Corvette doing donuts crashes into car, sends vehicle into Longwood home

A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.

FSU linebacker Ethan Pritchard walking, training one year after being shot in the head

FSU linebacker and former Seminole High football player Ethan Pritchard is walking, talking, and training less than a year after surviving a gunshot wound to the head.

Florida HVAC worker accused of kicking 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious at Sanford home, police say

A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on camera kicking a small 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious, and leaving it alone for several seconds, according to the Sanford Police Department.

Sloth World investigation closed without charges as calls for change grow

Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.

Sanford Mayor-elect Christina Hollerbach talks city's community
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The city of Sanford's newly Mayor-elect Christina Hollerbach sat down with Good Day Orlando's Stephanie Rivas to discuss what makes Sanford special. Hollerbach, whose family owns the popular Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in downtown Sanford, described the community aspect of the city, one she hold dear. She discussed the city's events that create the sense of community and "amplifying" ways to continue to connect. 

Oviedo to discuss taking Flock cameras offline
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The city of Oviedo, in Seminole County, will meet to discuss whether the police department's cameras, which read license plates, known as Flock cameras, are an invasion of privacy. This comes after Flock Safety's strict new safeguards were implemented. 

Casselberry skate rink holds benefit for father shot, killed saving a woman
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A community is gathering in memory of Florida dad Daryl Hill, who was shot and killed in Apopka after deputies say he stepped in to help a woman being attacked. Now, Semoran Skateway in Casselberry is hoping to gather community support for Hill's family. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the skate rink is donating $1 for each person who walks in their doors. 

K9 Starts New School Year with Students at Lyman High School
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 The Longwood Police Department’s newest K9 member, Scout, is heading to class. As one of the department's dedicated weapon detection dogs, Scout will patrol the halls of Lyman High School to help ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. Officer Angus and Scout joined Good Day Orlando to discuss his new campus duties.

Sanford employee charged after bicyclist dies from hit-and-run
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A bicyclist, Manuel Martinez, died Tuesday morning after being hit by a City of Sanford dump truck at the intersection of W. Airport Boulevard and MLK Jr. Boulevard. City employee Shawannia Smith, 46, was arrested after fleeing the scene and faces charges of leaving an accident involving death and violating a cyclist's right-of-way.

Bicyclist dies after being hit by city employee driving dump truck
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A city of Sanford employee has been arrested under accusations of crashing into a bicyclist on August 4. Shawannia Smith 46, is suspended without pay during the investigation. 

Lake Mary Little League girl's softball wins World Series opener 14-0
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Lake Mary Little League girl's softball supporters gathered at 4th Street Bar & Grill to cheer the girl in the world series watch party of game one of the World Series. 

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Cory Mills from Florida primary ballot

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.

Suspect denied bond after 2 killed in high-speed Florida crash
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A Florida man accused of killing two brothers in a high-speed crash was denied bond after being charged with multiple felonies.  Marquaious Tayvon Wheaton, 26, stood before a Seminole County judge, Friday, after deputies said he evaded a traffic stop, was speeding at over 100 mph and crashed into a vehicle on the road. 

Costco Wholesale coming to former Seminole Towne Center Macys underway
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Plans for the largest Costco in Central Florida are underway. Taking the spot of the former Macys in the Seminole Towne Center, Costco is projected to arrive sometime in 2027 with a gas station and nearly 850 parking spots. 

2 brothers die after hit by speeder in crash, deputies say
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Brothers Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40 were killed after hit by a man speeding on U.S. Highway 17-92 on July 7, the sheriff's office reported. The suspect was taken to custody and is likely to survive his injuries, authorities say. 

Released video shows high-speed crash, killing 2
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Aerial footage released by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows a suspect, identified as Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton, 26, speeding down U.S. Highway 17-92 before crashing into another vehicle. Two brothers in the second vehicle, Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40, died. 

2 dead after hit by drug trafficking suspect, deputies say
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A suspect is in the hospital after he was involved in a deadly crash on July 7. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said it attempted to pull over the man in a traffic stop, before he fled and ultimately crashed into a car, killing two people and injuring a third. 

Witnesses describe high-speed Seminole County crash killing 2
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A deadly multi-vehicle crash came after an unsuccessful traffic stop by the Seminole County deputies. The sheriff's office reported that deputies attempted to stop a suspected drug trafficker, when the driver sped off and later hit another car while traveling over 100 mph. 

Suspected drug trafficker kills 2 in multi-car crash, deputies say
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A suspected drug trafficker was speeding in Sanford, July 7, before hitting another vehicle and killing two people. A third person was rushed to the hospital and the suspect has been taken into custody. 

Medical examiner reports 'death roll' by alligator in deadly Florida attack
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The Orange County Medical Examiner's Office has shared its preliminary report into the death of Brittany Clark. Clark was attacked and killed by an alligator while swimming at the Little Big Econ State Forest. She was swimming with her boyfriend and their friend. Two alligators were captured and killed after the attack. Bite marks matched one of them, the report said.