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.
FHP: Man ejected, run over in fatal accident on S.R. 417 in Sanford
A 33-year-old man was killed in Sanford on Thursday morning after being ejected from his vehicle and run over during an accident on State Road 417.
Officials say adults took quick action when fire broke out on Seminole County school bus
Seminole County school officials said when a school bus caught fire Tuesday afternoon, the driver and monitor on the vehicle took all the right actions.
FOX 35 looks at DOJ legal documents in Greenberg investigation
Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and is facing several charges ranging from sex trafficking to embezzlement. According to records from a Seminole County audit, more than a million dollars was allegedly spent erroneously.
School bus burst into flames on highway, troopers say
A school bus caught fire while traveling on a Florida highway, officials said. The Seminole County Fire Department said that a school bus had an engine fire while traveling on the 417.
Vaccine demand slowing down in some counties
Vaccine demand is changing county-by-county in Central Florida.
Law enforcement, faith leaders discuss rise in overdose deaths
An organization called Project Opioid held a discussion at Majestic Life Church, an African American church in Orlando on Wednesday.
Nursing homes getting back to normal after vaccinations
One assisted living facility in Seminole County is celebrating its reopening. Every in-house resident at the Watermark at VistaWilla received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine back in February. On Wednesday, it was the first time in a year that the residents were able to gather outside for a live concert.
Lake Mary Police training to help mentally ill get long-term help
The Lake Mary Police Department has launched the Mental Health Intervention Group to help people they encounter who are suffering from mental problems.
Seminole County School Board approves Beamon's contract
The Seminole County School Board voted Tuesday to approve a contract with Serita Beamon to become the district’s next superintendent. The vote came after several people spoke during public comment asking for the process to start over. The board ended up voting 4-1 to approve the contract with Beamon.
Central Florida church organizing another food giveaway
A church in Seminole County is organizing another food giveaway this week for those in need.