Missing Seminole County girls found safe, mother arrested, authorities say

A mother was arrested and her two children were located safe after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued on Sunday, authorities said.

Student arrested for homecoming chaos
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A student from Oviedo High School is accused of bringing a gun to a homecoming dance. Students told police that they actually saw the gun; however, police say they are still looking for the weapon.

Cleaning up Lake Jesup
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One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.

Orlando Air & Space Show this weekend
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The Orlando Air and Space Show is taking place this weekend in Sanford and it's promising a spectacular view in the skies as the Thunderbirds will headline the show.

Sanford businesses recovering after flooding
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It has been about a week since Downtown Sanford experienced a flash flood that came following a record day of rainfall. Now, businesses are beginning to recover.

Oktoberfest in Downtown Sanford moving
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There is a big change coming to the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Downtown Sanford. It typically takes place at Hollerbach's Willow Tree Caf?, but because of events scheduled around the same time, the festival is moving to the Sanford Civic Center. German food, beer, music, and dancing will be part of the festivities.

Animals relocated from shelter struck by fire
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Forty-five animals were rescued from a fire at The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Dozens of dogs and cats were moved to The Pet Alliance's Sanford facility on Thursday morning.

FOX 35 Football Friday: Week One
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Oviedo looked like a well-oiled machine against Winter Springs in our featured game of the week. Oviedo wins 41-7.

Deadly deputy-involved shooting in Sanford
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FOX 35 News has obtained body camera video of a deadly shooting in a Sanford neighborhood. A man is accused of beating up a woman before firing at deputies who raced to the scene. Deputy shot back 15 times, killing the man.

Teen fatally shot on front porch was high school football player
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A 16-year-old high school football player was gunned down while on the front porch of his Sanford home. A suspect remains at-large.

Florida boy with terminal cancer honored with parade of first responders

Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.

Preparing school buses for more students
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The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.

Seminole County physician advocates COVID booster shots
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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
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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.