its aging wastewater system which could cost as much as $100 million to replace.
Protecting your tax dollars: Seminole commissioner makes changes to prevent inappropriate spending
Seminole Countyโs preliminary audit of Winter Springs claimed the city misspent special tax money, but it also exposed a bigger problem: There arenโt enough safeguards in place to ensure proper spending across the county.
Winter Springs mayor disturbed, disappointed over release of harsh city audit
Winter Springs Mayor Kevin McCann is โdisturbedโ over a draft audit of city spending released by Seminole Countyโbut not because of whatโs in it.