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A Longwood man was arrested Saturday after attacking a homeless woman whom he had invited to live with him, according to the police department.

A Seminole County man accused of burning down his condo as “revenge” against his homeowners’ association owed nearly $29,000 in unpaid dues and other costs to the HOA, court records show.

A man accused of setting his own apartment on fire at a Longwood gated community is now facing an arson charge, according to an arrest affidavit.

A woman was hospitalized after being hit by a white van while crossing the street, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

With approximately $3 million in federal funding administered through the HUD Home American Rescue Plan Act, the county is now asking for the public’s input on best to use the money locally.

The Florida Smash Beer Festival is making its way to Longwood, for an unforgettable day of sunshine, music and beer.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County officials are sounding the alarm after a fire at a waste station likely sparked by rechargeable batteries caused nearly $500,000 in damage. READ: SpaceX to launch GPS satellite for U.S. Space ForceBefore they hauled away the twisted, charred trailers, county officials used them as a backdrop for an opportunity to discuss the dangers and proper disposal of rechargeable batteries. “Right now, the most plausible culprit is rechargeable batteries such as lithium batteries, or perhaps a lead acid battery in one of the trailers,” Seminole County Fire Marshal Christina Diaz said. Lithium-ion batteries (like the ones in e-bikes🛴) can cause fires in bins, garbage trucks, and waste facilities. Diaz recommends taking lithium ion batteries and charges to the county’s household hazardous waste facility at the transfer station for free.

Just a few days after Christmas in the middle of the night at the Seminole County Solid Waste Transfer Station in Longwood, a fire started deep inside a trash trailer and slowly started to spread. Eventually four trailers were engulfed and burned to a crisp over three hours.

Fire crews respond to address in The Springs.

Two people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Longwood home, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

A Longwood father accused of killing his 3-year-old daughter and slashing his 12-year-old’s throat at their home in July 2022 entered a guilty plea Wednesday afternoon.

A man was arrested Sunday after he poured diesel around a Longwood home and threatened to set it ablaze, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

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A 19-year-old accused of sexually assaulting a woman along a Seminole County trail wrote a letter to a judge ahead of his court hearing on Wednesday morning, according to court records.

A Longwood man was arrested Tuesday after threatening another man in a wheelchair, according to the Longwood Police Department.

A man was arrested in Longwood on Tuesday, suspected of fatally shooting an 18-year-old over the weekend in Orlando, according to police.

A wedding guest is suing an Orlando caterer who allegedly laced the food at a Longwood wedding in February with marijuana. 31-year-old caterer Joycelyn Bryant...

An Orlando caterer accused of being involved with food laced with marijuana at a Longwood wedding now faces a lawsuit from one of the wedding guests, according to court records filed Monday.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — There was a heartwarming reunion Tuesday with first responders in Longwood. A young boy was reunited with a team of firefighters, years after they helped save his life. Photos: Longwood firefighters reunited with boy years after saving his lifeExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Longwood firefighters reunited with boy years after saving his lifeJacob Gorgans had a seizure when he was younger and firefighters at Station 15 in Longwood rushed him to the hospital. After he was rescued, Jacob and his mother went back to the station to thank the firefighters every day. This was the first time the firefighters and Jacob had seen each other in eight years.

Detectives in two Florida cities are seeing similarities in two jewelry store robberies.

CLERMONT, Fla. — Investigators are looking into whether two elaborate jewelry heists, both committed in Central Florida this year, were related. Police said burglars stole more than $750,000 worth of merchandise from a jewelry store in Clermont in January. Investigators said they are taking a second look at the Clermont case that happened at the Village Goldsmith on West Colonial Drive near 7th Street back in January. Read: ‘It’s unbelievable’: Longwood shop owner says burglars stole $400K of jewelry in elaborate heistThe Village Goldsmith closed up shop about a month after the burglary. In the more recent Longwood case, thieves cut their way through the ceiling into Certified Jewelry Designs.

Walkers and rollers joined the annual Walk and Roll-athon event aimed at raising money for paralysis patients on Saturday at Reiter Park in Longwood.

A crash near Longwood leaves at least one person dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — A local jewelry store owner says burglars stole $400,000 worth of merchandise during an elaborate heist that included cutting holes in walls and the roof to get inside. “It’s unbelievable,” Certified Jewelry Designs owner Albert Pagan said. Experienced.”See photos of the damage below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Longwood jewelry store burglary A Longwood jewelry store owner says burglars stole $400,000 worth of merchandise during an elaborate heist that included cutting holes in walls and the roof to get inside. Pagan said because he also repairs and designs jewelry, some of what was taken can’t be replaced. Pagan said it will take some time to replace the merchandise that was stolen but that he will rebuild.

An owner of a jewelry store in Longwood lost nearly half a million dollars after burglars broke into the store on Monday. Albert Pagan, who...

A Longwood jewelry store owner said thieves stole $400,000 worth of jewelry from his store early Monday morning.

Police are searching for a missing woman that was last seen leaving a Longwood living facility Tuesday night after visiting her mother.

The help continues for so many families across Central Florida after Hurricane Ian.

On Oct. 29, NextStep Orlando is set to host its 13th Annual Walk and Roll-athon at Reiter Park. The event raises money for people suffering from different types of paralysis.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — Just in time for Halloween, the Longwood Haunted History Tour is being resurrected for its third consecutive year. Along with being fun for the whole family, the tour also raises funds for the Longwood Historic Society. Guests are invited on an immersive journey inside the reportedly-haunted Bradlee-McIntyre House and into the unsettling past of Longwood. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Bradlee-McIntyre House in Longwood (Longwood Historic Society)Paranormal enthusiast, Michael Matson, will lead brave souls on this frighteningly fun-filled 90-minute theatrical walking tour of the home’s three floors and 13 rooms. The Bradlee-McIntyre House is located at 130 West Warren Avenue.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office announced early Wednesday that deputies have arrested a man in connection with the alleged attack of a woman who was jogging in a neighborhood near Longwood. William Paul StamperREAD: Person of interest being interviewed in attempted sexual battery on jogger in Seminole CountyOn Tuesday night, SCSO detectives released surveillance video of someone whom they called a “person of interest.”It showed a man running near West Wekiva Trail and Harrogate Place. WATCH: Surveillance video released of suspect accused of attacking jogger in Seminole County Surveillance video released of suspect accused of attacking jogger in Seminole CountyChannel 9 obtained an incident report in the case. READ: Woman attacked while jogging on trail in Seminole CountyThe report detailed how a jogger removed her headphones because she thought someone was following her. Deputies said the suspect approached the victim from behind and wrapped his arms around her before taking her to the ground.

The Seminole County Democratic Party office in Longwood was vandalized over the weekend, weeks after the Seminole County GOP headquarters was spray-painted, according to party officials.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Orlando Health plans to close and redevelop South Seminole Hospital in Longwood. Read: Divers search for missing child after lightning strike near Orlando rowing clubThe nonprofit health system — with over $8 billion in assets and $4.6 billion in 2021 revenue — said it would “reimagine” the 206-bed hospital campus into a “health care hub” with a new freestanding emergency department. The hospital will close in summer 2024 concurrently with the opening of the 12,000-square-foot freestanding emergency room and the debut of the under-construction Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital, which will start with 180 beds. Video: Yoga class at Orlando Health helps cancer fighters find calm, strength during treatment A newly published study says people who stay active throughout their cancer treatment are more likely to live longer.

ORLANDO, Fla. — There have been a concerning number of threats that have recently been made against Central Florida schools. Read: Longwood boy, 14, charged with felony for social media threat to Lyman High SchoolIn the last few days two local high schools have been disrupted by teenagers reporting false threats. These fake threats have to be taken seriously and have real consequences. A 14-year-old is facing a felony charge this week after he was accused of making a social media threat against students at Lyman High School. Law enforcement officials across Florida say social media is driving this behavior.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly shooting is under investigation near a walking trail in Marion County. Read: Longwood boy, 14, charged with felony for social media threat to Lyman High SchoolDeputies in Marion County said they found a man shot to death near the Greenway Trailhead off Banyan Road. Investigators said the victim and shooter knew each other, but their identities have not been released by law enforcement. Photos: Deputies investigate deadly shooting near walking trail in Marion CountyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 13 Deputies investigate deadly shooting near walking trail in Marion CountyDeputies were at the scene near Ocala late into Monday night. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Law enforcement is investigating after a social media threat was posted online against Lyman High School, according to Seminole County Public Schools.

A piece of railroad track was moved onto a Seminole County roadway Wednesday, but area firefighters said Thursday they’re “not sure” how it got there.

A piece of railroad track was moved onto a Seminole County roadway Wednesday, but area firefighters said Thursday they’re “not sure” how it got there.

Central Florida Community Arts is hosting a Beatles and Beach Boys tribute concert at Northland Church at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26.

A 15-year-old student with an unloaded gun in his backpack was arrested after kicking and threatening officers at Lyman High School on Friday, according to Longwood police.

State attorney seeks death penalty against Longwood man accused of stabbing his daughtersLONGWOOD, Fla. — The state attorney’s office is seeking the death penalty against a Longwood man accused of stabbing his two daughters. WATCH: Stabbing of 2 Longwood girls shines light on domestic violencePolice said Juan Bravo-Torres killed his 3-year-old daughter Eva, while her sister, 12-year-old Alina, pretended to be dead after he attacked her. “It’s really important to not criticize the partner, but instead tell them that you’re there for them,” Wick said. “Tell them you’re concerned.”WATCH: Apple AirTags being used by abusers to track victims, reports showBravo-Torres is still in jail without bond. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A Longwood man was indicted Wednesday following an incident in July where he killed his 3-year-old daughter and slashed the throat of his 12-year-old daughter, according to court records.

The man accused of killing his 3-year-old daughter and slashing his 12-year-old daughter's throat before turning the knife on himself is now out of the hospital and locked up in the Seminole County jail.

Deadly crash in Longwood A person died Tuesday in a crash in Longwood. (WFTV)LONGWOOD, Fla. — A driver was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash, the Longwood Police Department said. WATCH: 5 hurt after man drives onto crowded Daytona Beach, crashes into oceanDeadly crash in Longwood A person died Tuesday in a crash in Longwood. (WFTV)Deadly crash in Longwood A person died Tuesday in a crash in Longwood. Read: Audit into Volusia County School District shows untimely background checks, money lost to scamSee a map of the crash scene below:©2022 Cox Media Group

Southbound U.S. Highway 17-92 in Longwood is shut down following a crash in the area Thursday afternoon, police said in a Facebook post.

Longwood police release a 911 call made from a McDonald’s after officers said a 12-year-old girl who was stabbed by her father ran to the restaurant for help.

The father accused of stabbing his daughters, killing a 3-year-old and critically injuring a 12-year-old, at their Longwood home was arrested, police said on Friday.

Video: Father charged with murder after stabbing 3-year-old girl to death, critically wounding another, police say Longwood police said a father was arrested and charged with the murder of his 3-year-old daughter. (WFTV)LONGWOOD, Fla. — Longwood police said a father was arrested and charged with the murder of his 3-year-old daughter. WATCH: Stabbing of 2 Longwood girls shines light on domestic violenceInvestigators issued an arrest warrant for Juan Bravo-Torres. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Child found dead, 2 hurt at home in Longwood, police sayOfficers said he also hurt his 12-year-old daughter. It is just something that will blow you away,” said Longwood police Sgt.

A police officer is caught on video honoring a 3-year-old girl who was slain in Longwood.

NAPLES, Fla. — (AP) — An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. WATCH: Stabbing of 2 Longwood girls shines light on domestic violenceIt’s the 18th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 20 total deaths this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The remains of the 2-year-old female panther were found Thursday along Alligator Alley in Collier County, just a few miles east of the toll plaza, wildlife officials said. Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild. READ: President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was shot Thursday night near Orlando. Investigators said the man was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. Read: Sanford man arrested for fatally shooting man trying to evict him, injuring anotherInvestigators have not said what may have led to the shooting or if there were any suspects. Stay with WFTV.com for updates on this developing story. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Child found dead, 2 hurt at home in Longwood, police sayLONGWOOD, Fla. — A Longwood family has been torn apart after two girls were stabbed, one of them fatally. Police say the girls’ father is connected to the attack. After a 4-year-old was stabbed, her 12-year-old sister escaped and ran down the road to McDonald’s to get help, covered in stab wounds and blood. Longwood police said the father, 39-year-old Juan Bravo Torres, is in critical condition with stab wounds that appear to be “self-inflicted.”READ: Dad named as person of interest in stabbing that killed 4-year-old girl, critically wounded anotherThe girls’ mother wasn’t home at the time. “It’s really important to not criticize the partner, but instead tell them that you’re there for them,” Wick said.

One child is dead while a man and another child are in the hospital after Longwood police were called to a home early Thursday morning.

Four men were arrested after burglarizing and trying to steal vehicles at an AutoNation location in Longwood, according to the Longwood Police Department.

The online customer review site Yelp has released its list of the top 100 restaurants in the state and Central Florida businesses make up nearly a fifth of the list.

A man was arrested in Longwood after he approached a 13-year-old girl and asked her if she wanted to get in his car to go get breakfast, according to the Longwood Police Department.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — Longwood Police have arrested a man who tried to entice a 13-year-old girl into his car. Police said a man in a white Nissan Maxima approached a young girl in front of her residence in Longwood and asked if she was hungry and wanted to go get breakfast on Friday, June 17. The girl told her stepmother, who immediately reported the incident to Longwood police. According to the arrest report, the victim told police that the driver, a white male with strawberry blonde hair, was the same person who approached her last week. Read: ‘Ivy is getting a new kennel’: Florida man credits his pregnant dog for $2M lotto prizePolice arrested 39-year-old Colt Beard on charges of interference with child custody.

A tree trimmer was rescued by Seminole County firefighters when he got stuck in a large oak tree.

An organization working to battle food inequity says record inflation has led to an increased need for many families in Central Florida.

Longwood officers sprang into action to save a young boy with autism who was stuck in the middle of a retention pond, according to the Longwood Police Department.

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A driver had to be extricated from their car Friday afternoon after crashing it into a Longwood home, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

A 19-year-old Sanford woman died Saturday night following a crash that involved two other vehicles, one of them a semitruck, on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.