Mail being swiped in Altamonte Springs
Businesses in Altamonte Springs are out of thousands after someone stole a master key. About 10 businesses have been getting checks stolen since January when the key was stolen. One business owner said about $100,000 is unaccounted for.
Teen wanted for Sanford deadly shooting
Sanford Police are searching for an 18-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a man during a dispute last Saturday
Recycling pileup thanks to driver shortage
A shortage of commercially licensed drivers is causing recycling in Altamonte Springs to pile up.
Full event: Self-driving buses testing in FL
The City of Altamonte Springs announced Monday that it has partnered with BEEP to bring autonomous buses to the city, part of a three-year pilot program.
'Grabbed them and ran': Kids saved from fire
A woman was awarded for her bravery by the Oviedo Fire Department after she saved two children from a burning vehicle. In May, Suzanne Matos was heading to Dillard's at the Oviedo Mall when she saw a car on fire with two children inside. She ran over to help and brought the children to safety. "As soon as I grabbed the younger one, the car was already in flames inside. At that point, your adrenaline is kicking in," said Suzanne Matos. "Out of instinct I just grabbed them and ran."
Lightning strike sparks house fire
A lightning strike may have sparked a house fire in Central Florida on Tuesday evening, leaving a family without a home, officials confirmed.
Drivers crashes into home after traffic stop
A driver crashed into a home when they allegedly tried to flee a traffic stop.
Red Hot & Boom survives weather alert
Red Hot & Boom started on time after Cranes Roost Park was placed under a weather advisory. About 250,000 people were expected in the area to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on Monday night.
Red Hot & Boom fireworks show 2023
About 250,000 people attended Red Hot & Boom at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs on Monday to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Sanford mall owes close to $1M in taxes
The Sanford Seminole Towne Center Mall owes the county more than $800k in property taxes
Burglars targeting cars at fire stations
Both the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office are investigating reports of car burglaries at fire stations in Orange County and Seminole County. Three stations in Seminole County were hit, and three stations in Orange County were hit, officials said.
South Seminole Hospital to be torn down
The latest regional, statewide and national news events along with economic news, sports reports, weather and traffic are provided by the FOX 35 News Team.The South Seminole Hospital in Longwood will soon close, and Orlando Health will build a new healthcare hub in its place. The hospital has been in Longwood for 40 years. It’s next to Reiter Park, which city leaders said is Longwood’s crown jewel. City leaders think the new plans will be a good thing for the area and for business owners.
Residents gather to help clean St. Johns River in Sanford
Seminole County's solid waste and watershed management divisions, the City of Sanford, and the St. Johns Riverkeeper all worked together this Earth Day for a St. Johns River cleanup.
UPS won't deliver to Altamonte Springs apartment complex
Altamonte Springs residents are upset after UPS made the decision to discontinue delivering packages to the Altamonte Terrace Apartments
Watch: Florida teens drive reckless in high school parking lot
Video shows one teen behind the wheel and a second teen sitting on top of the car as the driver spins out and drives aggressively down the parking lot -- before crashing into a parked car. It happened Wednesday at Lake Mary High School. Police have been contacted, school officials said, while also condemning the students' actions as incredibly reckless and dangerous.
Casselberry Police hold press conference on murder of popular Orlando club promoter
Casselberry police have issued two arrest warrants for men believe to have been involved in the shooting death of Dereck Cummings II back in January
Florida school employee accused of trafficking fentanyl
An instructional coach for Seminole County Public Schools was arrested over the weekend under suspicion of trafficking fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. Shavon Pearson – who works at the 9th Grade Center, near Seminole County High School – was booked into jail on a charge of trafficking at least four grams of fentanyl on Saturday afternoon, according to the arrest affidavit.
Seminole County Deputy pulled from car after fiery crash
A Seminole County Deputy is recovering after he was pulled from his patrol car following a crash in Sanford.
Central Florida tops worst traffic list and I-4 gets special mention
Traffic on Interstate 4 can be a nightmare. In fact, two areas of that highway in Central Florida were ranked among the worst in the nation, and one of those areas is right by the theme parks. But there’s a glimmer of hope as we have learned of new details from the Florida Department of Transportation about plans to alleviate the congestion.
Man accused of carjacking newspaper delivery driver
A Florida man is accused of carjacking a newspaper delivery woman in Seminole County, but according to authorities, she didn't let him get away without a fight.