Seminole County physician advocates COVID booster shots
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that Florida now accounts for one out of every five new U.S. cases. At least one Seminole County physician said additional COVID-19 boosters will be needed to extend immunity.
Hundreds attend Central Florida protests supporting Cuban people
Protests continued in Central Florida on Wednesday night in support of the Cuban people. Two locations, one in Altamonte Springs and another in Orlando, drew large crowds.
Florida officials encourage boat safety after increase in deaths
Officials say that the main causes of death are excessive speed and driver impairment. They say not wearing a life jacket or the inability to swim also played a role.
Sheriff urges boating safety ahead of Fourth of July
Boat sales have jumped since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The number of boating fatalities in Florida has also increased.
Woman killed in 'suspicious' hit-and-run crash in Lake Mary
Lake Mary police are investigating after they say a woman was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday morning.
Seminole County adds 3 school campuses to administer vaccines to kids ages 12-15
This week, three Seminole County Public Schools campuses have been added to the mix for kids who are eligible to receive a free Pfizer vaccine.
Former tax collector Joel Greenberg expected to change his not-guilty plea, court documents show
Greenberg currently faces 33 counts including stalking a political opponent, sex trafficking of a minor, and conspiracy to bribe a public official.
Gator spotted in Florida neighborhood with its legs, eyes, and mouth taped shut
A $1,500 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the case of the taped alligator.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
Florida vaccine sites, schools prepare to administer shots to 12-15 group
Seminole County is getting ready to vaccinate more teenagers as the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for young adults, ages 12 to 15 years old.
Man accused of murdering Navy recruit in 1984 takes stand in trial
A man charged in the 1984 murder of a 25-year-old Navy recruit took the stand on Wednesday. Thomas Garner, 61, donned a face shield as attorneys questioned him about the death of 25-year-old Pamela Cahanes.
Seminole County plans vaccine distribution for teens
As Pfizer is preparing to release a COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as age 12, Seminole County is preparing for distribution.
Seminole County's incoming superintendent talks masks in schools
The incoming superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) sat down with FOX 35 News for the first time on Wednesday.
Seminole County discusses masks in schools
As leaders with the Seminole County Public Schools consider making masks optional at schools, parents and their children are taking a more active role is pushing to lift the mandate.
Vaccination sites look to downsize amid lower demand
Seminole County Emergency Management Director Alan Harris said fewer people are showing up to get vaccinated at some of the larger vaccination sites.
Seminole Commission to discuss future of mask mandate
The mask mandate in Seminole County could be coming to an end. County commissioners will discuss its future during a meeting on Tuesday.
Kroll says he is committed to protecting tax dollars
Seminole County's new tax collector inherited an office that was mired in controversy following the resignation of Joel Greenberg. Regaining trust both inside and outside of the Seminole County Tax Collector's Office is a big undertaking for newly elected J.R. Kroll.
Seminole County's new tax collector wants to foster trust
Seminole County's new tax collector inherited an office that was mired in controversy following the resignation of Joel Greenberg. Regaining trust both inside and outside of the Seminole County Tax Collector's Office is a big undertaking for newly elected J.R. Kroll.
Sanford shootout suspect makes first appearance from hospital bed
A man accused in a shootout with Seminole County deputies Wednesday appeared before a judge Friday from his hospital bed.
Authorities investigate stabbing death of woman
Authorities in Seminole and Volusia counties are investigating at two separate crime scenes which they say are tied to the murder of a woman whose body was discovered along a rural trail.