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The Seminole County Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday night to put disclaimer stickers in the yearbook instead of covering three photos from a student-led walkout with stickers.

Free Comic Book Day — an annual comics celebration on the first Saturday each May — will be making a return this year after its 2021 cancelation due to COVID-19.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — (AP) — A 42-year-old Florida bride and her 31-year-old caterer are accused of serving food laced with marijuana to unsuspecting guests at a wedding reception. The arrest report says several tested positive for THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. A detective wrote in the report that guests said they had not been warned about the laced food. Another guest told deputies that after feeling stoned, she asked the bride if cannabis was in the food and was told “yes" by the smiling bride, an affidavit said. Samples of food, including chocolate-covered strawberries, pudding ‘shot’ desserts, and lasagna, were collected and later tested positive for THC, according to the report.

Deputies have released body camera video from a February wedding in Longwood where multiple guests complained of feeling ill, believing they had ingested marijuana-laced food, ultimately resulting in the arrests of the bride and the caterer.

One person was injured in a shooting early Thursday in Daytona Beach, police said.

Weeks after Seminole County first responders assisted multiple people who reported feeling weird, sick and “stoned” at a Longwood wedding party in February, deputies on Monday arrested the bride and a caterer for the event.

“We’re all just enjoying and celebrating our friend’s success on the dance floor, having fun catching the bouquet,” Cady said. The sheriff’s office said they approached Glenny and another person and asked them if they put cannabis in the food at the wedding. But a report from the sheriff’s office said food items at the wedding were tested. Now, the bride and the caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are being charged with tampering, negligence and delivery of marijuana. “Whatever the reason, I think people just want an explanation.”The sheriff’s office linked Glenny and Bryant to the charge after interviews with witnesses, victims and other caterers.

As inflation numbers hit a 40-year high across the nation, rental rates for industrial and warehouse space are climbing faster in the Orlando metro area than other parts of the country.

WINTER PARK, Fla. — A woman from Longwood contacted Action 9, claiming an auto body repair shop nightmare cost her thousands of dollars and left her without a car for eight months. READ: Moms Demand Action push for gun safety in wake of child shootingsViala blames Executive Automotive in Winter Park. Insurance records show Executive Automotive collected nearly $8,000 but failed to complete the claim. “I was so devastated.”Ulrich went to Executive Automotive in Winter Park. “Eight months later the repairs still haven’t been done?” Ulrich asked a man working in the shop.

The Sharing Center is the most comprehensive social services hub in Seminole County.

The importance of organ donations will be declared loud and clear Saturday, April 2 at Lyman High School in Longwood.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office released the identity of a man who was likely killed with a shovel at a mosque near Sanford.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County deputies on Tuesday released the name of the man who was killed at a Sanford-area mosque last week. Deputies said Mahmood Al Taee, 59, of Longwood, died after he was attacked at the Husseini Islamic Center near Sanford early Friday. Investigators said Ahmed Raslan, 38, scaled a barbed-wire fence, broke a window and killed Al Taee, who worked as a maintenance man at the mosque. Deputies said the attack appeared to be random. READ: Deputies: Maintenance worker’s murder at local mosque appears to be randomStay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.

A Seminole County man claimed a $5 million prize after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket.

Jomar Bonano has helped collect donations for Ukrainian refugees from local businesses, organizations and community leaders.

Ethan Curtis, 27, is accused of calling in a bomb threat to Longwood Elementary School on Thursday.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — A suspect has been charged in connection with a bomb threat he called into Longwood Elementary School Thursday from Texas, according to police. Ethan E. Curtis, 27, was arrested by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office in Seguin, Texas, on charges including a false report concerning planting a bomb related to Longwood Elementary School, police said. Longwood police responded to Longwood Elementary just after noon Thursday in regards to a telephone bomb threat. The school was locked down as police assisted the school resource officer and faculty in a search, police said. Winter Springs Police Department and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office assisted Longwood police by researching the number that call in the threat, police said.

Don’t be afraid to walk the plank at the third annual Longwood Pirate Seafood Festival.

A sibling duo just received another prestigious award for their not-for-profit work connecting seniors in need of telehealth services.

NCAA Longwood Tennessee Basketball Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) passes over Longwood guard Isaiah Wilkins (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS — (AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, showing exactly why it felt it deserved better than a No. Tennessee spent the rest of the half pulling away, scoring the final 13 points to make it 54-29 at the break. Longwood never made it close in the second half, as Tennessee finished with its highest tourney scoring total in regulation since a 121-86 first-round victory over Long Beach State in 2007. Tennessee: The Volunteers have reached the second weekend of tourney play in five of their last nine tourney appearances.

Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, showing exactly why it felt it deserved better than a No. 3 seed.

As storms continue to push through Central Florida Wednesday evening, a day after nearly a dozen tornado warnings swept through several counties, hail rained down in Longwood, New Smyrna Beach and Lake Mary.

Griff Aldrich, a former lawyer and CEO, and Rebecca Tillett — both hired the same day four years ago by Longwood — have the Lancers men’s and women’s teams in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in each program’s history.

More rain is headed our way.

Marisha Murga waited 14 hours to cross the border from Ukraine to Poland, where she eventually connected with her brother, Aleksandr Murga.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — A woman died after a vehicle struck her along State Road 434 Thursday night, Longwood police said. Officers responded to the crash near Harbour Isle Way shortly before 8:30 p.m.READ: Watch your speed: Troopers ready to catch speeders, hand out tickets when I-4 Express opensInvestigators determined that the woman was trying to walk across SR 434 when a motorist traveling westbound hit her. Longwood police said first responders worked to save the pedestrian, but she died at the crash site. The driver involved in the crash stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to police. READ: Russia attacks Ukraine: Gunfire reported near Kyiv government quarter (live updates)Officers shut down a stretch of SR 434 for over two hours, but reopened the road around 10:45 p.m.Investigators did not release the names of those involved in Thursday’s crash.

A woman who attempted to walk across State Road 434 is dead after she was hit by a vehicle, according to the Longwood Police Department.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — Residents in Longwood have a familiar neighbor who has been spotted hanging around. READ: Forbes releases billionaires listA three-legged bear, nicknamed “Tripod,” was seen this week taking some snacks from trash cans. Someone who lives in the neighborhood shared video with Channel 9 showing the bear dragging around a trash bag on the side of the road. READ: New low-cost airline offering flights from Orlando to Europe starting at $129Tripod was last spotted in Longwood in 2019. Three-legged bear, nicknamed ‘Tripod,’ caught stealing snacks from trash can in LongwoodIf you see the bear wandering in the community, be safe and keep your distance.

A Maine family that long ago gave up on a lost family cat is being reunited more than six years and 1,500 miles later.

Carlos Aguirre Rendon Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, of Longwood, is facing two felony charges of lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering. (Volusia County Sheriff's Office)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Deltona Middle School math teacher was arrested on Wednesday after he was accused of kissing a 15-year-old student on the lips. Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, of Longwood, is facing two felony charges of lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering. Deputies said they began investigating Rendon on Jan. 11 after a girl reported that he had kissed her on the lips in his classroom. The girl’s parents told deputies they were previously concerned about Rendon after her mother had seen Rendon with his arm around her daughter at a Deltona park.

The explosion and fire was about 3 miles from a deadly Bronx apartment fire earlier this month that killed 17 people.

At least 16 breweries will be offering craft selections during a “Craft Beer Celebration” at Wekiva Island.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — As the demand for COVID-19 testing continues to climb, health officials in Seminole County have begun turning to faith-based organizations to assist in administering tests to residents. At the Northland Church in Longwood, workers handed out boxes filled with dozens of at-home test kits. Seminole County emergency manager Alan Harris said faith-based organizations have played a vital role during the pandemic. “These organizations have partnered with us to do test sites, to do vaccines; and today, we’re giving out home test kits to these organizations to distribute to their congregations,” Harris said. “With everyone returning to campus this weekend, it’s just another avenue for them to be able to test to be safe,” Gold said.

Longwood police are seeking any information the public has in reference to a fatal shooting that happened in the area Sunday night.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — Longwood police are searching for the person who gunned down a 19-year-old man in the parking lot of a recording studio Sunday night. Longwood police were called to the parking lot next to Syce Studios around 9 p.m. last night after police said a caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots. Laguerre’s brother said James Laguerre was at Syce Studios recording last night. READ: Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting at Orlando Motel 6Kandy Ansley has owned nearby Contemporary Hairstyling since 1982. She said she was shocked after hearing the news that a shooting happened in the parking lot.

Longwood police investigate a homicide outside a shopping plaza.

You don’t have to be an outdoorsy type to enjoy Wekiva Island in Seminole County.

A 15-year-old Lyman High School student is accused of writing school shooting threats on the bathroom walls, according to the Longwood Police Department.

A nurse, who was 32 weeks pregnant, lost her unborn child when she was attacked by a patient at a behavioral health facility in Longwood, according to police.

If she signs off, which is expected as early as late Tuesday, vaccinations for young kids could begin immediately. At least 2,316 kids ages 5 to 11 have suffered from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related complication, according to data shared by the CDC at the meeting. In addition, there have been at least 1.9 million Covid cases in the age group, 8,300 hospitalizations and at least 94 deaths, CDC adviser Dr. Matthew Daley told the committee. Fully vaccinating 1 million kids ages 5 to 11 would prevent 58,000 Covid infections, 241 hospitalizations, 77 ICU stays and one death, according to a modeled scenario published by the Food and Drug Administration last week. The condition is not expected to be as prevalent in kids ages 5 to 11 as it is in teens, Dr. Matthew Oster, a pediatric cardiologist with the CDC, told the committee Tuesday.

A father, son do who have spent about 10 years brewing beer at home are now looking to go pro in Seminole County.

A local audio engineer and his family are out of sync after trying to acquire his “expired” benefits from the Department of Economic Opportunity for the past six months.

The White House announced Friday that the U.S. would open its borders to fully vaccinated, international travelers on Nov. 8.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. A new brewery wants to debut in Seminole County. The brewery would feature a two-barrel brewing system, which would produce four to eight barrels a week. Brewery ownership in its application wrote they wanted to open there because there is not another brewery within five miles of the space. Click here to read Ryan Lynch’s story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.

This momma bear was curious as to what was happening in a Longwood home and wanted to get a closer look.

Monday afternoon, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies returned to Sabal Club to scour the wooded area around the apartment complex — that includes a walking trail in a right-of-way that runs the length of the property — as part of the search for Miya Marcano

Longwood police said a poorly planned attempt at a bank robbery ended with a man's arrest on Friday.

Comic book shops around the country will be marking National Comic Book Day this weekend, and Longwood's Acme Superstore is celebrating in particularly high style...

Seminole County firefighters use boat to find man lost overnight in thick vegetationLONGWOOD, Fla. — A Seminole County man was rescued overnight after becoming lost in the Sabal Point area of Longwood. Firefighters said dispatchers were notified about the lost man around 3:45 a.m.WATCH: ‘Devious licks’: What you need to know about TikTok challenge leading to damage at schoolsOfficials said the man had entered the area around 2 p.m. Saturday and had not been seen since. The Seminole County Fire Department searched the area before determining it was best to use a boat to check the backcountry and trails due to high water levels and thick vegetation. Officials said the man did not need any medical attention. READ: Seminole County firefighters honor 13 American soldiers killed in Kabul airport attackThe Seminole County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with the search.

A local woman was shocked to see her home listed for sale online and she worries some consumers might fall victim to the scam. It’s listed on Zillow,’” Lucas said. Action 9 went online and asked for more information about Lucas’ listing. According to Lucas, she reported the issue with her home to Zillow daily, but the listing wasn’t taken down. The company also recommends homeowners claim their property on Zillow, giving them more control.

Here is a list of local events to mark the 20th anniversary. ApopkaThe city of Apopka and the Apopka fire and police departments will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Apopka Amphitheater. The event will honor American civilians and our fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers. READ: National security experts reflect on impact from 9/11 terror attacks as 20-year mark approachesWinter GardenThe city of Winter Garden will host a 9/11 tribute on Saturday. The event will be held at Winter Garden City Hall from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11.

A crash involving an Amtrak train and a truck was causing delays in Longwood Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — So far, Seminole County has distributed 1,400 COVID-19 booster shots at four clinics since they began last week. One Longwood couple said they received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine back in December last year and just received their booster shot. Ken Davis said his wife Joy got her booster shot at a Publix in Longwood on Friday. After receiving her COVID-19 vaccine, Joy Davis said, “This has been the best thing that has happened to us in 2020. The next booster shot clinic for Seminole County will be held Saturday at the Casselberry Recreation Center.

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — So far, Seminole County has distributed 1,400 COVID-19 booster shots at four clinics since they began last week. One Longwood couple said they received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine back in December last year and just received their booster shot. Ken Davis said his wife Joy got her booster shot at a Publix in Longwood on Friday. After receiving her COVID-19 vaccine, Joy Davis said, “This has been the best thing that has happened to us in 2020. The next booster shot clinic for Seminole County will be held Saturday at the Casselberry Recreation Center.

Tony Boni won a seat on the Longwood City Commission in a special election held on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.

A special election will be held on Tuesday to fill a seat on the Longwood city commission.

A large alligator, possibly trying to eat a snake, gets caught in a sports net in a Seminole County yard.

Longwood police arrested six men after a violent home invasion Sunday.

Corporal Steven Bryant’s dedication to his community leaves him with little free time, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

A crash in Seminole County was slowing traffic on westbound I-4 near Longwood during the morning commute.

A grand jury formally charged three men Tuesday on first-degree murder in separate crimes.

A Longwood pub owner who pointed a gun at police officers in 2018 could receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.

The first cruise with paying passengers is set to sail from a Florida port this month, marking a comeback from the cruise industry after it stopped sailings last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The body of a 62-year-old Longwood man was discovered in the Banana River in Merritt Island earlier this week.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County deputies said the body that was found in the Banana River earlier this week had been dumped in the river in an attempt to conceal a homicide. Deputies said Trevor Morrison, 62, of Longwood, was killed in Longwood before his body was dumped in the river. READ: Body found in Banana River in Brevard CountyInvestigators said a boater found the man’s body Tuesday evening east of Morningside Drive in Merritt Island. The Brevard County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded Morrison’s death was a homicide. READ: Stimulus update: IRS sends out next batch of stimulus checks“The investigation has revealed that the decedent was killed in Longwood, Florida and transported to Brevard County in an attempt to conceal the crime,” deputies said in a statement.

A man died in a crash on I-4 in Seminole County, the FHP says.

As the two fixed vaccine sites in Seminole County are set to close June 19th, the Emergency Management Director said they are shifting the vaccine rollout now to doctors' offices.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

For the next three weeks, you will no longer need to book an appointment if you want to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the two fixed vaccination sites run by Seminole County.

Officers with the Longwood Police Department rescued a 75-year-old man who was trapped under a lawn mower on Thursday.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — Three Longwood police officers rescued a 75-year-old man who nearly drowned Thursday after accidentally driving his lawn mower into a pond. Longwood police and fire crews were called to the 900 block of 1st Place just before 11:30 a.m. for a possible drowning. READ: Deputies: Retail-theft ring run out of liquor store spanned 5 countiesThree responding officers arrived to find the man in the pond pinned underneath the riding mower. Body-worn camera video released by the Longwood Police Department shows officers immediately jump into the pond and work to lift the mower off the man before pulling him from the water. The man they rescued only required treatment on the scene by Longwood Fire Rescue.

Delicious vegetables, fruits and sweet honey -- it’s all back at the Longwood Farmers Market at its new location on Savage Court off State Road 434.

But Thai Halal Grill inside Apna Bazaar is straight-up Thai, and proudly so, thanks to chef-owner and Isaan native Supaluk Khan. She runs the eatery with her husband, Aga "Jimmy" Khan, a Trinidadian who makes his contribution through incendiary spicing. His homemade pepper sauces, from scotch bonnet to green chili and apple, accompany Supaluk's dishes. Jimmy even packed up the other two tangerines for us and, not surprisingly, threw in a container of his scotch bonnet pepper sauce as well. Some of the pepper sauce got onto the pages and, in a fit of instinct, I scooped it up with my finger — hot off the press.

Young adult children are living at home with their parents in record numbers. How it's changing their money mindset Parents are also helping their adult children with expenses, whether or not the kids are living at home, a September survey from Country Financial found. Kids take on responsibilityGetty Images | Bambu ProductionsIf the adult children have an income, they should contribute to the household expenses. Craft a budgetBoth parents and children need to come up with a budget or re-evaluate the current one in place. When parents help support their kids, they need to account for the increased expenses.

Patricia Sigman of Longwood, a labor and employment attorney, will run as a Democrat for the Florida Senate District 9 seat being vacated by David Simmons. A Seminole County labor and employment attorney has joined a field of five others seeking to replace Senate President Pro Tempore David Simmons. [READ ALSO: Florida lawmakers PACs amass hundreds of millions of dollars][READ ALSO: Will Volusia, Flagler be wielding more political clout?] Patricia Sigman of Longwood announced Monday on Facebook that she is running as a Democrat in Senate District 9, which covers mostly Seminole County but includes the southwest corner of Volusia County. She joins four other Democrats Rick Ashby, Alexis Carter, H. Alexander Duncan and Guerdy Remy and Republican Jason Brodeur in the race to replace Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs.

Two days after shooting threats were found in multiple bathrooms at Lyman High School, a student is accused of using a speaker to play audio of gunfire in the hallway, according to Longwood police. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Shivam Distributors of Longwood, Florida, is recalling packages of Parivar brand dry dates because they contain high sulfite content, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday. (CNN) - Shivam Distributors of Longwood, Florida, is recalling packages of Parivar brand dry dates because they contain high sulfite content, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday. The recalled packages have the UPC number 879111001844 or 879111001226. In June, the 14-ounce packages of dry dates from the same company were recalled after random testing by Florida Department of Agriculture revealed high sulfite content. That recalled product had been distributed in parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - An 11-year-old boy who had been reported missing is now accounted for and in good health, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said late Friday. Earlier in the day, Dyvian Lamar Hall was spotted in Apopka and Longwood. No further details are known, but deputies thanked people for all their help and tips on the child's whereabouts. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Officials are adding safe lanes to a SunRail crossing in Longwood to reduce the number of train and vehicle collisions. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Central Florida's first responders do much more than their job description requires of them. That's why we like to take a few minutes each week to highlight the good work they're doing in and for their communities. An Orlando Police Department officer decided to treat a local family to an impromptu ice cream celebration to help them beat the heat. Today, we salute Officer Cosme who treated a family to some ice cream. pic.twitter.com/Ac4PPaZlt5 Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) September 22, 2019Next we head over to Longwood, where their police department received an unexpected visit.

A Longwood couple returned home from the Bahamas with chilling video showing the moments Hurricane Dorian pounded the home where they were seeking shelter. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A man previously in the running for a Seminole County judicial seat is accused of having sex with a teenage girl, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Officials with The Florida Bar told News 6 Tuesday that Jones was in good standing, as he has no discipline history. When The Florida Bar learns of the arrest of a member, the Bar opens a file to follow the progression of the criminal case." Records from the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office show Jones was running for Group 6 county judge and had raised more than $170,000. According to a letter sent to the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, Jones submitted a written notification of his withdraw from the race on Aug. 26.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Sunday night, all lanes were blocked on Interstate 4 westbound in the Longwood area due to flooding for the second time in a little more than a week. FDOT said drain inlets were again blocked by trash and debris, the same reason the same area flooded on Aug.1. Monday afternoon, FDOT spokesperson Jessica Ottaviano said the contractor responsible for the $2.3 billion I-4 Ultimate project will work to prevent future flooding in the Longwood area. Sunday night's flooding was at least the sixth time I-4 construction zones have been underwater in the past few months. "The contractor is aware of the department's position, that the roadway should remain passable and flooding should not occur," Ottaviano said.