Florida homeowner's pool lanai destroyed in storm
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A Seminole County homeowner's backyard pool lanai was destroyed after severe thunderstorms and a tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida on Monday. FOX 35 surveys the damage.

Florida tornado: Seminole County press conference | FULL
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Officials with Seminole County discuss damage reports after a tornado touched down early Monday morning in Lake Mary, Florida.

Florida truck driver, dog in truck when tornado hit
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A tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday and flipped a semi-truck on its side, officials said. A man and his dog were inside -- and both are OK, officials said. The man said he's never been through something like that.

Lake Mary tornado: Trees hit man's home
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A Florida man was rather optimistic and hopeful after a tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida on Monday morning. Bob talked with FOX 35 about what happened before, during, and after the storm.

Florida woman sentenced to 7 years for animal cruelty at fake pet rescue

A woman convicted of hoarding and neglecting rescue animals, leading to their starvation and death, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, officials said.

19th annual Wekiva Paint Out kicks off
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The annual Wekiva Paint Out, hosted by Wekiva Island, officially kicked off earlier this week. The event allows attendees to discover the vibrant world of art in the heart of nature. The event runs through March 1 in Longwood, Florida.

Lake Mary to discuss fluoride use in drinking water
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The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight. Several local cities have opted to remove it, including Longwood earlier this week.

Longwood votes to remove fluoride from water
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Matt Morgan, District 4 Commissioner in Longwood and former mayor, joins the FOX 35 News team to talk about the municipalities decision to remove fluoride from its water.

Florida man injured after coyotes attacks him and his dog
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An Altamonte Springs man was injured when a coyote ran out of the woods at him and his dog. The victim is warning others about the importance of protecting themselves.

Opening night for Lake Mary Little League kicks off
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It's a big night for the Lake Mary Little League team. The youngsters are kicking off a new season tonight. They will be defending their Little League World Series title.

Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
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Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)

Florida bear wanders around neighborhood home
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A Florida bear was caught on camera wandering around the yard of a Longwood neighborhood home. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)

Video shows Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard
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Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the porch of a Longwood home, and it was all caught on live video. (Credit: Tatum Murphy)

Lake Mary cheerleading team wins 9th straight title
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The Lake Mary High School cheerleading team is back at practice after winning their ninth state title in a row.

Ace Cafe breaks ground on new location in Sanford
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Ace Cafe is making a comeback in Sanford. Once located in downtown Orlando, the famous motor dinner restaurant closed in 2023 but reopened recently with a "ground shaking" event, utilizing dozens of recruited car and motorcycle enthusiasts to crank up their engines to mark the significant milestone.

'A Day without Immigrants': Group protests against ICE raids in Sanford, Florida

Central Florida residents joined the “A Day Without Immigrants" movement, that is currently happening across the nation, by protesting in Sanford on Monday afternoon.

FOX 35 News team participates in Touch-A-Truck event
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The FOX 35 News team headed to Sanford earlier today to participate in the Touch-A-Truck event, which is part of the Severe Weather Awareness Week festivities.

Ace Cafe breaks ground in Sanford
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The famous Ace Cafe is about to be new again. Today, owners are breaking ground on their new location in Sanford. The location will be near Henry's Depot, which is just a couple blocks west of City Hall.

Local fire department installs free smoke alarms for resident
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Seminole County fire crews and Red Cross workers gathered Saturday to install new smoke detectors for free in all the area's homes.