Two teenagers were convicted on Friday after they shot and killed a man who drove to Sanford to sell them a pair of used headphones over two years ago, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Workers in Seminole County are making final preparations for polls to open Tuesday, one day before the midterm election. The preparations came after 89,972 ballots were cast during early voting — a 13% increase from the last midterm election.

Big changes are planned for Sanford over the next year, including a major redevelopment tied to the Seminole Towne Center mall property.

The legislation would prohibit the importation of sloths into the United States, with limited exceptions for documented research and conservation-focused breeding programs at accredited institutions.

Newly released 911 calls are providing a minute-by-minute look at the confusion and panic during the September 19 mass shooting in Sanford that injured eight people.

Looking for things to do in Central Florida Oct. 24-25, 2026? Here are six picks: Orlando City, Orlando Pride, Wekiva Island Halloween, The Allen Asylum, PawPals Spooky 5K and American Ghost Adventures.

Travelers shared concerns about delays, limited updates and whether Amtrak would provide accommodations or compensation.

Nearly three weeks after a mass shooting in Sanford left eight people injured, faith leaders and community members gathered Friday night for a prayer vigil focused on healing, unity and peace.

A Sanford family says months of water problems and mold inside their apartment forced them out of their bedroom and led them to ask the News 6 Neighborhood Network for help.

FHP is holding a two-day streamlined hiring event for dispatchers at its Sanford regional communications center, where dispatchers serve as “The critical link” between the public and troopers on the road.

A sheriff's report obtained by News 6 reveals deputies discovered two adults dead from apparent stab wounds inside a Sanford home in August, while the couple's two children were found seated outside unharmed.

During a Thursday morning meeting, the CFX Board unanimously approved a $12.1 million contract with DRMP to design the S.R. 452 Seminole Connector.

A Sanford family is getting the sandbags ready again after heavy rain sent water across Michigan Avenue behind their home and toward the front of their property from a separate drainage problem Wednesday.

A Tuskawilla Middle School science teacher was arrested and charged with child abuse after surveillance video showed her dragging a 7th-grade student out of her classroom by his arm.

A Central Florida father made a disturbing discovery after he found his son stuck face-down in a concrete truck, with the son ultimately being declared dead, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

The City of Sanford is considering a significant increase in emergency medical transport fees that could cost patients hundreds of dollars more to take an ambulance to the hospital. Commissioners are set to vote on a resolution Monday that would raise emergency medical transport fees across all service levels to $1,000.

Nearly a week after a mass shooting injured eight people in Sanford's Goldsboro community, neighbors, faith leaders and city officials gathered Friday night for a vigil near the scene.

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Sanford police are asking for the public’s help finding an 11-year-old girl who was reported missing after she was last seen Thursday in Sanford.

Sanford police have taken two BMW sedans into custody connected to a mass shooting that wounded eight people during a street gathering Saturday night.

Three days after a mass shooting at a memorial gathering in Sanford left eight people hurt, police have not announced any arrests or named any suspects. Sanford Police say they are still working to identify who opened fire, but investigators are facing a familiar challenge: witnesses who will not talk.

Hollerbach’s German restaurant in Sanford is testing a new kind of helper during its busiest hours: BellaBot, an automated food runner designed to move orders from the kitchen to the bar.

Zi'Erric Wynn died in a crash six years ago. His family was gathering for a memorial in Sanford Saturday night when several people were shot. Wynn's grandmother is speaking out about the shooting and asking why people had to ruin the memorial.

A Sanford man is facing three felony charges after police say he drove 118 miles per hour on Interstate 4 with a loaded handgun within arm’s reach, refused to stop for officers and rammed a detective’s patrol car overnight Saturday.

At least eight people were wounded after a gathering ended in a shooting Saturday night in Sanford, police said.

The City of Sanford will be looking for a new city manager after the current leader resigned this week. Norton Bonaparte Jr. announced his retirement Monday, effective Oct. 14. The longtime chief administrator for the city’s government has served for 15 years.

Sanford’s City Commission is set to discuss whether to move forward with a paid parking program in parts of downtown.

Yolanda Thomas takes the helm for the Pride, and midfielder Haley McCutcheon shares how the team is doing after the changes.

Three Central Florida truck driving schools are among 110 shut down nationwide by the federal government over English language proficiency testing.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country — and within the Sunshine State itself.

An HVAC technician has been arrested after he was caught kicking a homeowner’s dog by a dog-treat dispenser, according to the Sanford Police Department.

A death investigation that spanned hours in a Sanford-area neighborhood has turned out to be an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

A Florida HOA paused plans to euthanize an invasive Muscovy duck population after residents took matters into their own hands, capturing and transporting the ducks to a private sanctuary an hour away.

Last week, a dozen more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A News 6 Neighborhood Network tip brought us to a Sanford community where an HOA’s plan to euthanize Muscovy ducks is drawing pushback from some neighbors.

Leaders in Sanford are weighing options on funding for special events after last year’s sunset of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). At a meeting on Monday, commissioners will discuss whether the full cost of an event’s public safety requirement should fall entirely on the event applicant or if it should be shared with residents.

Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and securing the Republican nomination for the November general election.

Free parking is a perk many visitors and business owners have come to expect in downtown Sanford. But that could change

Last week, half a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

A Sanford city employee charged in a deadly hit-and-run involving a bicyclist was granted a $15,000 bond during her first court appearance Wednesday. Sanford police said Shawannia Smith was driving a city-owned garbage truck on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when she struck a bicyclist who was attempting to turn onto Airport Boulevard.

According to police, a City of Sanford garbage truck was traveling northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and struck a bicyclist who was also heading north and attempting to make a right turn onto Airport Boulevard.

On Monday, a redesigned food pantry and lounge was unveiled at Seminole High School’s 9th Grade Center — one of five schools across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, and Lake counties to receive a makeover through the foundation’s Renovate to Educate program. The renovations were made as an estimated 20,000 students across those five counties are currently experiencing homelessness.

Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

Over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close down after receiving a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.

Three days after a 60-year-old man was shot in Sanford’s Goldsboro neighborhood, investigators say they are still working to determine exactly what happened — and who is the victim or the suspect.

Orlando leaders say a proposed Florida property tax overhaul could create major budget shortfalls, leading to hiring freezes, service cuts and delayed projects.

Sanford has been down this road before — twice, in fact. Now, with a sweeping Florida property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, city leaders are once again weighing whether a fire assessment fee is the answer to a looming budget crisis.

Police in Sanford say one person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday. Police say it happened near W. 14th Street and Bell Avenue.

The City of Sanford is taking up a proposal as construction is set to begin on a project to build a Costco at the largely vacant Seminole Towne Center.

Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War can apply now for a free trip to Washington, D.C. through Honor Flight Central Florida.

Sanford police have confirmed a man was found dead inside an SUV Wednesday morning after an investigation in a public parking lot near the Seminole County Courthouse drew attention from passersby.

A suspect fled a traffic stop in Sanford Tuesday, ending with a crash that killed two innocent bystanders on U.S. 17-92 in Casselberry. From the beginning, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said it did not actively pursue the suspect, 26-year-old Marquavious Wheaton, as he allegedly sped through Seminole County at speeds exceeding 100 mph. However, witnesses told News 6 that law enforcement swarmed the crash scene quickly, leaving some to wonder how. Now we know.

A Sanford mother and daughter, connected to Venezuela by birth, have transformed their home into a local relief hub — collecting critical donations and coordinating with a global organization to ship supplies to earthquake survivors thousands of miles away.

Volunteers spent months caring for a neglected herd of cattle in Sanford, Florida, alerting authorities multiple times about malnourished animals, including a pregnant cow. Despite repeated warnings, local officials and the Florida Department of Agriculture consistently found no evidence of criminal neglect, though best ranching practices were questioned. This ongoing struggle culminated in the deaths of a mother cow and her calf, prompting further scrutiny of the property owner and the hospital that owns the land. Both the property owner and hospital did not respond to requests for comment as authorities pledged continued monitoring.

Sanford police say a driveway ripped up at a woman’s home earlier this year was part of an alleged scam tied to someone in Nigeria - and the homeowner was not the intended victim. It's an update to a story News 6 Investigator Erika Briguglio told you about.

Sanford police are continuing to investigate after a woman in her late 60s was found dead inside her home Friday evening.

Sanford police jumped into action on Friday evening after receiving a report of a woman’s death, according to the department.

Sanford Fire Rescue has opened a new station, a move leaders say will improve emergency response times and reduce call volume for nearby crews as the area continues to grow.

The City of Sanford is voting on a request that would clear the way for an 80-unit affordable senior housing complex.

Sanford police are investigating a fatal crash after a pedestrian was struck late Saturday and later died at a local hospital.

Sanford police are investigating an early-morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A Seminole County deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning after gunfire broke out at a large block party in Sanford’s Midway neighborhood.

The Florida Department of Transportation, along with federal transportation officials, broke ground on the first facility in the Interstate 4 Truck Parking Relief Program. The project is designed to create additional safe and reliable parking options for commercial truck drivers traveling through one of Florida’s busiest transportation corridors.

A wall-raising ceremony was held for Sanford's Legacy Square neighborhood, which is bringing 19 affordable homes to Seminole County.

Another of the sloths from Sloth World has died. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced that Willow, one of 14 sloths that arrived at the zoo in April, had to be put to sleep.

New details are emerging about a deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood early Sunday morning from the witnesses who called 911 for help.

Seminole County deputies responded to two separate swatting incidents Sunday — one targeting the Central Florida Zoo and another targeting a private residence — in what experts say is part of a growing and increasingly dangerous national trend.

Sanford police are investigating two early-morning shootings Sunday near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard that left one man dead and another seriously injured, and they are asking witnesses to come forward.

Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff warns that a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Florida's homestead exemption could cost his city more than $15 million in property tax revenue over two years — threatening cuts to parks, public safety staffing, and other essential services residents depend on daily.

A crash and a fist fight in Sanford led to a separate crash in downtown Orlando just hours later on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

A missing 2-year-old was found in a lake on Friday, according to the Sanford Police Department.

A Sanford family is demanding accountability — and action from the city — after a 12-year-old rescue dog was attacked at a local dog park, leaving a 91-year-old woman and her beloved pet traumatized.

Last week, another three Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A small Sanford business that once had big plans with Sloth World is now channeling that disappointment into action — helping raise thousands of dollars for the sloths that survived.

The popular Sanford restaurant Shantell’s Just Until is shutting down after 13 years, but owner Shantell Williams says it’s not goodbye forever and a new concept could open as early as next month.

Central Florida Zoo officials say Mr. Ginger, one of the dozen or so sloths from Sloth World under the zoo’s care, has died. The zoo announced the youngest of the Sloth World sloths died despite round-the-clock efforts, including being hand-fed every few hours and spending time much of his time in an incubator to regulate his body temperature. Mr. Ginger was believed to be only four to six months old.

For those who can’t make it to the Sanford Welcome Center, the shirts are available for purchase online through the Sanford Main Street website.

The owner and chef said the restaurant's last day will be on Friday, though she also teased there were other plans in the works.

Sanford police have released body camera footage from the night a man allegedly set fire to a Buddhist temple before speeding off and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through multiple counties.

The Seminole County school superintendent is urging parents to talk to their kids after two students at two different high schools were arrested Thursday, accused of having firearms on the campuses.

Goodwill has submitted an application to build a development at the former site of Flea World in Seminole County.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Williams said she is grateful to be back at her restaurant as the driver accused of hitting her faces DUI-related charges.

The shirts, priced at $35 in unisex sizes, are available at the Sanford Welcome Center in downtown Sanford.

Orlando and central Florida are set for another round of summer-like heat heading into the weekend, with forecast highs in the low to mid-90s and increased chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

The Pride host North Carolina and offer first-time fans free tickets.

Altamonte Springs is voting on a measure to keep its local gas tax funds, as Seminole County has asked other cities to help pay for a project that would link S.R. 417 to the Sanford airport.

Newly released security video captures the moment a man set fire to a Buddhist temple in Sanford before leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit across multiple counties.

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation.

An Atlanta man is facing arson and burglary charges in connection to a fire at Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple in Sanford and led officers on a multi-county chase before being arrested.

The City of Sanford will vote on more than $500,000 in electrical repairs at its North Water Reclamation Facility.

Oviedo city leaders will discuss a request from Seminole County to pay toward a project that would connect State Road 417 to the Orlando Sanford International Airport.

According to the affidavit, the student said Da Silva stood behind her in the elevator and told her “he wanted to touch her” — then grabbed her from behind.

A woman says someone ripped out her driveway then took off, but she never hired anyone to do the job.

A man arrested for killing his ex’s new boyfriend will now spend the rest of his life behind bars, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Following a two-week break, the Pride enter a tough seven-game stretch before another month-long pause.

Low humidity and windy conditions are raising the risk of fires across Florida. In Central Florida, officials warn that any fire that starts can spread quickly.

Amtrak train routes are running in and out of Florida again after large brush fires in the northeast part of the state forced their cancellation Monday.

Sanford commissioners are considering a request to pay toward the cost of the SR-417 extension to the Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Signs outside the former JOANN fabric store near Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford signal that a Diadem Pickleball Complex, or DPC, is “coming soon.”